Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 2.64 GPA, 31.7% A/AB (n=281 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.76 GPA, 26.4% A/AB (n=530 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.74 GPA, 30.8% A/AB (n=419 letter grades).
Spring 2027
Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2
Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 covers integration techniques, improper integrals, first-order ODEs, sequences, series, Taylor series, and vector geometry.
offering recorded4 credits
Summary
1 / 6
Past student reviews · Travis Olson
The course was described as heavily exam-focused, requiring students to complete numerous practice tests, with some noting that self-study and extensive problem practice were essential for success.
What you’ll be able to do
Apply a variety of integration techniques to compute proper and improper integrals (e.g., integration by parts, substitution including trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, etc.).
Find and analyze the solutions to first order differential equations and initial value problems (e.g., separable equations, equilibrium solutions, linear equations and integrating factors, etc.).
Recall the main definitions and results related to limits, continuity, sequences, and series (e.g., convergence, divergence, convergence of geometric sequences, convergence of geometric series, different tests for convergence and divergence, the Integral test, etc.).
Derive and manipulate asymptotic expansions of functions, and use these expansions to understand the properties of the functions they approximate (e.g., Taylor series, etc.).
Describe objects in three dimensional space and how they interact with each other (the coordinate system, vector addition and scalar multiplication, the dot product and cross product, etc.).
Describe physical and biological phenomena using mathematical models (e.g. linear growth models, logistic growth models, pressure and force, moments and center of mass, etc.).
Offer informal mathematical arguments and formal computations in English using appropriate mathematical terminology, notation, and grammar.
Source: UW Guide
Grade history
↗ average GPA
34,44534,445 letter grades
A24.3%24.3%
AB10.9%10.9%
B25.2%25.2%
BC9.9%9.9%
C17.9%17.9%
D7.5%7.5%
F4.3%4.3%
All recorded terms · compare terms & instructors
Prerequisites
Course mapMATH 217 or 221. MATH 211 or 213 does not fulfill the requisite.
- MATH 217
- MATH 221
- MATH 211 or 213 does not fulfill the requisite.
- or213 does not fulfill the requisite.
“Used by” includes alternatives; linked courses may have other requirements. This is a best-effort interpretation; check the catalog requirements above.
Prerequisite text tree
- All of
- Any of
- MATH 217
- MATH 221
- Not eligible with
- Any of
- MATH 211 or 213 does not fulfill the requisite.
- or213 does not fulfill the requisite.
- Any of
- Any of
Professors
Spring 2027TO
Travis Olson
About this rating
Raw average: 3.43/5 from 42 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
For this course: 4.5/5 raw quality · 2.6/5 difficulty · 11 reviews
RMP profile ↗ · All captured review dates; profile matched by name.
Past student reviews · Travis Olson
Travis Olson explained material well, often using examples and simplifying complex topics, though some students found the pace inconsistent or off-topic. The course was exam-heavy, requiring extensive practice and self-study, while discussion sections were deemed unhelpful by some. Grading was criticized by one student for deducting points for formatting errors not in the rubric.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.64 GPA, 25.3% A/AB (n=434 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.50 GPA, 22.0% A/AB (n=381 letter grades).
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Past student reviews · Bart Kastermans, Patrick Lavictoire, David Sondak, Jennifer Beichman, Justin Sukiennik, Donald Passman, Terry Harris, Shiva Chidambaram
Past students found the course challenging, noting that exams often drew directly from worksheets, lecture examples, and practice problems. Historical instructors like Justin Sukiennik and Jennifer Beichman were praised for clear explanations and support, while others received mixed feedback on lecture engagement and clarity. Homework grading varied by section, and some students found the material required significant self-study to master effectively.
BART KASTERMANS is recorded teaching in Fall 2007. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DAVID SONDAK is recorded teaching in Spring 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DONALD PASSMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2008, Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JANINE JANOSKI is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JENNIFER BEICHMAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JUSTIN SUKIENNIK is recorded teaching in Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PATRICK LAVICTOIRE is recorded teaching in Fall 2012. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SHI JIN is recorded teaching in Spring 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SHIVA CHIDAMBARAM is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SIMON MARSHALL is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
TERRY HARRIS is recorded teaching in Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
TRAVIS OLSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Calendar & sections
Spring 2027Schedule loads here as you scroll.
| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 241 | 0 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 233 | 0 |
| DIS 327 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 347 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 328 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 345 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 326 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 346 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 325 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 228 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 306 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 307 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 323 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 343 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 308 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 344 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 324 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 342 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 322 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 329 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 349 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 25 | 0 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 244 | 0 |
| DIS 348 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 362 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 363 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 364 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 365 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 366 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 367 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 368 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 29 | 0 |
| DIS 369 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 30 | 0 |
Times are Central. Select a meeting for details; export includes recorded dates for the selected sections. Enrollment reflects scan time.
Meeting source records
Student experience
the class
Past student reviews · Travis Olson
Students found Professor Olson’s example-heavy lectures engaging and accessible, often noting that his explanations simplified complex calculus topics effectively.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.70 GPA, 28.3% A/AB (n=937 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.71 GPA, 28.4% A/AB (n=1170 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.62 GPA, 26.6% A/AB (n=800 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Past student reviews · Travis Olson
The course was described as heavily exam-focused, requiring students to complete numerous practice tests, with some noting that self-study and extensive problem practice were essential for success.
Past student reviews · Travis Olson
One student appreciated Olson's kindness and helpful office hours, while another found the grading strict on formatting errors and reported that office hours were rarely held.
Topics
- Integration techniques and improper integrals
- First-order ordinary differential equations
- Sequences, series, and Taylor series
- Vector geometry in two and three dimensions
Skills
- Compute proper and improper integrals using techniques like integration by parts, substitution, and partial fractions.
- Solve and analyze first-order differential equations and initial value problems.
- Apply convergence and divergence tests to sequences and series.
- Derive and use Taylor series and asymptotic expansions.
- Analyze vector geometry in three-dimensional space.
- Communicate mathematical arguments and computations formally.
Grades
Historical instructor
Spring 2027 · Projected
Before grades are releasedApproximate 80% prediction interval
0.04.0
About this estimate
The course’s semester-average GPA, not an individual student’s grade. The center uses 5 same-season terms, weighted toward recent results.
The range uses the finite-sample 80th-percentile rank of absolute errors from earlier same-season forecasts. Each forecast uses only records from earlier terms. At least four forecasts are required; bounds are rounded outward and limited to 0–4. This is an empirical estimate: changing instructors or grading policies can reduce its coverage.
8 earlier forecasts · 0.17 GPA average error.
Grades over time
Through Spring 2027
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Where this course fits relative to
Latest available grades · Spring 2026 · all course levels
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1280 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
Descriptions compare GPA with this group’s average: at least 0.20 higher or lower; otherwise close to average. Section size uses median recorded enrollment: small up to 30, mid-sized 31–99, large 100+. Lectures and discussion/lab sections are described separately.
Sources & history
UW–Madison
Catalog & offerings
Descriptions, prerequisites, and recorded course offerings.
Catalog observation history
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Selected offering source records
Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2
Recorded 2026-10-14Raw records
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Model outputs & technical records
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