Vector Calculus (MATH 223)

The Math 223 Common Final Exam is Tuesday, May 7, 1:00-3:00PM. Check your Final Exam location HERE (it will not be held in your normal classroom).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize and sketch surfaces in three-dimensional space;
Recognize and apply the algebraic and geometric properties of vectors and vector functions in two and three dimensions;
Compute dot products and cross products and interpret their geometric meaning;
Compute partial derivatives of functions of several variables and explain their meaning;
Compute directional derivatives and gradients of scalar functions and explain their meaning;
Compute and classify the critical points;
Parameterize curves in 2- and 3-space;
Set up and evaluate double and triple integrals using a variety of coordinate systems;
Evaluate integrals through scalar or vector fields and explain some physical interpretation of these integrals;
Recognize and apply Fundamental theorem of line integrals, Green’s theorem, Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ theorem correctly.

SECTIONS AND INSTRUCTORS

Section information and links to instructor class webpages are found here.

MATH 223 (4 credits)

MATH 196V (1 unit)

CALCULATORS

A graphing calculator is required for Math 129. We recommend any model in the TI-83 or TI-84 series. Students are not allowed to share calculators during exams and quizzes.

HOMEWORK

Math 223 uses a computer grading program called WebAssign for textbook assignments. Logging into WebAssign can only be done through the WebAssign Login link in your Math 223 D2L site.

Additional homework and/or quizzes may be assigned by instructors. Be sure to check with your instructor.

Things to Know About WebAssign at the UA

Written Homework

TEXTBOOK

Math 223 covers chapters 12 - 20 of Multivariable Calculus; 6th edition; McCallum, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al.; Wiley.

The Textbook and WebAssign access for homework are being delivered digitally via D2L through the Inclusive Access program.

Inclusive Access Deadlines and Procedures

Inclusive Access FAQs

USEFUL LINKS

Math Department Tutoring

Calculus at the UA

Tools For Success (at UA)

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SUGGESTED CALENDARS AND COURSE POLICIES

These calendars are to be used as guidelines. Individual course sections may deviate from the suggested calendar. Be sure to check with your instructor.

Math 223 - MTWR (Spring 2019)