David M. McClendon Professor
Department of Mathematics
Ferris State University
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General info for students
Courses
115: College Algebra
116: Algebra / Trig 1
120: Trigonometry
126: Algebra / Trig 2
130: Precalculus
216: Applied Calculus
220: Calculus 1
230: Calculus 2
251: Statistics
320: Calculus 3
322: Linear Algebra
324: Proofs
330: Differential Equations
414: Probability
416: Stochastic Processes
417: Exam P Prep
420: Abstract Algebra
430: Real Analysis
Dynamical Systems
Finite Mathematics
Game Theory
Philosophy of Mathematics
Research
Papers
Slides
Vita
Advising
Links
FSU Home Page
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Personal


Dynamical Systems


 Recent syllabi and course calendars


Spring 2011 syllabus [pdf]
Spring 2011 calendar [pdf]


 Course documents


Notes on complex numbers [pdf]


 Mathematica information and files


Students:  obtain your copy of Mathematica by clicking here.
Some general information about Mathematica [pdf]
My calculus quick reference guide for Mathematica [pdf]
A guide to functions, plots and graphics in Mathematica [nb - to download nb files, right-click and save on your machine]

Useful dynamics commands in Mathematica [nb]
Cobweb diagrams in Mathematica [nb]
Mathematica file on bifurcations [nb]
Mathematica file on the logistic map [nb]
Mathematica file for filled Julia sets [nb]
Mathematica file plotting Julia sets via the grid algorithm [nb]
Mathematica file for plotting Julia sets via the inverse iteration algorithm [nb]


 Old exams


Spring 2011 Exam 1 [pdf]
Spring 2011 Final Exam [pdf]


 Links


Academic Support Center (information about tutoring at FSU)
Educational Counseling and Disability Services
Khan Academy (online math videos)

Ferris360
FSU Math and Actuarial Science Club
National site of Gamma Iota Sigma (risk management and actuaria science fraternity)
FSU chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma