Multivariable Calculus 3: Theorems and Applications
Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online
Overview
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We live in a multivariable world. Explore elegant theorems connecting differentiation, integration, and geometry in higher dimensions, and learn how to apply them to solve real world problems. Part 3 of 3.
Syllabus
- Compute surface integrals that measure flux through spheres, cylinders, and parametrized surfaces
- Compute line integrals that represent work done by vector fields along curves in space
- Determine whether a vector field is conservative and construct corresponding potential functions
- Apply the Divergence Theorem to relate surface flux to volume integrals
- Compute the curl of a vector field and interpret its physical meaning as local rotation
- Apply Stokes’ Theorem to relate circulation around a curve to the flux of curl through a surface
- Analyze physical problems involving fluid flow, electromagnetism, and diffusion
Taught by
Lawrence Guth and Denis Auroux