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Course Code: 
MATH 255
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
4
ECTS: 
7
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of differentiation and integration of multivariable functions and their calculations.
Course Content: 

Vector functions; space curves, derivatives and integrals, arc length, motion in space, parametric surfaces. Multiple integrals and applications. Vector calculus; vector fields, line integrals, Green’s theorem, curl and divergence, surface integrals, Stokes’ theorem, the divergence theorem.  

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Problem Solving
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Written examination, B: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Evaluates the arclength of space curves. 1,2,7 1,2 A
2) Evaluates double and triple integrals. 1,2,4,7 1,2 A
3) Changes variables in double and triple integrals. 1,2,4,7 1,2 A
4) Evaluates line integrals and surface integrals. 1,2,4,7 1,2 A
5) Expresses the concepts of circulation, work and flux using line and surface integrals. 1,2,3,4,7 1,2 A
6) Uses Green's, Stokes' and the divergence theorems. 1,2,3,4,7 1,2 A

Course Flow

Week Topics Study Materials
1 Vector-Valued Functions : Arc Length Chapter 4
2 Vector Fields, Divergence and Curl Chapter 4
3 (Review of) Double and Triple Integrals : The Double Integral Over a Rectangle, The Double Integral Over More General Regions Chapter 5
4 Changing the Order of Integration, The Triple Integral Chapter 5
5 The Change of Variables Formula and Applications of Integration: The Geometry of Maps from R2 to R2, The Change of Variables Theorem Chapter 6
6 Applications of Double and Triple Integrals,  Improper Integrals Chapter 6
7 Integrals: The Path Integral, Line Integrals Chapter 7
8 Parametrized Surfaces, Area of a Surface Chapter 7
9 Integrals of Scalar Functions Over Surfaces, Surface Integrals of Vector Functions Chapter 7
10 The Integral Theorems of Vector Analysis: Green's Theorem Chapter 8
11 Stokes' Theorem Chapter 8
12 Conservative Fields Chapter 8
13 Gauss' Theorem Chapter 8
14 Applications  

Recommended Sources

Textbook “Vector Calculus”6th Edition, by J. Marsden and A. Tromba
Additional Resources  

Material Sharing

 

Documents  
Assignments  
Exams  

 

Assessment

 

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 100
Quizzes    
Assignments    
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   40
Total   100

 

COURSE CATEGORY Core Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The ability to make computation on the basic topics of mathematics such as limit, derivative, integral, logic, linear algebra and discrete mathematics which provide a basis for the fundamenral research fields in mathematics (i.e., analysis, algebra, differential equations and geometry)         X
2 Acquiring fundamental knowledge on fundamental research fields in mathematics         X
3 Ability form and interpret the relations between research topics in mathematics         X
4 Ability to define, formulate and solve mathematical problems         X
5 Consciousness of professional ethics and responsibilty     X    
6 Ability to communicate actively     X    
7 Ability of self-development in fields of interest         X
8 Ability to learn, choose and use necessary information technologies          
9 Lifelong education          

ECTS

Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (14x Total course hours) 14 5 70
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 5 70
Mid-terms (Including self study) 2 10 20
Quizzes      
Assignments      
Final examination (Including self study) 1 15 15
Total Work Load     175
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     7
ECTS Credit of the Course     7