<p>Jack Schaeffer (note: there are two J. Schaeffers in the math department) is an excellent Calc in 3D teacher. If you're going to take it, do so with him.</p>
<p>I agree with LowLatency. Jack Schaeffer is really slow, but also very in-depth. I didn't go to a single lecture, but if the book didn't explain something well, the lectures were online! </p>
<p>Don't make the mistake of taking Calc in 3D spring semester if you can help it, I've heard negative things about the professor.</p>
<p>The professor in the spring was a very nice person, but I think it was her first time teaching a big lecture (her FCEs only showed classes of ~30 people). I found the lectures by Jack Schaeffer to be easier to follow.</p>
<p>I also hear that the other Schaeffer can be very confusing, although he's a brilliant man and fluent in something like 10 languages.</p>
<p>so, i'm in MCS and I still haven't gotten anything (mail or email) about registration... and i'm leaving on vacation soon. should I wait for it, or just take the placement test and send in the registration forms?</p>
<p>id say call katya(whom I think is one of the MCS advisors) at (412) 268-6679 on monday. It say in the letter that she's there from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. She can probably help you out.</p>
<p>cheetah_pita, incoming students who will be a part of specific programs, such as SHS, will receive their registration information a bit later than other MCS or HSS students. If you are not participating in such a program, then you might want to contact MCS as soon as possible. Good luck!</p>