Iowa State University

Calculus I, Math 165

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Section F2, 10:00 - 10:50 am, 184 Carver

Fall 2009

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Q: Why do mathematicians often confuse Christmas and Halloween?
A: Because Oct 31 = Dec 25.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This page will be updated frequently.  It is your responsibility to check them regularly.

NEW NOTES.

  1. Please put Calc or Calculus or 165 in the subject heading of your emails to me. This will help to get your emails to me promptly.

  2. The final exam has been scheduled: Wednesday December 16, 2009. 12:00 - 2:00, 0101 Design.
  3. It's    Do you know where your calculus is?  
OLD NOTES.
  1. Regular office hours Fall 2009 semester:  Monday 11-12; Tuesday 1-2; Thursday 11-12; in 438 Carver (my office)  If you cannot visit during these times, please contact me and I will be glad to set up an appointment to see you.
  2. The Math Help Room is open. Look here for hours and location.  It is a place to go to get free help with Calculus I and other math classes.
  3. An example of differential equations used in electric circuits available here.
  4. I have a link here to an introductory article on steganography (hiding information secretly in pictures and sound files) in the Security & Privacy magazine published by IEEE. It is very interesting if you have interests in computer security.
  5. Homework is assigned weekly. The deadline for completion is Saturday evening, midnight. MyMathLab course ID for the class is on the WebCT page.
WebCT page

Math Department Homepage for Calculus 165

List of Midterm Exam Topics

List of Final Exam Topics.


Contact Information

Instructor:        Dr. Davidson

Office:            438 Carver Hall

email:       davidson@iastate.edu

Each day to prepare for class (see Weekly Calendar):

1. Read the assigned section in the book.

2. Do as many of the practice problems at the end of the section.
3. Make a note of the quesitons you have on the material and problems, and bring them to class.

Final Grade is based on:

Homework:    15%
Quizzes:        30%
Midterm:        25%
Final Exam:    30%

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