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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2005 - 2006
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Module Title |
Calculus of Several Variables
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Module Code |
MS221
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School |
School of Mathematical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Michael Clancy | Office Number | X138B |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To provide students with a knowledge of various mathematical methods used in science and engineering courses. The teach students to be proficient in using these solution methods.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 On completion of this module, students will be able to deal confidently with functions of several variables.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
2
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
73
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Differentiation: Limits, continuity, partial differentiation, chain rule, gradient, divergence, curl.
· Integration: Line integrals, surface integrals, volume integrals, integral theorems. Change of variable formula.
· Maxima and minima: Critical points, lagrange multiplier, Taylor's formula.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 40% | Examination Weight | 60% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Finney Thomas, Calculus, Addison Wesley, 1994.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
| PF | BSc in Physics with French |
| PG | BSc in Physics with German |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
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