For December 1

Section 5.3 More on Line Integrals; A Fundamental Theorem

• To read: All
• Be sure to understand: The statements of Theorems 2 and 3 and Example 3. I found the top of page 238 is a bit convoluted - We'll talk about it in class.

Since this is the first day back from break, no email assigment today.

For December 3

Section 5.3 More on Line Integrals; A Fundamental Theorem

• To read: Reread this section
• Be sure to understand: The statement of Theorem 3 and page 239

Email Subject Line: Math 236 12/3 Your Name

Reading Questions:

1. What does it mean for a line integral to be independent of path ?
2. What is a potential function ?
3. What is the advantage of potential functions when calculating line integrals?

For December 5

Section 5.4 Relating Line and Area Integrals: Green's Theorem

• To read: Through the statement of Green's Theorem on page 247
• Be sure to understand: This is a tough section. We'll spend alot of time on it.

No questions to email in today.

For December 8

Section 5.4 Relating Line and Area Integrals: Green's Theorem

• To read: The rest of the section, although you can de-emphasize the proof of Green's Theorem. We'll talk about it in class.
• Be sure to understand: Once again, this is tough going.

No questions to email today.

No Reading Assignments for December 10 and 12

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