Math 132 - Spring 2008

Section Information

Section Time Location Instructor Office Hours (Cupples I, Room 17)
1 MWF 12:00p - 1:00p Wilson 214 Renato Feres Mon 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tue &Thu 12:00pm - 1:30pm
2 MWF 2:00p - 3:00p Wilson 214 Renato Feres Mon 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tue &Thu 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Please include [M132] in the subject line of any email message that pertains to this course. This is particularly important if you send the email from a yahoo or hotmail account instead of a cec or artsci account. It will help avoid accidental deletion of your still unread message. My e-mail address is feres@math.wustl.edu.

Teaching Assistants

The Math 132 TAs this semester are:

Josh Brady: A, B, E. (Josh's web page is here.)
Nic Sedlock: C, D, F

TA Office Hours

The recitations will be held at the following times and places:

Subsection Time Building Room TA
A 08 am - 09 am Cupples I 207 Brady
B 09 am - 10 am Cupples I 207 Brady
C 10 am - 11 am Cupples I 199 Sedlock
D 11 am - 12 pm Cupples I 199 Sedlock
E 12 pm - 01 pm Cupples I 199 Brady
F 12 pm - 01 pm Cupples I 207 Sedlock

Text

Calculus by Jon Rogawski

(Texts will be handed out on the first day of classes. No other book is required.)

This is not the same text used for Math 131 in the Fall of 2007. One nice feature of this new book is that it is better integrated with WebWork. This means (I expect) that homework questions done through WebWork will be more representative of the style of questions given in the text.

Grading Information

There will be three evening exams during the semester, E1, E2, E3, and a final, E4. Times and locations are as follows:

Exam Date Location Time Solutions
E1 Wed, 2/06 Check here on exam day. 6:30-8:30PM Available day after exam
E2 Wed, 3/05 Check here on exam day. 6:30-8:30PM Available day after exam
E3 Wed, 4/09 Check here on exam day. 6:30-8:30PM Available day after exam
E4 Thur, 5/01 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, the ten quizzes Q, out of 10, and a homework score, HW, out of 10, will be combined in the following way to obtain a total score, S, out of 100:

S = 0.80*(E1 + E2 + E3 + 2*E4 - min(E1, E2, E3, E4))/4 + Q + HW



(Note: the term in parenthesis says that the final exam score, E4, replaces the worst score among E1, E2, and E3, if E4 is not the least value. If E4 is the least score, then all four exams are counted with equal weight.)

The value of S 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
[90,100] A
[75,90) B
[60-75) C
[50-60) D
[0,50) 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 a 7 in the homework, then the 78 replaces the 60, and S is equal to:

0.80*(86 + 60 + 74 + 2*78 - min(86, 60, 74, 78))/4 + 8 + 7 = 78.2.

The student's numerical grade is 78.2. That is guaranteed to earn at least a B-. If there is curving, this score may bring a higher grade, but there is no guarantee that there will be curving. It is unlikely that a need for "upward curving" will arise. If the grade distribution is significantly lower than usual, then "curving" will be considered.

There will be 12 quizes, of which the 4 with lowest scores will be dropped.

Exams


When writing exam questions, I often draw from the list of suggested problems (third column of the course plan below), so make sure that you have solved them prior to a test. These problems may not appear in a given test with exactly the same wording or numerical values as in the book since it is always necessary to restate them in an exam appropriate format, taking into account time limitation and other factors. But being able to do them with confidence will be a good indication that you are well prepared for the exam.

Exams may typically consist of 15 multiple choice questions plus 2 handwritten questions.

One often feels that multiple choice questions put one at a disadvantage since it does not allow for partial credit. I tend, however, not to assign partial credits too generously when grading hand-written questions. Generally speaking, making few small mistakes is a sign of the level of confidence in our understanding of the subject, and therefore I don't dismiss such mistakes too easily when I grade. So it is unlikely that your score would be greatly affected if most of the problems were handwritten. (Quizes will be graded by your TA. He may have a different grading philosophy.)

Here are a few general items to keep in mind:

You should always bring your Washington University Photo ID to exams. Proctors will check student's IDs.

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, but you are allowed to have a scientific calculator during exams and quizes. 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. (General information about the university policy on academic integrity can be found here.)

Just before each exam you can look up your exam room assignment on the web at this link. The room will likely not be your regular classroom, and it may be a different one for each exam. You will be allowed to enter the exam room a few minutes before the starting time to locate your seat and personalized exam booklet, which will have your name printed on it in large letters.

There will be a short time after each exam is graded when you can look at your graded exam in the Math Office (Cupples I, room 100) if you feel there might have been some error in the grading. After that the exams will be put out in a cabinet by the Math 132 bulletin board on the first floor of Cupples I, for you to pick up. Once the exams are returned it will be more difficult to check for possible errors in grading.


The Mathematics Department has the following policy in place for the calculus sections regarding date of the final exam and excused absences:

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.

Course plan

Visit this course plan on the on-line syllabus regularly to find the latest entry on suggested problems and other useful course information.

Your main course activities will consist in working out homework problems through WebWorks, and preparing for quizes and exams. As already pointed out, you should also do the suggested problems below (third column of the following table) in preparation for the quizes and exams.

Week Sections Suggested Problems
Jan 14 - Jan 18
 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5.1: 45, 46, 65, 69, 73, 75
5.2: 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 35, 40, 53, 73, 74
5.3: 11, 17, 19, 25, 31, 35, 37, 51
Jan 22 - Jan 25
Quiz: 1/22
Homework: 1/23 		5.4, 5.5 5.4: 5, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 31, 33, 35, 39
5.5: 1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 17, 19
Jan 28 - Feb 01
Quiz: 1/29
Homework: 1/30 		5.6, 5.7, 5.8 5.6: 7, 11, 13, 21, 25, 41, 49, 51, 59, 61, 67, 83, 87, 93
5.7: 5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31, 43, 49, 61, 65, 69
5.8: 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 23, 31, 33, 37, 39, 47
Feb 04 - Feb 08
EXAM: Wednesday, 2/06
Link to old exams: PDF format
Quiz: 2/05 		6.1, 6.2 6.1: 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 43
6.2: 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 33, 45, 49, 53, 55, 57
Feb 11 - Feb 15
Quiz: 2/12
Homework: 2/13 		6.3, 6.4, 6.5 6.3: 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 27, 37, 43, 51
6.4: 5, 7, 11, 13, 19, 21, 29, 35, 45, 47
6.5: 1, 5, 11, 15, 17, 19, 27, 35
Feb 18 - Feb 22
Quiz: 2/19
Homework: 2/20 		7.1, 7.2 7.1: 3, 9, 11, 15, 25, 27, 31, 33, 41, 47
7.2: 1, 3, 5, 9, 19, 23, 27, 33, 41, 49, 53, 63, 69
Feb 25 - Feb 29
Quiz: 2/26
Homework: 2/27 		7.3, 7.4, 7.5 7.3: 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 27, 31, 39, 45, 47, 53, 71
7.4: 3, 5, 9, 13, 15, 21, 29, 33, 35, 53, 55
7.5: 3, 9, 11, 13, 17, 23, 27, 35
Mar 03 - Mar 07
EXAM: Wednesday, 3/05
Link to old exams: PDF format
Quiz: 3/04 		7.6, 7.7 7.6: 1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 25, 29, 33, 35, 45, 49, 51, 59, 63
7.7: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, 31, 39, 43, 49, 57, 63, 65, 67, 77
Mar 17 - Mar 21
Quiz: 3/18
Homework: 3/19 		8.1, 8.2, 8.3 8.1: 1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41
8.2: 3, 5, 11, 15, 15, 21
8.3: 5, 7, 13, 17, 21, 25, 31, 35
Mar 24 - Mar 28
Quiz: 3/25
Homework: 3/26 		8.4, 9.1 8.4: 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 49
9.1: 5, 9, 13, 23, 31, 35, 43, 45, 47, 49, 55
Mar 31 - Apr 04
Quiz: 4/01
Homework: 4/02 		9.2, 9.3, 9.4 9.2: 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 23
9.3: 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19
9.4: 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15
Apr 07 - Apr 11
EXAM: Wednesday, 4/09
Link to old exams: PDF format
Quiz: 4/08 		9.5, 10.1, 10.2 9.5: 5, 7, 13, 19, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35
10.1: 5, 11, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 59, 63, 75
10.2: 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 25, 33, 37, 39
Apr 14 - Apr 18
Quiz: 4/15
Homework: 4/16 		10.3, 10.4, 10.5 10.3: 3, 5, 9, 13, 17, 25, 27, 39, 41, 47, 55, 57, 65, 71
10.4: 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
10.5: 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 37, 39, 49, 51
Apr 21 - Apr 25
Quiz: 4/22
Homework: 4/23 		10.6, 10.7 10.6: 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25, 31, 37, 45, 47
10.7: 9, 11, 19, 21, 23, 25, 35, 39, 41, 45, 55, 57, 61, 73
May 1
FINAL EXAMINATION
(3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Link to old exams: PDF format

Homework

Apart from the first and last weeks of classes, exam weeks, and the week of spring break, homework is assigned weekly and is due on Wednesdays.

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

Homework is done through WebWork, which is accessed through this link. (You may need to scroll down the WebWork page to find the set.)

Help Resources

There are a number of ways to get help with hard problems or for understanding some material a little better:

Office Hours

My office hours Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the times indicated above. You should feel free to come in and talk about any material. If you can't make it at those hours, you can call me or send me an e-mail and perhaps we can find another time. Another possibility is to use one of the office hours of your 132 subsection.

The Calculus Help Room

Graduate student Teaching Assistants for the Calculus courses (127,128,131,132, 233) hold office hours for their students at various times, Monday through Friday, at Lopata 102. They will try to help students from other courses with miscellaneous calculus questions. Students who need occasional help with homework during the evening may also visit the Calculus Help Desk in Cornerstone. The exact hours for the calculus help room may be found here: Calculus Help Room Schedule.

Peer-led Team Learning (PLTL)

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. This is a voluntary, but valuable supplement to your calculus courses. There is a limited number of spots available.

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.

Renato Feres
feres@math.wustl.edu
Cupples I, Room 17
+1 (314) 935 - 6752 (phone)
+1 (314) 935 - 6839 (fax)

Department of Mathematics
Washington University
Campus Box 1146
Saint Louis
Missouri, 63130 USA.


Last Updated: January 05 2008