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
FSU CASE
FSU Math Department
FSU Academic Calendar
FSU Final Exam Schedule
FSU Office Portal
Ferris360
FLITE
ILLiad
AMS
MAA
ArXiv
Personal


General information for students


  Current semester course information


In Spring 2024, I am teaching MATH 120 (Trigonometry), MATH 130 (Precalculus) and MATH 320 (Calculus 3).

My Spring 2024 office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays from 1-2 PM, or by appointment (email me).
My office is ASC 2046.


  Useful links for students

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

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


  Recommendation letters


If you want me to write a recommendation letter on your behalf, please email me:
     (1) a transcript (unofficial is fine)
     (2) a resume (or equivalent), and
     (3) information on where and by when the letter needs to be submitted.
Please allow me two weeks to write the letter (preferably longer).


  Academic advising


Useful information for my academic advisees can be found here.

If you might be interested in a math degree program, feel free to contact me.
You can chat with me during my office hours or email me.


  Undergraduate research


I am interested in working with undergraduate students in independent study courses and on research projects.

For more information on my research interests and past student projects, click here.
If you are interested in an independent study or undergraduate research project, email me or stop by my office.