Math 205 (Series and Vector Calculus)

Math 205

Course
Summary

Series and Vector

Calculus

Lec.

Tut.

This course deals with calculus topics important to students

in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering. We will
study in detail Infinite Sequences and Series, Multiple
Integrals, and Vector Calculus.

Prerequisites Math 202 &

Math 203
Textbook

Credits

M.D. Weir, J.
Hass and F.R.
Giordano

Calculus II & Calculus III

Thomas' Calculus
(Eleventh Edition)

Pearson,
Addison Wesley

2008

Objectives:
On completion of the course, the students should be able to

grasp the concepts of infinite sequences and series, idea of

convergence and divergence of the infinite series, representation of
functions as power series, Taylor series, Maclaurin series and
Fourier series;

evaluate double and triple integrals, and learn their use to compute
volume, surface area, centroids, etc., and change of variables in
multiple integrals;

understand calculus of vector fields, line integrals and surface

integrals with applications, connection between line integral, double
integral, and triple integral (Greens Theorem, Stokes Theorem,
The Divergence Theorem).

Course description:
1. Infinite Sequences and Series
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Sequences
Series
The Integral Test and Estimates of Sums
The Comparison Tests
Alternating Series
Absolute Convergence and the Ratio and Root Tests
Strategy for Testing Series
Power Series
Representations of Functions as Power Series
Taylor and Maclaurin Series
k. Applications of Taylor Polynomials

2. Multiple Integrals
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

Double Integrals over Rectangles

Iterated Integrals
Double Integrals over General Regions
Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates
Applications of Double Integrals
Triple Integrals
Triple Integrals in Cylindrical Coordinates
Triple Integrals in Spherical Coordinates
Change of Variables in Multiple Integrals

3. Vector Calculus
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Vector Fields
Line Integrals
The Fundamental Theorem for Line Integrals
Greens Theorem
Curl and Divergence
Parametric Surfaces and Their Areas
Surface Integrals
Stokes Theorem
The Divergence Theorem
Summary of Fundamental Theorems

Teaching Schedule:
Delivery Type Number Lecture Length (hours)
Lecture
Tutorial
Private Study Hours
Total Contact Hours
Total Hours

39
13

1
1

Student Hours
39
13
117
52
169

Methods of Assessment:
1- Coursework
Assessment Type

Notes (paper HW/Online)

In-course Assessment

Weekly Online HW

Total Percentage

% of Formal
Assessment
10
10

2- Exams
Assessment Type

Notes (MCQ, etc )

First Exam

MCQ & Written

25

Second Exam

MCQ & Written

25

Final Exam

MCQ & Written

40

Total Percentage

% of Formal
Assessment

90