Email Archive
Archive of all email sent to the entire class. (Fall 2014.)
December 19, 2014
Date: December 19, 2014 1:06:01 PM PST Subject: Math 20C Grades Dear Math 20C Lecture C Students, Final exam scores and course letter grades are now posted to Ted. No adjustments were made (or will be made) to the letter grade scale given on the syllabus due to the exceptional overall performance of the class. If you would like to see your exam, you will need to make an appointment with your TA. (Appointments may not be possible until next quarter.) Thanks for a great quarter everyone! Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 14, 2014
Date: December 14, 2014 at 6:49:13 PM PST Subject: Math 20C CAPE Response Rate Over 70% Dear class, Good news everyone! The CAPE response rate is over 70%! That means we will drop the lowest textbook homework score. There are 8 textbook homework assignments, each one worth 10 points. Since we are dropping one assignment, that means the maximum textbook homework score is 70 points. You will find your total textbook homework score (out of 70 points) posted in Ted. The score posted in Ted already has the lowest homework score dropped. Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 13, 2014
Date: December 13, 2014 at 1:29:14 PM PST Subject: Math 20C Survey Information Dear class, Today is the last day to submit your Ted survey (at 11:30 pm). This is a mandatory survey and is worth 10 points towards your online homework score. The CAPE response rate is almost at 70%. If you can reach 70%, we will drop the lowest textbook homework score. Monday at 8:00 am is the deadline. We only need a few more responses! Current response rate: http://www.cape.ucsd.edu/responses/current.aspx Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 13, 2014
Date: December 13, 2014 at 1:10:51 PM PST Subject: Math 20C Final Exam Dear class, The Final Exam for Math 20C is **Monday, Dec 15, 11:30 - 2:30 pm** For more information, please follow the link: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/index.html#exam You must bring your Student ID to the exam. We will be checking IDs while you take the exam. The Final Exam will be held in the REC GYM. Your seat assignment is posted in Ted (in the Grade Center). You must bring a Blue Book to the exam. (You might want to bring two, just in case.) You may use one 8.5 x 11 inch page of handwritten notes. Both sides are okay. (No photocopies.) You may not use a calculator or any other electronic devices. Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 11, 2014
Date: December 11, 2014 at 8:37:12 AM PST Subject: Math 20C Homework 9 Dear Math 20C Students, I have some good news and some bad news. It seems I do not have anyone to grade Textbook Homework #9 (Sections 5.1-5.4). Consequently, you do not need to turn it in. This is both the good news and the bad news. Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 10, 2014
Date: December 10, 2014 at 10:16:21 PM PST Subject: Math 20C Survey Information Dear Math 20C Class, (1) Don't forget! The "Online Homework and Textbook Survey" posted in Ted under "Content" is due December 13 at 11:30 PM. This survey is an ASSIGNMENT and is worth TEN POINTS towards your online homework grade. (2) If you want to leave a comment about the book, you can do so at the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/9sHaNc5FEc (3) You can submit CAPE evaluations until Monday, December 15th at 8:00 AM. If the CAPE response rate reaches 70%, we will drop the lowest textbook homework score. As of 10:00 PM on Dec 10, the CAPE response rate is at 53.75%. You can keep track of the response rate here: http://www.cape.ucsd.edu/responses/current.aspx Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 8, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Ted Survey Date: December 8, 2014 11:15:33 AM PST Dear Students, Make sure you complete the "Online Homework and Textbook Survey" posted in Ted (under Content). This survey is an ASSIGNMENT and is worth TEN POINTS. The survey is anonymous, so I will not know what answers you give, but I do know who has completed the survey. If you want to get these 10 points (which go towards your online homework grade), then you must complete the survey before the due date, which is December 13, 2014 11:30 PM. Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
December 8, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Final Exam Announcements Date: December 8, 2014 11:03:29 AM PST Dear Students, The Final Exam for Math 20C Lecture C is Monday, Dec 15 at 11:30 - 2:30 pm in the REC GYM. The exam covers all topics discussed in class up to and including Section 5.4. You can find more information (including a link to a map for the REC GYM) on the class webpage: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/index.html#exam All students have been given a seating assignment for the final exam. You can find this seat assignment in the Ted grade center (where your grades are). Remember to bring your ID, because it will be checked during the final exam. Also bring a BlueBook. Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
November 24, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Exam 2 and HW 7 Date: November 24, 2014 7:39:25 AM PST Dear Students, Don't forget that we have an exam today! Also, please be aware that Homework 7 (Section 3.4 only) is due on **Wednesday** night at 9:00 pm (because the university is closed on Thursday and Friday): http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/homework.html Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
November 17, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Midterm Exam 2 Date: November 17, 2014 8:17:28 AM PST Dear Class, Midterm Exam 2 is Monday, Nov 24. All students have been assigned a seat in either WLH 2001 or WLH 2111. Please see the Ted Grade Center for your seat assignment. (Some seating assignments are in a different room from last time.) Please see the class webpage for more information, including a list of topics for the exam: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/index.html#exam Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
November 7, 2014
Subject: Nov 11 (Veterans Day) Date: November 7, 2014 8:37:35 AM PST Dear Students: Please be advised that there are no discussion sections on Tuesday, Nov 11. The university is closed for Veterans Day. Math 20C (Lecture C) Course Calendar: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/calendar.html Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
October 26, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Exam 1 Date: October 26, 2014 10:34:02 AM PDT Dear Students of Math 20C Lecture C, Our first midterm exam is Friday, Oct 31. For information about the exam, such as which topics will be covered and what you can and cannot bring to the exam, see the class webpage here: http://math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/index.html#exam You must bring a Blue Book to the exam. (You might want to bring two, just in case.) Please be aware that every student has an assigned seat for the exam. Your seat assignment is posted in Ted (in the Grade Center). Please be aware also that not every student will be in our usual lecture hall. Some students are in WLH 2207. Make sure you read the exam instructions, including *Question Zero*!: http://math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/downloads/exam_instructions.pdf Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
October 15, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Lecture C Date: October 15, 2014 10:48:39 PM PDT Dear Math 20C Students, This is just a reminder that you can access the class website at the URL: http://math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/index.html This website has all of the information about our Math 20C class, including the course syllabus, the course outline, and information about the midterm and final exams. ALSO: Remember that Homework #1 is due this week. Information and due dates are listed here: http://math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/homework.html Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers,
October 6, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Homework Due Dates Date: October 6, 2014 8:26:27 AM PDT Dear Math 20C Class, Owing to unexpected logistical issues, the homework due dates have been slightly changed for our class. Textbook homework is now due Friday night at 9:00 pm (except the week of Thanksgiving) and WebWork homework is now due Monday morning at 5:00 am. All WebWork due dates can be found within WebWork itself. For all textbook homework due dates, see the class homework webpage here: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/homework.html Sincerely, Ol' Doc Bowers
October 2, 2014
Subject: Math 20C Fall 2014 Date: October 2, 2014 2:56:30 PM PDT Dear Students, You are receiving this email message because you are enrolled in Math 20C Lecture C (with me as your instructor) this Fall Quarter. *Math 20C Course Website* Everything you ever wanted to know about the course (including the course calendar and syllabus) can be found on the course website: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/index.html *Textbook* The required textbook for the course is Vector Calculus (6th Edition), by Marsden and Tromba; published by W.H. Freeman and Company (2012). This is the same book that is used in Math 20E at UCSD. (Please note, however, that we are the only Math 20C lecture that is using this textbook this quarter. The other lectures are using Calculus: Early Transcendentals (2nd Edition), by Jon Rogawski. This is the same book used in Math 20A and Math 20B. If you prefer to use the Rogawski book instead of the one by Marsden and Tromba, please switch to one of the other lectures.) NOTE: The bookstore has a special discount price for the textbook bundled together with the student study guide. (I am told this is cheaper than buying the book separately elsewhere.) *Online Homework* This quarter we will be using an online homework system called WebWork. This service is provided free to students. Instructions for logging into the online homework system can be found on the class WebWork page here: http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~abowers/20c/webwork.html *Piazza* This quarter we will be using Piazza for all of our class discussion. You can post questions to classmates, TAs, and instructors. You can find our class page at: https://piazza.com/ucsd/fall2014/math20cc00/home I hope everyone will have an enjoyable Fall Quarter. Sincerely, Adam Bowers