2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

MAT 243 Calculus III

3 hours 

In this course, the third in the calculus sequence, infinite series, vectors and functions of several variables are studied. Topics investigated include polar coordinates, infinite series, convergence tests, Taylor series, representation of a function as a power series. Three-dimensional coordinate systems, dot and cross products, equations of lines and planes, quadric surfaces as well as vector-valued functions, limits and partial derivatives.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101 and MAT 242 or placement exam

Notes

This course satisfies the Required Core: Math and Quantitative Reasoning area of the Gen Ed Program.

This course is part of the old, four-course calculus sequence that has been superseded by the new, three-course sequence MAT 151 Calculus I, MAT 152 Calculus II, and MAT 253 Calculus III.