Math 120: Calculus of Functions of Several Variables

Yale University      Fall   2014




Sections 5 and 7

Yale University - Fall 2014

Welcome! This page contains information relevant to Sections 5 and 7 of Math 120 (August to December 2014). More detailed information about this course can be found in the Yale Portal Page of Math 120 mantained by our coordinator Miki Havlickova.






Instructor:    Jose Gonzalez.     (Email: jose.gonzalez@yale.edu)


Syllabus:    Math 120 Syllabus PDF.


Schedule:    Week by week schedule PDF.


Course Description:    In Math 120 we study the vector geometry of 3 dimensions, scalar and vector functions of 1 and 2 variables, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, multiple integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, parameterized curves and surfaces, gradient, divergence, curl, line and surface integrals, and the theorems of Gauss, Green, and Stokes.


Text:    The text is James Stewart's Multivariable Calculus Early Transcendentals, Math 120, seventh edition, Thompson. Note: earlier editions of this text differ in some sections and most exercises.


Evaluation :    Course grades are determined from the combined total of homework scores (10%), two exam scores (25% each), and the final exam score (40%). Midterm exams are in the evenings, from 7pm to 8:30pm, on Thursday, October 2, and Thursday, November 13. The final exam is on Monday, December 15, from 7pm to 10:30pm. Books, notes and calculators may NOT be used during exams.


Class Time and Room Info: Section 5:    Class Time: TTh 9:00am-10:15am Room: HLH17 05
Section 7:    Class Time: TTh 11:35am-12:50pm Room: LOM 206