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Vector Analysis Course Overview 2015/16

This document provides information about a vector analysis module, including: - The module aims to introduce vector analysis methods that aid the understanding of geometry and physics concepts. - The syllabus covers topics like vector algebra and geometry, vector differentiation, vector integration, and curvilinear coordinate systems. - There will be 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week, and the assessment will be through class tests and a 2-hour exam weighing 85% of the grade.

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Vector Analysis Course Overview 2015/16

This document provides information about a vector analysis module, including: - The module aims to introduce vector analysis methods that aid the understanding of geometry and physics concepts. - The syllabus covers topics like vector algebra and geometry, vector differentiation, vector integration, and curvilinear coordinate systems. - There will be 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week, and the assessment will be through class tests and a 2-hour exam weighing 85% of the grade.

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F1.

9MV1

F1.9MV1
Vector Analysis

2015/16

2015/16

Aims
The objective of the module is to introduce and develop the methods of vector analysis.
These methods provide a natural aid to the understanding of geometry and some physical
concepts. They are also a fundamental tool in many theories of Applied Mathematics.

Syllabus
Vector Algebra and Geometry: Vector addition and scalar multiplication. Scalar and
vector products. Equations of lines and planes. Curves and surfaces; parametric and
non-parametric equations of curves and surfaces. (5 lectures)
Vector Differentiation: Differentiation of vector valued functions with respect to a scalar.
Geometry of curves. Scalar and vector fields. Gradient of a scalar field, and divergence
and curl of a vector field. Sum and product rules for these differentiation operators. Second
order vector operators. Directional derivatives. Normal and tangent plane to a surface.
Solenoidal and irrotational fields. (8 lectures)
Vector Integration: Curvilinear line integrals. Surface integrals. The divergence theorem,
Greens theorem and Stokes theorem. (10 lectures)
Curvilinear Coordinate Systems: Coordinate free vector derivatives. Vector derivatives
in curvilinear coordinates. Spherical, polar and cylindrical coordinates (4 lectures)
Potential Theory: Gradient fields. Rotation fields. Harmonic functions. Helmholtzs fundamental theorem of vector calculus. (6 lectures)

Teaching and Assessment


Contact Hours:
Assessment:
Resit Type:

3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week


up to 15% by class tests or other continuous assessment
at least 85% by end of module 2-hour exam
examination

Document generated: September 17, 2015

Content: July 15, 2008

F1.9MV1
2015/16

Learning Outcomes
Vector Analysis

F1.9MV1
2015/16

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Calculate scalar and vector products.


Find the vector equations of lines and planes.
Understand the parametric equations of curves and surfaces.
Differentiate vector functions of a single variable.
Calculate velocity and acceleration vectors for moving particles.
Understand and be able to find the unit tangent vector, the unit principal normal and the
curvature of a space curve.
Find the gradient of a function.
Find the divergence and curl of a vector field and prove identities involving these.
Use the gradient operator to calculate the directional derivative of a function.
Calculate the unit normal at a point on a surface.
Recognise irrotational and solenoidal vector fields.
Evaluate line and surface integrals.
Understand the various integral theorems relating line, surface and volume integrals.

Content: July 15, 2008

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