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Calculus II

Code 12809
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Mathematics
Entry requirements Not applicable, but it is advisable to have prior knowledge of Calculus I (limits/continuity on R, differentiation and integration in 1D), basic notions of linear algebra/vectors, and fluent algebraic manipulation.
Mode of delivery Face to Face with recourse to e-learning.
Work placements N/A
Learning outcomes The aim is for students to understand and apply differential and integral calculus in higher dimensions, as well as basic ODEs. In particular: (i) analyse functions Rn?R? with respect to limits and continuity; (ii) compute partial/directional derivatives, the gradient and tangent planes, verifying differentiability; (iii) apply the chain rule, higher-order derivatives, Schwarz’s theorem and the implicit function theorem; (iv) identify extrema (free and constrained, via Lagrange multipliers); (v) set up and solve double/triple integrals, perform changes of coordinates, and apply them to areas/volumes; (vi) model and solve separable/linear ODEs and second-order linear ODEs with constant coefficients. These objectives are articulated with TP classes: some focused on foundations and examples; others on guided problem-solving, Moodle tasks, assignments, and in-class presentations.
Syllabus

1. Ordinary Differential Equations
1.1. Definition, examples and applications. Separation of variables.
1.2. Linear equations, integrating factor method, and Bernoulli equations.
1.3. Second-order equations with constant coefficients.
1.4. Applications.

2. Functions from Rn to R?
2.1. Real-valued functions of n real variables and vector-valued functions.
2.2. Limits and continuity.

3. Differential Calculus in Rn
3.1. Partial derivatives. Directional derivatives. Gradient.
3.2. Tangent plane.
3.3. Differentiability.
3.4. Derivative of the composite function.
3.5. Higher-order derivatives. Schwarz’s theorem.
3.6. Implicit function theorem.
3.7. Local and absolute extrema.
3.8. Constrained extrema: method of Lagrange multipliers.
4. Integral Calculus in Rn
4.1. Double and triple Riemann integrals: definition and examples.
4.2. Properties of integrable functions.
4.3. Change of coordinates.
4.4. Applications.
Main Bibliography [1]Calculus- A Complete Course, Robert Adams, Christopher Essex, 10ª edição, 2022, Pearson [2] Cálculo, vol. II, James Stewart, 2006, Pioneira Thomson Learning [3] Cálculo, vol. 2, Howard Anton, Irl Bivens, Stephen Davis, 8ª edição, 2007, Bookman [4] Análise Real, vol.2 - Funções de n Variáveis, Elon Lages Lima, Coleção Matemática Universitária, IMPA (Brasil), 2007. [5] Análise Real, vol.3 - Análise Vetorial, Elon Lages Lima, Coleção Matemática Universitária, IMPA (Brasil), 2007. [6] Vector Calculus, J. Marsden, A. Tromba, 2003, Freeman and Company. [7] Cálculo, vol. II, T. Apostol,1994, Reverté
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.

Instructors

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Sandra C. Vaz

Course

Biochemistry
Last updated on: 2025-03-25

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