Wright State University | Mathematics and Statistics | Calculus Instruction

Department Policies Concerning Calculus

Textbook

• Stewart, Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, 4th Edition is the current textbook for Calculus I, II, and III (MTH 2300, 2310, 2320).

Calculator Information

• "Official policy" is that a graphing calculator is required for Calculus I-III. However in some sections they may only be used on exams or for an occasional in-class calculation. If you already own a graphing calculator that you are comfortable with, you do NOT need to buy a particular model unless your instructor specifically says so.
• Department policy forbids the use of calculators capable of symbolic calculus on the common final exams of MTH 2300 and MTH 2310. Your instructor will likely also forbid them on midterm exams; ask if you are uncertain.

Common Final Exams

• All sections of MTH 2300 and MTH 2310 on Main Campus, including evening sections, take common final exams during the final exam time period designated for Mathematics Common Examinations as scheduled by the Registrar.
• Department policy forbids the use of calculators capable of symbolic calculus on the common final exams of MTH 2300 and MTH 2310.
• Department policy requires that photo IDs be checked at the common final.
• The common finals for MTH 2300 and MTH 2310 will not contain any questions from optional sections. On midterm exams or quizzes, you may be responsible for material from optional sections covered in your section.

Laboratory Sessions

• All sections of MTH 2300 and MTH 2310 on Main Campus, including evening sections, have laboratory sessions scheduled weekly.
• Laboratory activities vary from section to section and may include computer activities and/or group activities.
• For information on computer materials for calculus, see the Calculus Laboratory site.