MATH 237Calculus 3 for Honours Mathematics
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Mathematics
When it runs
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- W25
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- S27
Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 4 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Calculus of functions of several variables. Limits, continuity, differentiability, the chain rule. The gradient vector and the directional derivative. Taylor's formula. Optimization problems. Mappings and the Jacobian. Multiple integrals in various co-ordinate systems.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Mathematical Physics (BSc)
- Enrolled in an Honours Mathematics program
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- ECE206 - Advanced Calculus 2 for Electrical Engineers (0.50)
- MATH207 - Calculus 3 (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
- MATH212 - Advanced Calculus 2 for Electrical Engineers (0.50)
- MATH217 - Calculus 3 for Chemical Engineering (0.50)
- MATH227 - Calculus 3 for Honours Physics (0.50)
- MATH247 - Calculus 3 (Advanced Level) (0.50)
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5946 | 109 / 122 | MWF 15:30–16:20 |
| LEC 002 | 5947 | 122 / 122 | MWF 09:30–10:20 |
| LEC 003 | 6093 | 123 / 125 | MWF 11:30–12:20 |
| LEC 004 | 6100 | 99 / 122 | MWF 16:30–17:20 |
| LEC 081 | 6419 | 108 / 150 | Online or by arrangement |
| TUT 101 | 6494 | 113 / 122 | T 08:30–09:20 |
| TUT 102 | 6495 | 238 / 250 | T 08:30–09:20 |
| TUT 103 | 8959 | 102 / 120 | T 08:30–09:20 |
| TST 201 | 6496 | 453 / 491 | Oct 22 19:00–20:50 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5669 | 0 / 150 | MWF 13:30–14:20 |
| LEC 081 | 6099 | 0 / 150 | Online or by arrangement |
| LEC 701 | 2257 | 88 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| LEC 702 | 2377 | 33 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| TUT 101 | 5670 | 0 / 150 | Th 16:30–17:20 |
| TST 201 | 6472 | 0 / 150 | Mar 10 19:00–20:50 |
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From 621 ratings and 117 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Marking is horrible and nasty. TAs seem to look for every single statement that could possibly be misinterpreted so that they can take off marks. If you mess something up, they take off marks for the same mistake in the same question multiple times. Their explanations for why marks were removed are terrible. It's like they delight in screwing over hapless students because they're angry at the world or something. Or maybe it's personal and they just hate me.
As an example, I lost nearly all marks on a long question because the TA had a bone to pick with the way I described a certain situation, so they took off marks for every single instance where I did it. Based on their commentary, they…Oct 2020 · didn’t like it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
I learned nothing except random rules for how to do computations. No intuition, proofs, etc. only computation.
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I love calculus yes please more more.... !!!!
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algorithmic just do the practice problems and memorize every theorem and proof. don't forget your integration and derivative stuff from 138 Joe West will pull out some integral of arctan x and integration by parts on a weekly quiz.
Dec 2023 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Generalized previous Calculus courses into more dimensions. There was not a lot of brand new material, just new ways of doing old things. Focused mainly on computations, although there was a lot of theory behind it, but most of it was not proved. The last few weeks felt a little rushed, but overall the content flowed well. Final, Midterm, and Quizzes were all reasonable. Written Assignments were meant to make you think more, but still not impossible.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
1,292 posts and comments in 904 threads mention MATH 237, December 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
Taking Math 128 as Math Major? 4 points, 5 comments
“I was wondering if taking math 128 as a math major would negatively impact me for my future courses. I heard it's fine for cs majors but didn't find much info for Math majors. …”
u/Laeriana: “It depends WHICH major you're considering in Math, and whether or not you feel you can get the 70 required in MATH 128 to move forward to MATH 237 which is required for MOST non-CS programs (one notable exception being Mathematical Studies, which can require MATH 207 instead or …”
u/Laeriana: “… In addition to MATH 237, it looks like you will also need that 70% in MATH 128 for CO 367 as part of your possible List 2 requirements, but you don't necessarily have to choose that course to fulfill that requirement. …”
Bad CS student needing advice on doing math research and double majoring? 1 point, 2 comments
u/Efficient_Throat_920: “… The problem is I have a 74% average because I failed/did terribly in some CS courses but I got around a 90 average in MATH235/237/239 (but haven’t done anything past that), and I worry that I am not going to be able to get any professors to give me research opportunities or get …”
Math 138 or Math 128 6 points, 5 comments
“Im a math/bba double degree and am desperate need for help. I passed math 137 but didn’t get the 60+ requirement to progress to math 138. …”
u/123448account: “You absolutely wouldn’t have to retake math 137 if you took math 128, however in order to take math 237 you will need a 70+ in math 128 (which imo is reasonable to achieve). If you aren’t able to get that you could take math 239 to satisfy the requirement or retake math 128. …”
u/amsyed10385: “… You will not be limited , as you need to take MATH 237 for degree requirements afterwards no matter if you took 128 or 138. The caveat is you need 70% in 128 to take 237 or 60% in 138. …”
enrolled in math 138, but didn't get a 60% in math137 3 points, 3 comments
u/noquin33: “you could either do math 128 or redo 137 and then 138, both could let you proceed to math 237”
u/Laeriana: “You could still move forward into MATH 128 instead of MATH 138 with your 50 in MATH 137, but you would need a grade of at least 70 in MATH 128 to move on to MATH 237 assuming that your intended program requires MATH 237. …”
Help with Honors Mathematics 1B and 2A term 9 points, 3 comments
u/MinuteRemarkable9989: “… STAT231, MATH237, (CS136 or CS231), and probably an easy elective and maybe stat communications”
Math 237 online final 14 points, 9 comments
u/_UW_Student: “thoughts?”
Looking for practice finals/tips for Math 235, Stat 230, Econ 102, and Math 237. 1 point, 1 comment
u/No-Radio-60: “… Math 237 - the exam IS going to be hard. Focus on basic principles. Don't let the fear of exam take over your brain when you're in the exam hall. If it's less harder than you expect, you will be more calm and do better. …”
Any must-have profs in Math/CS/Stat that one should take a class with, regardless of major? 22 points, 28 comments
u/threethousandstars: “Faisal al-Faisal. Idk if he teaches classes above 2nd year but had him for math 237 and he was the GOAT for learning purposes Also Joe West. Juggling tricks in class!”
any 2nd year cs courses that you can take with cs 116? 5 points, 6 comments
“Is there any 200 CS courses that are direct successors of 116? or do I need to take 136 no matter what?”
u/fisherfam: “There are no CS major courses (CS 24X) that are direct successors of CS 116. There are however the non-CS major courses (CS 23X) that have only 116 as a requirement.”
u/CSplays: “This needs math 235/245 and math 237/247, so you wouldn't be able to take it until after 2A anyway.”
Requirement for Math degree 1 point, 2 comments
u/Ancient-Charge-8641: “Hiii there. Just want to ask about the math degree requirement. I saw all math student should take math 237 to get the degree and I want to know whether I can take math 207 instead?”
STAT 333 for 2B 5 points, 2 comments
u/serenelmuss314: “… Having completed Math 235/237/239, STAT 230 and another CS course in 2A, I am currently thinking of taking STAT 231, STAT 333, ACTSCI 231, PSYCH 101 for 2B (I have a few credit transfer so taking less than 5 courses for a few term is okay). …”
Have you ever failed/barely passed a midterm and still passed the final? 35 points, 38 comments
“Just barely passed the midterm for cs115 and as the content is getting more complex the final is definitely gonna be harder. …”
u/thetermguy: “32 on the first midterm. Got a tutor, finished with a mark in the 80's.”
u/CSplays: “It is worth noting, the math tutoring center is only for 1st year courses (with the inclusion of math 237 and math 235)”
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