18.02SC | Fall 2010 | Undergraduate

Multivariable Calculus

Part A: Functions of Two Variables, Tangent Approximation and Optimization

Session 25: Level Curves and Contour Plots

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Overview

In this session you will:

  • Watch a lecture video clip and read board notes
  • Read course notes and examples
  • Watch two recitation videos
  • Work with a Mathlet to reinforce lecture concepts
  • Do problems and use solutions to check your work

Lecture Video

Video Excerpts

Clip: Level Curves and Contour Plots

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Reading and Examples

Level Curves and Contour Plots (PDF)

Recitation Video

Level Curves

Level Curves and Critical Points

Problems and Solutions

Problems: Contour Plots (PDF)

Solutions (PDF)

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Course Info

Instructor
Departments
As Taught In
Fall 2010
Learning Resource Types
Simulations
Exams with Solutions
Problem Sets with Solutions
Lecture Videos
Lecture Notes