Lecture 4: Introduction to Line Integrals

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Video Description: There is more than one type of integral in multivariable calculus. In this lesson, Herb Gross defines and discusses line integrals. He reviews integration with respect to a curve (line) as distinguished from an integral as an area computation (double integrals).

Instructor/speaker: Prof. Herbert Gross

Study Guide for Lecture 4: Introduction to Line Integrals

  • Chalkboard Photos, Reading Assignments, and Exercises (PDF)
  • Solutions (PDF - 2.2MB)

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