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MATH 23A - 02   Vector Calculus

2024 Summer Quarter

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Career
Undergraduate
Grading
Student Option
Class Number
70139
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
Asynchronous Online
Credits
5 units
General Education
MF
Status
Open
Available Seats
104
Enrollment Capacity
200
Enrolled
96
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

Vectors in n-dimensional Euclidean space. The inner and cross products. The derivative of functions from n-dimensional to m-dimensional Euclidean space is studied as a linear transformation having matrix representation. Paths in 3-dimensions, arc length, vector differential calculus, Taylor's theorem in several variables, extrema of real-valued functions, constrained extrema and Lagrange multipliers, the implicit function theorem, some applications. Students cannot receive credit for this course and MATH 22.

Enrollment Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 19B or MATH 20B or AP calculus BC exam score of 4 or 5.. Prerequisite waived for non-UCSC students.

Class Notes

UCSC Students - if you completed the prerequisites but get an error message, email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at mathadvising@ucsc.edu for approval to enroll. If you are taking the prerequisite in Session 1, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.
Newly Admitted UCSC Summer Edge Students - See the next steps at https://summer.ucsc.edu/summer-edge/choosing-courses/summer-math.html
Visiting Students - prerequisite review is waived in summer. It is in your best interest to take equivalent prerequisite courses.
From the Instructor: Optional discussion sections with the TAs are TBA. They will be held via Zoom.

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
Online Tromba,A.J.
Bauerle,F.
Lin,L.
07/29/24 - 08/30/24
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