Adama Science and Technology University
School of Applied Natural Science
Department of Applied Mathematics
Course Outline
Course Title: Calculus of Functions of Several Variables Course Code:
Math 2205 Cr. Hours: 3
Lecture Hrs: 3 Tutorial Hrs : 2 Course Category: Major
Mandatory
Semester and Year offered: Sem. I and Year II Target Group: Mathematics Major
Prerequisite:
Instructor: Leta Bekere(PhD) Phone Number : 0911474402
1 Synopsis: The course aims to explore the fundamental ideas and methods of vector
calculus, the examination of constrained maxima and minima using Lagrange
multipliers and the integration of elementary functions of several variables. It
aims to enable students to understand the extension from one variable to several
variables of basic concepts such as continuity, differentiability and integration.
Furthermore, the course aims to strengthen the ability to apply mathematical
concepts like partial differentiation and multiple integrals in computing some
important quantities which will appear in applications, such as directional
derivatives, gradient, the area and volume of physical bodies, the center of mass
of some rigid body, fluid dynamics and electromagnetism.
This course covers the topics in vector valued functions, functions of several
variables, their derivatives and integrals with applications, and calculus of
vector fields: Green's theorem, line and surface integrals, Stoke's theorem,
and Divergence theorem.
2 Course Learning Outcome ( CLO): At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CLO-1 Apply the concepts in vector valued functions to solve practical problems.
CLO-2 sketch graphs of functions of two variables in 3-space.
CLO-3 use gradients and directional derivatives to solve practical problems.
CLO-4 evaluate multiple integrals .
CLO-5 apply multiple integrals to solve practical problems.
CLO-6 apply vector fields to solve physical problems.
3 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities Total
CLO Guided Guided Independ (SLT)
Course Content Outline learning Learning ent
(F2F) (NF2F) Learning
(NF2F)
L T P O
Chapter1: Vector Valued CLO- 9 4 1 7 21
Functions 1
1.1 Curves in Space and Their 1 1 1
Tangents
1.2 Curves and Parameterizations 3 1 1
1.3 Integrals of Vector Functions 1
1.4 Arc Length in Space 1 1 1
1.5 Curvature and Normal Vectors 2 1
of a Curve
1.6 Tangential and Normal 1
Components of Acceleration 2 1
1.7 Velocity and Acceleration 1
Chapter 2:Function of several CLO- 7 4 1 4 16
variables
2
2.1 Definitions and examples of real 1 1 1
valued functions of several variables
2.2 Domain and range of functions 2 1 1
of several variables
2.3 Graphs and level curves 2 1 1
Substitutions
2.4 Limit and continuity 2 1 1
Chapter3: Differentiation of CLO- 8 4 1 4 17
functions of several variables
3
3.1 Partial derivatives and its 1 1 1
geometrical interpretation
3.2 Differentiability of functions of 1 1 1
several variable
3.3 The Chain rule 2
3.4. Implicit differentiation 1 1 1
3.5 Directional derivatives and 1
gradient of functions of several
variables
3.6 Tangent plane approximations 1 1 1
3.7 Extreme values and Lagrange’s 1
multiplier
Chapter 4 Integration of functions CLO- 8 6 1 4 19
of several variables 4&
CLO-
5
4.1 Introduction to multiple integrals 1 1 1
4.2 Double integrals in polar 2 1 1
coordinates
4.3 Surface area 1 1
4.4 Triple integrals in cylindrical and 2 1 1
spherical coordinates
4.5 Change of variables in multiple 2 2 1
integrals Polar Coordinates
Chapter 5. Calculus of Vector CLO- 11 9 1 7 28
Field 6
5.1 Vector field 1 1 1
5.2 Line integrals 1 1
5.3 The Fundamental Theorem of 1 1 1
Line Integrals
5.4 Green’s Theorem 1 1 1
5.5 Surface Integrals 2 2 1
5.6 Integrals over Oriented Surfaces 1 1 1
5.7 Stokes’s Theorem 2 1 1
5.8 Divergence theorem 2 1 1
Total 43 27 5 26 101
Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment Percentage F2F NF2F SLT
Total-50(%)
1 Test 10 2
2 Assignments 15 10
3 Quize 10 2
4 Mid exam 15 2
Total 16
Final Exam Percentage 50 (%) F2F NF2F SLT
Final Exam 50 3
Grand Total SLT 120
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
Note: indicates the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in item 9.
4 Text book and 1 Robert Ellis, Denny Gulick : Calculus with analytic geometry, 6th ed.
reference: 2 Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics 10th ed.
(note: ensure the 3 R.A. Adams, Calculus of several variables 6th ed.
latest edition 4 Leithold, The Calculus with analytic geometry, 6th ed.
/publication)