FINAL EXAM : FRIDAY, MAY 8, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., EDWARDS AUDITORIUM
AEC Tutoring help:
call the AEC (874-2367) or to stop by the AEC to sign up
for a session (so AEC can ensure there is enough space).
MTH 141 Thursday April 30th 1-2:30pm QUIN conference room w/Mike
MTH 141 Friday May 1st 1-2:30 QUIN 103 w/Mike
Prerequisites,
textbook, and other things you will need
To register in MTH 141 you need to have completed a precalculus course
(MTH 111). The textbook is Calculus
4e, by Hughes-Hallet, Gleason, McCallum, et al., Wiley Pubs.
A graphing calculator is required (TI-83 or TI-84 are recommended). You
will need an access code to WileyPlus,
the online homework system we will use.
About
the course
MTH 141 is the first calculus course for students in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics.
In
addition to learning about differential and integral calculus, you will
develop new problem solving and critical reasoning skills. The
objectives of MTH 141 are
To provide a thorough
introduction to differential calculus concepts and methods.
To provide an introduction
to integration as a limit of sums, and to the Fundamental Theorem of
calculus.
To provide an introduction
to mathematical modeling and numerical issues through the use of
technology.
The topics of MTH 141 are limits and continuity, derivatives, maxima
and minima, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Exams
and Evaluation
There
will be three evening exams given on evenings, from
6:00-7:30, common for all sections. The exam dates are
THURSDAY February
19, WEDNESDAY March 25, and WEDNESDAY April 22.
The location will be announced as soon as it is available.
A comprehensive final exam will
be
given at a time to be announced later.
Each evening exam
is worth 15%. The final exam is worth 30%. Class work,
including quizzes, homework, and any work your instructor may assign
and Maple assignments will be worth 25%. The particular
breakdown of these points will be given by your instructor.
| 3 Exams @ 15 % each : | 45 % |
| Final Exam : | 30 % |
| Class work, Quizzes, Homework, and Maple Assignments : | 25 % |
| TOTAL : | 100 % |
Graphing
Calculators
A
graphing calculator is required for class and for use on the exams,
however there will be one portion of Exam 2 for which no calculator is
allowed. The TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended. The manual that
came
with your calculator has a section called "Quick Start". Complete this
section to become familiar with some of the standard features of you
calculator. For this course, we will adhere to the same calculator
policy that is used on the Advanced Placement Exams. Follow the
link www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/calculus_ab/calc.html?calcab
.
You
will be asked to enter programs into your calculator during the
semester. One allows you to estimate the values of definite integrals.
You can find graphing calculator programs and information about
entering programs into your graphing calculator at the following
website: math.arizona.edu/%7Ekrawczyk/calcul.html
.
WileyPlus
Online Homework System
We
will be using WileyPLUS online homework system in this course.
You register for the WileyPLUS system by going to the URL that is unique to your section of MTH 141, so do not sign up for WileyPLUS until you are certain which section of MTH 141 your are taking
and you have registered for that section.
To access the list of WleyPLUS Student Registration
URLs for all sections of MTH 141 go to:
About Maple Assignments
Maple
is a powerful computer algebra system that can perform the most
complicated calculations and draw spectacular graphics at the touch of
the button. Knowledge of software like Maple should help you in your
future professional career as well as in understanding material in
calculus and calculating solutions to computationally complex problems. Computers in the Library and the Memorial Union
computer labs have Maple installed on them. You can buy a student
version of Maple 12 online from maplesoft.com ($99 as of January 2009)
if you prefer to work on your own computer.
Don't
expect the lab monitors to be able to help you with Maple, it IS NOT
their job to do so. To get help with Maple, you can either see your
instructor, or, visit the math tutoring lab in Lippitt Hall.
The tutoring lab schedule is HERE. In
either case, if you have a worksheet that you started and are having
trouble completing, bring it with you on a flash drive when you go to
get help.
About
Cheating
Cheating is defined in the University Manual section 8.27.10 as the
claiming of credit for work not done independently without giving
credit for aid received, or any unauthorized communication during
examinations. Students are expected to be honest in all
academic work. The resolution of any charge of cheating or plagiarism
will follow the guideline set forth in the University Manual
8.27.10 - 8.27.20.
Students
with disabilities
Any
student with a documented disability is welcome to contact the
instructor as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange
reasonable accommodations. As part of this process,
please
be in touch with Disability Services for Students Office at 330
Memorial Union 401-874-2098.