MATH 281 - Multivariable Calculus

    Recent Professors
    E. Albrektsen, L. Raffo, W. Ross, S. Youssef, T. Nichols
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in MATH C2220 (formerly MATH 280) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    The third of a three-course sequence in calculus. Topics include vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and divergence theorem. (C-ID MATH 230) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Mon Wed 10:30am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 6:30pm–8:35pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–7:05pm