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MATH 213 - Multidimensional Mathematics


PREREQUISITES: MATH 136 - College Algebra  and MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry .
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

Introduction to mathematics in more than two dimensions. Develops the ability to graph curves, surfaces, and functions in three dimensions. Explores different coordinate systems. Introduces students to two- and three-dimensional vector spaces and vector operations. Introduces students to the use of matrices to solve linear equation and familiarizes students with basic matrix operations.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Graph functions in two dimensions using parametric and polar coordinates.
  2. Graph and analyze conic sections.
  3. Understand the relationship between Cartesian and polar coordinate systems.
  4. Express complex numbers in polar form and use them to find roots of algebraic equations.
  5. Use vectors in two and three dimensions.
  6. Calculate dot and cross products.
  7. Express lines and planes as vector equations.
  8. Express lines and planes as Cartesian and parametric equations.
  9. Graph functions of two variables.
  10. Use level curves and contour maps to analyze functions of two variables.
  11. Identify and characterize quadric surfaces.
  12. Characterize surfaces of revolution.
  13. Represent surfaces using parametric equations.
  14. Use Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
  15. Solve systems of equations using matrices.
  16. Perform Gaussian elimination and use matrices in row-echelon form.
  17. Perform matrix operations.
  18. Compute inverse matrices.
  19. Calculate determinants for 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4 matrices.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Graphs of functions
  • Circles
  • Conic sections
  • Parametric equations
  • Polar coordinates
  • Complex Numbers
  • Cartesian coordinates for R3
  • Vectors
  • Dot product
  • Cross product
  • Lines and planes in R3
  • Curves in R3
  • Surfaces of revolution
  • Quadric surfaces
  • Functions of two variables
  • Parametric equations of surfaces
  • Cylindrical surfaces
  • Spherical surfaces
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Solution sets
  • Matrices
  • Gaussian elimination
  • Matrix operations
  • Inverse matrices
  • Determinants
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
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