Module Catalogues, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University      Module Code: MTH004 Module Title: Multivariable Calculus (Business and Arts) Module Level: Level 0 Module Credits: 5.00 Academic Year: 2019/20 Semester: SEM2 Originating Department: Mathematical Sciences Pre-requisites: MTH023ORMTH025ORMTH027ORMTH013ORMTH019ORMTH021MTH029     Aims To give students an education in calculus of multivariable functions, differential equation and infinite series, which includes the basic topics usually covered in an elementary course of multivariable calculus. To give students an appreciation of the application of mathematics to social sciences and others. To introduce the concept of modelling and various mathematical models in practical problems. To develop students' ability to work independently and to acquire the skill of problem solving. Learning outcomes  On successful completion of this module, students are expected to have an initial understanding of the basic concepts which are the subject of this module; have a good appreciation of the link between mathematics and other subjects; have the basic skills of problem solving; be able to understand the mathematical models for simple practical problems. Method of teaching and learning  Students will be expected to attend about five hours of formal lectures and supervised problem classes/tutorials in a typical week. Lectures and tutorials will introduce students to the academic content and practical skills which are the subject of the module, while problem classes and tutorials will allow students to practice those skills. Seminars and group discussions will help students to access the various applications of calculus and develop the ability of independent learning and research. In addition to contact hours, students will be expected to devote sufficient unsupervised time to private study. Private study will provide time for reflection and consideration of lecture material and background reading. Continuous assessment including home assignment marking will be used to test to what extent practical skills have been learnt. Written examinations in the middle and at the end of the module constitute the major part of assessment of the academic achievement. In order to facilitate the smooth transition to the English delivery of all modules from year 2, this module will be delivered in dual languages (Chinese and English). Syllabus  Part 1 Vectors and solid geometry 1. Concept of a vector, rectangular coordinates and vectors in space 2. Equal vectors, sum of vectors, subtraction of two vectors 3. Dot and cross products, parallel vectors and orthogonal vectors 4. Unit vectors, direction cosine, vectors expressed in terms of unit vectors in rectangular coordinates and their operations 5. Equations for a straight line and a plane 6. Equations for surfaces of revolution, cylinders and quadric surfaces Part 2 Multivariable functions and their derivatives 1. Functions of several variables and partial derivatives 2. The chain rule and partial derivatives of composite functions, higher order derivatives 3. Linearization and total differentials 4. Extreme values and saddle points 5. Lagrange’s multiplier method and applications Part 3 Multiple integrals 1. Double integral: concept and calculation 2. Areas and volumes 3. Concept and calculation of triple integrals in rectangular coordinates Part 4 Infinite series 1. Concepts and properties of the infinite series 2. Geometric series and harmonic series 3. Comparison test and ratio test for the series with positive terms 4. Concept of absolute convergence and conditional convergence 5. Power series, radius and interval of convergence 6. Power series expansions of functions Delivery Hours   Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab/Prcaticals Fieldwork / Placement Other(Private study) Total Hours/Semester 52     13      85  150

Assessment

Sequence	Method	% of Final Mark
1	Written Examination	70.00
2	Mid-Term Test	20.00
3	Course Work	10.00

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