SECOND SEMESTER, 2025- 2026
Course Handout Part II
Date:30-01-2026
In addition to Part-I (General Handout for all courses appended to the time table) this portion gives further specific details
regarding the course.
Course No. : MATH F101 (3 0 3)
Course Title : Multivariable Calculus
Instructor-in-Charge : K KUMAR
Instructors : K Kumar (kumar@[Link], Room No G36)
S Baskaran ( baskaran@[Link], Room No. 135)
Md. Nurul Molla (nurul@[Link], Room No. 126)
Sethukkarasi
1. Course Pre/Co- requisite (if any) & Catalogue / Bulletin Description: Functions and graphs; limit and continuity; applications
of derivative and integral. Polar coordinates; Convergence of sequences and series. Maclaurin and Taylor series. Partial
derivatives. Vector calculus in Rn vector analysis; theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
2. Scope and Objective of the Course: Calculus is needed in every branch of science & engineering, as all problems in dynamics
are modeled through differential & integral equations. Functions of several variables appear more frequently in science than
functions of single variable. Their derivatives are more interesting because of the different ways in which the variables can
interact. Their integral occurs in several places in probability, fluid dynamics, electrical sciences, just to name a few. All lead
in a natural way to functions of several variables. Mathematics of these functions is finest achievements.
3. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
• CLO1 Apply techniques for plotting graphs in polar coordinates and for evaluating limits of functions through definitions and
graphical approaches to solve mathematical problems.
• CLO2 Apply the procedures for testing continuity and differentiability, and compute the area and arc length of polar curves.
• CLO3 Understand to perform basic calculus operations on functions of several variables. Explain the fundamental concepts
of multivariable analysis, including curves, derivatives, integrals, vector fields, and integral theorems.
• CLO4 Apply multivariable analysis techniques—such as multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, vector fields, and the
theorems of Green, Stokes, and Divergence—to solve complex problems in multivariable calculus. Determine if an infinite
series is convergent or divergent by selecting the appropriate tests.
4. Text Books and References:
TB. J. Hass, C. Heil, P. Bogacki, and M. D. Weir, “Thomas’ Calculus”, Pearson Edu, 15th ed., 2024.
RB. Erwin Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Wiley Publication, 11th ed. 2025.
5. Course Format & Weekly workflow: Lecture
6. Course Plan: Schedule for 14 weeks with 4 lectorials per week
Week Module No/ Topics Lecture Ref./ Chap/ Learning Outcome
No/[Link]. No Sec/Book
1 Polar-coordinates, Graphing, Integration. 1-8 11.3 -11.5 How equations of certain curve
are simpler in polar
coordinates.
2 Properties of limits, infinity as a limit, continuity. 9-10 2.3-2.5 One variable elementary
calculus: definitions, function,
limit & continuity.
3 Limit continuity & differentiability of vector function, 11-13 13.1,13.3 How definitions of one
arc length, velocity, unit tangent vector. variable real valued functions
are related with definitions of
vector valued functions
4 Curvature, Normal vector, Tangential and normal 14-18 13.4, 13.5 Appreciate difficult concepts
components of velocity and acceleration. of curvature. What is
curvature of a plane curve?
5 Functions of several variables, level curve, Limits, 19-20 14.1,14.2 How proving continuity or
Continuity. discontinuity or limits
existence is different in
functions of several variables?
6 Partial derivatives, Linearization, Chain Rule. 21-23 14.3, 14.4 Difference between derivative
and partial derivative
7 Directional derivative, gradient vectors, Tangent 24-27 14.5, 14.6 Distinguish between all types
planes & normal line. of derivatives
8 Maximum, Minimum & Saddle points of Functions 28-31 14.7,14.8 Actual definition of a local
of two or three variables, Lagrange’s multipliers. Maximum & Minimum
9 Double Integrals, Area, Change of integrals to Polar 32-37 15.2, 15.4 How formula for area in polar
Coordinates. coordinates can be found
through polar double integral?
10 Triple Integral. 38-38 15.5,15.7, 15.8 How to obtain the triple inte-
gration?
11 Line integral, work, circulation, flux, path 39-45 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, Learn equivalent definitions of
independence, potential function, conservative 16.4 conservative field & how
field, Green’s theorem in plane. Green’s theorem can simplify
evaluation of line integrals.
12 Surface area & Surface Integral, Gauss divergence 46-49 16.7, 16.8 Is Stoke’s theorem analogous
theorem, Stoke’s theorem. of Green’s theorem in plane?
13 Sequence of real numbers frequently occurring 50-56 10.1-10.6 Differentiate clearly between
limits, infinite series, different tests of convergence, three types of series,
series of non-negative terms, absolute & convergence with examples &
conditional convergence, alternating series (Self- counter examples
study).
7. Evaluation Scheme:
Components Weightage (%) Duration Date & Time Comments
Quiz 10% 25 minutes 02.03.2026 M5 Closed Book
Mid-semester Exam* 30% 90 minutes 30.03.2026 FN Open Book
Assignment 20% TBA TBA Open Book
Comprehensive Exam 40% 180 minutes 01.06.2026 FN Closed Book
*Text Book, Reference Book or any written material are permitted; no Electronic Gadgets are permitted
8. Criterion for NC: 40% of median, or a suitable modification at the discretion of the IC with the concurrence of the Depart-
ment and AUGSD.
9. Mapping of CLOs, PLOs, and CECs
Evaluation Components (ECs) weightage distribution Total
CLOs PLOs
EC1(10%) EC2(30%) EC3(20%) EC4(40%) (100)
CLO1 1, 2, 3 60 20 20 100
CLO2 1, 2, 3 40 40 10 10 100
CLO3 1, 2, 3 40 30 30 100
CLO4 2,3,4,8 60 40 100
Evaluation Components (ECs) mark distribution Total
CLOs PLOs
EC1(10) EC2(30) EC3(20) EC4(40) (100)
CLO1 1, 2, 3 6 6 8 20
CLO2 1, 2, 3 4 12 2 4 22
CLO3 1, 2, 3 12 6 12 30
CLO4 2, 3, 4, 8 12 16 28
* Please refer the link for the PLOs of the B.E programs
9. Mid-Sem Grading: Mid-semester grading will be displayed on or before 23rd April 2026.
10. Attendance policy: Aiming to enhance student engagement while allowing flexibility for genuine absences, the policy states that
“Each student is expected to attend all classes and participate in all evaluation components. A student should have a minimum of 60%
of attendance in a course to be eligible to appear for the Comprehensive Examination in that course”.
11. Makeup and Attendance policies:
Make-ups are not given as a routine. It is solely dependent upon the genuineness of the circumstances under which a student fails to
appear in a scheduled evaluation component. In such circumstances, prior permission should be obtained from the Instructor-in-Charge
(I/C). The decision of the I/C in the above matter will be final.
Attendance: Every student is expected to be responsible for regularity of his/her attendance in the classes to appear in scheduled tests
and examinations and fulfil all other tasks assigned to him/her in every class. A student should have a minimum of 60% of attendance
in a course to be eligible to appear for the Comprehensive Examination. For the students under the purview of Academic Counselling
Board (ACB), the Board shall prescribe the minimum attendance requirement on a case-to-case basis. Attendance in the course will be
a deciding factor in judging the seriousness of a student which may be directly / indirectly related to grading.
12 General instructions:
Students should come prepared for classes and carry the text book(s) or material(s) as prescribed by the Course Faculty to the class.
13. General timings for consultation: M9
14. General instructions:
Students should come prepared for classes and carry the prescribed text book(s) or material(s) as advised by the Course Faculty to
the class.
15. Notices:
All notices concerning the course will be displayed through LMS
K Kumar
Instructor-in-Charge