I highly do not recommend taking this class if you are not into conceptual math. During my quarter, I found out from other peers that they were conducting a science experiment between lectures 1, 2 and 3, 4 to see how students retain information. Apparently the first two lectures were supposed to be "harder" with less homework, where it will be graded on accuracy. In contrast to lectures 3, 4 which is supposed to be easier with more homework that will be graded on effort/completion.
Although I had Shevtsov (lecture 4) and the grading scheme was easier, I did not learn much. Her slides are not very helpful in pertaining to the homework or exams. Her lectures are more of her just talking about concepts without really working through practice problems. Because of this, whenever I was presented with a problem on the homework, practice exams, or even the exams themselves, I was very of lost. By all means I am not saying that this class is impossible, I'm just saying that it is not very helpful. The midterm this year was absolutely horrendous. It was nothing like the practice and even included a concept or two not covered in class. Even though the class average was very low, her response was, "we expected the scores to be low [...] I hope you take this exam as a learning experience[...]"

Again, this class isn't entirely impossible, it just was not helpful. I found myself having to go above and beyond in order to teach myself mathematical strategies that are needed to solve certain problems (this is including going to her PSS hours, office hours, emailing TAs, and setting up meeting times with TAs).

Lectures are very slow so after the first few I pretty much stopped going and would just review slides (attendance only worth 1% of grade). The midterm prep led me to believe that the exam would be easy but it was wayyy harder than what we learned through homework and lab practice. I attended problem solving sessions (highly recommend) and that’s probably why I was okay even tho I didn’t go to lecture. I got a B on the midterm and I’m expecting a high B/low A on the final cause the final was much easier than the midterm. Also, form a study grp so that even if you don’t go to lecture you can find someone to explain the harder concepts to you (or go to office hrs). I did not find the homework helpful nor did I put 100% effort into it but I know many found the homework more helpful than the lectures so do what’s best for you.

Jane has very detailed and easy-to-follow slides that help students review the material. The extra notes written on the slides by an assistant are very helpful in getting across some of the more dense material of the course. Overall, the homework, lecture format, and more made the course easy to complete.

Prof. Makes no sense in lectures, no outside help, was able to go to another lecture and learn that way.

For the most part the lecture and assignments clarified material, however I found myself being saved in the class due to having prior experience in Calculus. If I hadn't taken Calculus when I did, I would've struggled in the class and would have to rely on outside sources to help me learn.

Absolutely insane midterm. Not a soul got up before the alarm went off and people had genuine breakdowns after class. At some points it is near impossible to understand lecture, and the ridiculously easy workload and practice midterms do not prepare you at all. A second grade scale should not be necessary if passing the first midterm was possible. Just because she failed her first midterm doesn't mean we ALL deserve to. The textbook is more helpful than the lectures, but even then you drown in boring examples and complete bull. Every NSA who is instructed to guide prospective students into this preposterous class is instrumental in the destruction of any student's impression of fake calculus and self-confidence.

I found the lab sections and clicker questions really helpful, however it was easy to get lost or confused in the course if you didn't understand a concept as it was being taught and homework can become busy work quickly if you're trying to catch up on your understanding. Even if she laid out the learning goals, they tended to be very abstract and at times I couldn't correlate how the goals related to the content. Overall, not super bad and work level wasn't overwhelming if you stayed on top of it.

Honestly, she is a pretty good lecturer. It really is just the amount of people who annoyingly talk over her during lecture that take away from her lectures. Yes, she has a speech impediment, no that does not entirely affect how well you will grasp the concepts. Me, personally, realizing now how easy the class really was and how much I lacked in actually putting in effort into the class. There are office hours, problem solving sessions, and practice exams that help a lot. The TAs for this particular class do walk around and help if you need it. Don't fall behind, participation is graded through iclicker points so don't miss class. Sure you're going to feel inclined to not pay attention in class and stuff, I would suggest paying attention though, its seriously a class you can fall behind in real quick. The labs are helpful as well, you will go over concepts from class, and learn basic coding which then progressively get not as easy but definitely not hard. You're basically just learning how to code for things you are learning in class. Put in time for this class because it really is not hard, you just really need to study. Take it from me lol. Professor Shevtsov is from what ive heard nice and helpful in office hours so I'd suggest going to those, I didn't of course, but dude, I definitely should have. Also, if you're in AAP, enroll in PLF sessions, they're super helpful. Oh and homework is LONG so don't wait for the last minute lol

Great introductory class into calculus for life science students. Lectures were engaging and helpful with multiple TAs walking around to ask questions in the middle of class. Coding labs were a fun challenge to supplement my learning and a good way to meet new people in a class so large.

Don't go to lectures. I primarily learned this class through the textbook, labs, and homeworks. Lectures are a waste of time because they go so slowly. The iClicker is worth only 1 or 2% of the grade so it's okay if you skip.