Fall 2008 Classes
Math 166
     H2    Tuesday     1.10 - 2p  Carver 0068
     J1     Thursday  12.10 - 1p   Beyer 0203
     K2    Thursday    1.10 - 2p  Carver 0290

We will use the objectives for Math 166 found at Math Dept Calculus Homepage Link

Here is the current syllabus.

Office (453 Carver) Hours:
Monday      8-9a
Wednesday  2-4p (through Nov 12)
Thursday    10-12a (starting week 13 [ Nov 20 ] until the end of the semester)
Friday        8-9a

Math Problem of the Week
Info on 2008 Putnum Exam and Registration Form

Final Exam Help Session -
Time and place to be determined.

Final Exams from previous semesters -
One of the best ways to prepare for the final exam is to work exams from previous semesters.
Click here to go to a page where there are three final exams.  I am planning on having a help session before the final (time to be determined later) and we will spend some time working on these exams.  Make sure you work them BEFORE the help session.  Otherwise, just watching me work the problems will NOT help you!  Enjoy!

Final Exam Practice Problems - click here

Week 15 (Dec 2, 4) - Welcome back!
- Quiz 11 will cover sections 9.8 and 9.9 and has 3 questions.
- I will work exercises 9.8 #3 and 9.9 #2, 12 and (if time) 14, and I will find the series to the fifth power term.  Make sure and work these yourself before coming to class.
- We will also discuss the best time to have the help session during finals week.  I'm thinking Wednesday, late afternoon, like 5-7pm.  Check you final schedule before class this week to see if you can make that time.  I am not guaranteeing this will be the time.  If you have another suggestion, let me know.  I will be asking all three sections this week and then we will settle on a time next week.
- I just heard that at least one person has the Physics 222 final exam on Wednesday which conflicts with the help session.  What would you think about having the help session on Sunday afternoon?  We wouldn't have a conflict with any final exams.  If we did that, I would be available all Thursday afternoon before the final for individual questions.



Week 14 (Nov 25, 27) - Happy Thanksgiving!
- Don't stop working on calculus this week but take a few days at the end of the week to relax.  See you next week!

Week 13 (Nov 18, 20)
- Starting this week, I will have adjusted office hours for the rest of the semester. My Wednesday afternoon office hours will now be held Thursday mornings 10-12.
- Quiz 10 will cover sections 9.5-9.8.  Come to class prepared to take the quiz. I will be going over the exam, so there won't be time to do anything else.
- Suggested Practice Problems:
     Section 9.5 1-29 odd
     Section 9.6 1-27 odd
     Section 9.7 1-25 odd
     Section 9.8 1-23 odd
- Also this week we will be doing course evaluations.  This is your chance to be heard and make changes in the math department.  I would appreciate hearing if I helped you in this course and how I could have helped you more.  You also get to evaluate Dr. Weber and the lecture part of the course.

Week 12 (Nov 11, 13)
- We will discuss section 9.6 Power Series

Week 11 (Nov 4, 6)
- Exam 3 this Friday, Nov 7
- Help Session, Thursday night, Nov 6, 6-8pm in 2115 Pearson
- Quiz 9 will cover sections 9.2-9.4.
- Suggested Practice Problems:
     Section 9.2 1-13 odd
     Section 9.3 1-31 odd
     Section 9.4 1-33 odd
- Make a list of all the tests, how and when to use them and what they tell you.  Make this list before recitation and bring it with you.
- Format of help session: I will answer questions, so bring specific questions.  If you don't have questions and just want to come and absorb, feel free.  If there aren't any questions, I will work some example problems.  The format is very informal.

Week 10 (Oct 28, 30)
- Quiz 8 will cover sections 9.1 and 9.2.  This quiz has 3 questions.
- Suggested Practice Problems:
     Section 9.1 - 1-39 odd
     Section 9.2 - 1-13 odd
- Tuesday section only: we will meet back in room 0068 Carver
- I will give you an overview of chapter 9 and some information on indeterminate forms.  I will also work one problem from section 9.1 1-19 odd and a second problem from 9.2 1-13 odd, if there is time.

Week 9 (Oct 21, 23)
- You will get your exam back.  Your score is posted and the average was about 57%.
- Tuesday section only: you are meeting in 0001 Carver again this week.  If the TA does not have time to go over the exam, come and see me so that I can help you understand your mistakes.  I don't know what examples he will cover in class.  So work the practice problems below to prepare for the quiz.
- Thursday sections only: I will go over the exam if there is time.  I don't know what problems I will work in recitation.  So, just like the Tuesday section, work the practice problems below to prepare for the quiz.
- Quiz 7 this week on Sections 8.2-8.4.
- Suggested practice problems:
          Section 8.2 - 1-39 odd
          Section 8.3 - 1-19 odd
          Section 8.4 - 1-31 odd
- Additional suggestion: Remember that I said Chapter 9 was the most difficult this semester and it looks like Dr. Weber is ready to start lecturing on it soon.  So plan on spending extra time for this chapter.  Read the material before the lecture and come to me with questions, either during office hours or by email.

Week 8 (Oct 14, 16)
     We will have a quiz this week.  It will cover the last section of chapter 7 and the first section of chapter 8.
     Tuesday section only: you are meeting in 0001 Carver this week.  

Week 7 (Oct 7, 9)
     Midterm Exam, Thursday night Oct 9 8-9:30pm LeBaron 1210
     Quiz 5 - 2 or 3 questions from sections 7.2-7.4
     Discussion: Come with questions.  If there is time I will work these problems:
          Section 7.2 #3, 32;    Section 7.3 #3;    Section 7.4 #9  [ Work these problems out before coming to recitation ]

Recitation Schedule for Week 6 (Sept 30, Oct 2) You will get your exam and quiz 3 back and we will go over them in class.  Also, we will have a quiz over sections 5.6 and 7.1.  We will not have time to work any examples, so come prepared. 
Discussion for Week 5 Recitation (Sept 23, 25) No recitation this week.  However, I will still hold office hours this week.
Discussion for Week 4 Recitation (Sept 16, 18) Sect 5.3-5.4   Yes, we will have a quiz this week on section 5.4.
Discussion for Week 3 Recitation (Sept 9, 11)  Sect 5.2 - 21