For some HW assignments, you may choose between 3 formats:

1.) Online HW. Log into Webwork for your HW problems. Note if you have difficulty with a problem, click on e-mail instructor to send an e-mail describing the issue.

WebWork instructions (pdf), (doc format without comments).

2.) Paper version. Make sure you show all work.

3.) A combination of the above. Sometimes you might not be able to find that annoying addition error. If you know how to do the problem, but can't get it correct on Webwork, turn in a paper version of that problem. Note also that on exams, you will be graded based on the work shown for the problem. If you would like your work graded on a HW problem, please turn in a paper version. Make sure to include, the problem number, the statement of the problem as well as the work you want graded. You can turn in either your individualized problem or the same problem number from the pdf/paper version.

On paper HW, you are required to check your answers when possible. If your answer is wrong, clearly indicate this on your HW. If you do not indicate this, you will receive 0 credit.

Note a homework or quiz grade below 93% strongly correlates with failing this class. When I taught this course in Spring 2014:

36.2% earned less then 93% on their homework. Of the students who earned less than 93% on their homework,
17.6% earned B's, 29.4% earned C's, 11.8% earned D's, 41.2% earned F's.

63.8% earned more than 93% on their homework. Of the students who earned more than 93% on their homework,
46.6% earned A's, 40% earned B's, and 13.3% earned C's.

Similar correlations held for quiz grades.

HW 1: Do one of the following:

1.) Online Webwork HW 1 (due date Thursday 9/4 at 11:59pm).
Note: Your user name = Your uiowa user name, but your password is your 8 digit HawkID (not your uiowa password). You should change your password after you log in.

2.) Paper Version of HW 1. Please check your answers (due date Friday 9/5 at 11am, slide under my office door, B1H MLH or turn in early during class).

3.) A combination of the above (but you should do all 26 problems). Online part due 9/4 at 11:59pm. Paper version due 9/5 at 11am -- slide under my office door or turn in early during class.

Click here for hints on HW 1 problems 4 - 10.

HW 2 (due beginning of class Wednesday, 9/10)

Outline or summarize ALL of the following:

1.) HW 1 hints
2.) Class lecture given Wednesday 9/3
3.) Class lecture given Monday 9/8

The two lectures listed above cover basic important material. Studies show that re-writing your course notes shortly after class is a great way to learn that days material and can save you time in the long run. Thus you will be required to do that for the above 2 lectures (and the HW 1 hints) to see if this study method works for you. There are no requirements as to how you do the summaries, only that you do one for each of the above. For example, pictures of lines and planes (even if poorly done) might be your preferred method for summarizing HW 1 hints. You should do what works best for you. If you discover you have questions over the course material as you write the summaries, e-mail me (idarcybiomath+33 AT gmail.com or isabel-darcy AT uiowa.edu) and I will answer them via e-mail or in class.

HW 3 Do one of the following:

1.) Online Webwork HW 3 (due date Thursday 9/11 at 11:59pm).
Note: Your user name = Your uiowa user name, but your password is your 8 digit HawkID (not your uiowa password). You should change your password after you log in.

2.) Paper Version of HW 3. Please check your answers (due date Friday 9/12 at 11am, slide under my office door, B1H MLH or turn in early during class).

3.) A combination of the above (but you should do all 15 problems). Online part due 9/11 at 11:59pm. Paper version due 9/12 at 11am -- slide under my office door or turn in early during class.

HW 4 Do one of the following:

1.) Online Webwork HW 4 (due date Thursday 9/18 at 11:59pm).
Note: Your user name = Your uiowa user name, but your password is your 8 digit HawkID (not your uiowa password). You should change your password after you log in.

2.) Paper Version of HW 4. Please check your answers (due date Friday 9/19 at 11am, slide under my office door, B1H MLH or turn in early during class).

3.) A combination of the above (but you should do all 22 problems). Online part due 9/18 at 11:59pm. Paper version due 9/19 at 11am -- slide under my office door or turn in early during class.