MATH 215 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus III (4 credit hours)

Offered in Winter Terms (4-0-0)
The third course in a three semester sequence of differential and integral calculus. This course introduces students to two main areas of study: multivariable calculus and vector calculus. Topics included in the first area are partial derivatives, multiple integrals, directional derivatives and gradients, maximums and minimums, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, lines, planes and quadric surfaces. Topics included in the second area are dot and cross products, vector valued functions, vector fields, line and surface integrals, curl and divergence, Green’s Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem. Use of graphing calculators and current technology will be emphasized.
PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 210 (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or higher.
GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Mathematics
(formerly MTH 212)
Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi