MTH 255 Textbooks

The official textbook for this class is:

McCallum, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al., Multivariable Calculus, 4th edition

This text was chosen because it emphasizes geometric understanding, and becuase it has excellent problems.

Please note the following:

• This may be a different text from the one being used for MTH 255.
• Much of the homework will come from this book.
• The 4th edition does not differ very much from the 3rd edition, at least as far as multivariable calculus goes. If you have a copy of the 3rd edition, you should feel free to use it. However, it is your responsibility to make sure you are reading the correct sections, and doing the correct homework.
• Both editions also exist in a combined single and multivarable calculus version (whose lead author is Hughes Hallett), which can be used instead.
• A copy (of the 3rd edition) is on reserve in the library.
• We will not in fact follow the textbook that closely. It is possible to succeed in this course without purchasing the text, although most students prefer to have a copy. Should you choose to do without, you should still purchase the Study Guide, and you may wish to have access to another calculus text covering multivariable calculus for use as a reference. It is your responsibility to make sure you are doing the correct homework problems.