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MAT 1234 Calculus I Fall

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T.A. Caro Applied Math Major

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Prerequisites Passing score on Mathematics Proficiency Exam and MAT 1110 or its equivalent as determined by the Calculus Placement Test. If you do not have the prerequisites, talk to me after class.

How to success in this class? have good skills in algebra work hard do the homework as soon as possible

How to success in this class? Follow Instructions on Standard Notations Standard Presentation

Course Materials Textbook: Calculus 7 ed. by James Stewart (required) Access card for Enhanced WebAssign (required)

Text Stewart, Calculus, 7th ed.

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

Maple 2015 Computer Algebraic System Buy a discounted copy ($74.25 Compare to Commercial License $2275 ) at AP3918-4F253

Objectives (Refer to the syllabus)

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 (except today’s assignment(s)). 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/TA.

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, sending,…… Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

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

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 a electronic copy of the HO. Fail to have your HO repeatedly will negatively impact your grade.

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.

Points Distribution Exam 170 points Exam 270 points Exam 370 points Final20 points Quizzes90 points Homework50 points Lab Reports15 points Class Participation15 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.

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.

Study Hints Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (2-4 hours)

Help!! Free Math tutoring available starting today. Location: OMH 249 Bonus points will be given for using the tutoring service. (  Handout) You can get a maximum of 5 bonus points for your first exam.

Tutoring Schedule

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

Homework Today 0.0 Diagnostic Tests (Part I-III) Due Saturday at 1:50pm

MAT 1234 Calculus I WebAssign

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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.

Locate the First Assignment Oct Part I

Instructions

Question 1

Submit Your Answers for Grading

Make Changes Typically, you are allowed to have 5 submissions.

Question 1

Math Expressions Question 13

Type “4x”, press the superscript template. Fill in the superscript “2”. press  to exit the superscript mode. Continue to type “+28x+49”.

Math Expressions Question 13 Other mathematical expressions can be entered in a similar fashion.

Before You Go… Finish question 1-5 before you leave. Assignment (Part I, II, III) due Saturday 1:50pm. Do it ASAP. If you do not find this homework easy, you need to refresh you algebra. Talk to me if you find this homework difficult.

Before You Go… Tutoring is available today to help you. You need to bring your laptops/tablets. We have only 2 computers in the tutoring room.