MATH 262: Intermediate Calculus (Fall 2010)

• Required Textbook: Calculus. Several Variables, by R. Adams,

Seventh or Sixth Edition, Pearson/Addison-Wesley (2006), ISBN 0-
321-30716-X
• Reference: Multivariable Calculus, J. Stewart, 6th Edition
• Prerequisites: MATH 141, MATH 133 or equivalent.
• Topics to be covered:
Chapter 9. Sequences, Series, and Power Series
9.1 Sequences and Conver-
gence.
9.2 Infinite Series.
9.3 Convergence Tests for Positive Series.
9.4 Absolute and Conditional Convergence.
9.5 Power Series.
9.6 Taylor and Maclaurin Series.
9.7 Applications of Taylor and Maclaurin Series.
9.8 The Binomial Theorem and Binomial Series(10 hrs. 9.1 – 9.4 is mostly a review)
Chapter 10. Vectors and Coordinate Geometry in 3-Space
10.1 Analytic
Geometry in Three Dimensions.
10.2 Vectors.
10.3 The Cross Product in 3-Space.
10.4 Planes and lines.
10.5 Quadric Surfaces. (4 hrs – a review)
Chapter 11. Vector Functions and Curves
11.1 Vector Functions of One Vari-
able.
11.2 Some Applications of Vector Differentiation.
11.3 Curves and Parametrizations.
11.4 Curvature, Torsion, and the Frenet Frame. 11.5 Curvature and Torsion for General
Parametrizations.(5 hrs.)

Chapter 12. Partial Differentiation

12.1 Functions of Several Variables.
12.2
Limits and Continuity.
12.3 Partial Derivatives.
12.4 Higher-Order Derivatives.
12.5The Chain Rule.
12.6 Linear Approximations, Differentiability, and Differentials.
12.7 Gradients and Directional Derivatives.
12.8 Implicit Functions.
12.9 Taylor Series and Approximations. (7 hrs.)
Chapter 13. Applications of Partial Derivatives
13.1 Extreme Values.
13.2 Extreme Values of Functions Defined on Restricted Domains.
13.3 Lagrange Multipliers. (5 hrs.)
Chapter 14 Multiple Integration
14.1 Double Integrals
14.2 Iteration in Cartesian Coords.
14.3 Improper Integrals
14.4 Double Integrals in Polar Coords.
14.5 Triple Integrals
14.6 Cylindrical and Spherical cords. If time permits. (6 hrs. approx)

Instructors: Prof. N.Sancho BH1130 sancho@math.mcgill.ca;

Dr.Sungmo Kang sungmo.kang@mcgill.ca BH1243; Dr.Nikolay Dimitrov
dimitrov@math.mcgill.ca BH1244 Tutorials (starting September 8th)

Final Grade = Max(0.1CT+ 0.05WW + 0.85F, 0.05WW+0.95F, F)

where CT is class test, WW is web work, F is final exam). Calculators
are not allowed in your final exam. Note CT may be during lecture
time or two take home exam.

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