McGill University
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Calculus MATH 222, Fall 2015
Course Outline
Prerequisite: MATH 141, Calculus 2 or equivalent. Familiarity with vector geometry or corequisite: MATH 133
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CEGEP course 201-303 or MATH 150, MATH 151 or MATH
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Book: James Stewart, Multivariable Calculus, Eighth Edition, Cengage Learning. If you have already Stewart's
Full Calculus text (any edition) you do not need to buy the official textbook.
Syllabus:
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Taylor series, Taylor's theorem in one and several variables.
Review of vector geometry.
Partial differentiation, directional derivative.
Extreme of functions of 2 or 3 variables.
Parametric curves and arc length.
Polar and spherical coordinates.
Multiple integrals.
This corresponds to chapters 11 thru 15 of the book inclusive.
Assessment: 0.15a + 0.2t + 0.65f, where a, t and f are percentage marks for the assignments, midterm tests and
final examination respectively.
The final examination will be of 3 hours duration. It will contain a multiple choice component. There is no
"additional work" option and the grade of incomplete will not be given. A supplemental exam will be available.
Assignments: There will about 6 assignments during the semester delivered on-line using the Webwork system.
Mid terms: There will be two midterms, one written, the other multiple choice.
Course webpage: http://www.math.mcgill.ca/drury/teaching/math222f15/
Webwork assignment site: http://msr02.math.mcgill.ca/webwork2/math222_fall2015/
Exam Viewing: The instructor reserves the right to set a specific time or times for the purpose of exam viewing.
If such times are set, they will be announced on the course webpage.
Note: In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond the University's control, the content and/or evaluation
scheme in this course is subject to change.
Note: In accord with McGill University's Charter of Students' Rights, students in this course have the right to
submit in English or in French any written work that is to be graded.
Academic Integrity: McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the
meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student
Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/integrity for more information).