Math 132 Fall 2007

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Found: Raines umbrella, blue cover
Where: Lab Sciences 300
When:  Friday, 07 September

Section Information

Section Time Location Instructor email Office Hours*
1 MWF
10:00 - 11:00		 Brown 118 B. Blank brian@math.wustl.edu Cupples I Room 224
MW 2:15-3:00
Tu 10:00-12:30
2 MWF
11:00-12:00		 Brown 118 B. Blank brian@math.wustl.edu Cupples I Room 224
MW 2:15-3:00
Tu 10:00-12:30
3 MWF
1:00-2:00		 Lab Sciences 300 B. Blank brian@math.wustl.edu Cupples I Room 224
MW 2:15-3:00
Tu 10:00-12:30
* Reading week office hours will be only as announced.




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2. Grading Information


There will be three evening exams during the semester, E1, E2, E3.

There will also be a final, E4.

Exam Date Location Time Solutions
E1 Monday September 24 Check here on exam day. 6:30-8:30PM Available day after exam
E2 Monday October 22 Check here on exam day. 6:30-8:30PM Available day after exam
E3 Monday November 12 Check here on exam day. 6:30-8:30PM Available day after exam
E4 December 14 Check here on exam day. 3:30PM-5:30PM Available day after exam


The three evening exams, E1, E2, E3, the final exam E4, each out of 100, and the ten quizzes Q, out of 10, will be combined in the following way to obtain an exam point total, S1, out of 100:

S1 := 0.9*(E1 + E2 + E3 + 2*E4 - min(Ei : i = 1 .. 4))/4 + Q

A second total will be obtained using homework, HW, out of 12, as follows:

S2 := 0.78*(E1 + E2 + E3 + 2*E4 - min(Ei : i = 1 .. 4))/4 + Q + HW

The better of these two scores

S := max(S1 , S2)

will be translated into a letter grade of A, B, C, D, F (with plus and minus shadings) in a way that is not stricter than the following table:

Numerical Range Letter Grade
[80,100] A
[65,80) B
[50-65) C
[40-50) D
[0,40) F


For example, if a student obtains evening exam scores of 86, 60, and 74, a final exam score of 78, a quiz score of 8, and does not turn in homework, then the 78 replaces the 60, and S1 is equal to:

0.9*(86 + 60 + 74 + 2*78 - min(86, 60, 74, 78))/4 + 8, or 79.1.

Since S1 is greater than S2, which is

0.78*(86 + 60 + 74 + 2*78 - min(86, 60, 74, 78))/4 + 8 + 0, or 69.62

the student's numerical grade is 79.1. That is guaranteed to earn at least a B. If there is curving, then the 79.1 might bring an A-, but there is no guarantee that there will be curving.

For a student with the same exam and quiz scores but with a homework grade of 11 out of 12, the value of S1, namely 79.1, is the same. But in this case, S2 is equal to

0.78*(86 + 60 + 74 + 2*78 - min(86, 60, 74, 78))/4 + 8 + 11, or 80.62

Since S2 > S1, the student's grade would be 80.62, which guarantees at least an A-.

It is unlikely that a need for "upward curving" will arise. After the final exam, grades will be determined according to the algorithm described above. If the grade distribution is significantly lower than usual, then "curving" will be considered.

3. Exam Policy: Cheat sheets, Calculators


A small (3" x 5") index card may be used as a "cheat sheet." You may write on both sides and include any information you deem useful.

Graphing calculators and programmable calculators are not permitted for this course.

The following series of calculators are acceptable:

Casio FX-250, Casio FX-260, FX-270, Casio FX-300
Sharp EL-501, Sharp EL-506, Sharp EL-520, Sharp EL-531, Sharp EL-546
TI-30, TI-34, TI-36

Note: Use of a prohibited calculator at an exam is an academic integrity violation. Any detected violation of academic integrity will be referred to the disciplinary committee of the College of Arts and Sciences.



4. General Calculus Exam Policy: Date of Final, Excused Absences

The Mathematics Department has the following policy in place for the standard calculus sections, which includes this course:

The exam dates including the final were set by the College office before you registered for this class. You are therefore expected to take the exams at their scheduled times. If you are away because of a university sporting event or field trip, then you may arrange for your coach or professor to administer the exam. Excused absences may be granted in the case of illness or bereavement. All excused absences must be granted by Blake Thornton.

The final exam date cannot be changed for reasons of traveling convenience.


5. Text

Calculus: Single Variable, Brian Blank and Steven Krantz

No other book is required.

6. Syllabus

Week Sections Suggested Problems
#1 (08/29-08/31) 4.8 (Review)
5.1
4.1, Page 254 (Review) 5.2 		4.8: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17
5.1: 1, 7, 13, 19, 25
5.2: 3, 7, 9, 15, 21-31 odd
#2 (09/05-09/07)
Quiz: 09/04 		5.3
5.4 		5.3: 7, 9, 11, 17,
5.4: 5, 7, 15, 27, 29, 33, 37, 45
#3 (09/10-09/14)
Quiz: 09/11 		3.5 (Review)
5.5
5.6
5.7 		5.5:1, 3, 9, 17, 19, 23, 25, 35, 41, 51
5.6:19, 21
5.7: 1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 29
#4 (09/17-09/21)
Quiz: 09/18 		6.1
6.2
6.3 		6.1:1, 3, 13, 15, 27, 29, 31, 52
6.2:1, 3, 7, 13-21 odd, 33
6.3: 1, 5, 7, 15, 17, 21, 29-33 odd, 41, 43
#5 (09/24-09/27)
EXAM: Monday (Covers 5.1-6.3 )
Link to old exams: PDF format
Link to practice exam: Maple format
Link to practice exam: Screen caps 		6.4
6.5 		6.4:7, 9, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 39, 41
6.5: 3, 7, 11, 17, 27, 29, 33
#6 (10/1-10/5)
Quiz: 10/2 		6.6
7.1 		6.6: 7, 9, 15, 25, 27, 29, 39, 41, 43, 47, 51, 61, 63
7.1: 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 25, 33, 45
#7 (10/8-10/12)
Quiz: 10/9 		7.2
7.3
7.4 		7.2: 1 - 9 odd, 21 ,27, 33, 41, 43
7.3: 1, 7, 11, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29, 39, 45
7.4: 1-9 odd, 17, 23, 27, 43-47 odd, 59, 63, 71
#8 (10/15-10/18)
Quiz: 10/16 		7.5
8.1 		7.5: 1-9 odd, 21, 23, 25
8.1: 3, 5, 11, 13, 19, 21, 37, 29
#9 (10/22-10/26)
EXAM: Monday ( Covers 6.4-8.1)
Link to old exams: PDF format
Link to practice exam: Maple format
Link to practice exam: Screen caps
No webwork this week
8.2
8.3 		8.2: 3, 5, 11, 15, 25, 29
8.3:3, 7, 13, 17, 35, 44, 49
#10 (10/29-11/2)
Quiz: 10/30 		8.4
8.5
8.6 		8.4: 11, 15, 19, 25, 33
8.5: 9-15 odd, 19
8.6: 1-15 odd
#11 (11/05-11/9)
Quiz: 11/06 		8.7
9.1
9.2 		8.7:1-15 odd, 57, 63, 65, 67
9.1: 1, 9, 11, 21 ,23, 27, 31, 39
9.2: 1-39 odd
#12 (11/12-11/16)
EXAM: Monday (Covers 8.1-9.2)
Link to old exams:
PDF format 		9.3
9.4 		9.3:1-37 odd
9.4: 1-31 odd
#13 (11/19-11/20) 9.5 9.5:1-29 odd
#14 (11/26-11/30)
Quiz: 11/27 		9.6
10.1
10.2 		9.6: 1-31 odd
10.1:1, 5, 9, 15, 21, 25, 19-35 odd, 43, 49
10.2: 3, 9, 13, 15, 19, 25, 27
#15 (12/03-12/07)
Quiz: 12/04 		10.3
10.4
10.5 		10.3: 7, 11, 15, 17
10.4: 1, 9, 11, 21
10.5: 1-13 odd
#16 (12/10-12/10) 10.5 10.5: 21-27 odd
FINAL EXAMINATION
Link to old exams: PDF format
Link to practice exam: Maple format
Link to practice exam: Screen caps
 Dec 14
3:30 - 5:30 PM		 Please verify in Course Listings


7.Homework

Apart from the first and last weeks of classes, and the week of Thanksgiving, homework is assigned weekly. It is due every Friday beginning 09/8/2006.

Homework due on Friday will cover the material of the Friday lecture of the preceeding week as well as the topics covered on the Monday and Wednesday of the week in which the homework is due.

Homework is done through Webwork, which is accessed through this link:

Webwork

WebWork Set Open Due
01 August 31, 9PM September 7, 10PM
01 September 7, 2PM September 16, 10PM


You may need to scroll down the WebWork page to find the set!

8. Software

Software is not required for this course. However, it is highly desirable that you concurrently learn to use software that is of service in doing calculus and (which can also be used in later mathematics courses such as linear algebra and differential equations). Such software can be used to check your manual work, but, more importantly, it will allow you to visualize the curves and surfaces of multivariable calculus that lie in three-dimensional space.

I recommend Maple. I can answer any Maple questions that arise, and am happy to do so. Supplementary course materials will be distributed in the form of Maple files. The package Mathematica is similar in scope to Maple. However, I do not offer any help in its use.

If Matlab is your choice, then the supplement Using Matlab in Calculus by Gary Jensen may be useful. However, I cannot answer any questions about the use of Matlab.

Maple Version 5.1 is available on the Windows PCs and the Macintoshes of the Arts and Sciences Computing Lab in the basement of Eads Hall.


The following table has Maple worksheets that pertain to the material of this course. Some of the worksheets are tutorials on using the appropriate functions that come with Maple. Some worksheets contain functions that I wrote to extend the capabilities of Maple.

Maple Worksheet Description
mapleBasicsR8.mws Basic Maple tutorial
BlankKrantz-04_8R8.mws Calculus Section 4.8
BlankKrantz-05_1R8.mws Calculus Section 5.1
BlankKrantz-05_2R8.mws Calculus Section 5.2


9. T.A. Information

The Math 132 TAs this semester are:

Joe Bohanon: Q, U
Anthony Delaney: G, M, R
Sara Gharahbeigi: C, I, J
Michael Hamm: F, K, T
Xiao "Emma" Huang: H, N, V
Andrew Lewis: B, E, P
Peter Townsend: A, D, O


Prior to September 15 the TAs will hold office hours in their offices. Beginning September 15, their office hours are held in Lopata 102 (aka "The Calculus Help Room") and may be found here:

TA Office Hours


10. Additional Resources


The Calculus Help Room

From September 5 until December 10 the Calculus Help Room will be open. We will use Lopata 323 this year, at least until September 15. (The location that we have used in previous years, Lopata 102, will not be available until September 15. There is a possibility we may switch back to that room when it becomes available. If so, then notice will be given here.)

The Calculus Help Room is essentially staffed all day, M-Th and for three hours on Friday. The exact hours may be found here: Calculus Help Room Schedule

You are encouraged to seek out the TA of your discussion section if possible. As a second choice, seek out a Math 132 TA. However, you may bring your questions to any of the Calculus Help Room TAs.

Peer-led Team Learning (PTL)

Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) will be offered for Math 132 this semester. Groups of 6-8 students meet with an experienced student for two hours each weekend to work on a problem set designed to reinforce concepts taught in the course and explore some material in more detail. There are a limited number of spots available. Students can apply online from Wednesday, August 29 through Saturday, September 1. If the demand exceeds the number of spots available, participants will be chosen using a randomized procedure. Groups will begin meeting the weekend of September 8/9.

To sign up, a student will have to upload a file with contact information and availability to the L24 Math 132 PLTL Applications Telesis community. Students can visit the Peer-led Team Learning page to get sign up instructions or go straight to the Telesis community.

Any questions should be directed to Lisa Kuehne.

Brian E. Blank
Department of Mathematics
Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130

Phone: (314) - 935 - 6763
Fax: (314) - 935 - 6839

e-mail: brian@math.wustl.edu

Last Updated: 14 December 2007 		Home Icon(1936 bytes)