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2024 Spring > UGRD > math > math 242

Multivariable and Vector Calculus

Course #: math 242

Description:
Differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables and of vector fields. Topics include Euclidean, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; dot product, cross-product, equations of lines and planes; continuity, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, optimization in several variables; multiple integrals, iterated integrals, change of coordinates, Jacobians, general substitution rule; curves and surfaces, parametrizations, line integrals, surface integrals; gradient, circulation, flux divergence; conservative, solenoidal vector fields; scalar, vector potential; Green, Gauss, and Stokes theorems. Please note: Because MATH 242 is the final part of a three-semester calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 141.
Pre Requisites:
prereq: MATH 141

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7249 TuTh|Th
12:30 - 1:45 pm|2:00 - 2:50 pm
Zara,Catalin Wheatley W02-0201
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 27
Status: Closed
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: Please be advised that Mathematics Department staff will check whether students have met the prerequisites for this course (as described above), and students who have not met the prerequisites will be dropped from the course roster or waiting list.,,If this course section is full, students can add themselves to the waitlist on their own provided that they have met the prerequisites. The total number of waitlist spots available (Wait List Capacity) and the number of students currently on the waitlist (Wait List Total) can be found above. Once the waitlist is full, no additional students can be added.,,Waitlisted students must wait to be admitted via the WISER waitlist system. ***No permission numbers will be provided by the instructor or accepted by WISER.*** Students are encouraged to check WISER regularly for class availability updates. ,,Students with questions about class enrollment should contact the Mathematics Department by coming to the Mathematics Department Office (Wheatley Hall, 3rd Floor, Suite 154), emailing math@umb.edu, or calling 617-287-6440.
Pre Requisites: prereq: MATH 141
Course Attributes:
02 9080 W|MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm|2:00 - 2:50 pm
Cai,Shuang Wheatley W02-0200
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: Please be advised that Mathematics Department staff will check whether students have met the prerequisites for this course (as described above), and students who have not met the prerequisites will be dropped from the course roster or waiting list.,,If this course section is full, students can add themselves to the waitlist on their own provided that they have met the prerequisites. The total number of waitlist spots available (Wait List Capacity) and the number of students currently on the waitlist (Wait List Total) can be found above. Once the waitlist is full, no additional students can be added.,,Waitlisted students must wait to be admitted via the WISER waitlist system. ***No permission numbers will be provided by the instructor or accepted by WISER.*** Students are encouraged to check WISER regularly for class availability updates. ,,Students with questions about class enrollment should contact the Mathematics Department by coming to the Mathematics Department Office (Wheatley Hall, 3rd Floor, Suite 154), emailing math@umb.edu, or calling 617-287-6440.
Pre Requisites: prereq: MATH 141
Course Attributes: