MAT 1236 Calculus III Spring 2017 http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

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Dr. Wai W. Lau Dr. Lau Wai

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T.A. Caro Applied Math Major

T.A. Elise Math Major, specialized in Education

5 minutes… The differences of 7 minutes… Can all of you come 5 minutes earlier? Can all of you stay for another 2 minutes, if needed on MTWR? Be punctual!

Extra Time for Exams Starts at 1:30 pm instead of 2 pm.

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Prerequisites MAT 1235

Prerequisites MAT 1235 Actually know the materials covered in Calculus II, NOW!

If.... You got an “A” or “B” from SPU,... You got AP transfers,... You got an “A” from a CC,... You got a “C-” from SPU,... You are retaking this class,...

How to success in this class? have good skills in algebra, differentiation, and integration. work hard. do the homework as soon as possible.

How to success in this class? Everyone can improve (over calculus II)! If you have a C+ or below from SPU, you definitely need to find ways to improve yourselves. I have talked to a few of you at the end of last quarter and I expect you to make improvement. (I still need to talk to one of you!)

How to success in this class? Follow instructions on using Standard Notations Standard Presentation Follow instructions on solutions steps

Text Rogawski, Calculus 3th ed.

Access card for Enhanced WebAssign Your access code card will look like this or this

Homework Assignments WebAssign cannot check your solution steps. Be sure to write down your solution details for all your HW and put them in a binder. It is easier for you to review for exams. It will save you time!

Maple 2016 Computer Algebraic System Buy a discounted copy (Around $75 Compare to Commercial License $2275) at https://webstore.maplesoft.com. (I did not get the code for calculus III)

Objectives (Refer to the syllabus)

Expectations - Handouts You are expected to print and bring your handout to class unless… you have a tablet that allow you display and write note on an electronic copy of the HO. Fail to have your HO repeatedly will negatively impact your grade.

Expectations - Handouts Going out of the classroom to print your HO during class time is counted as late to the class. Late to classes will negatively impact your course grade.

Classwork You classwork will not be graded without a printed page (unless written in tablet). All classwork must be finished within class time to be counted. You are encouraged to pay attention to the lectures instead of your phones.

Expectations - Solutions Sufficient and precise solution steps are expected. Do not skip steps. Pay attention to instructions given to you in class, handout, and feedback from quizzes.

Help!! Free Math tutoring available starting today. Location: OMH 249/ Library Classroom Bonus points will be given for using the tutoring service. You can get a maximum of 5 bonus points for your first exam. (Download Bonus Point Record Sheet from course webpage)

Expectations - Tutoring

Expectations - Tutoring Do not “ask” the tutors to do your HW. Eventually, you need to know how to do all the HW on your own. Able to redo the same HW problems in the textbook. Keep your voice down.

Expectations - WebAssign Write out full solutions. Do not skip steps and details. The point is not just to finish your HW, but also understand how to do the HW. Do not use “illegal” means to get to the answer. Correct answers do not mean correct solutions (especially in section 11).

Exams 3 Mid-term Exams and a Final Exam.

Homework Assignments Homework problems will be assigned daily by using the online homework system WebAssign.

Homework Assignments All assignments are due 1:50 pm the next school day. CAUTION: This site is not at SPU & you should give yourself plenty of time for submitting answers – sometimes the network can be slow or down. 

Quizzes Each quiz covers homework problems from the last 2 or 3 class meetings. Quizzes problems will be based on homework problems.

Class Participation You can get class participation points by answering questions in class. There are small group classwork almost everyday.

Class Participation At the end of the quarter, your grades on class participation will be determined by the above activities and other observations by the instructor.

Class Participation Please respect your instructor and classmates. Do not talk during the lecture. There will be time for you to talk. Disruptive and disturbing behavior will not be tolerated.

Class Participation No text messaging, web surfing, email sending,…… Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

Class Participation Annoying behaviors will reduce the maximum participation points that you can get.

Points Distribution Exam 1 60 points Exam 2 Exam 3 Final 20 points Quizzes 125 points Homework 50 points Lab Reports 10 points Class Participation 15 points

Final Class Grade 90% A Range 80% B Range 70% C Range 60% D Range Below 60% E

Missing Classes You are responsible to catch up all the materials if you miss classes for whatever reasons (sickness, family issues, family Hawaii vacation, etc). The instructor will not "re-teach" the lecture in any form including special appointments.

Make-Up Policies NO makeups for classworks and quizzes. If a student has a  documented conflict that will prevent him or her from taking an exam at the scheduled time, he/she must arrange IN ADVANCE with the instructor to take the exam early. 

Post-class Study, homework Study Hints Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (2.5 hours) Class Post-class Study, homework (6-8 hours)  There are tutorials in the CD-ROM comes with the textbook.

Post-class Study, homework Study Hints Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (2-n hours) 

Post-class Study, homework Study Hints Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (2-n hours)  You need to have a study group by next Monday!!

Help!! Free Math tutoring available starting today. Location: OMH 249

Help!! Talk to me. I am available during office hours and other times.

MAT 1236 Calculus III Bad Habits http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

Bad Habits #1

Bad Habits #1

Bad Habits #2, 3

Summary Must change the upper and lower limits. Do not change back to the original variable. For those of you who learned the wrong way, you can blame your past calculus teachers. But it is your responsibility to do the right things from now on.

Bad Habits #4

Bad Habits #4 “∞” is not a number. It is a concept. You cannot use it to do arithmetic – which is defined for numbers and numbers only.

MAT 1236 Calculus III WebAssign http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

If you are new to WebAssign... Read the following instructions Get help from Caro after class.

Where Do I Log In? Go to the webassign.net STUDENTS  I Have a Class Key

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How Do I Pay for WebAssign? After logging in you may see a notice that includes Grace Period information and payment options.

How Do I Pay for WebAssign? You can register a code number if you have an Access Code card -or- you can buy an Access Code online with a credit card. After the Grace Period you will see the payment options and not be able to continue without entering an Access Code.

How Do I Pay for WebAssign? The general advise is to wait for a few days to enter the code. Once the code is entered, it is not transferable.

Number of Submissions Expressions – 5 Multiple Choices – 1 Matching – 2

Reminder Improper integrals are defined limits