Math 143, Calculus III

Office: Building 25 Rm 329, telephone: ext. 6-1684
Class web site: http://www.calpoly.edu/~dhartig/Pages/143/143.html
Math Lab Schedule: http://schedules.calpoly.edu/schedule_038-0135.htm

Course Objectives

1. Understand parametric equations and polar coordinates, and their applications.
2. Understand vector algebra and elementary differential vector calculus.
3. Be able to apply differential vector calculus to analyze the dynamics of trajectories in 3-space.
4. Be able to test infinite series for convergence.
5. Be able to calculate power series and Taylor series and use them in applications.
6. Learn how to use Maple to make useful calculations and informative plots.

James Stewart, Calculus with Selected Classics Problem Sets, 6th edition, Cengage Learning, 2009

Coverage

1. Chapter 11. Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
2. Chapter 13. Vectors and the Geometry of Space
3. Chapter 14. Vector Functions
4. Chapter 12. Infinite Sequences and Series

Homework, Quizzes, Exams, etc.

• Homework will be assigned regularly and tested in quizzes, group work, and computer assignments.
• There will two midterms and a final exam.

Grades

Office Hours (subject to change)

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