MATH 2240 — Theoretical Linear Algebra and Calculus
General Information
Designed for students who have been extremely successful in their previous calculus courses and for whom the notion of solving very hard problems and writing careful proofs is highly appealing, MATH 2230-MATH 2240 provides an integrated treatment of linear algebra and multivariable calculus at a higher theoretical level than in MATH 2210-MATH 2220. Topics covered in MATH 2240 include vector fields; line integrals; differential forms and exterior derivative; work, flux, and density forms; integration of forms over parametrized domains; and Green's, Stokes', and divergence theorems.
Full Cornell course description (SP26)
Credits: 5
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 2230.
Forbidden overlaps: MATH 1920, MATH 2220, MATH 2240
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Reyer Sjamaar | Roster / syllabus |
Workload and General Advice
- This class is a continuation of the material from 2230, and you should not take it without taking 2230 first.
- This class is easier than 2230 in the sense that you will be accustomed to 2230-level difficulty when you start 2240.
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.