Books
- Required. Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals (2nd ed.) by James Stewart. An electronic version is included with WebAssign (see below), and you do not need to purchase a hard copy.
- Recommended. Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis (4th or 5th ed.), Sydsaeter & al. It is particularly recommenced if you intend to follow up with MFE II.
WebAssign
The class will use WebAssign for weekly assignments. WebAssign is an online platform that provides computational exercises with immediate feedback. It can be accessed via Brightspace. WebAssign requires a subscription that you can pay via the link on Brightspace. Note that the subscription also includes the e-book. You can also purchase an access code from the bookstore. By buying from the bookstore, you can bill to your student account and use financial aid. You have three options: pay for one term, pay for multi-term (if you intend to take MFE III), or pay for Cengage Unlimited, which is unlimited access to all of Cengage’s texts. You will have a two-week grace period from the beginning of the term to purchase and activate a WebAssign license. If you already have a multi-term subscription from MFE I, you should be able to use it.
Campuswire
All communications will be handled through Brightspace and Campuswire. Announcements and information on assignments will be posted there, so make sure to check both very regularly. You should also ask any question regarding the class there (this can be anonymous). Your professor and TA will periodically offer some input, but it should first and foremost remain a platform for you and your classmates. For personal questions, you can send your professor or your TA a DM there. Please allow up to two workdays for responses. Campuswire is accessible through Brightspace. You will first need the code which is available by the Campuswire link on Brightspace.
Gradescope
All assignments and some assessments will be administered through Gradescope. You will be able to see your graded assignments and comments from the grader there. Gradescope is available through Brightspace: you should use your NYU email address to register.