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Hw 1 due January 23rd
Hw 2 due January 30th
Hw 3 due February 6th
Hw 4 due February 13th
Hw 5 due February 20th
Hw 6 due February 27th
Hw 7 due March 6th, short so you can study for test 1
Hw 8 due March 29th
Hw 9 due April 10th
Hw 10 due April 17th LONG
Hw 11 due May 3rd

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 8th 1:00-2:50


Exam 1

Professor:

Dr. Jared Workman
Email Jared Workman

Class Location:

WS 202

Class Hours:

T Th 2:00-3:15

Office Location:

WS 230 C

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