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Course: 2025/2026

Vector Calculus
(18258)
Bachelor in Mathematics and Computing (Plan: 567 - Estudio: 362)


Coordinating teacher: ALVAREZ CAUDEVILLA, PABLO

Department assigned to the subject: Mathematics Department

Type: Basic Core
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Linear Algebra (First year, first semester) Differential Calculus (First year, first semester)
Learning Outcomes
K03: Know the fundamental results of real, complex and functional mathematical analysis and how to apply them in solving theoretical and applied problems. K05: Know the fundamental results of linear algebra, linear geometry and discrete mathematics and how to apply them in applied contexts. S03: Apply mathematical language and abstract-rigorous reasoning in the enunciation and demonstration of results in various areas of mathematics. C07: Establish the definition of a new mathematical object, in terms of others already known for solving problems in different contexts.
Description of contents: programme
1. Several Variables Differential calculus 2. Optimización 3. Several variables integration 4. Integrals over paths and surfaces 5. The integral theorems of vector calculus
Learning activities and methodology
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHDOLOGY THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL CLASSES. [44 hours with 100% classroom instruction, 1.76 ECTS] Knowledge and concepts students must acquire. Student receive course notes and will have basic reference texts to facilitate following the classes and carrying out follow up work. Students partake in exercises to resolve practical problems and participate in workshops and evaluation tests, all geared towards acquiring the necessary capabilities. TUTORING SESSIONS. [4 hours of tutoring with 100% on-site attendance, 0.16 ECTS] Individualized attendance (individual tutoring) or in-group (group tutoring) for students with a teacher. STUDENT INDIVIDUAL WORK OR GROUP WORK [98 hours with 0 % on-site, 3.92 ECTS] FINAL EXAM. [4 hours with 100% on site, 0.16 ECTS] Global assessment of knowledge, skills and capacities acquired throughout the course. METHODOLOGIES THEORY CLASS. Classroom presentations by the teacher with IT and audiovisual support in which the subject`s main concepts are developed, while providing material and bibliography to complement student learning. PRACTICAL CLASS. Resolution of practical cases and problems, posed by the teacher, and carried out individually or in a group. TUTORING SESSIONS. Individualized attendance (individual tutoring sessions) or in-group (group tutoring sessions) for students with a teacher as tutor.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • J. E. Marsden and A. J. Tromba. Vector Calculus, 6th. edition. W. H. Freeman. 2012
  • James Stewart. Multivariable Calculus. Metric Version. Cengage learning. 8th Edition
  • John H. Hubbard-Barbara Burke Hubbard. Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Forms: a unified Approach.. 5th edition. Ithaca, NY : Matrix Edition. 2015
  • Manfredo P. Do Carmo. Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces. Dover Publications; Updated, Revised (2nd) edition. 2016
  • Seán Dineen. Multivariate Calculus and Geometry, 3rd Edition. Springer. 2014
  • Tom M. Apostol. Mathematical Analysis, 2nd ed.. Pearson Education, Inc.. 1974
Additional Bibliography
  • H. Amann -J.Escher. Analysis . Birkha¿user. 2008
  • J. E. Marsden and M. J. Hoffman. Elementary Classical Analysis, 2nd ed.. W. H. Freeman and Company. 1974
  • J. Rogawski and C. Adams.. Calculus: Early Transcendentals. . W. H. Freeman and Company (Third Edition Volume I and II). . 2015
  • J. Stewart. Calculus. Cengage. 2008
  • M. D. Weir, J. Hass, and G. B. Thomas. Thomas' Calculus 12th ed. Addison-Wesley . 2006
  • M. J. Strauss, G. L. Bradley, and K. J. Smith. Multivariable Calculus. Prentice Hall. 2002
  • R. Larson and B. H. Edwards. Calculus II, 9th. edition. Cengage. 2009
  • S. Salas, E. Hille, and G. Etgen. Calculus. One and several variables. Wiley. 2007
  • T. M. Apostol. Calculus. Wiley. 1975

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.