The goal of Calculus III is to prepare students for upper-level quantitative courses in the social sciences, especially for econometrics. The course takes place during the semester (12 lectures of 2 hours each). This course is a standard college-level course in calculus. Calculus III is intended for students who are interested in taking upper-level economics courses. For example, this course is a prerequisite for Columbia University's Intermediate Microeconomics and Econometrics courses. It is also a perquisite for the University of British Columbia's intermediate economics courses. The course will cover the following three main sections: 1. Vectors and the Geometry of Space, 2. Vector Functions, and 3. Partial Derivatives. It will also cover the following topics: Techniques of Integration and Introduction to Differential Equations.
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The prerequisite for Calculus III is material traditionally covered in Calculus I courses, including functions, limits and derivatives, differentiation rules, and integrals. International students who have obtained a score of 5 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement, or a score of 7 on the International Baccalaureate Calculus exam or an A in A-Level Further Mathematics may register for this course. Students who obtained a score of 4 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam, or a score of 5 on the Calculus AB Advanced Placement exam, or a 6 on the IB HL Calculus exam or a B on the A-Level Further Maths exam may also register for Calculus III. The course is also open to students who completed a Baccalauréat L spé maths, ES and S.
Spring 2020-2021
Grading: 1/2 on continuous assessment and 1/2 on final exam. The continuous assessment grade consists in three Tests (one for each of the three mandatory chapters). The final exam will cover the entire program.