MA 255 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 3

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Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in MA 134 or its equivalent (Calculus 2) – MA 255 is designed to introduce 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. Recommended Skills: College Level Reading Ability, College Level Communication Skills, Basic Calculator and Computer Skills