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COURSE DESCRIPTION FORM: [MT1008]: [Multivariable Calculus]

INSTITUTION: FAST School of Computing, National University of Computer and

Emerging Sciences, Islamabad Campus
Computer Science (BSCS)-Spring-2024

PROGRAM(s) TO BE EVALUATED

Course Description
Course Code MT-1008
Course Title Multivariable Calculus
Credit Hours 3
Course Instructors Dr. Hamda Khan, Dr. Imran Shahzad, Mr. Arif Hussain
Grading Policy Absolute
Policy about Retake of missed assessment items (other than sessional/ final exam) will not be held. A
missed student who misses an assessment item (other than sessional / final exam) is awarded zero
assessment items marks in that assessment item i.e., late submission will not be accepted.
in the course For missed sessional/ final exam, exam retake/ pre-take application along with necessary
evidence are required to be submitted to the department secretary. The examination
assessment and retake committee decide the exam retake/ pre-take cases.
Course Plagiarism Plagiarism in projects or sessional/ final exam will result in F grade in the course.
Policy Plagiarism in an assignment will result in zero marks in the whole assignments category.
Prerequisites by Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Course(s) or
Topics
Assessment Assessment with the weight.
Instruments with Assessment Type Weight
Weights
(homework, Assignments (4-5) 05
quizzes, sessional Quizzes (7-9) 08
exams, final exam,
Project 07
assignments, etc.)
Sessional I 15
Sessional II 15
Final Exam 50
Course Dr. Hamda Khan
Coordinator
URL (if any) -

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Course Catalog D derivatives, Extreme
Multivariable functions, Limit and continuity in higher dimensions, Partial
Description values and their applications, Chain rule, Directional Derivatives and Gradient Vectors,
Applications of Gradient, Tangent Planes and Normal Lines, Linearization, Constrained
Maxima and Minima, Lagrange Multipliers, Double integrals over rectangular and general
regions, Area by double integration, Double integral in polar form, Triple integrals, Automatic
Differentiation, Computational Graph, Line Integrals, Vector Fields, Gradient Fields, Path
Independence, Conservative Fields, Line Integral in Conservative Fields, Potential Functions,
Divergence, Parametrizations of Surfaces, Surface Area, Surface Integrals, Surface Integrals
of Scalar Functions, Surface Integrals of Vector Fields, The Curl Vector Field, Divergence in
Three Dimensions, Divergence Theorem.
Textbook(s) Thomas Calculus, 13th ed., by George B. Thomas Jr, Maurice D. Weir and Joel Hass,
Pearson.
Reference Material 1. Calculus (Sixth Edition) By Swokowski.
2. Learning Scientific Programming with Python, Christian Hill, University College
London.
Course Goals
A. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts associated with Calculus problems in several
variables.
2. Apply appropriate techniques for solving problems in several variables including
differentiation, double and triple integrals.
3. Adapt modern programming languages and computing tools to apply appropriate
mathematical techniques on real life problems.
4. Organize and prioritize work effectively as an individual or as a member/leader of
a technical team.
B. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO Computing Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences,
1 Knowledge computing fundamentals, and a computing special-

ization to the solution of complex computing prob-
lems.
PLO Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze
2 complex computing problems, reaching substanti-
ated conclusions using first principles of mathemat-
ics, natural sciences, and computing sciences.
PLO Design/ Develop Design solutions for complex computing problems
3 Solutions and design systems, components, and processes
that meet specified needs with appropriate consid- 
eration for public health and safety, cultural, societal,
and environmental considerations.
PLO Investigation & Conduct investigation of complex computing
4 Experimentation problems using research based knowledge and
research based methods.
PLO Modern Tool Us- Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
5 age resources and modern computing tools, including

prediction and modelling for complex computing
problems.

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PLO Society Respon- Apply reasoning informed by contextualD knowledge
6 sibility to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural
issues relevant to context of complex computing
problems.
PLO Environment and Understand and evaluate sustainability and impact
7 Sustainability of professional computing work in the solution of
complex computing problems.
PLO Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
8 ethics and responsibilities and norms of computing
practice.
PLO Individual and Function effectively as an individual, and as a mem-
9 Teamwork ber or leader in diverse teams and in multi-discipli-

nary settings.

PLO Communication Communicate effectively on complex computing ac-

10 tivities with the computing community and with so-
ciety at large.
PLO Project Manage- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of man-
11 ment and Fi- agement principles and economic decision making
nance and apply these to one’s own work as a member or
a team.
PLO Life Long Learn- Recognize the need for, and have the preparation
12 ing and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning in the broadest context of technological
changes.

C. Mapping of CLOs to PLOs

(CLO: Course Learning Outcome, PLOs: Program Learning
Outcomes)
PLOs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 
2 
CLOs
3 
4 
Topics covered in
the course Topics to be covered:
(assume 16-week
instruction and 3 No. of Contact
List of Topics
contact hours per Weeks Hours CLO(s)
week) Multivariable functions, Limit and
continuity in higher dimensions, Partial
derivatives, Extreme values and their
6 18 1,2,3,4
applications, Chain Rule, Directional
Derivatives and Gradient Vectors,
Applications of Gradient, Tangent Planes
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Constrained Maxima and Minima,
Lagrange Multipliers, Applications of
Constrained Optimization.
Use of modern tools / technology: 3D plot,
calculating the partial derivative, gradient,
finding extrema of multivariable function.
Double integrals over rectangular and
general regions, Area by double
integration, Double integrals in polar form,
Triple integrals, Applications of multiple
4 12 1,2,3,4
integrals, Automatic Differentiation.
Use of modern tools / technology:
calculating the integrals of multivariable
functions
Computational Graph, Line Integrals,
Vector Fields, Gradient Fields, Path
Independence, Conservative Fields, Line
Integral in Conservative Fields, Potential
Functions, Divergence, Parametrizations
of Surfaces, Surface Area, Surface
3 9 1,2,3,4
Integrals, Surface Integrals of Scalar
Functions.
Use of modern tools / technology: Use of
Numpy for surface integrals, Visualize
divergence fields with Matplotlib, Compute
gradients using NumPy.
Surface Integrals of Vector Fields, The
Curl Vector Field, Divergence in Three
Dimensions, Divergence Theorem.
2 6 1,2,3,4
Use of modern tools / technology: Use
NumPy to compute the curl and
divergence of a vector field.
Total 15 45
Programming
Language for
Python (Sympy, Scipy, Numpy)
Assignments (if
any)
Class Time Spent Theory Problem Analysis Solution Design Social and Ethical
(in percentage) Issues
35 30 30 5
Oral and Written Every student is required to submit at least 01 written report of typically 10-12 pages.
Communications

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Courseware
Events
Weeks Contents/Topics (Quiz/
Assignment/
Project)
Function of Several Variables, Domain & Range Open, Closed Regions,
Week
Bounded/Unbounded Regions, Graphs, Level Curves, Contours of
01
Functions of Two variables, Ex 14.1.
Limit, Path Test for Limit, Continuity, Ex 14.2, Partial Derivatives, Ex 14.3,
Week
Extreme Values and Saddle Point, Derivative Tests for Local Extreme Quiz # 1
02
Values.
Absolute Maxima and Minima on Closed Bounded Region, Ex 14.7,
Week Assignment # 1
Constrained Maxima and Minima, Method of Lagrange Multipliers, Ex 14.8,
03 Quiz # 2
Chain Rule.
Week Ex 14.4, Directional Derivatives and Gradient Vector, Applications of
Quiz # 3
04 Gradient, Ex 14.5.
Week Tangent Planes and Normal Lines, Linearization, Ex 14.6, Automatic Assignment # 2
05 Differentiation. Quiz # 4
Week
Computational Graphs, Revision of Sessional I topics. Sessional I
06
Week Recalling integration of function of one variable, Double Integrals over Assignment # 3
07 Rectangular Regions, Ex 15.1, Intro to nonrectangular regions.
Week Double Integrals Over Nonrectangular Regions, Ex 15.2, Area by double
Quiz # 5
08 integration, Ex 15.3.
Intro to polar coordinates and polar curves, Double Integrals in Polar form,
Week Assignment # 4
Changing Cartesian Integrals into Polar Integrals, Ex 15.4, Triple Integrals
09 Quiz # 6
in Rectangular Coordinates, Average value of a function in space.
Week
Ex 15.5, Volume of a Region in space, Applications of multiple integrals. Quiz # 7
10
Week Assignment # 5
Line Integrals, Ex 16.1.
11 Sessional II
Vector Fields, Gradient Fields, Line Integrals of Vector Fields, Ex 16.2,
Week
Path Independence, Conservative Fields, Line Integral in Conservative Project
12
Fields.
Week Potential Functions, Ex 16.3, Divergence, Parametrizations of Surfaces,
Quiz # 8
13 Surface Area, Ex 16.5.
Week Surface Integrals, Surface Integrals of Scalar Functions, Surface Integrals
14 of Vector Fields, Ex 16.6.
Week The Curl Vector Field, Divergence in Three Dimensions, Divergence
15 Theorem, Ex 16.8. Revision.

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