News and Notes -- Last update 5/17 [Skip to new postings]

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• 4/14
  1. The Homework List has been updated. In particular, section 6.2 will not be due until next week. Please see me if you have any questions about what is due and when.
  2. As announced in class, we are having our next quiz in class this Friday, April 17. It will cover the homework due since the midterm, i.e. sections 4.9, 5.4, and 6.1.
  3. New item for download, available above under Selected Paper Homework Solutions: solutions to selected problems from the paper homework due April 3.
• 4/20
  1. The Homework List has been updated. In particular, section 6.3 (both paper and WeBWorK) has fewer problems due, and 6.5 will not be covered at all. Please see me if you have any questions about what is due.
  2. New item for download, available above under Exams and Practice Exams: solutions to last week's quiz.
• 4/25
  • New item for download, available above under Selected Paper Homework Solutions: solutions to selected problems from the paper homework due April 17.
• 4/28
  1. New item for download, available above under Selected Paper Homework Solutions: solutions to selected problems from the paper homework due April 24.
  2. News and Notes through March 23 have now been moved to Old News.
  3. As announced in class, we are having our last quiz in class this Friday, May 1. It will cover the homework due since the last quiz, i.e. sections 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3.
• 5/3
  1. New item for download, available above under Exams and Practice Exams: a collection of practice problems for the upcoming midterm. I will try to type solutions soon, but no guarantees -- my priority is to make sure the actual exam is complete, fair, and error-free! If you are not sure how to do a problem, be sure to ask.
  2. A reminder that our problem session this week will be longer to give us extra time to go over problems before the test. It will be from 2:15 to 3:45pm. Please come and bring your questions!
  3. Do you get nervous before exams? Your first line of defense is to be as well-prepared as possible. The following suggestions may help:
     1. Practice problems, including proofs, from all the sections many times, until you reach a high level of accuracy and feel completely comfortable.
     2. Talk over difficult problems and concepts with your study group.
     3. Of course, you should not hesitate to see me (or email me) with any questions. If possible, come to problem session this week (see above).
     With continued study and practice everyone in our class is capable of doing well on the exam. I will be rooting for all of you! Good luck!
• 5/4
  • New item for download, available above under Selected Paper Homework Solutions: solutions to selected problems from the paper homework due May 1.
• 5/5
  • New item for download, available above under Exams and Practice Exams: solutions to last week's quiz.
• 5/14
  1. New item for download, available above under Exams and Practice Exams: A practice final.
  2. As mentioned in class and on the syllabus, in order to ensure the academic integrity of this course, I will be checking your student ID at or before the final exam. If you have not already done so, please bring it to me before the final exam so you do not have to worry about it on the day. If you decide to skip the final exam, you will still need to bring your ID to me before you start your summer break! Your grade for this course will not be processed until I have verified your ID. The only exception will be if you earn an F for the course. Thank you for your cooperation.
  3. A reminder that I will be holding consultation hours on Friday from 1:00-2:05 in our regular classroom. Hope to see you there! In the event that not many students show up, I may elect to move to my office. If you don't see anyone there at the above time, please try my office (PB 346)!
  4. I will hold office hours on Monday morning from 10:00-12:00, in case you have any last questions or still need to show me your ID.
  5. I am available for questions via email as well. Please do not hesitate to send email if you have any questions or concerns.
  6. I have very much enjoyed our class! I hope you all have a great summer, and that you will stop by and visit from time to time in the semesters ahead.
• 5/17
  • New item for download, available above under Selected Paper Homework Solutions: solutions to selected problems from the paper homework due May 13.