Author: Jonas Reitz (Page 6 of 7)

Exam #1 Information

September 24, 2021 / / 2 Comments

Our first exam will take place during class on Tuesday, 9/28/21.

Exam Date: Tuesday 9/28/21
Exam Time: During class, 2:30-3:45pm
Where will I take the exam? You will log into our usual zoom class meeting to take the exam.
Review: The review sheet is posted here (solutions can be found following the problems on the review sheet).

As you know, distance learning has presented serious challenges (and also some benefits – e.g. you can attend class in your pajamas), one of which is the practical logistics of taking exams. I wanted to share with you some details about the structure and policies of our first exam.

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Calculus Review – some resources and helpful hints

September 8, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Having trouble with derivatives and integrals in this class?  First, don’t panic – it’s a lot to remember!!  But do be prepared to put in some time re-learning stuff from Calculus I and II. I’ve collected a few topics that will be essential in this course, and linked to the corresponding online lessons in our Course Hubs from Calc I and Calc II.

If you’d like to see an example or two of how to solve a problem with these techniques, look for the videos embedded in each online lesson.

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Discussion: Advice from the Past

September 1, 2021 / / 42 Comments

NOTE: Please leave your response to this discussion prompt below (on this site, NOT on the Spring 2019 site linked below)

In Spring 2019 I taught this course and at the end of the semester, I gave my students the following assignment:

Imagine that you are invited to speak on the first day of MAT 2680, to give advice to entering students.  Write at least three sentences … describing what you would tell them.

To see the assignment and the students’ responses, follow this link.

Your assignment, due at the beginning of class next Thursday, September 9, is to:

  1. Read through ALL the responses (there are 44 of them, but many of these are short replies to other comments).
  2. Write a reply to this post (1 paragraph) responding to all of the following:
    1. What advice seemed most relevant to you personally? Why? (you can copy/paste a short statement, or put it in your own words)
    2. Based on this advice, what changes can you make right now to help you succeed in this course?

Extra Credit. For extra credit, write a response to one of your classmates’ comments.  Do you have any advice?  Be kind.

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