MTH243 (Calculus for Functions of Several Variables)

Vladimir A. Dobrushkin,Lippitt Hall 202C, 874-5095,dobrush@math.uri.edu

Math 243 will cover coordinates for space vector geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, extrema, Lagrange multipliers, and multiple integrals.

MTH243, section 03, MWF 8:00 - 8:50 am Lippitt Hall, 204 and section 01, MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am Lippitt Hall, 205

TEXTBOOK: "Calculus Multivariable 4th Ed", by William G. McCallum, Deborah Hughes-Hallett, Andrew M. Gleason, David O. Lomen, David Lovelock. ISBN-10: 0471484806;ISBN-13: 978-0471484806

Course Objectives and Goals:
MTH 243 is a third calculus course, with the focus on functions of two, three, and more variables and the extensions of the ideas of elementary calculus to higher dimensions.

Prerequisite: MTH142

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Help With Your studies and homework:
Tutors are available at both the providence and kingston campuses. Check with them for specific hours. Also, you can make individual appointments with me. For this, contact me by phone, e-mail, or ask me during class.
I may help you with questions during office hours, or at other times by appointment. Also, I will try to answer questions sent by electronic mail as promptly as possible. Students who require accommodations and who have documentation from Disability Services (874-2098) should make arrangements with me as soon as possible.