Essex County College

Mathematics and Physics Division

MTH 221: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
Course Syllabus

Course Number & Name:

Credit Hours: 4

MTH 221: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III

Contact Hours: 4

Lecture: 4

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MTH 122

Instructor:
Office/Phone/email:
Office Hours:

Lab: N/A

Co-requisites: None

Other: N/A
Concurrent Courses: None

Dr. Chengwen Wang

Room 2207 (Blue Area)/973.877.4349/wang@essex.edu
MWF 2:20-4:00PM and MWF 10:30-11:30AM (by Appointment)

Catalog Description:
This course is a continuation of MTH 122, covering the theory and applications of vector differential and integral Calculus in

and . Topics include parametric curves, general vector fields, partial derivatives, vector differential operators, nonrectangular coordinate systems, multiple integrals, the change of variables theorems and concluding with the vector integral
theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
General Education Goals:
This general education course addresses the following general education goals:
1. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving in analyzing information gathered through different media and from
a variety of sources.
2. Students will apply appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts and operations to interpret data and to solve
problems.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
2

1.
2.

Use vectors to solve a variety of problems in and ;

Evaluate partial and directional derivatives; apply the multivariable chain rule and the total differential;

3.

Understand the concept of Local Linearity in

4.
5.
6.
7.

Find Tangent Planes and solve extreme value problems in ;

Understand and use the vector differential operators: (gradient), g(divergence) and (curl);
Evaluate and apply double and triple integrals, use the change of variables theorem for multiple integrals;
Understand and use the fundamental vector integral theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.

2 and 3 ;
3

Methods of Instruction:
Instruction will consist of a combination of lectures, presentation of sample problems, clarification of homework
exercises/textbook material, and general class discussion.
Course Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Regular attendance; excessive absences will negatively affect student understanding and performance.
Completing reading and problem solving homework in a timely manner and contribute to class discussions. Mathematics
cannot be understood without doing a significant amount of outside study.
Participation in a peer study group that meets regularly and maintains effective member communication links.
Taking tests and exams when scheduled. No make-ups will be permitted. The first missed test will be recorded as a zero
until the end of the semester, at which time the final exam grade will also be used to replace the missing test grade.
Grades from any other missed tests will be recorded as irreplaceable zeros. The Comprehensive Final Exam is
required and cannot be rescheduled unless some extraordinary event occurs and prior arrangement is made with the
instructor.

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Method of Evaluation:
Final Averages will be computed as follows:
3 Tests (dates specified by the instructor with at least one week advanced notice) 50% of the Final Avg
Tests will show evidence of the extent to which students meet course objectives,
including, but not limited to, identifying and applying concepts, analyzing and
solving problems, estimating and interpreting results, and stating appropriate
conclusions using correct terminology.
Assignments
20% of the Final Avg
Online homework assignments. www.mathzone.com Access Code: EEB-8F-9E6
Final Exam
30% of the Final Avg
The comprehensive final exam will examine the extent to which students have
understood and synthesized all course content and achieved all course
objectives.
Students may use a scientific or graphing calculator or laptop computer to enhance understanding during class or
while doing homework, however, no form of technological aid can be used on tests/exams.
Final Grade Ranges are:
[A 90 100]

[B+ 85 89]

[B 80 84]

[C+ 75 79]

[C 60 74]

[D 50 59]

[F 00 49]

Course Content Outline: Based on the text Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions (Vol II Multivariable), 3rd Ed.
R. Smith & R. Minton, McGraw-Hill 2007
ISBN: 13-978-0-07-287029-9
105 Minute
Chapter/
Class Meeting Section Topic
Chapter 10: Vectors and the Geometry of Space

( )
3

( )
2

10.1

Vectors in the Plane

10.2
10.3
10.4

Vectors in
The Dot Product
The Cross Product

10.5

Lines and Planes in

10.6

Surfaces in

4-5
6

11.1
11.2

Chapter 11: Vector-Valued Functions (and Parametric Equations)

Vector-Valued Functions and Space Curves
Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions

11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6

Motion in
Curvature
Tangent and Normal Vectors
Parametric Surfaces

8
9

10

11
12
13
14

Test 1

12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8

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Chapter 12: Functions of Several Variables and Partial Differentiation

Functions of Several Variables
Limits and Continuity
Partial Derivatives
Tangent Planes, Linear approximation and Differentials
The Chain Rule
The Gradient Vector and Directional Derivatives
Extrema of Functions of Several Variables
Constrained Optimization and Lagrange Multipliers

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105 Minute
Class Meeting

Chapter/
Section Topic

15

16

Test 2

19

13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.7
13.8

20
21
22

14.1
14.2
14.3

17
18

23
24
25
26
27-29
30

Chapter 13: Multiple Integrals

Double Integrals
Area, Volume and Center of Mass
Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates
Surface Area
Triple Integrals
Cylindrical Coordinates
Spherical Coordinates
Change of Variables in Multiple Integrals
Chapter 17: Vector Calculus
Vector Fields
Line Integrals
Independence of Path and Conservative Vector Fields (The Fundamental Theorem for Line
Integrals)
Test 3

14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
14.8
14.9

Greens Theorem
Curl and Divergence
Surface Integrals
The Divergence Theorem
Stokes Theorem
Applications of Vector Calculus
Final Exam

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