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4/30 Here is the final exam.

3/14 Here are some files for writing up pretty solutions in LaTex:

You should save the class file and the extras file in the same directory as HWdemo.tex before running LaTeX.

3/14 Here are instructions for making packages in Maple so that you can reuse your code in the future. See also the worksheet for an example of how to do this.

3/9 Here are some study ideas for the midterm.

1/10 We will use Piazza for course-related discussions outside of class time. You'll need to sign up to start using the service.

1/11 You can buy a student version of Maple from the MapleSoft company.

1/11 Some Maple resources.

  • An elementary online guide. See the section to get started.
  • A collection of elementary worksheets.
  • A Maple beginner's guide.

    Office Hours

    I have three hours a week of office hours, at times to be determined after consulting with you. If my door is open, you are welcome to drop by outside of office hours. Another way to meet with me outside of my office hours is to send me an email to schedule an appointment.
    Thursday11:00--1:00
    Friday10:30--11:30

    Readings and Homework

    Week Reading Problems DueSolutions
    1/18 - 1/25 Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Homework 1 Monday 1/28 Solutions
    Worksheet
    1/28 - 2/1 Sections plane curvature, 1.3, 1.4 Homework 2 Monday 2/4 Solutions
    Worksheet
    2/4 - 2/8 1.4, 1.5 , 1.6 Homework 3 Monday 2/11 Solutions
    Worksheet
    2/11 - 2/15 1.6, 2.1 , 2.2 Homework 4 Monday 2/18 Solutions
    Worksheet
    2/18 - 2/22 2.2 2.3 Homework 5 Wednesday 2/27 Solutions
    Worksheet
    2/23 - 3/8 2.3, 2.4 Homework 6 Wednesday 3/6 Solutions
    Worksheet
    3/18 - 3/22 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Homework 7 Wednesday 3/20 Solutions
    Worksheet
    3/25 - 3/29 Isometries, conformal maps, area Homework 8 Wednesday 3/27
    4/1 - 4/5 Gaussian curvature Homework 9 Friday 4/5
    4/8 - 4/12 Chapter 5 Homework 10 Wednesday 4/10 Solutions
    4/15 - 4/19 Chapter 5 Homework 11 Monday 4/19 Solutions
    Worksheet
    4/22 - 4/26 Chapter 6 Homework 12 Friday 4/29 Solutions

    Worksheets

    1/23 Introduction to Maple
    1/26 Asteroid