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MAT 1236 Calculus III

MAT 1236 Calculus III. Spring 2014. http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw. Today. Course Info. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai =. Y. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai = =. Y. Why?. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai = =

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MAT 1236 Calculus III

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  1. MAT 1236Calculus III Spring 2014 http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

  2. Today • Course Info

  3. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai

  4. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = Y

  5. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = = Y Why?

  6. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = = • It is the “wai” in “Hawaii” and “Waikiki” Y Why?

  7. T.A. Kirsten • Senior Math Major • Studying to become an actuary • She will be here MWF

  8. 5 minutes… • The differences of 5 minutes… • Can all of you come 5 minutes earlier?

  9. Course Web Page http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Link to this document and other course information

  10. Office Hours • See course web page • By Appointment

  11. Prerequisites • MAT 1235

  12. Prerequisites • MAT 1235 • Actually know the materials covered in Calculus II, NOW! (including Maple) • Review HW tonight

  13. How to success in this class? • have good skills in algebra, differentiation, and integration. • work hard. • do the homework as soon as possible.

  14. How to success in this class? • Follow instructions on using • Standard Notations • Standard Presentation • Follow instructions on solutions steps

  15. Course Materials • Textbook:  Calculus 7 ed. by James Stewart (required) • Access card for Enhanced WebAssign (required) • A copy of Maple 17 for use on your own computer

  16. Text Stewart, Calculus, 7th ed.

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

  18. Textbook Bundle • We have also negotiated a substantial discount from the publisher for the course materials if you buy the package (textbook + WebAssign Access Card) directly from the publisher or from the SPU bookstore. • Publisher http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/1-1L21N5N • The direct price for the package from the publisher is $175.10 with Free Shipping. • SPU bookstoreThe price for the package should be $212.80.

  19. Maple 17 • Computer Algebraic System • Buy a discounted copy ($74.25 Compare to Commercial License $2275) at https://webstore.maplesoft.com. • AP3918-B3C43

  20. Objectives • (Refer to the syllabus)

  21. Expectations - Handouts • You are expected to print and bring your handout to class. • Fail to have your HO repeatedly will negatively impact your grade.

  22. 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.

  23. Expectations - Tutoring

  24. Expectations - Tutoring • Do not “ask” the tutors to do your HW. • Eventually, you need to know how to do all the HW on your own. • Able to redo the same HW problems in the textbook. • Keep your voice down. • (Hand out Bonus Point Record Sheet)

  25. Expectations - WebAssign • Write out full solutions. Do not skip steps and details. • The point is not just to finish your HW, but also understand how to do the HW. • Do not use “illegal” means to get to the answer. • Correct answers do not mean correct solutions (especially in section 11).

  26. Exams • 2 Mid-term Exams and a Final Exam.

  27. Homework Assignments • Homework problems will be assigned daily by using the online homework system WebAssign.

  28. Homework Assignments • All assignments are due 1:50 pm the next school day. • 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. 

  29. Quizzes • Each quiz covers homework problems from the last 2 or 3 class meetings. • Quizzes problems will be based on homework problems.

  30. Class Participation • You can get class participation points by answering questions in class. • There are small group classwork almost everyday.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Class Participation • No text messaging, web surfing, email sending,…… • Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

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

  35. Points Distribution

  36. Final Class Grade

  37. 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.

  38. 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. 

  39. Old Papers • Do not borrow old papers (from friends, roommates, boy friend, girl friends, siblings, spouse,…). • Do not share old papers after you graduate from this class.

  40. 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.

  41. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (1-n hours) 

  42. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (1-n hours)  • You need to have a study group by next Monday!!

  43. Help!! • Free Math tutoring available starting today. • Location: OMH 249

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

  45. MAT 1236Calculus III Bad Habits http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

  46. Bad Habits #1

  47. Bad Habits #1

  48. Bad Habits #2, 3

  49. Summary • Must change the upper and lower limits. • Do not change back to the original variable. • For those of you who learned the wrong way, you can blame your past calculus teachers. But it is your responsibility to do the right things from now on.

  50. Bad Habits #4

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