Math 236 - Multivariable Calculus - Reading Assignments December 1998 Be sure to check back, because this may change during the semester. (Last modified: Tuesday, November 24, 1998, 10:14 PM ) I'll use Maple syntax for mathematical notation on this page. All numbers indicate sections from Multivariable Calculus by Ostebee/Zorn. For December 2 Section 5.2 More on Line Integrals; a Fundamental Theorem To read : All Be sure to understand : The statement of Theorem 2 Email Subject Line : Math 236 12/2 Your Name Reading Questions: What is a potential function ? What is the advantage of potential functions when calculating line integrals? For December 4 Section 5.3 Relating Line and Area Integrals: Green's Theorem To read : Through page 271 Be sure to understand : The statement of Green's Theorem. This is a hard section. We'll talk about the proof in class. Email Subject Line : Math 236 12/4 Your Name Reading Question: What are the two types of functions involved in Green's Theorem? Is this surprising? In non-technical terms, what is special about the curve in Green's Theorem? For December 7 Section 5.3 Relating Line and Area Integrals: Green's Theorem To read : Reread through page 271 Be sure to understand : All the conditions of Green's Theorem Email Subject Line : Math 236 12/7 Your Name Reading Question: Give an example of a region R in the plane where Green's Theorem does not apply. For December 9 The REALLY BIG PICTURE. No Reading Assignment Math 236 Home | T. Ratliff's Home