Calculus III in many ways represents a significant advance in both difficulty and sophistication over Calculus I and II. The material becomes far more theoretical in places, often catching students off-guard with demands different from those to which they are accustomed. In addition when the material itself is less demanding the pace is increased, so simply keeping up can require serious effort. The point of all this is that this is a demanding course, and inattention will most likely yield very poor results.

Another aspect of this material is the increasing role of technology. Graphing calculators and computer software packages like Mathematica can make learning much of this material considerably easier and faster, as well as sometimes producing much deeper undertanding without the conventional drudgery. All this comes at a cost, since learning to make use of this technology is often a significant task itself. We will attempt to use technology most when the benefits are greatest, and to keep the frustrations to a minimum.

If at some point these challenges or frustrations get too bad, I strongly encourage you to see me for extra explanation -- don't wait until you're overwhelmed. I'm here to help.

All cases of academic misconduct will be reported to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so that we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.