David M. McClendon
Professor
Department of Mathematics
Ferris State University
Main / contact info
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
MATH 230 (Calculus 2)
Recent syllabi and course calendars
Spring 2025 syllabus
[pdf]
Spring 2025 calendar
[pdf]
Spring 2023 syllabus
[pdf]
Spring 2023 calendar
[pdf]
Course documents
Lecture notes (2023/2025 version)
[pdf]
Old exams
[pdf]
Notes on infinite series
[pdf]
A list of the main theorems of Calculus 2
[pdf]
A one-page summary of the main points of infinite series
[pdf]
A list of the "big six" Taylor series
[pdf]
Mathematica
information and files
Students:
purchase your license to
Mathematica
by clicking
here
.
Information on
Mathematica
commands:
Some general information about
Mathematica
[pdf]
My Calc 1/2 quick reference guide for
Mathematica
[pdf]
A guide to functions, plots and graphics in
Mathematica
[nb - right-click and save to your machine]
Mathematica
files to accompany lectures:
Animated graphics for area problems discussed in class
[nb]
Animated graphics for volume problems discussed in class
[nb]
Animated graphics used during the first lecture on parametric equations
[nb]
Animated graphics used to discuss shifts on parametric graphs
[nb]
Interactive graphics illustrating Taylor polynomials of common functions
[nb]
Places to get help
Academic Support Center
(information about tutoring at FSU)
Disability and Accessibility Resource Center
Khan Academy
(online math videos)
Other links
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
