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Math 126 -- Fall 2005
Tentative Daily Topics, Assignments
NOTE: Assignments and topics for classes that have not yet met are only projected, and are subject to change.
Be sure to check back on the day of class.
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| Mon.Aug 29 |
2.1 Functions and graphs: domain, range, vertical line test, piece-wise functions, reading graphs
58(1, 3, 5, 11-29odd, 37, 39, 49-56, 57, 58, 65, 70, 81-84)
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| Wed. Aug. 31 |
2.2 Algebra of functions: sum difference, product, quotient; compositions
Study 69-73
75(19-49 odd, 53, 59, 63, 67, 69) |
| Fri. Sept. 2 |
2.3 Mathematical Models: polynomial, power, rational, examples in economics; Constructing models
Study 78-86
87(1-7 odd, 17-23 odd, 29, 33, 37, 61, 63)
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| Mon. Sept. 5 |
Labor Day -- No Classes |
| Wed. Sept.7 |
2.4 limits: intuitive definition, evaluating, infinite limits, indeterminate forms
Study 97-103
111(1-19 odd, 23-35 odd, 41, 43) |
| Fri. Sept.9 |
2.4 indeterminant forms, limits at infinity
Study 103-110
111(12, 37, 45-69 odd, 75, 77, 79, 83)
QUIZ: 2.1 - 2.3 |
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| Mon. Sept.12 |
2.5 one-sided limits and continuity at a point;
112(50 -68even, 74-80even, 87)
127(1-8all, 21-37odd, 43, 45, 47, 51)
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| Wed. Sept.14 |
2.6 continuity of a function over an interval; intermediate-value theorem
The derivative; slope of the tangent line;
127(15-20all, 22-36even, 50, 51-63odd, 73, 75)
Study 136-148. Read this CAREFULLY. This does NOT mean "you can skip this part"! |
| Fri. Sept.16 |
2.6 Difference quotient; Finding the derivative
Study 136-148
148(3, 7 - 24 odd, 31, 45, 47, 49)
Download Problem Set 1
due Mon. Oct. 24 in class |
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| Mon. Sept.19 |
3.1 Basic rules of differentiation: constant rule, power rule, multiple, sum
Point rebate due - quiz 2
Assignment is for Monday, 10/4
Study 161 - 168
168(11 - 35 odd, 41 - 47 odd, 51)
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| Wed. Sept.21 |
3.2 Product rule
Study 175-176
182(1 - 13 odd, 31, 32, 35, 39, 43) |
| Fri. Sept.23 |
3.2 Quotient rule
Study 177-182
182(2, 6, 14, 15 - 27 odd, 33, 41, 44, 50 )
quiz: 2.4 - 3.1
Download Problem Set 1
due Mon. Oct. 24 in class |
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| Mon. Sept.26 |
3.3 Chain rule
Study 188-195
195(1 - 27 odd)
Download Extra Credit assignment #1 |
| Wed. Sept.28 |
3.3 Chain rule
195(14, 16, 26, 31, 33, 37, 43, 49, 51, 63)
Point rebate due on Quiz 2 |
| Fri. Sept. 30 |
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| Mon. Oct.3 |
TEST: 2.1 - 3.3 |
| Wed. Oct. 5 |
3.5 Higher order derivatives: acceleration
Study 215-219
219(1 - 19 odd, 21, 29, 30) |
| Fri. Oct. 7 |
3.6 Implicit differentiation
219(4, 22, 32)
231(1 - 3, 9 - 12, 17, 21, 31)
Download Problem Set 1
due Mon. Oct. 24 in class |
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| Mon. Oct. 10 |
Columbus Day -- No Classes |
| Wed. Oct.12 |
More implicit differentiation and higher order derivatives.
231(5, 7, 23, 32, 39, 40)
220(17, 22, 23, 33, 38, 41)
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| Fri. Oct.14 |
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| Mon. Oct.17 |
4.1 Applications of the derivative: increasing aned decreasing functions; Relative extremes; the first derivative test
Study 256 - 262
262(3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 23, 37, 39, 42, 45- 49, 55, 62) |
| Wed. Oct.19 |
4.1 Applications of the derivative: increasing and decreasing functions; Relative extremes; the first derivative test
Study 256 - 262
262(16, 38, 40, 42, 49, 53, 56)
241(26, 20)
232(37)
221(36)
quiz: 3.3 - 3.7 |
| Fri. Oct.21 |
4.2 Applications of the second derivative: concavity, inflection points; the second derivative test
Study 271 - 279
264(45 - 48, 63, 67, 73)
280(1, 5, 6, 9-12, 21, 23, 31, 41, 43)
Download Problem Set 1
due Mon. Oct. 24 in class
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| Mon.Oct.24 |
4.3 Curve sketching: vertical asymptotes; horizontal asymptotes; use of the first and second derivatives
Study 288 - 296
296(1, 3, 4, 11, 15, 17, 19, 37)
Problem Set 1 due
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| Wed. Oct.26 |
4.4 Absolute extremes
Study 303 - 311
312(1-6, 15, 19)
QUIZ: 4.1 - 4.3 |
| Fri. Oct.28 |
4.5 Absolute extremes
312(7, 21, 23, 40, 55a)
325(1, 9, 17)
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| Mon. Oct. 31 |
5.1 Exponential functions
337(1 - 23 odd (part a, only), 27, 32, 41 |
| Wed. Nov.2 |
TEST 3.4 - 4.5 |
| Fri. Nov.4 |
5.2 Logarithmic functions
346(1 - 25 odd, 29, 31)
Download Problem Set #2
Due: Dec. 2 IN CLASS |
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| Mon. Nov.7 |
5.2 Logarithmic functions
347(35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 53)
346 (8, 10, 12, 14, 24, 26)
Note the final exam details at the bottom of this page |
| Wed. Nov.9 |
5.3 Compound interest and growth
359(1, 5, 11, 21, 23)
Extra Credit: 362 (42) (+20)
Due Mon. 11/14 in class |
| Fri. Nov.11 |
VETERANS' DAY - NO CLASSES |
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| Mon. Nov.14 |
5.4 Differentiation of exponential functions
368(1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21,25, 29, 31, 39, 49, 53) |
| Wed. Nov.16 |
5.5 Differentiation of logarithmic functions
379(1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21,25, 29, 33, 47, 49, 61)
QUIZ 5 (Take home - due Monday 11/21 IN CLASS) (last quiz of the semester - just one more hourly test, plus the final and the problem set yet to go.) |
| Fri. Nov.18 |
NO CLASS TODAY - Use time to work on take-home quiz.
Download Problem Set #2
Due: Dec. 2 IN CLASS |
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| Mon. Nov.21 |
5.6
Exponential and logarithmic models
388(2, 4, 5, 7, 9) Assume continuous decay in # 9
407(11, 15, 19, 23, 29) |
| Wed. Nov.23 |
Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes |
| Fri.Nov. 25 |
Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes |
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| Mon. Nov. 28 |
6.1 Anti-differentiation and initial value problems |
| Wed. Nov. 30 |
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| Mon. Dec 5 |
Area under a curve: Riemann Sums
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| Wed. Dec. 7 |
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
final review |
| Fri Dec 9 |
Study Day: Office Hours
7:30 am - 8:15am,
10:45 am - 12:00 noon
Review session: 8:30 - 10:30 am, Rockwell 202
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| Mon Dec 12 - Thurs Dec 15 |
Final Exams:
Math 126, Mr. Koehler
8:00 class: Wed, Dec. 14, 7:40am, Rockwell 202
10:00 class: Wed, Dec. 14, 9:40am, Rockwell 201
This exam will NOT be blocked.
Note the corrections.
This exam covers the entire semester, but will concentrate somewhat on exponential and log functions, antidifferentiation, and integration.
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