Instructor Information & Resources
Dr. Mahesh Sunkula - Section 100
- Email: msunkula@purdue.edu
- Class: MWF 3:30-4:20 PM, CL50 224
- Consultation Hours: MWF 1:30-2:30 PM
Dr. Allan Bickle - Section 200
- Email: aebickle@purdue.edu
- Class: MWF 4:30-5:20 PM, CL50 224
- Consultation Hours: announced on Brightspace
- Recitations: Tue & Thu with your TA. Find the reciation times and locations here: https://www.math.purdue.edu/~msunkula/MA161/F26/TA .
- Course Materials: Lecture notes, syllabus, schedule, studyguides etc will all be posted here: math.purdue.edu/~msunkula/MA161/F26/
- Full Syllabus: math.purdue.edu/~msunkula/MA161/F26/Syllabus
- Schedule: math.purdue.edu/~msunkula/MA161/F26/Schedule
- Brightspace: Announcements & grades will be posted here.
- Homework: On MyLab Math, accessed via Brightspace
Exam Dates
| Exam | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam 1 (Lessons 1–10) | Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM | Room TBD |
| Exam 2 (Lessons 11–20) | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM | Room TBD |
| Exam 3 (Lessons 21–31) | Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM | Room TBD |
| Final Exam (Comprehensive) | TBA (Finals Wk: Dec 14–19) | TBA | TBA |
Grading Scheme
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Homework (MyLab Math) | 10% |
| Quizzes (recitation) | 12% |
| Midterm Exam 1 | 18% |
| Midterm Exam 2 | 18% |
| Midterm Exam 3 | 18% |
| Final Exam | 24% |
Grade Cutoffs
Minimum percentages may be lowered (never raised) at semester end
| Grade | Min % |
|---|---|
| A+ | 97% |
| A | 93% |
| A- | 90% |
| B+ | 87% |
| B | 83% |
| B- | 80% |
| Grade | Min % |
|---|---|
| C+ | 77% |
| C | 73% |
| C- | 70% |
| D+ | 67% |
| D | 60% |
| F | <60% |