Hello, We have been considering alternatives to the current Calculus textbook by Stewart for MATH 2301, 2302, and 3300. The initial motivation was the cost of the current book, but the alternative books also offer other features. The leading contender is the Active Calculus book by Boelkins. Kelly Bubp pilot tested it in 2301 in Spring 2018, liked it, and is continuing to test it this semester. I piloted it in 2301 this semester and also like it. The Calculus textbook committee (myself, Young, Bubp, Boscko, Kanwar) decided: 1) This book is appealing enough to pursue further. 2) Since many of us teach Calculus, broader agreement from the faculty as a whole is needed before we could officially switch books. 3) The faculty as a whole needs more information and experience with the book before deciding whether or not to switch. The goal of this message is to help with 3): * You are encouraged to look at information about the book and my assessment of it at http://www.ohiouniversityfaculty.com/mohlenka/misc/calculusbook.html * If you are teaching MATH 2301 in the Spring, you are encouraged to try the book yourself. Inform Kelly if you plan to do so. * If you are interested in joining the textbook committee, let me know. It would be good to have some members who regularly teach 2302 and 3300. There is no set timeline for deciding or switching. At earliest we could decide in Spring to switch and then start phasing it in over the Summer. Cheers, Martin -- Martin J. Mohlenkamp Associate Professor and Vice Chair Department of Mathematics, Ohio University http://www.ohiouniversityfaculty.com/mohlenka/
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