In addition, some instructors coordinate listservs so that class can receive information and homework via email. Several instructors choose to meet in the computer laboratory in FH 109 to illustrate a concept or to have the computer do complicated calculations so that the students can concentrate on the concept at hand. Also, instructors may designate homework assignments to be done using Maple or some other computer software available in the laboratory. In addition to the textbook, a graphing calculator can be beneficial. The instructor is one of the best assets for the student.
Several instructors issue handouts to aid in the understanding and the organization of the material.
The exams will test the comprehension of concepts and skill not covered on a previous exam. Exams may contain essay questions as well as procedure-based problems. The final exam is comprehensive, covering any material addressed that semester. The grade is based on content and the effectiveness of the written communication to explain the reasoning and appropriate logic behind the mathematics. Computer and other homework assignments are tailored to the material at hand.