Course detail

Mathematics II

FSI-2MAcad. year: 2007/2008

Differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables including problems of finding maxima and minima and calculating limits, derivatives, differentials, double and triple integrals. Also dealt are the line and surface integrals both in a scalar and a vector field. At seminars, the MAPLE mathematical software is used.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be made familiar with differential and integral calculus of more variables. They will be able to apply this knowledge in various engineering tasks. After completing the course students will be prepared for further study of physics, mechanics and other technical disciplines.

Prerequisites

Linear algebra, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

COURSE-UNIT CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: Active attendance at the seminars and at least one of the following written tests classified better than F(failed):

First test (Week 7):
Problem 1: Calculate a partial derivative.
Problem 2: Find maxima and minima of a function of several variables.
Problem 3: Determine the Taylor polynomial of a function.

Second test (Week 12):
Find the solution to three problems in double and triple integrals.

FORM OF EXAMINATIONS:
The exam has a written and an oral part.
In a 120-minute written test, students have to solve the following five problems:
Problem 1: Calculate a partial derivative, differential, directional derivative, gradient, sketch the domain of a function of two variables, determine the tangent plane and normal to the graph of a two function.
Problem 2: In differential calculus of functions of several variables.
Problem 3: Calculate a double or triple integral.
Problem 4: Calculate a line or surface integral, determine the potential to a function.
Problem 5: A theoretical question or a simple problem to test the knowledge acquired within the course.

During the oral part of the exam, the examiner will go through the test with the student.

The examiner should inform the students at the last lecture at the least about the basic rules of the exam and the assessment of its results.

RULES FOR CLASIFICATION:
Problem one: 2 points.
Problem two to four: five points each.
Problem five: 3 points.
Therefore, the student may achieve 20 points in total.

Final classification:
A (excellent): 20,19 points.
B (very good): 18,17 points.
C (good): 16,15 points.
D (satisfactory): 14,13 points.
E (sufficient): 12,11,10 points.
F (failed): 0 to 9 points.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course aims to acquaint the students with the basics of differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables. This will enable them to attend engineering courses and deal with engineering problems. Another goal of the course is to develop the students' logical thinking.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is recommended, attendance at seminars is required. The lessons are planned on the basis of a weekly schedule. The way of compensation for an absence is fully at the discretion of the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Thomas G.B. - Finney R.L.: Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 7th edition
Sneall D.B. - Hosack J.M.: Calculus, An Integrated Approach
Rektorys K. a spol.: Přehled užité matematiky I,II (SNTL Praha, 1988)
Thomas G. B.: Calculus (Addison Wesley, 2003)
Satunino, L.S., Hille, E., Etgen, J.G.: Calculus: One and Several Variables, Wiley 2002

Recommended reading

Karásek J.: Matematika II (skriptum VUT)
Mezník I. - Karásek J. - Miklíček J.: Matematika I pro strojní fakulty (SNTL 1992)
Děmidovič B. P.: Sbírka úloh a cvičení z matematické analýzy
Eliáš J., Horváth J., Kajan J.: Zbierka úloh z vyššej matematiky I, II, III, IV (Alfa Bratislava, 1985)
Rektorys K. a spol.: Přehled užité matematiky I,II (SNTL, 1988)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3901-3 Bachelor's

    branch B3904-00 , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch B3940-00 , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B2339-00 , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Week 1: Functions in more variables: basic definitions, limit of a function, continuous functions, partial derivative.
Week 2: Higher-order partial derivatives, gradient of a function, derivative in a direction, first-order and higher-order differentials, tangent plane to the graph of a function in two variables.
Week 3: Taylor polynomial, local maxima and minima of functions in several variables.
Week 4: Relative maxima and minima, absolute maxima and minima.
Week 5: Functions defined implicitly.
Week 6: Double and triple integral, Fubini's theorem: calculation on normal sets.
Week 7: Substitution theorem, cylindrical a spherical co-ordinates.
Week 8: Applications of double and triple integrals.
Week 9: Curves and their orientations, first-type line integral and its applications.
Week 10: Second-type line integral and its applications, Green's theorem.
Week 11: Line integrals independent of the integration path, potential, the nabla and delta operators, divergence and curl of a vector field.
Week 12: Surfaces (parametric equations, orienting of a surface), first-type surface integral and its applications.
Week 13: Second-type surface integral and its applications, Gauss' theorem and Stokes' theorem.

Computer-assisted exercise

8 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Seminars in a computer lab have the programme MAPLE as a computer support. Obligatory topics to go through: Plotting of the graph of a function of more variables (given by explicit, implicit or parametric equations), extrema of functions of more variables.