Math 156 - Applied Honors Calculus II - Fall 2008
Math 156 is an alternative to Math 116 for students who scored 4 or 5 on the AP calculus exam. The course is designed for engineering and science majors, though all majors are welcome. For more details, see the course description.
Instructors
section 1, MTuWF 10-11am, 229 Denn, Cecilia Diniz Behn
section 2, MTuWF 10-11am, 213 Denn, Xiaojun Chen
section 3, MTuWF 11-12pm, 229 Denn, Xiaojun Chen
section 4, cancelled
section 5, MTuWF 1-2pm, 229 Denn, Chunjing Xie
section 6, MTuWF 2-3pm, 229 Denn, Chunjing Xie
section 7, MTuWF 12-1pm, 229 Denn, Fernando Carreon Gomez

Information: syllabus, schedule
Textbook: "Calculus", by James Stewart, published by Thomson Brooks/Cole, 5th edition (the bookstores have a special Michigan version of the 5th edition suitable for this course, but any version of the 5th edition is fine)
Homework
hw1 due: Tues Sept 9
hw2 due: Tues Sept 16
hw3 due: Tues Sept 23
hw4 due: Tues Sept 30
hw5 due: Tues Oct 7
hw6 due: Tues Oct 14
hw7 due: Tues Oct 28
hw8 due: Tues Nov 4
hw9 due: Tues Nov 11
hw10 due: Tues Nov 25
hw11 due: Fri Dec 5
Computer Lab worksheet
Exams
1st midterm exam, Wed Oct 15, 6:15-7:45pm, 140 Lorch, review sheet
2nd midterm exam, Wed, Nov 12, 6:15-7:45pm, 140 Lorch, review sheet
final exam, Thurs, Dec 11, 8-10am, 140 Lorch, review sheet
Study Groups
The Science Learning Center is coordinating study groups for Math 156 students. The groups meet weekly to review course material, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of course concepts. A group has 8-12 members and is facilitated by a Group Leader trained by the SLC. Group membership is voluntary, but requires active participation and regular attendance. You can learn more details at the SLC website. Registration for Math 156 students begins on Wednesday, Sept 10 at 9am. Students should register online at the SLC website. Study groups begin meeting on Sunday, Sept 14.
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