MAT 270
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
 		Fall 2003
Announcements

                    
Final - Saturday, December 13

The exam will be from 7:40 am until 9:30 am. Note that the course information originially said the final would be in the evening, but this has now been corrected. The final will be held in the Languages and Literature Building (LL), room 248. The final will be worth 200 points out of 1200 possible for the course and will consist of five problems as follows:
  1. A derivative computation (Constant, Powers xn, Constant Multiple, Sum, Difference, Product, Quotient, Exponentials ex and ax, Trig Functions, Chain Rule, Implicit Differentiation, Inverse Functions, Inverse Trig Functions, Higher Order Derivatives, Log Functions, Hyperbolic Trig Functions).
  2. An antiderivative or FTC II problem (Involving u-substitution and the reverse of one or more of the above).
  3. A problem from an old exam (Preliminaries Quiz and Midterms I-III)
  4. A problem based on one of the worksheets (Approximation Problems, Continuity Problems, The Role of Limit in the Definition of the Derivative, The Structure of Accumulation, or The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus)
  5. A second problem based on one of the worksheets.
Midterm 3 - Monday, December 8

Bring your ASU ID and printed label to the Mathematics Testing Center (PSA 21) between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm to take the exam. Give yourself enough time to be finished by the time the testing center closes at 8:00 pm. We will not have class on this Monday. The midterm is worth 150 points out of 1200 for the semester and will consist of six questions as follows.

30 points each:
  1. Problem from the Accumulation Worksheet
  2. A portion of one of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Proof Worksheets
  3. A conceptual problem about the fundamental theorem of calculus
20 Points Each:
  1. Computational Problem: Derivative of a definite integral with variable limits of integration, requiring FTC I
  2. Computational Problem: Definite integral requiring u-substition and the FTC II
  3. Computational Problem: Indefinite integral requiring u-substition
You will be allowed to use your calculuator, but you will have to show all of your work to receive credit. Thus the calculator will only be useful as a check to ensure you did things correctly.
Midterm 2 Corrections - Friday, November 21

Rework the entire exam on a new copy and resubmit it by Friday. Your work should show all steps and be exceptionally clear. Here are a few tips on the problems.
Midterm 2 - Friday, November 14

Bring your ASU ID and printed label to the Mathematics Testing Center (PSA 21) between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm to take the exam. Give yourself enough time to be finished by the time the testing center closes at 5:00 pm. We will not have class on this day. The midterm is worth 150 points out of 1200 for the semester and will consist of nine questions as follows.

20 points each:
  1. Related Rates Problem (similar to a Homework, Extra Credit, or WeBWork problem)
  2. Optimization Problem (similar to a Homework, Class Handout, or WeBWork problem)
  3. Graphing Problem (sections 4.1, 4.3-4.6)
  4. Problem on labeling and interpreting a picture from Linear Approximation, Related Rates, Optimization, Newton's Method, or Mean Value Theorem
  5. Problem from "The Role of Limit in the Definition of the Derivative" worksheet
  6. Problem from Preliminaries Quiz or Midterm 1
10 Points Each:
  1. Linear Approximation Problem
  2. L'Hospital's Rule Problem
  3. Antiderivative Problem
You will be allowed to use your calculuator, but you will have to show all of your work to receive credit. Thus the calculator will only be useful as a check to ensure you did things correctly.
Differentiation Mastery Test - Friday, October 24

Note the date change to Friday instead of Thursday. We will not have class on Friday. You must bring your ASU ID and printed label to the Mathematics Testing Center (PSA 21) between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm to take the exam. The Testing Center closes at 5:00 pm. You may not use a calculator.

Here are some resources to help you practice:
The actual test will consist of 20 problems of the same level of difficulty as the practice problems.

Remember, a score of 85% is regarded as the mastery level indicator. If you don't achieve this level you will retake the test on Friday, October 31.  If mastery is not obtained on the second try then a third mastery test will be taken on Friday, November 7. Your grade for the test will be based on a scheme that puts a premium on passing the test early:
Pass on first try (Friday, October 24)
 full score
Pass on second try (Friday, October 31)
 85% of the score
Pass on third try (Friday, November 7)
 75% of the score
No pass
 zero score

Midterm 1 - Friday, October 10

You must bring your ASU ID and printed label to the Mathematics Testing Center (PSA 21) between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm to take the exam. You may use your calculator. Here is an outline of the material to be covered.

There will be six questions as follows:
  • One question from the Approximations Problems Worksheet or the Continuity Problems Worksheet
  • One question from the Chapter 2 homework (possibly with different numbers)
  • One question from Chapter 2 WeBWork (with different numbers)
  • One question from the Preliminaries Quiz
  • One proof or definition
  • One question applying this information in a new way
Section 2.3 Examples

Sometimes it is difficult to interpret the meaning of the laws and theorems stated in the book. Here are some examples of the eleven limit laws from Section 2.3, so you can see how each one is actually used. The numbers correspond with the numbers of the laws in the book.
Preliminaries Quiz Revision - Friday, September 19

You may earn back up to half of the points missed on the Preliminaries Quiz by turning in the following on Friday:
  1. A careful analysis of why you missed each problem
  2. A neatly re-worked solution on a separate sheet of paper
  3. Your original quiz.
PCA Exam - Thursday, September 18

In addition, you may take the PCA again for up to an additional 15 points. This must be taken between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm on Thursday, September 18 in the Mathematics Testing Center in PSA 21. You must bring your ASU "Sun Card" ID and the preprinted label I gave you in class. Caclulators will not be allowed on the PCA.
Study Session - Wednesday, September 10

The study session will be in in PSA 306 and start at 5:30 pm.
Preliminaries Quiz - Friday, September 12

The preliminaries quiz will cover Appendices A-D and Chapter 1. It will be worth 100 points (out of 1200 for the course) and consist of five questions as follows:
  1. A homework problem you have already done
  2. A definition, property, law, procedure, or the rate or approximation framework
  3. A conceptual problem (involving explaining, drawing a diagram, etc.)
  4. A problem using the standard information in a new way
  5. A problem combining concepts from multiple sections
A detailed outline of what will be covered is here.
Volunteer Opportunity - Canceled

All of the slots at the St. Vincent de Paul Society filled up, so we cannot participate in this project. We will organize another project soon.
Special Study Session - Wednesday, September 3

I will hold an optional problem solving session on Wedneday evening starting 7:00 pm lasting until everyone leaves or the first person drops over from exhaustion. We will work any problems or talk about any of the material that you want.
Welcome!

If you do not have credit for MAT 170 with a C or higher and have not yet passed the readiness exam, you need to take the exam at the testing center by this Wednesday, August 27 or you will be automatically dropped from the class.

Everyone: Be sure to read the syllabus and complete the homework on the assignments page.
        


               
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