Math 251-102 Fall 2022
Course info
Description. Vectors and three-dimensional analytic geometry; curves and surfaces; functions of several variables, calculus of several variables; partial derivatives; gradient and linearization; multiple integrals; volume and surface area.
Instructor. Casian Pantea https://math.wvu.edu/∼capantea/
Schedule. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:50-11AM, Hodges 338
Office hours. Mondays 11:10AM-12:10PM, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 PM, and by appointment on zoom: https://wvu.zoom.us/j/92855687691
Textbook. Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 8th Edition, by James Stewart; we cover Chapters 12-16.
Prerequisite. C or better in Math 156 is required;
Evaluation
Grading scheme
- 30% Final Exam
- 2x20% Midterms
- 20% Quizzes
- 10% Homework
Letter grades will be assigned as follows
| A | >=90% |
| B | 80-90% |
| C | 70-80% |
| D | 60-70% |
| F | <60% |
Description and notes
February 3
We'll talk about some geometry gems in a triangle (e.g. Ceva's Theorem), and about some other less known things. For example, did you know that all triangles are equilateral? That's a joke, of course; or is it? Come and find out.