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3.	Sun Apr 27 19:49:53 EDT 2008

Folks,

	Final exams have been graded and the final results posted.
You should look for this information in the obvious places.  Have a good
summer.  Enjoy...

dlr

2.	Mon Mar  3 10:52:35 EST 2008

Folks,
	Keep in mind that Tuesday, 11 March 2008, is the last day to
DR/WI.  This does not mean that you cannot drop the course later, but that
to be able do so is very much more problematical.  Calculus I students
took Test 2 on Thursday, 28 February 2008.  I will return those tests on
Thursday, 06 March 2008.  The second test in Multivariable Calculus and
Differential Equations will be given today.  I intend to return those
exams on Monday, 10 March 2008.  Do yourself a favor after you have taken
the test(s) by getting the results prior to the DR/WI deadline and making
an assessment whether continuing for credit is in your best
interest.  Keep this firmly in mind:  If you are not passing with a 'C'
or better, and have not completed most of the work in the course from my
perspective, an incomplete is not an option --- period.  Obtaining a
late drop upon appeal is not a sure thing, even with strong
documentation.  For those of you who may ultimately decide to drop
officially, you are welcome to continue to sit in on the class(es).  

dlr

1.	Fri Jan  4 16:28:03 EST 2008

Folks, 

	The first thing you need to do is to go to your class's page and 
click on the Essential Handouts link.  All the items on that page
need to be printed or down-loaded for convenient viewing and
reading.  Read each carefully.  Then go to the FAQ page as
questions arise like 

		"Do you grade on a curve?" 
or 
  "Do you permit the use of calculators on quizzes, tests, or exams?" 
or 
		"Do you provide practice tests?" 
or 
		"Can I use a formula sheet on the test?".  

The FAQ should answer many of the routine queries that arise at
the beginning of the term.  Explore the site further to your heart's
content.  If you have additional questions, you may ask in person, by
phoning,  or via e-mail.  Be advised that I do not reply to unsigned
e-mails except to say that I do not respond to unsigned e-mails.  If you
e-mail me, kindly identify yourself and your class unambiguously.  You 
should expect to work between ten and twenty hours per week on the
course(s).  What determines how much time is required is prerequisite 
mastery, smarts,  and self-discipline.  Good hunting and good luck.

Onward.  d.l.r.

p.s.:  All the above questions have a negative answer.