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Section 0003 Information

Class Schedule:	MWF 11:00-11:50	Th 12:30-1:20
Class Location:	Ballentine 101 (MWF)	Tyler 106 (Th)
Instructor:	Eugene Quinn	quinn@math.uri.edu
	Office	Tyler 103C
	Phone	874-5973 (office) 884-6779 (home)
	Office Hours	WF 12-1 Th 11:30-12:30 or by appointment

Announcements

Wednesday, 12/8/2004

The department chair asked that we pass along the following information regarding tutoring at the Academic Enhancement Center.

The AEC will be closed for regular tutorng after Monday, Dec. 13th.

During reading days, we will offer review sessions in several math courses. These sessions will offer an opportunity to answer last-minute questions, practice solving problems, etc. Tutors will not, however, be offering specific advice as to exam content.

Space is limited. Students who want to register for these sessions must visit the AEC or call 874-2367; they cannot register via the website.

MTH141 Wednesday 12/15 9am

Questions from Tueday's review session are posted. These problems were taken from the review material at the end of chapter 4.

Sunday, 12/5/2004

Solutions for syllabus problems for sections 4.3, 4.5, 4.9, 5.1, and 5.2 have been posted on the Homework Solutions page (under the "answers" link)

Thursday, 12/2/2004

A Homework Solutions tab has been added to the menu bar. Solutions to assigned problems will be posted on this page.

Thursday, 12/2/2004

Calculators will be allowed on Exam III
Calculators will not be allowed on the final exam

Wednesday, 12/1/2004

Exam III (one week from today) will cover through Section 5.2 (excluding section 4.8).
Note that the location is different from the first two exams.

Wednesday, 11/24/2004

Maple Assignment VII: Problems 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 90.
See the sample programs from Section 5.1 and the .mw and .mws source files.

All assignments for the remainder of the semester are posted in the See the Instructors Assignments section.

Sunday, 11/21/2004

Maple Assignment VI: Problems 8c, 8d, and 8e on page 71.
See the Examples and the .mw and .mws source files.

Thursday, 11/18/2004

SYLLABUS CHANGE Section 4.8 (Newton's Method) has been moved to the end of the semester and will be covered only if time permits. In any event it will not be on any subsequent exam.
This change was made to ensure that there will be time to cover Section 5.4, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

An optional extra credit assignment has been posted.

There will be no quiz or assignment due on Wednesday, 11/24/04

Tuesday, 11/16/2004

The MTH141 Final Exam is scheduled for Thursday, December 16th 8:00-11:00 in Chafee 271

Wednesday, 11/10/2004

There is a written assignment posted which is due Monday, November 15th.

Math Dept Fall Soup Social - 12:00-2:00 Monday, 11/15 Math Dept Conference Room (3rd Floor Tyler Hall) - all are welcome to attend

Tuesday, 11/9/2004

Solutions to the practice exam have been posted.

Monday, 11/8/2004

I will accept the optional practice exam without late penalty up until 6:00 PM on Wednesday (the start of EXAM II)

Remember that there will be NO CALCULATORS on Exam II.
Also, NO FORMULAS WILL BE PROVIDED

Friday, 11/5/2004

There will be a review session Tuesday, 11/9/2004, in Tyler 106 from 6:00 to 7:30PM.

Today's in-class exercise on related rates will be treated as an extra credit quiz - all participants receive 20 points extra credit.

Thursday, 11/4/2004

Exam II is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/10/2004 at 6:00pm in White 113

NO CALCULATORS WILL BE PERMITTED ON EXAM II

The exam will cover Sections 3.1-4.1 in the text, inclusive. Note that there is no section 3.9 - this is a misprint in the syllabus

Monday, 10/25/2004

Maple assignments IV and V will be due Friday, November 8th

Friday, 10/22/2004

The coordinator has announced that calculators will not be permitted for Exam II
Exam II is scheduled for 6:00-7:30 PM Wednesday, November 10 in White Hall Room 113 (White Hall is across the large parking lot from Chafee - Room 113 is the auditorium)

Wednesday, 10/13/2004

Exam I is scheduled for 6:00-7:30 PM Tonight - White Hall Room 113 (White Hall is across the large parking lot from Chafee - Room 113 is the auditorium)

I will not have office hours tomorrow, 10/14

Saturday, 10/9/2004

Solutions to selected problems from the syllabus are posted. The best way to ensure success on Wednesday's exam is to be sure you understand and can solve the problems in the syllabus.

Friday, 10/8/2004

There will be an optional review session Monday, 10/11 at 11:00 in Balentine 101. (i.e., at the time and place the class would ordinarily meet). Bring any questions you have on the assigned problems.
In any case, practice working the problems in the syllabus to prepare for next Wednesday's exam.

Thursday, 10/7/2004

Take-home quizzes can be downloaded from the website:

quiz 3 (take-home)
quiz 4 (take-home)
quiz 5 (optional take-home)

Wednesday, 10/6/2004

I will accept either of the take-home quizzes for full regular credit up until the start of class Friday, 10/8. If you have already handed in both, they will be counted.

Wednesday, 9/29/2004

Exam 1 (6:00 PM 10/13/2004 White 113) will cover the syllabus Sections 1.1-2.10 Inclusive.
The coordinator is not planning to construct a practice exam, but states that the homework problems should serve as a good study guide.
Every attempt will be made to construct the exam in such a way that a student who can do the homework problems and understand them should be able to do the exam.
The exam will consist of (approximately) 10 problems (open-ended, NOT multiple choice).
There will be no Maple questions on the exam.

Thursday, 9/23/2004

I will not be available for regular office hours on Friday, 9/24.

Thursday, 9/17/2004

Instructions for submitting MAPLE assignments
Here is the procedure for submitting MAPLE assignments for SECTION 003.

Complete the assignment using a computer with the MAPLE system installed.
The first line of your program should be a comment (i.e., should start with #) and should include your name and the assignment number.
If the assignment contains more than one problem, start each problem with a comment (#) identifying the problem.
From the Edit pulldown menu, select Remove Output.
From the Remove Output submenu, select From Worksheet.
From the File pulldown, open the Save As dialog box.
Save the file as a Filetype .mw using the following filename:
- Your last name
- An underscore character
- The first letter of your first name
- An underscore character
- The word MAPLE
- The Roman numeral assignment number
E-mail the file as an attachment to quinn@math.uri.edu
Include the words MAPLE followed by the Roman numeral assignment number in the subject line.

Following this convention, Jane Doe would submit MAPLE assignment number I as an attached file named:

Doe_J_MAPLEI.mw

The subject line of the e-mail would contain the words MAPLEI

Be sure to perform the Remove Output step before sending the worksheet, as the graphics in the output can produce a very large attachment that may cause problems with the mail server.

Please do not replace the underscores in the filename with spaces.

Friday, 9/10/2004

EXAM DATES
Exam dates and locations for MTH141 have been announced
The dates are the same for all sections, but the locations vary by section.
The dates and locations for Section 0003 are:

Exam	Date	Time	Location
Exam 1	Wednesday, October 13th	6:00-7:30 PM	White 113
Exam 2	Wednesday, November 10th	6:00-7:30 PM	White 113
Exam 3	Wednesday, December 8th	6:00-7:30 PM	BISC Auditorium

Friday, 9/10/2004

The Academic Enhancement Center will provide tutoring assistance starting around Sept 21. For the week of Sept. 13 the following tutors will be available in TYLER HALL, either in Tyler 101 or in their own offices. Exact locations will be posted on the door of Tyler 101. This list will be expanded as other TAs provide hours.

Mon 12:30-1:30 Basu 1-3 Ingalls 11-1 Varon, Chatterjee
Tue 1-3 Kostrov 12:30-2:30 Olson 11-12 Collins 12:30-1:30 Kudlak
Wed 12:30-1:30 Basu 11-12 Collins 12:30-2:30 Rasmussen
Thu 12:30-1:30 Kudlak
Fri 11-1 Zurowski

Thursday, 9/9/2004

There will be a 1 hour introductory presentation on Maple for calculus students in the Biological Sciences Building auditorium on Tuesday, 9/14 at 6:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, 9/8/2004

All MTH141 exams will be given in the evening (6pm) outside regular class times. See the MTH141 course web page for exam information.

Tutoring will be available in the Academic Enhancement Center in Roosevelt Hall. Visit the link for details.

Instructor's Assignments

Assignment Number	Date Due	Assignment Page
34	Monday 12/13/2004	Section 5.4 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
33	Monday 12/10/2004	Section 5.3 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
32	Monday 12/6/2004	Section 5.2 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
31	Friday 12/10/2004	Maple Assignment VII: Problems 1, 2, 3, 4 on page 90. See the Sample Code from Section 5.1and the .mw and .mws source files.
30	Friday 12/3/2004	Section 5.1 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
29	Wednesday 12/1/2004	Section 4.9 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
28	Monday 12/6/2004	OPTIONAL second chance for quiz #10 This is an opportunity to make up points you missed on the quiz 9 by doing extra work on similar problems. Quiz 10 problem 1 (maximum 8 points) Section 4.3, problems 16,17,18,23 (two points each) Quiz 10 problem 2 (maximum 8 points) Section 4.6 problems 6,9,10,12 (two points each)
27	Wednesday 12/1/2004	Maple Assignment VI: Problems 8c, 8d, and 8e on page 71. See the Examples and the .mw and .mws source files.
26	Monday 11/29/2004	Section 4.5 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
25	Monday 12/13/2004	Optional Extra Credit Assignment
24	Monday 11/22/2004	Section 4.6 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
23	Thursday 11/18/2004	Section 4.3 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in.
22	Monday 11/15/2004	Section 4.2 Assignment Written assignment (10 pts) - two problems to write up and hand in. (solutions)
21	Monday 11/8/2004	Optional practice problems for Exam II. 2pts extra credit for each problem.
20	Wednesday 11/10/2004	OPTIONAL second chance for quiz #9 This is an opportunity to make up points you missed on the quiz 9 by doing extra work on similar problems. Quiz 9 problem 1 (maximum 8 points) Section 3.5, problems 13.14.23.24 (two points each) Quiz 9 problem 2 (maximum 8 points) Section 3.6 problems 4,5,12,14 (two points each)
19	Wednesday 11/10/2004	OPTIONAL second chance for quiz #8 This is an opportunity to make up points you missed on the quiz 8 by doing extra work on similar problems. Quiz 8 problem 1 (maximum 8 points) Section 3.6, problems 6,8,9,10 (two points each) Quiz 8 problem 2 (maximum 8 points) Section 3.5 problems 10,12,27,28 (two points each)
18	Wednesday 11/10/2004	OPTIONAL second chance for quiz #7 This is an opportunity to make up points you missed on the quiz 7 by doing extra work on similar problems. Quiz 7 problem 1 (maximum 8 points) Section 3.5, problems 31,32,33a,34a (two points each) Quiz 7 problem 2 (maximum 8 points) Section 3.5 problems 14,20,21,23 (two points each)
17	Friday 11/5/2004	MAPLE manual, Section V, P.52/Problems 17,18 (do all problems)
16	Friday 11/5/2004	MAPLE manual, Section IV, P.48/Problems 1,3,4,6,8 (do all problems)
15	Monday 11/8/2004	OPTIONAL second chance for quiz #6 This is an opportunity to make up points you missed on the quiz by doing extra work on similar problems. You can get back one point you missed for each problem you write up (correctly) and hand in. Your total score for the quiz problem (original plus second chance points) will not exceed the original value of the quiz problem. Quiz 6 problem 1 (maximum 10 points) Section 3.2, problems 7,8,15,17,18 Section 3.4 problem 8 Section 3.5 problems 9, 22, 23 Quiz 6 problem 2 (maximum 10 points) Section 3.1 problems 32, 33 Section 3.2 problems 20, 21a, 38 Section 3 Review problem 35b Section 3.4 problems 19a, 20a Section 3.5 problem 33a
14	Monday 10/18/2004	MAPLE manual, Section III, P.31/Problems 14,15a,15c (do all problems)
13	Monday 10/11/2004	MAPLE manual, Section II, P.31/Problems 1,2,3,4,9,and 10 (do all problems)
12	Thurssday 10/7/2004	Your team should be prepared to present a solution to the problems assigned for Section 2.10
11	Wednesday 10/6/2004	Read sections 2.10 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus; Your team should be prepared to present a solution to the problems assigned for Sections 2.7 and 2.8.
10	Monday 10/4/2004	Read sections 2.7 and 2.8 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus; Your team should be prepared to present a solution to the problems assigned for Sections 2.5 and 2.6.
9	Friday 10/1/2004	Read sections 2.5 and 2.6 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus; Your team should be prepared to present a solution to the problems assigned for Sections 2.3 and 2.4.
8	Monday 9/27/2004	MAPLE manual, Section I, Problems 1,3,6, and 8
7	Friday 9/24/2004	Read section and 2.4 and 2.5 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus
6	Wednesday 9/22/2004	Read sections and 2.3 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus
5	Monday 9/20/2004	Read section 2.2 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus
4	Friday 9/17/2004	Read sections 1.7 and 2.1 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus
3	Wednesday 9/15/2004	Read sections 1.5 and 1.6 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus
2	Monday 9/13/2004	Read sections 1.3 and 1.4 in the text; Try the problems listed in the syllabus
1	Monday 9/13/2004	If you haven't done so already, read sections 1.1 and 1.2 in the text and try to do the problems listed in the syllabus.

Notes

Topic	Description
Examples from Sections 5.3 and 5.4	Stewart section 5.3 and 5.4
Notes for Section 5.3 and 5.4	Stewart section 5.3 and 5.4
Practice 3	Practice 3
Riemann Sum example
Derivatives Practice 2	Derivatives Practice 2
Notes for Section 5.2	Stewart section 5.2
Section 5.1	Section 5.1
Derivatives Practice	Derivatives Practice
Notes for Section 4.9	Stewart section 4.9
Notes for Section 4.6	Stewart section 4.6
Notes for Section 4.5(continued)	Stewart section 4.5
Notes for Section 4.5	Stewart section 4.5
Notes for Section 4.3	Stewart section 4.3
Notes for Section 3.5 Worked Examples - 3.2	Stewart section 3.5
Notes for Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4 Worked Examples	Stewart sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4
Notes for Section 2.10	Stewart section 2.10
Notes for Section 2.8 Derivative Plotter	Stewart section 2.8
Notes for Section 2.7	Stewart section 2.7
Notes for Section 2.6	Stewart section 2.6
Notes for Section 2.5	Stewart section 2.5
Notes for Section 2.4	Stewart section 2.4
Notes for Section 2.3	Stewart section 2.3
Notes for Section 2.2	Stewart section 2.2
Notes for Section 2.1	Stewart section 2.1
Notes for Section 1.7 MAPLE worksheet - parametric equations plot MAPLE worksheet - "classic" format	Stewart section 1.7
Notes for Section 1.6	Stewart section 1.6
Notes for Section 1.5 MAPLE output for problems MAPLE worksheet for problems MAPLE worksheet - "classic" format	Stewart section 1.5
Notes for Section 1.3	Stewart section 1.3
Overview of Transformations and Symmetry	(quick reference page)
Problems for September 9th	(to be done in class)
Set Theory Review	Quick review of set theory
Sections 1.1,1.2	Stewart et al Sections 1.1 and 1.2 Notes

Teams

Team	Members
1	Alaverdian; Wilkinson; Burke; Cook
2	Bottom; Odell; Kimerer; Rabczak
3	Calamari; Testen; Yang; Stairs
4	Lemarbre; Pereira; Reust; Balemian;
5	Kessous; Silverstein;Pacheco; Duggan;
6	Romain; Wheeler; Robison;
7	Lane; OConnell; OMeara; Lipka
8	Tipke; Torres; Smith; Knabbe

MTH141 General Information

This is a coordinated course, which ensures that most of the important aspects are identical for all sections.

These aspects include the syllabus, the textbook, suggested problem lists, MAPLE assignments, exams, and the relative weighting of various course activities for evaluation purposes.

Common information and policies are posted on the MTH141 web page. This page contains a wealth of information and should be visited often.
Topics listed on the MTH141 web page include:

General Information	Textbook; Goals and Expectations; Advice for students; Links to all related MTH141 pages; Grading policies.
Course Announcements	Check this often for announcements that apply to all sections of MTH141.
General Information	Textbook; Goals and Expectations; Advice for students; Links to all related MTH141 pages; Grading policies.
Calendar/Syllabus	Schedule of sections to be covered; Suggested problem lists for each section; Maple problems; Links to interactive activities. NOTE: Although they are optional, it is suggested that you visit the interactive activities links as they illustrate key concepts
Exam Information	Schedules for the three hour exams and final exam; Policies pertaining to them.
Tutoring Hours	Information about the Academic Enhancement Center in Roosevelt Hall

Information and Policies Specific to Section 0003

All policies mentioned on the MTH141 Home Page apply.

In a few areas instructors determine policy:

Attendance Policy

You are expected to attend class. Attendance will count for 10% of the homework and quiz portion of your grade.

Homework Policy

The instructor strongly believes that homework assignments are the foundation of MTH141 and the key to success in it.

To submit an assignment, you must attend the class in which that assignment is due. Third party submissions will not be accepted.
If you have to miss the class in which an assignment is due for a valid reason, notify me in advance and I will accept the assignment ahead of time.
If you can't give it to me in class, you may leave it in my mailbox in the math department (outside Dr. Pakula's office, to the left of the door).
Graded material will only be returned to you in person.
If you miss a class in which graded material is returned, you must visit the instructor during regular office hours to receive that material.
Late assignments are subject to a 30% deduction.

Quiz Policy

Quizzes will not be announced, but more often than not, will be on Thursday. The questions will be very similiar to the homework problems.
The low quiz grade will be discarded.
Makeups for individual missed quizzes will not be given.
If you miss a quiz for a valid reason (Be prepared to supply evidence in support of a claim of illness on your part or death of a relative),
at the discretion of the instructor you may take a common makeup quiz in the last class (December 13th).
Graded quizzes will only be returned to you in person.
If you miss a class in which a quiz is returned, you must visit the instructor during regular office hours to receive it.

Exam Policy

See the Exam Information section of the MTH141 web page for exam schedules. Exam dates will also be announced in class.
You should make every effort to take the exams at the sceduled times. In the rare event you are forced to miss an exam:
- If at all possible, e-mail the instructor in advance of the exam
- Be prepared to supply evidence in support of a claim of illness on your part or death of a relative.
- With a valid reason for missing the exam, you may be allowed to take a makeup exam at the discretion of the instructor.
You are responsible for all material in sections of the textbook listed on the Calendar/Syllabus page, regardless of whether it is covered in class or not.
Do not assume everything will be covered in class.

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