• Course Description
• Course Assignments: Text Problem lists (most recent)
• Course Problem of the Week  #2 Due Thursday 2-23-2011 (sometimes with hints, etc.)
  

Algebra reviews:
• 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 .
• Supplementary material for Winplot
  
• Instructions for Winplot prepared by Gerald Hile (Hawaii).

• 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.

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 Product Rule Intermediate Value Theorem and applications to inequalities.	2-21 Quotient Rule IVT and solving equations. Newton's method(?)	2-23 Sine More Newton's Method	2-24 Finish sine, cosine, etc.
7 Summary #3 due Thursday 3-1	2-27 Chain Rule Continuity and Extremes.	2-28 More chain rule  and applications to related rates and implicit differentiation.	3-1 Ln- the last core function.	3-2 related rates
8  Exam I  Self scheduled: Wed. 3-8	3-5 more related rates and ln.	3-6 More applications of ln,begin logarithmic differentiation	3-8 log diff.	3-9 begin extremes.
	No classes. Spring break
9POW #3: Due Thursday 3- 24 Summary #4 due Friday 3-25	3-19 Extremes and applications	3-20 First Derivative analysis of function behavior.	3-22 The Mean Value Theorem: A fundamental theorem of calculus and it application to derivative analyis.	3-23 The Mean Value Theorem: proof and 1st deriv analysis for extremes.
10	3-26 Concavity and the second derivative.	3-27. Linear estimates, differentials, extremes and 2nd deriv. Read web materials on differentials	3-29 The differential.	3-30 No Class CC Day
11 POW #5: Due Thursday 4-7	4-2 More Extreme Problems and other applications of the differential and the derivative. Asymptotes.	4-3 More asymptotes,	4-5 Still more on asymptotes and extremes.	4-6 Cusps and asymptotes. Begin Differential Equations,
12 Summary #5 due 4-14	4-9 DE's Solutions, antiderivatives, Initial Vale Problems.	4-10 Simple calculus for antiderivatives, Tangent (Direction) fields.	4-12	4-13
13 Exam II  self scheduled Wed. 4-20	4-16 Euler's Method	4-17 Euler and ... Area and .. FTof Calc.	4-19 The Definite Integral and the FT of C	4-20
14POW #6: Due  4-28	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.

• 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.
MORE THAN 4 ABSENCES MAY LOWER THE FINAL GRADE FOR POOR ATTENDANCE.

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.

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• 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.
• Instructions for Winplot prepared by Gerald Hile (Hawaii).
• Notes for Winplot authored by Al Lehnen (Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin)
• 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--

  ---Thursday---

  ----Friday----

  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.