Spring 2027

Topics in Multi-variable Calculus and Differential Equations

Covers topics in multi-variable calculus and introduces differential equations, focusing on integral multivariable calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations.

offering recorded5 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Brian Street4.1/5

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Past student reviews · Brian Street

Reviewers characterized the course as not easy and one of the hardest classes they had taken, though they felt the professor taught the material well.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify the formal definitions of mathematical objects and their properties used in integral multivariable calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations (e.g., multivariate integrals, line and surface integrals, systems of linear ODEs, etc.).

  • Understand and use the standard methods and tools of mathematical argument in the context of integral multivariable calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations (e.g direct and indirect methods, the construction of examples and counterexamples, induction arguments, first-order logic, set theory, and quantifiers).

  • Distinguish if a mathematical construct does or does not have the condition of having a particular property formally (e.g., that a vector field is conservative, that a given function is a solution, etc.).

  • Identify standard theorems in integral multivariable calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations (e.g., Green's theorem, the Divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem, existence and uniqueness theorem for ODEs, etc.) and recall arguments for these theorems and the underlying logic of their proofs.

  • Prove or disprove statements related to the definitions, properties, and theorems of integral multivariable calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations using the techniques of mathematical argument.

  • Perform standard computations in the context of integral multivariable calculus and elementary ordinary differential equations (e.g. evaluate surface and line integrals, solve simple ordinary differential equations, etc.).

  • Write mathematical proofs and concepts in logical, reasonable, and concise ways.

Source: UW Guide

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MATH 375

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Professors

Spring 2027

Brian Street

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Raw average: 4.13/5 from 112 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 · 4.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Past student reviews · Brian Street

Brian Street taught MATH 376 as a challenging but enjoyable course. Students described him as a fantastic professor who taught the difficult material well, recommending his class highly.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 3.28 GPA, 70.4% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Spring 2011: 3.11 GPA, 41.9% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Spring 2015: 3.38 GPA, 70.6% A/AB (n=34 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Past student reviews · Niclas Technau

Niclas Technau’s lectures were sometimes disorganized, but students found him helpful during office hours. Exams were often very similar to released practice problems, though one student noted the final exam was significantly harder than the midterms. Learning the material effectively often required relying on discussion sections and outside sources.

ALEXANDER NAGEL is recorded teaching in Spring 2008. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

BRIAN STREET is recorded teaching in Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

HUNG TRAN is recorded teaching in Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

NICLAS TECHNAU is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

TULLIA DYMARZ is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 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.

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Brian Street

Students described Brian Street as one of the best professors they had, noting that despite the difficulty, they enjoyed every bit of the class.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.48 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=42 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.53 GPA, 72.9% A/AB (n=48 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.65 GPA, 74.4% A/AB (n=43 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Brian Street

Reviewers characterized the course as not easy and one of the hardest classes they had taken, though they felt the professor taught the material well.

Past student reviews · Brian Street

A student strongly encouraged taking any class with Brian Street, citing his teaching quality as a standout positive aspect of the experience.

Topics

  • Formal definitions and properties of objects in integral multivariable calculus and elementary ODEs, such as multivariate, line, and surface integrals.
  • Standard theorems including Green's theorem, the Divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem, and the existence and uniqueness theorem for ODEs.

Skills

  • Using standard methods of mathematical argument including direct/indirect methods, examples, counterexamples, induction, and logic.
  • Evaluating surface and line integrals and solving simple ordinary differential equations.
  • Writing mathematical proofs and concepts logically and concisely.

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MATH 376 · Spring 2027

Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Differential Equations

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