Math 119-006

Introduction to Calculus

What's New?

News items will be posted here as required. Please check back frequently.

(Dec 7, 2000)
Click here to see a prioritized list of topics.

(Oct 25, 2000)
Kath Andrist is now providing solutions to review problem set 3 through her webpage. You will need a dvi viewer for the file. If you cannot read dvi files, the solutions in pdf format are available here.

(Oct 20, 2000)
Test III has been extended by one day: Oct 27, 28, 30, 31 (late fee) Nov 1.

Please note that the "Given formulae in Math 119 Exams" for test III does not include the formulae for the "consumer's surplus" and the "future value of a continuous income stream". The students need to have these formulae memorized. There are problems which require these formulae.

Also, on Exam 3 the notation for the partial derivative with respect to the variable x is f_x(x,y). This is different than the notation df/dx used in the text.

The web pages of solutions to review problems are no longer available. For details, see below.

(Sept 29, 2000)
Room information on reviews sessions II--IV may be found below.

(Sept 26, 2000)
Help sessions will be held every Tuesday 5-6pm at 136 TMCB.

Please also note change to office hours (MWTh 4-5pm)

(Sept 7, 2000)
Review sessions information may be found below.

Revised class and homework schedule now available.

Please also note change to office hours .

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Schedule: MTWThF 3:00-3:50 pm

Classroom: 116 TMCB

Instructor: Sum Chow

Office Hours: MWTh 4--5 pm and by appointment.

Textbook

Calculus & Its Applications, 8th edition by Goldstein, Lay and Schneider, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1996.
(Please note that we are NOT using the more recent 9th edition.)

Pre-requisite:

Pre-requisite: Math 110 (College Algebra) or equivalent.

Course Objective and Description:

To provide an introduction to basic concepts and calculation in calculus for students the College of Biology and Agriculture and the Marriott School of Management. To familiarize the students with the of limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration so as to enable them to apply the materials learned in the course in biological and management schools. In this course, concrete calculations are emphasized. This is a one-semester terminal course in beginning calculus. More mathematically prepared students are advised to take Math 112 or 112H.

Syllabus:

The following sections in the textbook will be covered: 1.1--1.8, 2.1--2.7, 3.1--3.3, 4.1--4.6, 5.1--5.2, 6.1, 6.3--6.5, 7.1-- 7.5, 8.1-- 8.4, 9.1--9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 10.1--10.2, 12.1--12.4. Additional topics may also be covered.

Fall 2000 Syllabus
First Day Handout

Homework:

Normally, homework will be assigned and collected each class day except Thursday. Please include the following information on the first page of your homework: name, class section (e.g. Math 113-012), assignment section(s) (e.g. 2.4--2.6) and date of submission.

Late Homework

Late homework will be accepted subject to reduced credit:

Effective credit = Homework credit * Reduction factor

where the reduction factor is computed from the following table:

Late Homework:	Reduction factor
one (school) day late	90%
two days late	80%
three days late	70%
four days late	60%
over four days but less than one week late	50%
over one week but less than two weeks late	25%
over two weeks but less than three weeks late	12.5%
over three weeks but less than four weeks late	6.25%
over four weeks late	1%

No late homework will be collected after Dec 6, 2000.

Collaborative discussion is encouraged when completing homework and project assignments. However, plagiarism is not acceptable (see Honor Code.)

Homework Schedule

Quizzes:

Most quizzes will be given in class two or three times per week. Questions are typically based on homework problems. The two lowest scored quizzes will not be counted. Made up quizzes may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business.

Tests:

Four tests are currently scheduled. These tests will be given at the testing center. Each test has a three hour limit and may be taken on Thursday or Friday as scheduled. Calculators, computers, books or notes are not permitted. Made up tests may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business. If you want to attend special events, e.g., your sister's wedding or your nephew's baptism, you may arrange to take the test up to a week prior to but not after the set test date. Please note that late fees may apply.

Test I	Sept 15, 16, 18, (late fee) Sept 19	Sections 1.1--2.2
Test II	Oct 6, 7, 9, (late fee) Oct 10	Sections 2.3--4.3
Test III	Oct 27, 28, 30, (late fee) Oct 31	Sections 4.4--7.3
Test IV	Nov 17, 18, 20, (late fee) Nov 21	Sections 7.4--9.6

Final:

The final is scheduled on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 3:00-6:00 pm (to be finalized.) The final will be comprehensive. Please note that no one may take the final at another time unless he/she has an official university excused absence or in case of emergency (with documented support.)

Course Grade

Course grade will be calculated from the following distribution:

Homework/ Projects	20 %
Quizzes	15 %
Tests (4)	40 %
Final	25 %

Total score (max 100)	95-100	90-94	87-89	83-86	80-82	77-79	73-76	70-72	67-69	63-66	60-62	<60
Course Grade	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-	D+	D	D-	E

Please keep track of your homework, quizzes, and examination scores so that you will be able to determine your grade during the course. Grades will not be posted at the end of the semester.

Resources

Math Lab Information

The Math Facilities, located in 159 TMCB, provides tutorial service for 97, 110, 111, 112, 113 and 119 on a walk-in basis. Students may receive help from math lab TAs during the following hours:

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	9am - 4pm and 7pm - 10pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

The math lab also has satellite labs in the dorms and in the athletics department. There is a TA in Helaman Halls and Deseret Towers on Monday through Thursday from 7pm - 10pm. Also, there are TAs for the athletics department in 6 SFH on Tuesday through Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.

You may also find help through the Student Leadership Tutoring Services.

Review Sessions

Review sessions for Test I

Date/Time	Location
Wed Sept 13 7-9pm	2104 JKHB
Thurs Sept 14 3-5pm	2170 JKHB
Fri Sept 15 3-5pm	446 MARB
Sat Sept 16 7-9am	2104 JKHB

Review sessions for Test II

Date/Time	Location
Wed Oct 4 2-4pm	446 MARB
Thurs Oct 5 3-5pm	2170 JKHB
Fri Oct 6 3-5pm	2104 JKHB
Sat Oct 7 7-9am	2104 JKHB

Review sessions for Test III

Date/Time	Location
Wed Oct 25 2-4pm	446 MARB
Thurs Oct 26 4-6pm	445 MARB
Fri Oct 27 3-5pm	2104 JKHB
Sat Oct 28 7-9am	2084 JKHB

Review sessions for Test IV

Date/Time	Location
Wed Nov 15 7-9pm	2104 JKHB
Thurs Nov 16 6-8pm	2104 JKHB
Fri Nov 17 6-8pm	2104 JKHB
Sat Nov 18 7-9am	2104 JKHB

Practice Tests

The web pages designed by David Miller that step the students through the review problems for Mid Terms 2, 3 & 4 are no longer available. David Miller has decided to take these solutions off the web. Instead, he'd like to offer them to the students in hard copy form through Cougar Copy Center for a small fee ($3). He would like to offer the solutions for each test for a short time before that test is given. The instructor takes no position (neither encouragement nor discouragement) on using these materials.

It is likely that solutions to tests 3 and 4 will be posted on the web shortly by some instructors.

Course Notes

Note: you will need the acrobat reader to read PDF files. You may also use Ghostview to read postscript and PDF files.

fun limit
List of common mistakes in Calculus

A set of course notes may be deposited in the library reserve and may even be made available electronically in PDF and/or postscript form. < Currently nothing is available on reserve. >

Miscellaneous

Preventing Sexual Harassment

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an education program or activity that
receives federal funds. The act is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in education. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions,
activities, and student-to-student sexual harassment. BYU's policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to
students. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please talk to your professor; contact the campus EEO
office (422-5895); or contact the Honor Code Office (422-2847).

Dress and Grooming Standards

The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher learning. Modesty and cleanliness are important values that reflect
personal dignity and integrity, through which students, staff, and faculty of BYU represent the principles and standards of the Church.

Students with Disabilities

If you have any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please let the instructor know during the first week of
class. Accommodations are coordinated through the instructor in consultation with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office and
may require medical and/or psychological documentation. The SSD Office is located in 160 SWKT, 422-2767.

Honor Code

As a reminder, students are expect to adhere to the Honor Code. In particular, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.