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  Course Description
Course Name : Vector Analysis

Course Code : MT 236

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NAZAR ŞAHİN ÖĞÜŞLÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Is able to prove the properties of vector functions using their basic concepts.
Uses basic properties of vector functions to solve some problems of physics.
Calculates line integrals.
Is able to prove the basic properties of Green´s theorem.
Calculates surface integrals.
Is able to prove the basic properties of divergence theorem.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Gain skills related to intangible and tangible aspects of vector analysis, to understand the basic concepts and physical applications of vector functions, line integrals, Green´s theorem and divergence theorem, teach understanding of abstract mathematical concept and abstract thinking.

Course Contents : Vector functions, line integrals, Green´s theorem, surface integrals, divergence theorem

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Halls at the Department of Mathematics


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Limit and derivative of vector functions. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
2 Properties of the derivative of vector functions. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
3 Motion along curve: speed, acceleration vector and uniform circular motion. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
4 Tangential and normal compenents of the acceleration vector. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
5 Newton and Kepler laws. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
6 Vector and scalar fields and methods to obtain a new vector field from a vector field Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
7 Line integrals. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
8 midterm exam Review of the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Written exam
9 Some physical applications of line integrals. (the work done along the curve, total flux) Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
10 Proof of Green´s theorem. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
11 Green´s theorem for the regions bounded by two curves. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
12 Conservative vector fields and fundemental theorem of line integrals. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
13 Computation of surface integrals. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
14 Proof of the Divergence theorem. Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
15 Some applications of divergence theorem Review of the relevant pages from sources Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final exam Review of the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Authors: Shermann K. Stein, Anthony Barcellos.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. 5
2 Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology 5
3 Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. 5
4 Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally 1
5 Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. 4
6 Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model 3
7 Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them 5
8 Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. 4
9 Knows at least one computer programming language 4
10 Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems 0
11 Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program 0
12 Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. 0
13 Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 0
14 In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 91
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64
ECTS Credit: 4