SemesterSpring Semester, 2020
DepartmentIntegrated Curriculum by Dept. of Mathematical Sciences
Course NameCalculus A
InstructorFUCHS MICHAEL
Credit3.0
Course TypeRequired
PrerequisiteCalculus A
Course Objective
Course Description
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1



Arc length and calculus of parametric curves 



8.1, 10.1-10.2



Selected exercises



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2



Calculus of polar curves


10.3-10.4

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3


Sequences, series and integral test 11.1-11.3

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The comparison test, alternative series and absolute convergence 11.4-11.6

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Ratio and root test and power series  11.6-11.8

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Representation of functions as power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series 11.9-11.11

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Review of Vectors 12.1-12.5

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Midterm Exam 13.1-13.2

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Vector functions



13.1-13.2



 



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10


Functions of several variables, limits and continuity 14.1-14.2

Selected exercises



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Partial derivatives and derivate of a function 14.3-14.4

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Chain rule and directional derivatives, gradient vector 14.5-14.6

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Maximum and minimum values and Lagrange multipliers 14.7-14.8

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Double integrals 15.1-15.2

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Double integrals in polar coordinates and applications 15.3-15.4

Selected exercises



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Final Exam  

 



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Review



 



 



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會考(6/13)



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Teaching Methods
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Requirement/Grading

Quizzes and Homework Assignments: 40%



Midterm and Final Exam: 30%



會考(scheduled on Saturday June 13th, 2020): 30%


Textbook & Reference

James Stewart, Calculus - Early Transcendentals, 8th Edition


Urls about Course
web.math.nccu.edu.tw/mfuchs
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