If you have a computer/laptop...
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Go to http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
or Google Wai Lau, and use the first
link.
Locate MAT 1234 and the First Day
PPT
(If you have a laptop or tablet, you can
bring them and use them here
everyday.)
MAT 1234
Calculus I
Fall 2015
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Today
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Course information
How to use the online homework
system.
Please log in a computer if you have not
done so.
Dr. Wai W. Lau
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Dr. Lau
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Wai
Dr. Wai W. Lau
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Dr. Lau
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Wai =
Dr. Wai W. Lau
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Dr. Lau
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Wai =
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T.A.
Caro
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Applied Math
Major
Friendly Competition between Y
and Caro…
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Who will remember all of your names
first?
If Caro wins, I will bring snacks.
If I win, she will …
Course Web Page
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Link to this document and other course
information
Office Hours
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See course web page
By Appointment
Prerequisites
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Passing score on Mathematics
Proficiency Exam and
MAT 1110 or its equivalent as
determined by the Calculus Placement
Test.
If you do not have the prerequisites, talk
to me after class.
How to success in this class?
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have good skills in algebra
work hard
do the homework as soon as possible
How to success in this class?
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Follow Instructions on
• Standard Notations
• Standard Presentation
Course Materials
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Textbook: Calculus 7 ed. by James Stewart
(required)
Access card for Enhanced WebAssign
(required)
Text
Stewart, Calculus, 7th ed.
Access card for Enhanced
WebAssign
Your access code card will look
like this
or this
Maple 2015
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Computer Algebraic System
Buy a discounted copy ($74.25 Compare to
Commercial License $2275) at
https://webstore.maplesoft.com.
AP3918-4F253
Objectives
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(Refer to the syllabus)
Exams
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3 Mid-term Exams and a Final Exam.
Homework Assignments
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Homework problems will be assigned
daily by using the online homework
system WebAssign.
Homework Assignments
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All assignments are due 1:50 pm the
next school day (except today’s
assignment(s)).
CAUTION: This site is not at SPU & you
should give yourself plenty of time for
submitting answers – sometimes the
network can be slow or down.
Quizzes
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Each quiz covers homework problems
from the last 2 or 3 class meetings.
Quizzes problems will be based on
homework problems.
Class Participation
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You can get class participation points by
answering questions in class.
There are small group classwork almost
everyday.
Class Participation
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At the end of the quarter, your grades on
class participation will be determined by
the above activities and other
observations by the instructor/TA.
Class Participation
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Please respect your instructor and classmates.
Do not talk during the lecture. There will be
time for you to talk.
Disruptive and disturbing behavior will not be
tolerated.
Class Participation
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No text messaging,
web surfing, email
sending,……
Turn off your phone
before you enter the
classroom***.
Class Participation
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Annoying behaviors will reduce the
maximum participation points that you
can get.
Expectations - Handouts
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You are expected to print and bring your
handout to class unless…
you have a tablet that allow you display
and write note on a electronic copy of
the HO.
Fail to have your HO repeatedly will
negatively impact your grade.
Expectations - Solutions
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Sufficient and precise solution steps are
expected.
Do not skip steps.
Pay attention to instructions given to you
in class, handout, and feedback from
quizzes.
Points Distribution
Exam 1
70 points
Exam 2
Exam 3
Final
Quizzes
70 points
70 points
20 points
90 points
Homework
50 points
Lab Reports
15 points
Class Participation
15 points
Final Class Grade
90%
80%
70%
60%
Below 60%
A Range
B Range
C Range
D Range
E
Missing Classes
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You are responsible to catch up all the
materials if you miss classes for
whatever reasons (sickness, family
issues, family Hawaii vacation, etc).
The instructor will not "re-teach" the
lecture in any form including special
appointments.
Make-Up Policies
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NO makeups for classworks and
quizzes.
If a student has a documented conflict
that will prevent him or her from taking
an exam at the scheduled time, he/she
must arrange IN ADVANCE with the
instructor to take the exam early.
Study Hints
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Studying in groups is an efficient way to
learn mathematics.
Pre-class Reading
(2.5 hours)
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Class
Post-class Study, homework
(6-8 hours)
There are tutorials in the CD-ROM
comes with the textbook.
Study Hints
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Studying in groups is an efficient way to
learn mathematics.
Pre-class Reading
(30 min.)
Class
Post-class Study, homework
(2-4 hours)
Help!!
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Free Math tutoring available starting today.
Location: OMH 249
Bonus points will be given for using the
tutoring service. (Handout)
You can get a maximum of 5 bonus points for
your first exam.
Tutoring Schedule
OMH
249
stair
OMH 139
Help!!
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Talk to me. I am available during office
hours and other times.
Homework Today
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0.0 Diagnostic Tests (Part I-III)
Due Saturday at 1:50pm
MAT 1234
Calculus I
WebAssign
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Where Do I Log In?
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Go to the webassign.net
STUDENTS  I Have a Class Key
Enter the Class Key:
spu 0474 7742
Confirm the Class
Create an Account
Enter Your Info
I do not know what happens..
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...after that because I do not have a
student account.
I believe, after that, at some point, you
will see...
How Do I Pay for WebAssign?
After logging in you may see a notice that
includes Grace Period information and
payment options.
How Do I Pay for WebAssign?
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You can register
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a code number if you have an Access Code card
-or-
you can buy an Access Code online with a credit card.
After the Grace Period you will see the
payment options and not be able to continue
without entering an Access Code.
How Do I Pay for WebAssign?
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The general advise is to wait for a few days
to enter the code.
Once the code is entered, it is not
transferable.
Locate the First Assignment
Part I
Oct 3 2015
Instructions
Question 1
Submit Your Answers for
Grading
Submit Your Answers for
Grading
Make Changes
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Typically, you are allowed to have 5
submissions.
Question 1
Math Expressions
Question 13
Math Expressions
Question 13
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Type “4x”, press the superscript template. Fill in the
superscript “2”.
press  to exit the superscript mode. Continue to
type “+28x+49”.
Math Expressions
Question 13
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Other mathematical expressions can be
entered in a similar fashion.
Before You Go…
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Finish question 1-5 before you leave.
Assignment (Part I, II, III) due Saturday
1:50pm.
Do it ASAP.
If you do not find this homework easy,
you need to refresh you algebra.
Talk to me if you find this homework
difficult.
Before You Go…
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Tutoring is available today to help you.
You need to bring your laptops/tablets.
We have only 2 computers in the tutoring
room.
OMH
249
stair
OMH 139