Math 300

Midterm #2 Blueprint

I can't cover everything in the 1 hour we have! So, the midterm will test you on these areas:

1. Vector Functions : (14.1, 14.2,14.3,14.4): Make sure that you spend extra time on these sections. You need to know how to find and arc length and a curvature. Do not worry about the osculating plane or torsion. Sample problems: 14.2: 5,13,31,37; 14.3:5,9,15,19,37,55, 14.4: 5, 9,13, 31,39
2. Partial Derivatives : (15.1, - 15.5): Make sure that you understand how to use partial derivatives and what they mean geometrically You also need to understand limits but may ignore the delta-epsilon defintion that we looked at briefly. . Sample problems: 15.1: 4, 9, 17,53-58; 15.2: 7, 13,21, 25; 15.3: 5, 15, 19,47,69,81: 15.4: 3,5,9, 15, 15.5: 3,5,9, 15,17,48

Tips:

• spend time reviewing everything that we have done and then concentrate on the areas listed above
• try the sample questions - work in a group if at all possible
• make sure that you concentrate on writing complete and well reasoned solutions. Even a well written but partially correct solution is better than a poorly reasoned or unsupported answer (even if correct!)