Math 253/504-506: Hot Topics for Fri, 21/Sep/2007

1. Today we cover the following section. Also view the corresponding calculator videos.
   • 12.6: Directional Derivatives and the Gradient Vector
   
   
2. Be sure to read sections 12.7 and 12.8 this weekend. Also look at the corresponding calculator videos. The material deals with unconstrained and constrained maxima and minima.
   
   
3. Continue to work on MATLAB Assignment 3. It is due tomorrow, Thu, 27/Sep, at the start of computer lab.
   
   
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