Mathematics 227 Syllabus, Spring 2009

Tentative schedule:

Textbook sectionsTopicsHours (approx.)
1.4 Vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions: The cross product. 2
3.1-3.4 Vector-valued functions: Parametrized curves, arclength, curvature and torsion. Vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, the Del operator. 8
4.2-4.4 Maxima and minima in several variables: extrema of functions and their classification, Lagrange multipliers. 4
5.1-5.6 Multiple integration: Review of double and triple integrals, change of variables, improper integrals, integration in higher dimensions, applications. 6
6.1-6.3 Line integrals: scalar and vector line integrals, Green's theorem, conservative vector fields. 6
7.1-7.3 Surface integrals and vector analysis: parametrization of surfaces, scalar and vector surface integrals, Gauss's and Stokes's theorems. 8
8.1-8.3 Vector analysis in higher dimensions: introduction to differential forms. if time permits



[Mathematics Department] [University of British Columbia]