Prerequisite: Calculus I, or equivalent.

Textbook: James Stewart, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9th edition

The following topics and corresponding sections of the course textbook (Calculus, Early Transcendentals, by Stewart) are likely to be covered by the instructor. The exact topics covered will be chosen by the instructor, and will vary somewhat from section to section.

• Vectors and the Geometry of Space (Chapter 12)
  (including Conic sections, 10.5)
• Vector Functions (Chapter 13)
  (arc length and curvature, 13.2, is an optional topic)
• Partial Derivatives (Chapter 14)

Note: problems will not be assigned from these chapters that require use of the techniques of integration taught in Calculus II.

Syllabus:
A sample syllabus is available.

Information on Calculus Classes:

• Calculus Placement
• WebAssign
• options to buy the course textbook
• answers to frequently asked questions

Calculus Director: George Dragomir
Calculus III Coordinator: George Dragomir

Help Room Schedule:  502 Milstein Center (Barnard Campus)

Free Calculus Bootcamp

Before each term, Columbia and Barnard students can access a free Calculus Bootcamp on WebAssign, designed to prepare them for Calculus I, II, or III. This resource helps students review essential concepts covered in these courses. For more details, visit the department’s WebAssign page.

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