Math 253/504-506: Hot Topics for Tue, 28/Aug/2007

1. In recitation today, your TA will review and/or answer your questions for 14 minutes. Then you will have 36 minutes to take Quiz 1. It covers sections 11.1-11.2, as mentioned in lecture yesterday.
   
   
2. Read sections 11.3-11.4 in your textbook (Stewart) for tomorrow's lecture. It is imperative that you read the relevant sections in your textbook and lab manual before you come to class.
   
   
3. Also read chapters 1 and 2 of your MATLAB lab manual over the next week. On Thu, 30/Aug, you'll set up your CalcLab MATLAB environment and start practicing on examples from the first two chapters. You'll employ the "Cycle of Life" to systematically document your work. Also look at the MATLAB streaming videos.
   
   
4. I have office hours Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-12:00 noon (or by appointment) in Blocker 601J. I am happy to assist you. In this regard, feel free to stop by to obtain the TAMUCALC 5.2 Calculus Package for your TI-89.
   
   
5. MATLAB help sessions are in Blocker 131 as follows. They started yesterday evening.
   
   • Monday-Thursday, 7:00-10:00 pm
   • Sunday, 1:00-10:00 pm
   
   
6. Get a packet of 15 QuizzStrip Form 815-E ScanTrons. This will be enough for your quizzes and exams.
   BRING THEM TO ME IN LECTURE!