Lecture 4: The Chain Rule

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Video Description: Herb Gross shows examples of the chain rule for several variables and develops a proof of the chain rule. He also explains how the chain rule works with higher order partial derivatives and mixed partial derivatives.

Instructor/speaker: Prof. Herbert Gross

Study Guide for Lecture 4: The Chain Rule

  • Chalkboard Photos, Reading Assignments, and Exercises (PDF)
  • Solutions (PDF - 2.7MB)

To complete the reading assignments, see the Supplementary Notes in the Study Materials section.