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CALCULUS (4)

Offered in 112-2
  • Serial Number

    56126

  • Course Number

    MATH4009

  • Course Identifier

    201 49840

  • Class 03
  • 2 Credits
  • Compulsory

    DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING / DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT / DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING / DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFOR

      Compulsory
    • DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

    • DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

    • DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

    • DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFOR

  • KWOK WING TSOI
  • Intensive Course

    Week 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

  • Mon 10 / Wed 6, 7 / Fri 6, 7

  • 普101

  • Type 3

  • 130 Student Quota

    NTU 130

  • No Specialization Program

  • English
  • NTU COOL
  • Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
  • Notes
    The course is conducted in English。Intensive courses。
  • Limits on Course Adding / Dropping
    • Restriction: within this department (including students taking minor and dual degree program)

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  • Course Description
    In the final segment of Calculus (MATH4009), two main topics will be discussed. Firstly the course focuses on how calculus can be applied to 'vector fields.' Vector fields, which are vector-valued functions originated from Physics, will be thoroughly examined with an emphasis on understanding integrals over curves and surfaces. In particular, Green’s, Stokes', and Divergence Theorem will be presented as generalizations of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus for, respectively, line and surface integrals. An application, we will derive the Gauss' Law, offering insights into the flux of an inverse square field across a closed surface. To conclude our study of Calculus, we will introduce the definitions of limits for sequences and series, addressing the theoretical foundations for the introduction of 'power series.' As a generalization of `polynomials', power series find application in representing both elementary and advanced functions, thereby laying the groundwork for a more sophisticated analysis of functions, essential in practical contexts. The key topics covered include: 1. Line integrals 2. Green’s Theorem and Conservative vector fields 3. Surface integrals and Flux 4. Stokes’ and Divergence Theorem 5. Series : definition and convergence tests 6. Power series : radius of convergence and their calculus 7. Taylor's theorem and its applications
  • Course Objective
    On successful completion of this module students should be able to : (1) Parametrise curves and surfaces in Cartesian and other coordinates, including polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates (2) Understand and be able to calculate line, surface integrals with respect to various coordinate systems. (3) Understand and prove properties of a conservative vector field (4) State the Green's, Divergence and Stokes' Theorems and use them to aid calculations (5) Apply these techniques to problems in mechanics (work done, circulation and flux) (6) Analyse convergence and divergence of sequences and series (7) Apply basic properties and calculus of a power series (8) State and apply the Taylor's Theorem to resolve problems about smooth functions (9) Approximate an infinite series by a partial sum and be able to estimate the error incurred
  • Course Requirement
    Assumed knowledge : - MATH4006, 4007, 4008, - Basic trigonometry, vector geometry, - Determinants of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices (knowledge in linear algebra will be useful but not necessary)
  • Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class
    After each week of lectures, you are expected to - revise examples from the lectures, - complete relevant sections on WebWork, - complete weekly assessed/non-assessed assignment.
  • Office Hour
  • Designated Reading
    Stewart, Clegg, Watson, CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, Metric, 9th Edition
  • References
    Instructor's lecture notes, J. Marsden, A Tromba, Vector Calculus (4th Edition), S. Lang, Calculus of Several Variables (3rd Edition).
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