Course:
- Lecture: MTWTF 8:00AM-9:10AM, PHELPS 3519
- Webpage: You're looking at it!
- Textbook: Vector Calculus, Miroslav Lovric, ISBN 978-0-470-89578-8
Lecturer:
- Name: Pat Plunkett
- Office: 6432X, South Hall
- Email: plunkett@math.ucsb.edu
- Office Hours: MW 1:00PM-2:00PM, or by appointment
Course Description:
- Math 5B is the first quarter of a two quarter sequence in vector calculus. The text is Vector Calculus by M. Lovric. The course covers chapters 2 through 8, including the following topics:
- functions of several variables
- vector-valued functions of one variable
- scalar and vector fields
- path integrals
- double and triple integrals
- surface integrals, properties, and applications
- Green's theorem, the divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem
Grading:
- Homework: 30%
- Midterm: 30%
- Final: 40%
Homework:
- Homework will all be done online through the WebWork system. To access webwork for this course, click here, and follow the link for Math 5B.
Resources:
- Mathlab: The math department offers free walk-in tutoring and extra help through the math lab. It is located in South Hall 1607. It is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm everyday from Monday to Friday.
- CLAS: CLAS also offers free individual and small group tutoring. These programs are very successful, and students generally find these programs helpful. For details on their programs, click here.
Academic Dishonesty:
- You may work together on homework but all other work must be done on your own. Cheating will result in a failing grade and will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs. Please check Judicial Affairs for more details.
