Mathematics 181

181 CALCULUS I (4+1) 4 credits

Instructor     Course Section               Time
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Eric Olson     1002 Math 181 CALCULUS I     MW 4:00-5:15pm AB106

Course Information

Instructor:: Eric Olson
email:: ejolson at unr dot edu; Please put the number 181 in the subject line.
Office:: Monday and Wednesday 1pm DMS 238 and by appointment.
Homepage:: http://fractal.math.unr.edu/~ejolson/181/
Assistants:: Salvador Cendejas; sal42_7 at yahoo dot com; Abdoulaye Ouedraogo; ouedlaye at hotmail dot com
Required Texts:: James Stewart, Calculus Early Transcendentals, 8th Edition. The paper back with Web Assign access code # 978-1-305-71373-4; or the Web Assign access code # 978-1-285-85826-5 and the hard copy of the book #978-1305270336.
Web Assign:: https://www.webassign.net/login.html; Class Key: unr 1708 3648

Announcements

[15-Dec-2015] Solutions to Final Exam

The solution keys to the final exam are available so you can check your scratch work. Note that there were 4 different versions of the exam, so make sure you are using the correct key. There are also solutions to written assignment number 4. Have a wonderful holiday!

[14-Dec-2015] Written Assignment #4 Due

Please turn in solutions to the review and practice sheet at our final exam Monday, December 14 at 2:45pm.

[08-Dec-2015] Written Assignment #3 Due

Please turn in Section 4.8 problems 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26 to your recitation instructor on Tuesday, December 8.

[19-Nov-2015] Written Assignment #2 Due

Please turn in Section 4.5 problems 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13 to your recitation instructor on Thursday, November 19.

[22-Oct-2015] Written Assignment #1 Due

Please turn Section 3.11 problems 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 28(a)(b), 29(b), 30, 33, 42 to your recitation instructor on Thursday.

[21-Oct-2015] Midterm Exam

The midterm will cover chapters 2 and 3. Here are copies of the old quizzes to help you review: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Quiz 4, Quiz 5, Quiz 6, Quiz 7 and Quiz 8. A review sheet has also been prepared with solutions to help you study.

[14-Oct-2015] Maple Worksheets

Here is a copy of the Maple worksheet I demonstrated in class. If you have Maple installed on your computer you may also download the interactive Maple worksheet.

[21-Sep-2015] Maple Worksheets

Here is a copy of the Maple worksheet I demonstrated in class. If you have Maple installed on your computer you may also download the interactive Maple worksheet.

[09-Sep-2015] Maple Worksheets

Here is a copy of the Maple worksheet I demonstrated in class. If you have Maple installed on your computer you may also download the interactive Maple worksheet.

[01-Sep-2015] Quiz 2

Here is a copy of quiz 1 to help you study for Quiz 2. There is also an answer key.

[25-Aug-2015] Academic Success Services

Your student fees cover usage of Math Center (784-4422), Tutoring Center (784-6801), and Writing Center (784-6030). These centers support your learning.

[24-Aug-2015] Web Assign

As the first weeks are free, do no pay or use your access code until you are certain to remain in the class. Please register for the online homework system at https://www.webassign.net/login.html using the Web Assign class key unr 1708 3648

[14-Dec-2015] Final Exam

The final exam will cover chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Grading

    14 In-class Quizzes (drop 6)     10 points each
     1 In-class Midterm              80 points    
     1 Final Exam                   100 points
     4 Written Assignments           10 points each
       Online Homework               60 points
    ------------------------------------------------
                                    360 points total

Exams and quizzes will be interpreted according to the following 
grading scale:

    Grade        Minimum Percentage
      A                 90 %
      B                 80 %
      C                 70 %
      D                 60 %

The instructor reserves the right to give +/- grades and higher grades
than shown on the scale if he believes they are warranted.

Calendar

Week Section Title Due
1    2.2 Limit of a Function 8-28-15

2    2.3 Limit Laws 9-4-15
     2.5 Continuity 9-4-15

3    2.6 Limits at Infinity 9-11-15
     2.7 Derivatives and Rates 9-11-15 

4    2.8 Derivative of a Function 9-18-15 
     3.1 Deriv of Pol Exp Fns 9-18-15

5    3.2 Prod Quot Rule 9-25-15
     3.3 Trig Derivs Fns 9-25-15

6    3.5 Implicit Diff 10-2-15
     3.4 The Chain Rule 10-2-15

7    3.8 Exp Growth and Decay 10-9-15
     3.6 Derivs of Log Fns 10-9-15

8    3.10 Linear Approx 10-16-15
     3.9 Related Rates 10-16-15

9    Midterm

10   4.1 Max Min Values 10-30-15
     4.2 Mean Value Thm 10-30-15

11   4.4 Indet Forms 11-6-15
     4.3 Derivs and Graphs 11-6-15

12   4.7 Optimization 11-13-15
     4.5 Curve Sketch 11-13-15

13   5.1 Areas and Distances 11-20-15
     4.9 Antiderivatives 11-20-15

14   5.3 Fundamental Thm of Calc 11-27-15
     5.2 The Definite Integral 11-27-15

15   5.5 Substitution Rule 12-4-15
     5.4 Indefinite Integrals 12-4-15

16   Review

17   Final Exam

Final Exam

The final exam will be held on Monday, December 14 from 2:45pm-4:45pm in AB106.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of concepts and terminology of limits through applications and examples; compute the derivative of a function using the definition, rules of differentiation, slopes of tangent lines,and describe it as a rate of change in number of natural and physical phenomena; and compute basic integrals using Riemann sums as well as the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Topic Covered

Tangents and velocity, Limits and continuity of a function, Limits at infinity, Derivative and rate of change of different function type, All differentiation rules along with implicit differentiation, Exponential growth and decay, Related rates and Linear approximation and differentials. The Mean Value Theorem, L'Hospital's rule, Curve sketching, Optimization, Antiderivatives, Area and distance, Sigma notation, Definite integral, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Indefinite integral and the substitution rule for integrals.

Calculator Policy

Current departmental policy is that no graphing calculators, PDA's, phones etc. are allowed on exams. You will need a scientific calculator for exams. They are available at the dollar store; however, common better choice is the TI-30X II S.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Mathematics Department is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with documented physical disabilities or documented learning disabilities. University policy states that it is the responsibility of students with documented disabilities to contact instructors during the first week of each semester to discuss appropriate accommodations to ensure equity in grading, classroom experiences and outside assignments.

Academic Conduct

Bring your student identification to all exams. Work independently on all exams and quizzes. Behaviors inappropriate to test taking may disturb other students and will be considered cheating. Don't talk or pass notes with other students during an exam. Don't read notes or books while taking exams given in the classroom. Homework may be discussed freely. If you are unclear as to what constitutes cheating, please consult with me.

Last Updated: Mon Jun 29 15:21:35 PDT 2015