Martin Flashman's Courses Math 109 Calculus I Spring, '12 MTRF12:00-12:50 Founders Hall 177
Work in Progress! Subject to Change.

Course Description
Course Assignments: Text Problem lists (most recent)
Course Problem of the Week #5 Due Thursday 4-26-2012 (sometimes with hints, etc.)

Algebra Review in Ten Lessons from the Univ. of Akron.
NEW! Calculus Review: subject reviews and testing on-line at San Jose State
Math 095 modules at CSU Northridge (ALG II w/ geometry)
Algebra topics at the Purple Math website

Winplot Materials: Winplot (freeware for PC's that we will use) may be downloaded from Rick Parris's website or directly from Winplot .

Want to find out what your learning style is? Here is an interesting learning styles inventory on the web: NC State
Some advice on how to suceed in a calculus course (at the UNL)
Actions of a Good Student (Advice from Prof. Biles - HSU)

WWW Interactive Mathematics Server- on-line and popup calculators for calculus!
Wolfram|Alpha
On-line tutorials from Hippocampus [Excellent!]
Calculus on the Web [Excellent!] (Temple U)
Paul Seeburger's Dynamic Calculus Site [Excellent!]
Visual Calculus (Univ. of Tenn.) calculus (first year) tutorials, etc.
Calculus resource page from Stewart's Calculus Textbook.
Online Mathematics Tutorials at Harvey Mudd College! many excellent tutorials...Calc I-III, DE's, Linear Algebra.
Practice problems from Calculus@internet
Applied Calculus (many good summaries, examples, and tutorials)
Mathlets: Excellent Java applets for Calculus I-III, etc.
SOS Mathematics - Calculus materials
Math 1002 calculus at University Of Aberdeen: Calculus Notes from Ian Craw.

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Last updated: 1/13/2012

CALENDAR SCHEDULE
**NOTICE: All items on this syllabus are subject to change.**
( last revision noted 1-13-12)
Week	Monday	Tuesday	Thursday	Friday
1	1-16 No Class MLK Day	1-17 Introduction & Review	1-19 More review.	1-20 The Tangent Problem Circle... parabola.
2	1-23 Lines: slopes Mapping figures.	1-24 Slopes of tangents revisited.	1-26 Models: rates Introduction to the Derivative	1-27 More on the Derivative
3 Summary #1 due Thursday 2-2	1-30 More on Derivatives. Start on the calculus of derivatives; Notation!	1-31More calculus and "limit" notation !	2-2 More!	2-3Start calculus core and rules.
4 Problem of the Week #1: Due Monday 2-13 (revised 2-7)	2-6 Powers, sums, constant multiples.	2-7 More Core and rules applied. Negative powers. Begin Exponential functions.	2-9 More on Exponential and rules Start fractional Powers	2-10 Proof of Sum and Scalar rules A function without a derivative. \|x\|.
5 Summary #2 due Thursday 2-16	2-13 ln- derivative - a quick look. Marginal cost.	2-14The second derivative and acceleration.	2-16 Functions and "continuity" More functions without derivatives. Infinite limits. (sqrt(x))	2-17 Diff => Cont. One sided Limits.
6 POW #2: Due Thursday 2-23	2-20 Intermediate Value Theorem and applications to estimating solutions to equations.	2-21 Product Rule IVT and inequalities.	2-23 Quotient Rule IVT and more on estimates for solving equations.	2-24 Newton's method(?)
7 Summary #3 due Thursday 3-1	2-27More Newton's Method	2-28 TRIG!	3-1Finish sine, cosine, etc. Chain Rule	3-2 More chain rule and applications to related rates
8 Exam I Self scheduled: Wed. 3-8	3-5 more related rates .	3-6 , implicit differentiation.	3-8 Ln- the last core function.More applications of ln	3-9log diff.
	No classes. Spring break
9POW #3: Due Thursday 3- 24	3-19 Preview of remainder of course., extremes Extremes and applications	3-20 Linear estimates	3-22 The differential. Read web materials on differentials	3-23First Derivative analysis of function behavior.
10 Summary #4 due Thursday 3-29	3-26 Continuity and Extremes.1st deriv analysis for extremes.	3-27.Extreme Problems	3-29 The Mean Value Theorem: A fundamental theorem of calculus and it application to derivative analysis. proof.	3-30 No Class CC Day
11 POW #4: Due Thursday 4-5	4-2 Concavity and the second derivative More Extreme Problems and other applications of the derivative.	4-3The second derivative Test for extremes,	4-5 Still more on asymptotes and extremes. Vertical Tangent lines.	4-6 Asymptotes.
12 Summary #5 due 4-14	4-9 Vertical Tangents and Cusps Begin Differential Equations, DE's Solutions	4-10 antiderivatives, Initial Value Problems.	4-12 Simple calculus for antiderivatives, Tangent (Direction) fields.	4-13
13 Exam II self scheduled Wed. 4-18	4-16 Euler's Method	4-17 Euler and ... Area and .. FT of Calc.	4-19 The Definite Integral and the FT of C	4-20
14POW #5: Due 4-26	4-23	4-24	4-26	4-27
15 Summary #6	4-30	5-1	5-3	5-4

16 Final Examination Self scheduled
Review Session:
Sunday TBA

5-7

5--8
FOR 107: 1500-1700

5-9

5-10
ARTA_027 0800-1000

5-11
FH 177: 1020-1220
FOR 107: 1500-1700

Spring, 2012 Problem Assignments - Updated regularly.
NOTICE: All items on this syllabus are subject to change.
(Tentative as of 1-19-2012)
MATH 109 : CALCULUS I

Early or Just in time: When two due dates are given, the first date is for preparation and/or starting problems, the second date is for completion of related problem work on webassign (WA).
Assignments are active when a due date has been published.

On-line Sensible Calculus is indicated by SC.
Assignments and recommended problems (*= interesting but optional)
Stewart [CET] Page Numbers need to be changed to 7th ed.

Date Due

Reading

Problems ( *= interesting but optional)

Optional

1/20-23

1.1
SC 0.B1 Numbers [on-line]

WA: Review: Algebra; Lines; Circles; Functions; Trig

SC 0.A What is Calculus?

1/23-24

SC 0.B2 Functions [on-line]

CET: Appendix B

WA: HW #1 M109 1.1 Function Notation and Representation

On-line Mapping Figure Activities

1/24

1.2
SC 0.C [on-line]

WA: HW #2 M109 Lines (repeat of review!) and models

On Moodle: SC 0.B3 Lines
Practice Reality Quiz 1.

1/27-30

2.1

WA: HW #3 M109 Secant&Tangent Lines, Av. Rates (2.1)

On Moodle:SC I.A; I.B
Stewart: 1.3 , 1.4

1/30-31

2.7On Moodle: SC I.D
On Moodle: SC I. E

HW #4 109 The Derivative! (2.7)

2.7: 3(a[ignore i and ii.Use 4steps as in class],b),
4(a[ignore i and ii.Use 4steps as in class],b), 9

1/31-2/2

2.8
3.1

HW #5 109 The Derivative More(2.8)

2.7: Use the 4 steps method with x or t = a when appropriate in 11,13,17-19; 25
2.8: 1;3;19-22 Use the 4 steps method to find f '(a)

2/6-9

3.1
On Moodle SC I F.1

HW #6 109 The Derivative for some Fns! (3.1)

2/9

3.1

HW #7 109 The Derivative Calculus Begins (3.1)

2/13

3.1

HW #8 109 The Derivative Calculus w/ e^x (3.1)

2/14-16

2.8

HW #9 109 Calculus... 2nd and 1st Deriv. (3.1)

2/20-21

2.5, 3.1,

HW #10 109S12 Continuity I ( 2.5)

2/23-24

2.5 pp118-120; 126-127
2.8 p 157-160 Example 5 Differentiability and continuity
3.2

HW #11 109 Continuity and IVT (2.5)
HW #12 109 Products ( 3.2 )

2/24-27

3.2

HW #13 109 Product and Quotient Rules (3.2)

2/27-28

4.8 pp 338-340 Read web materials on Newton's Method.
Review for MONDAY: Appendix D
Especially formulae 6-8,10,12,13

HW #14 109 Newton's Method (4.8)

3/1

3.3 Trig Derivatives

HW #15 109 Trigonometric Functions ( 3.3 )

3/2

3.4 The Chain Rule

HW #16 109 Chain Rule I ( 3.4 )

3/5

3.9 Related Rates

HW #17 109 Related Rates, More Chain Rule(3.9+)

3/20

2.5 Implicit differentiation
Read web materials on implicit differentiation.

HW #18 109 Implicit Diff'n ( 3.5 )

3/22

3.6 Logs

HW #19 109 Ln and logarithmic diff'n (3.6 )

3/23

3.10 (i) 250-251
(ii) 253-254
Read web materials on differentials
SC Ch 3A1 on Moodle

HW #20 109 Estimation (linear & dy) (3.10 )

3/26-27

4.1
On-Line tutorial on Max/mins

HW #21 109 Extremes ( 4.1 )

3/29

4.7

HW #22 109 Extremes II (4.7)

4/1-4

4.3(i) 290-292

(ii)292-297

HW #23 109 MVT Plus ( 4.2 &4.3 )
HW #24 109 concavity I (4.3)

4/5

HW #25 109SP12 Concavity II(& Words) ( 4.3 & 4.7 )

4/9

2.2, 4.4 (Asymptotes, infinite limits)

HW #26 109SP12 Graphing+max/min (2.6; 4.5, 4.7)

4/10-12

IVA(On-line)
A java graph showing
f (x)=P'(x) related for f a cubic polynomial

HW #27 109SP12 Antiderivatives and DE's (4.9)

4/12-13

4.9
IVB (On-line) Read

HW #28 109SP12 Indefinite Integrals & IVP's (4.9)

4/16

9.2 (i) 585-588
IVD (on-line)

HW #29 109 direction fields DE's & IVP's (9.2)

Examination #2 Self Scheduled (See Moodle)

Covers primarily Assignments 18-29.

4/19

IVE (on-line)

HW #30 109 Euler's Method ( 9.2)

Below this line is not assigned!

MarginalCost ?

Read web materials on trigonometric derivatives.

HW #17 109 Trigonometric Functions II ( 3.3 )

3.7, 3.8

HW #22 109 Ln and differentiation (3.6)

(i)pp271-274
(ii) pp275-276 plus

(iii) reread ... all

4.7

HW #24 109 Extremes II (4.7)

4.2 The MVT!

4.3(i) 287-289

(ii) 290-294

HW #25 109 MVT Plus ( 4.2 &4.3 )
HW #26 109 concavity I (4.3)

2.2 pp94-96 Vertical Asymptotes

HW #27 109 Concavity II (and Words) ( 4.3 & 4.7 )

4.4 (i) 298-302
Horiz. Asymptotes
(ii)

4.6 (i) Read Examples 1-3!
(ii) Read Example 4

HW #29 109 Graphing (with tech)+max/min (4.6, 4.7)

9.2 (i) 572-575
(ii) 575-577

HW #31 109 direction fields DE's & IVP's (9.2)

IVE (on-line)

HW #32 109 Euler's Method ( 9.2)

IVF READ

VA ( On Line) NEW!

HW #33 109 The Fundamental theorem I

5.3 (i) and (ii) p391-392
(iii) p393-396

HW #33 109 The Fundamental theorem I

Appendix E p.A34
Sum Notation

5.4 (i)and (ii)p347-350
(iii)351-352

5.5 (i) 400-403
(ii) 403-406

5.2 (i) p; Example 2a; .
(ii)

6.5

6.1 (i) pages
(ii) pages

6.2 (i) pp
(ii) pp
(iii)p

6.3

6.4 p

2.4?

(i) Sens. Calc. I.C.1 on Probability Models

(ii) Calculus and Probability Outline (on-line)

5.1

	Read on-line Sens. Calc. 0.C on Probability Models
	Read on-line Sens. Calc. I.C.1 on Probability Models

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OFFICE: BSS 356                                      PHONE:826-4950
Office hours : BSS 356 MF 13:00-13:50 and by appointment or chance.
                        BSS 308 T 5:00- 6:00, W 4:00-6:00
E-MAIL: flashman@humboldt.edu               WWW: http://flashman.neocities.org/
***PREREQUISITE: Math 115 or Math code 50 or permission.

TEXTS: Required: Calculus, Early Transcendentals, James Stewart, 7th edition (single variable ok). [CET]
Webassign
Excerpts from Sensible Calculus by M. Flashman as available from this webpage and Moodle.

Catalog Description: Limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their applications.
SCOPE: This course will introduce the theory and application of what is often described as "differential and integral calculus."
These are contained primarily in Chapters 2 through 6 of Stewart. Supplementary notes and text will be provided as appropriate on the web.
Review. I have listed several on-line sites (besides that of our text) for help with algebra. You might also check Teresa (Tami) Matsumoto's CALCULUS REVIEW Page for suggestions on how to check your readiness for calculus.
Math & Quantitative Reasoning GE Outcomes Upon completing this requirement students will:

1. use skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra to solve problems through quantitative reasoning.

2. apply mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning to problems.

TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: There will be several tests in this course. There will be an oral quiz on the chain rule, many on-line reality check quizzes, two self-scheduled midterm exams and a comprehensive final examination.

We will use Moodle for on-line reality quizzes. You can also go directly to the HSU Moodle .
Calculus Readiness Diagnostic Test: (CRDT) During the first week of classes students will take an on-line calculus readiness diagnostic test. This test will assist students in focusing review work for the course.
The score (out of 40) that you report from taking this test counts does not toward your grade. It is required and a printed copy of your results should be submitted to me no later than 5:00 pm of January 20th.
Upon submission of the test score you will receive 20 points toward your final grade.
Its purpose is to recognize what you know about topics that provide a background for this course. This test is diagnostic and may help you by indicating where you may need additional work to prepare for work in this course.
When you complete the test, it will give you a total score and a diagnostic score. Print the results and submit a copy to me or e-mail an electronic copy to me no later than January 20th
Homework assignments are made regularly. They should be done neatly. We will be using WebAssign to grade homework. Record your homework results by 10:30 AM of the due date.
Problems from the assignments will be discussed in class based on the WebAssign report on submitted homework. Homework assignments will be used in determining the 110 course points.
HOMEWORK MAY NOT BE GRADED THREE CLASS DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE.
You MAY e-mail or submit a written request before the start of class for me to discuss in class a problem or a question you have about the previously assigned reading or problem work.
I will be available after class and during my office hours and by appointment for other questions.
Midterm Exams will be self-scheduled and announced at least one week in advance.
THE FINAL EXAMINATION WILL BE SELF SCHEDULED. See the Final Examination in the course schedule for available times and days.
The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire semester.
MAKE-UP TESTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EXCEPT FOR VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES! It is the student's responsibility to request a makeup promptly.

*** DAILY ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE A HABIT! ***

Partnership Activities: Every two weeks your partnership will be asked to submit a summary of what we have covered in class. (No more than two sides of a paper.) These may be organized in any way you find useful but should not be a copy of your class notes. I will read and correct these before returning them. Partners will receive corrected photocopies.

Your summaries will be allowed as references at the final examination only.

Every other week (with some exceptions) partnerships will submit a response to the "problem/activity of the week." (POW)

All cooperative partnership work will be graded 5 (well done), 4 (OK), 3 (acceptable), or 1(unacceptable) and will be used in determining the 50 points allocated for cooperative assignments.

GRADES: Final grades will be determined taking into consideration the quality of work done in the course as evidenced primarily from the accumulation of points from tests, various individual and "team" assignments.

Midterm exams will be worth 100 points each and the final exam will be worth 200 or 300 points.
Homework performance will count for 110 points.
On-line Reality quizzes will be used to determine 150 points.[I will not use the lowest 20% of these scores.]
Cooperative problem assignments and summaries will be used to determine 50 points.
The oral quiz on the chain rule will be graded on a credit(20 points)/no credit(0) basis.
The final examination will be be worth either 200 or 300 points determined by the following rule:

The final grade will use the score that maximizes the average for the term based on all possible points .


CRDT	20 points
Reality Quizzes	150 points
Oral Quiz	20 points
2 Midterm Examinations	200 points
Homework	110 points
Cooperative work	50 points
Final Examination	200/300 points
Total	750/850 points

The total points available for the semester is 750 or 850. Notice that 350 of these points are not from examinations, so regular participation is essential to forming a good foundation for your grades as well as your learning.

FINAL GRADES: Though final grades for the course are subject to my discretion, I will use the following overall percentages based on the total number of points for your work to determine the broader range of grades for the course.
A 85-100% ; B 70- 84% ; C 60- 69% ; D 50- 59% ; F 0- 49%

University Policies

Students with Disabilities:Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact the Student Disability Resource Center in House 71, 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD). Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange. Student Disability Resource Center Website.

(If you are a student with a disability, please consider discussing your needs and possible accommodations with me as soon as possible.)

Add/Drop policy: See the University rules and dates related to the following:

No drops will be allowed without "serious and compelling reasons" and a fee after this date.
No drops allowed after this date.
Students wishing to be graded with either CR or NC should make this request using the web registration procedures.

Students are responsible for knowing the University policy, procedures, and schedule for dropping or adding classes. Add/Drop Policy

Emergency evacuation:Please review the evacuation plan for the classroom (posted on the orange signs), and review Emergency Operations Website for information on campus Emergency Procedures. During an emergency, information can be found campus conditions at: 826-INFO or at the Humboldt State Emergency Website.

Academic integrity: Students are responsible for knowing the policy regarding academic honesty. Academic Honesty Policy.

Attendance and disruptive behavior:Students are responsible for knowing policy regarding attendance and disruptive behavior.Attendance and Disruptive Behavior Policy.

Technology: The computer or a graphing calculator can be used for many problems.We will use Winplot, Microsoft Xcel, and Wolfram|Alpha.

Winplot is freeware and may be downloaded from Rick Parris's website or directly from this link for Winplot .

This software is small can be used on any Windows PC on campus.
Online introductions and help for Winplot is available.

Graphing Calculators: Though much of our work this semester will be using the computer,
graphing calculators are welcome and highly recommended.

The HP48G, HP 49 and the TI-89, 92 and Inspire are particularly useful though most graphing calculators will be able to do much of the work.
A limited number of graphing calculators are available for students to borrow for the term through the Math department.
Should you decide to purchase a graphing calculator, see me if you would like my advise.
Students wishing help with any graphing calculator should plan to bring their calculator manual with them to class.
I do not use a hand-held graphing calculator during class time.
Lap top computers are welcome in class at tools. (Not for other purposes.) They will not be allowed on exams.
Only handheld calculators will be allowed on exams.
I offer help to you with your own technology when possible during office hours or by appointment (not in class).

Use of Office Hours and Optional "5th hour"s: Many students find beginning calculus difficult because of weakness in their pre-calculus background skills and concepts. A grade of C in Math 115 (Algebra and Elementary Functions) might indicate this kind of weakness. Difficulties that might have been ignored or passed over in previous courses can be a major reason for why things don't make sense now.

You may use my office hours for some additional work on these background areas either as individuals or in small groups. My office time is also available to discuss routine problems from homework after they have been discussed in class and reality check quizzes as well as using technology. Representatives from groups with questions about the Problem of the Week are also welcome.

Calculus Drop-in Tutoring from HSU Faculty is available in BSS 308

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--Wednesday--

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2-3 PM	X	X	X	Johnson
3-4 PM	Freedman Haag	Freedman	Haag	Johnson	Lauck
4-5 PM	Goetz	Goetz	Flashman	x	x
5-6 PM	Lauck	Flashman	Flashman	x	x

I will try to organize and support additional time with small (or larger) groups of students for whom some additional work on these background areas may improve their understanding of current coursework.
Regular use of my time outside of class should be especially useful for students having difficulty with the work and wishing to improve through a steady approach to mastering skills and concepts.

Don't be shy about asking for an appointment outside of the scheduled office hours.