Math 253 Section 102: First Meeting

1. Multivariable Calculus ???

2. Material

We'll cover (most of) chapters 12,14,15 of Stewart's Calculus textbook.

Students are responsible for all of the material in those chapters not specifically excluded, even if this material was not covered in class

3. Evaluation

• 50% Final exam + 30% Midterms + 20% Homework
• Final exam minus 10 points

The safety net rarely comes into effect. It's unusual for students to succeed on the final without working during the term.

Exams

• No calculators, summary sheets or other aids [consider this while doing HW]
• In-class midterm exams, tentatively Weds Oct 9, Nov 13.

Homework

• Mainly calculational problems.
• Unlimited attempts on (almost all) WeBWorK problems -- get them right!.
• For problems with WeBWorK use the "email instructor" button. Counter-intuitively this refers to the WeBWork TA.

• Weekly assignments will have a few longer problems (similar to midterms and final exams)
• Not all written problems may be graded. Solutions will be posted.

Practice Problems

• Homework is primarily for your practice, not for evaluation.
• ... But is not enough by itself. We'll post "suggested practice problem" lists from the book. In the limit of infinite spare time do every problem in the book.
• You may also need to practice basic skills (return to this)

4. Calc I & II vs Calc III

Math is cumulative!. You will need facility with algebra, 2d geometry and ordinary derivatives and integrals. For this you need practice.