UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

MTH2015 Multivariable calculus (advanced)

Faculty of Science

MTH2015 Multivariable calculus (advanced) is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 25 units, leading on to 84 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MTH2015

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

PROHIBITION: ENG2005, ENG2091, MTH2010

PREREQUISITE: A High Distinction in VCE Enhancement Mathematics or MTH1030; a Distinction in MTH1035; or by approval of the Head of School of Mathematics. You must enrol in this unit manually through Science Student Services.

Equivalent units

The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.

Overview

This unit is an alternative to MTH2010 for students with a strong mathematical foundation.

Students enrolled in MTH2015 will follow the same curriculum as students in MTH2010 and will cover additional more advanced material.

Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, extreme values, Lagrange multipliers. Multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals. Vector differential calculus; grad, div and curl. Integral theorems of Gauss and Stokes. Use of a computer algebra package. Curves in 3-space, notions of torsion and curvature. Introductory notions of topology and geometry (stereographic projection). Basic introduction to real analysis: pointwise versus uniform convergence of functions of one variable. Introduction to complex analysis: holomorphic functions, harmonic functions, complex integration, Cauchy's integral formula, the fundamental theorem of Algebra.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle
    40%
  • Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand and apply multivariable calculus to problems in the mathematical and physical sciences;

  2. 2

    Find and classify the extrema of functions of several variables;

  3. 3

    Compute Taylor series for functions of several variables;

  4. 4

    Compute line, surface and volume integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical and polar coordinates;

  5. 5

    Apply the integral theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes;

  6. 6

    Use computer algebra packages to solve mathematical problems;

  7. 7

    Present a mathematical argument in written form;

  8. 8

    Understand and apply the formal definition of a limit to functions of several variables;

  9. 9

    Prove various identities between grad, div and curl;

  10. 10

    Develop and present rigorous mathematical proofs.

  11. 11

    Demonstrate an understanding of the notions of torsion and curvature and be able to compute them;

  12. 12

    Apply stereographic projection and its properties;

  13. 13

    Articulate the difference between pointwise and uniform convergence for functions of one variable;

  14. 14

    Use the properties of analytic functions to prove fundamental results.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures36 hours
  • Applied sessions24 hours
  • Workshops12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Three 1-hour lectures, one 1-hour workshop and one 2-hour applied class per week

Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.

Learning resources

Required resources

Calculus, Metric Version by James Stewart, Thomson, 8th edition, or individual chapters. The 6th or 7th edition of this book can also be used.

Where it fits

MTH2015 is part of 10 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jian He
Chief Examiners
Dr Yann Bernard

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MTH2015?

MTH2015 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after MTH2015?

MTH2015 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 25 units, including ASP2062, ASP3012, ASP3051, ASP3162, CHE3162 and CHE3167. Those lead on to 84 units in all.

When is MTH2015 offered?

In 2020, MTH2015 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does MTH2015 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include MTH2015?

MTH2015 is part of Applied mathematics; Financial and insurance mathematics; Mathematical statistics; Mathematics; and Pure mathematics.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Mathematics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available