MATH 281 - Multivariable Calculus

    Recent Professors
    D. Greenheck, J. Waller, M. Lines, R. Funk
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    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
    Math 281 is 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, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:35pm, Mon Tue Wed 2:05pm–3:35pm, Mon Tue Wed 8:30am–10:00am, Tue Thu 5:00pm–7:05pm