Spring 2012: Math 6

I taught this calculus with precalculus class in Spring 2012. It was a continuation of the first-semester course taught by Tom Hulse. I designed and ran the course myself and wrote all exams.

Announcements

The final exam will be on May 14, 2012 at 2pm in BH 158. You will be allowed one 3-by-5 index card for a formula sheet. As was the case with previous exams, no calculators will be allowed for the final.

Here is a list of formulas you are expected to know for the final. Here is a practice final, and solutions.

There will be special office hours Wednesday 12-2pm, Friday 12-2pm and Monday 11:30-1:30pm in Kassar 018. Please email if you would like to set up another appointment.

Course Information

The syllabus outlines class policies, grading, etc.

Keep an eye on this page for homework assignments, a schedule, and other information.

How to Succeed in Math 6

Here are some resources that I hope you'll find useful.

• Office hours will be Mondays 7-8pm in Kassar 105 (enter like you do for MRC) and Tuesdays 4-5pm in Kassar 018. If you can't make office hours, but still want to meet, send me an email.
• MRC is held in KH105 Mondays through Thursdays 8-10pm. Most people use MRC for homework help, but tutors can also answer questions from class. It can get busy, so plan accordingly.
• The Science Center has free drop-in tutoring on Sundays from 5-9pm. You can also sign up for group tutoring.
• Reading the textbook with its plethora of examples can be helpful. To get the most out of reading, try taking notes, writing yourself summaries of the sections, and noting down questions to ask later.

Here are some suggestions about how to pass the class.

• Come to class. I'm trying to make class useful and informative. If you feel that class could be improved in some way, let me know.
• Come to office hours. This is where you can ask all your "stupid" questions.
• Do the homework. The only way to learn math is by doing math. The old cliche that practice makes perfect is definitely true in math.
• Start things early. Start studying for exams early (a week ahead, say) and start the homework early. This way you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and work out unforeseen difficulties.
• Understand your mistakes. We all make mistakes, but the important thing is to learn from them. Figure out what you did wrong and why. How will you make sure that you don't make that mistake again? Will you change how you study or what you study?