Fall 2026

Calculus--functions of Several Variables

Introduction to calculus of functions of several variables, covering parameterized curves, derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus.

offering recorded4 credits

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Historical reviews of Alexander Hanhart, Joel Robbin, Mikhail Feldman: Alexander Hanhart assigns time-consuming homework, while Mikhail Feldman's quizzes are comically hard despite exams matching the textbook. Joel Robbin also gives long assignments.

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MATH 222

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.54/5 from 54 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.

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Raw average: 4.46/5 from 39 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.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Alex Waldron, Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall: Betsy Stovall guides students through difficult material with genuine care, while Alex Waldron rushes through content and provides unhelpful office hours. Stovall supports learning, whereas Waldron is unapproachable and directs students to TAs instead.

ALEX WALDRON is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ALEXANDER HANHART is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Spring 2020, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

AMIR ASSADI is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

FEDOR NAZAROV is recorded teaching in Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

HANLONG FANG is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JEFF VIACLOVSKY is recorded teaching in Fall 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JULIE MITCHELL is recorded teaching in Spring 2014, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

LEV BORISOV is recorded teaching in Fall 2007. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MIKHAIL FELDMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

SIGURD ANGENENT is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2017. 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

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction313 / 31222
LEC 003Classroom Instruction319 / 3169
DIS 347Classroom Instruction33 / 321
DIS 301Classroom Instruction32 / 325
DIS 345Classroom Instruction30 / 301
DIS 346Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 348Classroom Instruction33 / 321
DIS 361Classroom Instruction30 / 300
LEC 004Classroom Instruction376 / 37610
DIS 363Classroom Instruction32 / 322
DIS 367Classroom Instruction31 / 320
DIS 343Classroom Instruction33 / 320
DIS 342Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 304Classroom Instruction33 / 322
DIS 307Classroom Instruction33 / 323
DIS 344Classroom Instruction32 / 322
DIS 306Classroom Instruction32 / 322
DIS 341Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 368Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 371Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 362Classroom Instruction30 / 302
DIS 364Classroom Instruction30 / 300
DIS 366Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 349Classroom Instruction30 / 302
DIS 350Classroom Instruction32 / 322
DIS 370Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 309Classroom Instruction30 / 300
LEC 002Classroom Instruction439 / 44010
DIS 321Classroom Instruction29 / 302
DIS 322Classroom Instruction30 / 301
DIS 325Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 326Classroom Instruction30 / 302
DIS 327Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 328Classroom Instruction31 / 321
DIS 330Classroom Instruction30 / 300
DIS 329Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 302Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 305Classroom Instruction32 / 323
DIS 332Classroom Instruction32 / 321
DIS 365Classroom Instruction33 / 321
DIS 369Classroom Instruction30 / 300
DIS 333Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 334Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 308Classroom Instruction30 / 302
DIS 311Classroom Instruction30 / 301
DIS 323Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 324Classroom Instruction33 / 321
DIS 331Classroom Instruction32 / 320
DIS 312Classroom Instruction29 / 303
DIS 372Classroom Instruction32 / 322

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews of Amir Assadi, Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall, Joel Robbin, Sigurd Angenent: Students find the course challenging but rewarding under supportive instructors like Betsy Stovall and Sigurd Angenent, while Joel Robbin and Amir Assadi are criticized for unclear lectures.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.96 GPA, 37.5% A/AB (n=762 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.97 GPA, 41.3% A/AB (n=1263 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.92 GPA, 35.2% A/AB (n=839 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Alexander Hanhart, Joel Robbin, Mikhail Feldman: Alexander Hanhart assigns time-consuming homework, while Mikhail Feldman's quizzes are comically hard despite exams matching the textbook. Joel Robbin also gives long assignments.

Historical reviews of Alex Waldron, Jeff Viaclovsky: Alex Waldron's office hours are unhelpful and unapproachable, whereas Jeff Viaclovsky's lectures are only useful if you already know the material.

Topics

  • Calculus on parameterized curves
  • Derivatives of functions of several variables
  • Multiple integrals
  • Vector calculus

Skills

  • Calculus of functions of several variables, parameterized curves, derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus.

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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 · 0.21 GPA average error.

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UW–Madison

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MATH 234 · Fall 2026

Calculus--Functions of Several Variables

Recorded 2026-09-07
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