This course covers both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Vector Calculus. During the first week, students will learn about scalar and vector fields. In the second week, they will differentiate fields. The third week focuses on multidimensional integration and curvilinear coordinate systems. Line and surface integrals are covered in the fourth week, while the fifth week explores the fundamental theorems of vector calculus, including the gradient theorem, the divergence theorem, and Stokes' theorem. These theorems are essential for subjects in engineering such as Electromagnetism and Fluid Mechanics.
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A course in single variable calculus
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Vectors, the dot product and cross product
The gradient, divergence, curl, and Laplacian
Multivariable integration, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates
Line integrals, surface integrals, the gradient theorem, the divergence theorem and Stokes' theorem
A course in single variable calculus
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Vectors
Differentiation
Integration and Curvilinear Coordinates
Line and Surface Integrals
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TOP REVIEWS FROM VECTOR CALCULUS FOR ENGINEERS
Well taught, high-paced. It needs effort to understand the material but there is nothing wrong with that. Much clearer than in my first degree, which was many years ago!
Excellent course for reviewing undergraduate vector calculus, including gradient, divergence, curl and Laplacian, all the way to Stokes' Theorem and Maxwell's Equations.
Great overview of Vector Calculus, I have confidence to tutor my son on this subject now. It's been many decades since I first learn the subject. Prof Chasnov made the class very clear.
This course is very well organized and well explained. I am very much thankful to Prof Jeffrey R. Chasnov for his fruitful videos which help us to update our knowledge in this area.
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