Math 251 - Multivariable Calculus
Spring 2026

Syllabus

Unforgivable Math Errors

Link to Online Textbook


Announcements:
 - The Final Exam will be given on Wednesday, May 6 from 10:00-11:50 am in the usual lecture room.  It will cover material from the entire course.  You may prepare and bring one 8.5" by 11" sheet of paper with any formulas, problems, or any other information you would like to use on the exam.  You can use both front and back of this sheet.  Additionally, you may use a scientific calculator.  To help you study for the exam, you may wish to review this list of exam material and this list of practice problems.


Homework Assignments
All homework will be completed online via MyOpenMath.com

Old Announcements:
- Due to the weather-related class cancellations, Exam 1 will now be given in class on Tuesday, February 3.  It will cover material from Chapter 2.  You are encouraged to bring and use a scientific calculator for the exam.  To help you prepare, I will have extra office hours in the library on Monday, February 2 from 3:00-4:30pm, so you should feel free to stop by and ask questions to aid your review.
 - Due to the weather-related class cancellations, Exam 2 will now be given in class on Tuesday, February 17.  It will cover material from Chapter 3.  You are encouraged to bring and use a scientific calculator for the exam.  To help you prepare, I will have extra office hours in the library on Monday, February 16 from 3:00-4:30pm, so you should feel free to stop by and ask questions to aid your review.
 - Exam 3 will be given in class on Wednesday, March 11.  It will cover material from Chapter 4.  You are encouraged to bring and use a scientific calculator for the exam.  To help you prepare, I will have extra office hours in the library on Tuesday, March 10 from 2:30-4:00pm, so you should feel free to stop by and ask questions to aid your review.
 - Exam 4 will be given in class on Friday, April 10.  It will cover material from Chapter 5.  You are encouraged to bring and use a scientific calculator for the exam.  To help you prepare, I will have extra office hours in the library on Thursday, April 9 from 4:00-5:00pm, so you should feel free to stop by and ask questions to aid your review.