Education is not the filling of a pail, it is the lighting of a fire. - W. B. Yeats

Math161 - Calculus for the Physical Sciences II

Office Hours | Schedule/Syllabus | Textbook | Homework | Links

Eric Nelson
18 Weber Building
ericnels@colostate.edu

Office Hours

Monday - 6:30-7:30 am (Weber 18)
Tuesday - 9:00-10:00 am (Wagar 232)
Wednesday - 9:00-10:00 am (Wagar 232)
Thursday - 5:00-6:00 pm (Weber 18)

Schedule/Syllabus

Please realize that this is my best guess at how the semseter will go.
Here is a short version of the schedule (PDF).
Here is a lengthier version of the schedule (PDF). This version has dates from last spring semester. Also, note that topics are not always in the same order as I have chosen to rearrange some topics.

THE FIRST EXAM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY, JULY 2


THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE GIVEN ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Textbook

Thomas’ Calculus, 11th edition, Weir, Hass and Giordano
Supplemental Notes for Calculus II (PDF), Ziliak and Hulpke

Homework

Throughout the semester I will assign homework problems. These problems will generally be of a more difficult level than those recommended from the book or assigned through WeBWork. They will be assigned in class and be due a few days later.
WeBWork is due two days before the exam covering that material.

Homework 1 (PDF), Due Monday, June 22 (In Class).
Homework 1 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 2 (PDF), Due Monday, June 29 (In Class).
Homework 2 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 3 - Correct your exam for 5 homework points - Due Friday, July 10 (In Class).
Midterm 1 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 4 (PDF), Due Tuesday, July 14 (In Class).
Homework 4 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 5 (PDF), Due Tuesday, July 21 (In Class).
Homework 5 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 6 - Rewrite your entire exam for 7 homework points - Due Wednesday, July 29 (In Class).
Midterm 2 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 7 (PDF), Due Friday, July 31 (In Class).
Homework 7 Solutions (PDF)

Homework 8 (PDF), Due Tuesday, August 4 (In Class).

Useful Links

Here is a link to WeBWork. On this page you will find an abundance of information on syntax for entering answers as well as information on how to log in. At the top of the page you will find a link to sign in.