MATH 2XA3

VECTOR CALCULUS I

Undergraduate

An introduction to vector calculus, with an emphasis on proofs. Simple topology of R^n. Limits and continuity. Partial derivatives. Differentiability and continuous differentiability. Matrix …

Fall 2026 · C01

Readings

eText Vector Calculus - 12 Month Access
Marsden · Required
ISBN 9781464119415; 9781429215084

Fall 2026 · C01

An introduction to vector calculus, with an emphasis on proofs. Simple topology of R^n. Limits and continuity. Partial derivatives. Differentiability and continuous differentiability. Matrix …

Readings

Vector Calculus
J. Marsden and A. Tromba · 2011 · 6th · Required
W. H. Freedman · ISBN 9781464119415
Calculus: Early Transcendentals
J. Stewart, D. Clegg, S. Watson · 2021 · 2021 · Recommended / optional
Cengage · ISBN 978-1-337-61392-7
Advanced Calculus of Several Variables
C. H. Edwards Jr. · 1995 · Recommended / optional
Dover Books on Mathematics · ISBN 978-0486683362
An e-text version of this book can be purchased from the bookstore. Physical copies are unfortunately quite expensive, but are available by special order; they may also be available elsewhere. Used and earlier editions are completely acceptable. However, numbering for assigned problems will refer to the 6th edition.
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Calculus: Early Transcendentals ISBN: 978-1-337-61392-7 Authors: J. Stewart, D. Clegg, S. Watson Publisher: Cengage Publication Date: 2021 Edition: 2021 Completely optional (less advanced) reference, which you may already own. This text does not cover all topics at the requisite level of rigour, but has a large number of practice problems.
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Fall 2025 · C01

Readings

Etext Vector Calculus - 12 Month Access
Marsden · Required
ISBN 9781464119415; 9781429215084

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