Math 157*02: Calculus I for Social/Life Sciences

Fall 2008

MWF 10:00-10:50 (Carr 225)

 

Go to course Math 157*02 Syllabus

Publisher’s companion website for Tan, 7th ed.

Daytime Math Tutor Schedule for Carr 215

Old Quizzes & Exams + KEYS

 

36. Class Session Fri 21.Nov:

            Gave Quiz #6 | KEY

            Covered ?

            Discussion questions

            Introduced 5.1-5.2 ?

            Homework for Mon 24.Nov:

                        5.1 (#1-36 as needed) + 39,41

                        5.2 (#1-28 as needed) + 35-41odd + 46,47,49,50

 

35. Class Session Wed 19.Nov:

            Reviewed material from 4.1-4.3 (plus some abs. max/min examples à la 4.4-4.5)

            Introduced no new material

Reminder: Quiz #6 over 4.1-4.3 on Fri 21.Nov

            more old quizzes/exams available under “Old Quizzes & Exams” link above

            (not all problems applicable – used different textbook/course organization)

            Homework for Fri 21.Nov:

                        Study for Quiz

                        previous homework from 4.4-4.5 – we may have time to cover a problem or two after the quiz

                        start reading chapter 5

 

34. Class Session Mon 17.Nov:

            Covered some homework 4.4

            Introduced 4.5

            Returned Exam #3 – you WILL see some of these problems (or similar ones) again on the comprehensive final!

                        i.e., you will be given a second chance to show me that you can learn how to do these

                                    please take advantage of this opportunity!

Reminder: Quiz #6 over 4.1-4.3 on Fri 21.Nov

            Homework for Wed 19.Nov:

                        no new material will be introduced – catch up particularly on 4.1-4.3 in prep for quiz

                                    please have questions ready!

                        4.5 #2,3,5,6,9,16,20,23,24,28,29

 

33. Class Session Fri 14.Nov:

            Introduced 4.4

            Reminder: likely Quiz #6 over 4.1-4.3 Fri 21.Nov

            Homework for Mon 17.Nov:

                        4.4 #1-7odd +9,10,17,18,33,34,38,41,44,50,58,66

 

32. Class Session Wed 12.Nov:

            Looked at some homework 4.1 & 4.2

            Introduced 4.3

            Announcement: Office hours tomorrow (Thu 13.Nov) shifted to 9:00-10:50

            Announcement: Tentative schedule for rest of term:

 

 

Fri 14.Nov

start 4.4

Mon 17.Nov

start 4.5

Wed 19.Nov

catch-up day

Fri 21.Nov

Quiz#6 over 4.1-4.3?

start 5.1 + 5.2

Mon 24.Nov

start 5.3

Wed 26.Nov

Thanksgiving Break

Fri 28.Nov

Thanksgiving Break

Mon 01.Dec

start 5.4

Wed 03.Dec

Exam #3 over Ch. 4

Fri 05.Dec

start 5.5

Mon 8.Dec

Quiz #7 over 5.1-5.4?

start 5.6

Wed 10.Dec

review

Help Session

TBA

                             Tue 16.Dec at 9am-12noon COMPREHENSIVE FINAL

            Homework for Fri 14.Nov:

                        4.3 #1-10odds + 11,15...27 every other odd + 37,38 + 41,42 + 45,46 + 49,50 + 53,54 + 67,70

 

31. Class Session Mon 10.Nov:

            Gave Exam #2 | KEY

Homework for Wed 12.Nov (we’ll catch up on homework then):

                        4.1 #1-9 + 12,16,...32 every other even

                        4.1 #35-41odd + 43-46 + 47,51,55,65,71,72,75,79,83

                        4.2 #1-12all + 13,15,25,29,35,45,49,51,57,63,67,79,83,84,87,89,95

 

30. Class Session Fri 07.Nov:

            Returned Quiz #5

            Reminder: Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will be on Mon 10.Nov

          Introduced 4.2

Homework for Wed 12.Nov (we’ll catch up on homework then):

                        4.1 #1-9 + 12,16,...32 every other even

                        4.1 #35-41odd + 43-46 + 47,51,55,65,71,72,75,79,83

                        4.2 #1-12all + 13,15,25,29,35,45,49,51,57,63,67,79,83,84,87,89,95

 

29. Class Session Wed 05.Nov:

            Gave Quiz #5 | KEY

            Introduced remainder of 4.1 (relative extrema)

            Reminder: Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will be on Mon 10.Nov

            Homework for Fri 07.Nov:

                        previous homework from 4.1 #1-9 + 12,16,...32 every other even

                        new homework from 4.1 #35-41odd + 43-46 + 47,51,55,65,71,72,75,79,83

 

28. Class Session Mon 03.Nov:

            Covered homework 3.7

            Introduced 4.1 (increasing and decreasing)

            Reminder:

Quiz #5 over 3.4-3.6 will be on Wed 05.Nov

                        Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will be on Mon 10.Nov

            Homework for Wed 05.Nov:

                        study for quiz

                        4.1 #1-9 + 12,16,...32 every other even

 

27. Class Session Fri 31.Oct:

            Covered 3.6 (related rates / even assigned problems)

            Introduced 3.7

            Announcement – quiz and exam postponed one class day!

                        Quiz #5 over 3.4-3.6 will be on Wed 05.Nov Mon 03.Nov

                        Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will be on Mon 10.Nov Fri 07.Nov

            Homework for Mon 03.Nov:

                        work through assigned odds from 3.6 - #41,51,53 (skip 47);

work on other problems in section or chapter review or practice quiz as needed

                        3.7 #1-25 odds as needed + 29,32,40,44,45,46

 

26. Class Session Wed 29.Oct:

            Covered homework 3.6 (implicit differentiation)

            Introduced 3.6 (related rates)

            Returned Quiz #4

            Reminder:    Quiz #5 over 3.4-3.6 will likely be on Mon 03.Nov

                                    Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will likely be on Fri 07.Nov

Homework for 31.Oct:

                        3.6 #40,41,47,51,53,58,60

 

25. Class Session Mon 27.Oct:

Covered homework 3.5

            Introduced 3.6 (implicit differentiation)

            Reminder:    Quiz #5 over 3.4-3.6 will likely be on Mon 03.Nov

                                    Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will likely be on Fri 07.Nov

            Homework for Wed 29.Oct:

                        3.6 #4,8,...36

 

24. Class Session Fri Oct 24.Oct:

Gave Quiz #4 / KEY

            Covered homework 3.4 (elasticity of demand)

            Introduced 3.5

Announcement:     Quiz #5 over 3.4-3.6 will likely be on Mon 03.Nov

                                                Exam #2 over Chapter 3 will likely be on Fri 07.Nov

            Homework for Mon 27.Oct:

                        3.5 #4,8,...24 + 30,34,37,38

 

23. Class Session Wed 22.Oct:

            Covered homework first part of 3.4

            Introduced rest of 3.4 : elasticity of demand

            Reminder: Quiz #4 over 3.1-3.3 will be Fri 10/24

            Homework for Fri 24.Oct:

                        3.4 #23,30,32,33,34

 

22. Class Session Mon 20.Oct:

            Covered homework 3.3

            Introduced first part of 3.4

Reminder: Quiz #4 over 3.1-3.3 will be Fri 10/24

            Homework for Wed 22.Oct:

                        3.4 #2,3,4,6,7,8,10,12,14,16

 

21. Class Session Fri 17.Oct:

Continued discussing homework 3.1 & 3.2

            Introduced 3.3

            Returned Exam #1

            Announcement: Quiz #4 over 3.1-3.3 will likely be Fri 10/24

            Homework for Mon 20.Oct:

                        Do 3.3 #4,8,...64 every other even + 66,68,70,74,76,79

                        Read 3.4

 

20. Class Session Wed 15.Oct:

Covered much of homework 3.1 & 3.2

            Homework for Fri 17.Oct:

                        continue with homework 3.1 & 3.2

                        Read 3.3-3.4

 

*FALL BREAK*

 

19. Class Session Fri 10.Oct:

Gave Exam #1 / KEY

            Homework for Wed 15.Oct:

                        Read 3.3

                        3.2 #4,8,...56 + 58

 

18. Class Session Wed 08.Oct:

            Returned Quiz #3

            Introduced 3.2 – we will look at homework for 3.1 & 3.2 on Wed 15.Oct after the break

            Reminder: Exam #1 over Chapters 1-2 will be on Fri 10.Oct

                        additional practice problems – see old quizzes and exams link above

                        extended office hours tomorrow – from 10 – 1:30

            Homework for next Wed 15.Oct:

                        3.2 #4,8,...56 + 58

 

17. Class Session Mon 06.Oct:

            Gave Quiz #3 / KEY

            Introduced 3.1

            Reminder: Exam #1 over Chapters 1-2 will be on Fri 10.Oct

            Homework for Wed 08.Oct:

                        3.1 #4,8,...72 + 37-39 + 73,74,76

 

16. Class Session Fri. 03.Oct:

            Covered homework 2.6

            No new material introduced

Reminder:   

                        Quiz #3 over 2.4-2.6 will be on Mon 06.Oct

                        Exam #1 over Chapters 1-2 will be on Fri 10.Oct

            Homework for Mon 06.Oct:

                        Study for Quiz

 

15. Class Session Wed 01.Oct:

            Map showing the “black hole of Meadville” – lake effect clouds/rain/snow for the next 7 months

            Covered homework 2.5

            Introduced 2.6

            Reminder:   

                        Quiz #3 over 2.4-2.6 will be on Mon 06.Oct

                        Exam #1 over Chapters 1-2 will be on Fri 10.Oct

            Homework for Fri 03.Oct:

                        2.6 #4,8,...44 every other even + 22,26 + 45-50all + 53-57all

 

14. Class Session Mon 29.Sep:

            Returned Quiz #2 – practice! practice!

            Covered homework 2.4 & 2.5 (through one-sided)

            Introduced remainder of 2.5 (continuity)

            ANNOUNCEMENT: Likely schedule for next two weeks:

                        Quiz #3 over 2.4-2.6 will be on Mon 06.Oct

                        Exam #1 over Chapters 1-2 will be on Fri 10.Oct

Homework for Wed 01.Oct:

                        Read  2.6

                        Do       2.5 #39-44all + 48,50,52,54,56 + 57-60all + 62-74evens + 77-80all + 87-93all       

 

13. Class Session Fri 26.Sep:

            Gave Quiz #2 / KEY

            Continued with 2.4 (limits at infinity)

            Started 2.5 (through one-sided limits)

            Covered homework 2.4 (through #60)

            Homework for Mon 29.Sep:

                        Read 2.5-2.6

                        Do       2.4 #64,68,72,76,80,81,84,86

                                    2.5 1-20all + 24,28,32,36

 

12. Class Session Wed 24.Sep:

            Answered remaining questions over 2.3

            Continued with 2.4 (through indeterminate forms)

            Reminder: Quiz #2 over 2.1-2.3 on Fri 26.Sep

            Homework for Fri 26.Sep:

                        Study for Quiz #2

                        Read 2.5

                        2.4 #24,28,...68 60 every other even + 89-92

 

11. Class Session Mon 22.Sep:

            Covered homework 2.3 (in part)

            Introduced 2.4 (in part)

            Announcement: Quiz #2 over 2.1-2.3 moved to Fri 26.Sep

                        Need assistance?

                                    I have office hours Tue 9-12 and Thu 10-12

                                    See old Quiz #2 and Exam #1 for practice problems (link above)

                                    See unassigned odd problems in the sections for more practice

                                    See the online quizzes for the sections on the publisher’s site (link above) for yet more practice!

                                    See tutor schedule (link above) for available daytime tutors; evening tutoring also available

            Homework for Wed 24.Sep:

                        Read 2.4

                        2.4 #1-22 all

 

10. Class Session Fri 19.Sep:

            Covered homework 2.2

            Introduced 2.3

Reminder: Quiz #2 over 2.1-2.3 likely on Wed 24.Sep

            Homework for Mon 22.Sep:

                        Read  2.4

                        Do       2.3 #1-15 odds (self-check) and #24,28,...80 every other even

 

9. Class Session Wed 17.Sep:

            Returned and discussed Quiz #1

            Covered homework problems from 2.1 & 2.2

            Announcement: Quiz #2 over 2.1-2.3 likely on Wed 24.Sep or Fri 26.Sep

            Homework for Fri 19.Sep:

                        Read 2.3

                        Do 2.2 #54-68 all evens

 

8. Class Session Mon 15.Sep:

            Gave Quiz #1 / KEY

            Introduced 2.2

            Answered a few homework questions over 2.1

            We will go over the homework for the rest 2.1 & 2.2 on Wed.

            Homework for Wed 17.Sep:

                        Read 2.3

                        Do 2.2 #20,24,...52 every other even

 

7. Class Session Fri 12.Sep:

            Covered homework 2.1 (first part)

            Reminder: Quiz #1 over 1.1-1.4 by will be on Mon 15.Sep

            Homework for Mon 15.Sep:

                        Study for Quiz

                        Read 2.2

                        Do 2.1 #59,60,62,63,67-78,80-86

 

6. Class Session Wed 10.Sep:

            Covered homework 1.4

            Introduced 2.1

            Announcement: Quiz #1 over 1.1-1.4 by popular vote will be on Mon 15.Sep

            Homework for Fri 12.Sep:

                        Read 2.2

                        Do 2.1 #4,8,...48 (every other even) + 49-56all

 

5. Class Session Mon 08.Sep:

            Covered homework 1.3

            Introduced 1.4        

Riddle Answer: Point A is the North Pole on the surface of a sphere!  Thus, this coordinate system is not on a plane, and this is an example where planar geometry does not apply (we’ll stick with planes for the rest of semester).  The solution to the second part of the riddle is that current models predict an ice-free summer in the Arctic by the year 2030 (see this article; lots of interesting data at the National Snow and Ice Data Center); this would be possibly the first ice-free Arctic in some 40 million years (see this article)

Reminder: Quiz #1 over 1.1-1.4 on Fri?

Homework for Wed 10.Sep:

Do       1.4 #1-6 + 8,12,...64 (every other even) + 68,70,74,76,82

 

4. Class Session Fri 05.Sep:

            Covered rest of homework 1.2

            Introduced 1.3

            Announcement: we are nearing Quiz #1 over 1.1-1.4 – could be as early as Fri 12.Sep

            Homework for Mon 08.Sep:

                        Read 1.4

                        Do 1.3 1-33odds (check answers in back) + 36,38,40,43,44

Consider this Riddle: In the year 2030, a ship on the ocean surface starts at point A, travels 30 miles due south to point B, then travels 50 miles due east to point C, and from there another 30 miles due north – and it will end up back at point A!  How can this be, i.e. where is point A, and what is special about the year 2030?

 

3. Class Session Wed 03.Sep:

            Covered homework 1.2 (to factoring)

            Introduced remainder of 1.2

            Homework for Fri 05.Sep:

                        1.2 #60,64,...80 (every other even) + 81,92,95,100,101,102

 

2. Class Session Mon 01.Sep:

            Continued 1.1

            Introduced 1.2 (to factoring)

            Homework for Wed 03.Sep:

                        finish assignment for 1.1 if you have not already done so – we’ll look at these on Wed.

                        Do 1.2 #4,8,12...56 (every other even)

                       

1. Class Session Fri 29.Aug:

            Introduction, handed out course syllabus

            Covered 1.1

            Homework for Mon 01.Sep (yes, there are classes on Labor Day!):

Read  1.1-1.2

Do       1.1 #4,8,12,...108 (every other even) + 112,116,118