Q: Do I have to learn Maple for this course?

A: The real question, I feel, is whether you will be able to get a good grade without learning Maple. See the next answer.

Q: Are there any problems in the exams that can only done by Maple?

A: It is possible to solve every single exam question by hand. Given enough time. So chances are, your grade will reflect the sad fact that humans are just not as fast as computers at certain problems.

Q: I feel I know the material very well. But I got such a poor grade...

A: This is not a question. This is a statement.

Q: I feel I know the material very well. How come I got such a poor grade?

A: Right now I am developing a system which will analyze your feelings and assign the grades accordingly. While the system is in the works, I will continue to assign grades according to your exam performance.

Q: Why are the bonus questions geared towards the students who get good grades anyway?

A: The bonuses are geared towards those who are willing to work to get them. This willingness to work seems to be correlated with the good grades. Why is that so? Probably the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture would know the answer.

Q: What is your favourite movie episode?

Well, no one has actually asked me this, but I will answer anyway

A: It is the Gandalf vs Balrog in the Lord of the Rings. I am often tempted to come into class, stand tall, with the pointer in my raised hands, and scream: "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!".

Q: What type of questions will come up on the final?

A: Only one thing is certain: there will be a problem about Cheburashka: