MAT 1235
Calculus II
Winter 2016
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Dr. Wai W. Lau
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It is the “wai” in “Hawaii” and “Waikiki”
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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MAT 1234 or AP credits
C- or above
How to success in this class?
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have good skills in algebra and
differentiation
work hard
do the homework as soon as possible
How to success in this class?
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Everyone can improve (over calculus I)!
If you have a C+ or below from SPU, you
definitely need to find ways to improve
yourselves.
How to success in this class?
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Follow Instructions on using
• Standard Notations
• Presentation Formats
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.
AP3918-163D5
Homework Assignments
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WebAssign cannot check your solution steps.
Be sure to write down your solution details
for all your HW and put them in a binder.
It is easier for you to review for exams. It will
save you time!
Objectives
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(Refer to the syllabus)
We will look through these at the end of the
quarter.
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.
Expectations - Tutoring
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Do not “ask” the tutors to do your HW.
Eventually, you need to know how to do
all the HW on your own.
Able to redo the same HW problems in
the textbook.
Keep your voice down.
(Hand out Bonus Point Record Sheet)
Expectations - WebAssign
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Write out full solutions. Do not skip
steps and details.
The point is not just to finish your HW,
but also understand how to do the HW.
Do not use “illegal” means to get to the
answer.
Correct answers do not always imply
correct solutions.
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.
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.
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.
Points Distribution
Exam 1
60 points
Exam 2
Exam 3
Final
Quizzes
60 points
60 points
20 points
125 points
Homework
50 points
Lab Reports
10 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, alien
abduction 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
(~3 hours)
Study Hints
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Studying in groups is an efficient way to
learn mathematics.
Pre-class Reading
(30 min.)
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Class
Post-class Study, homework
(~3 hours)
You need to have a study group by next
Monday!!
Help!!
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Free Math tutoring available starting today.
Location: OMH 249
Help!!
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Talk to me. I am available during office
hours and other times.
Homework Today
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WebAssign 3.9
MAT 1235
Calculus II
WebAssign
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
If you are new to WebAssign...
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Read the following instructions
Get help from Caro after class.
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 0543 7800
Confirm the Class
Create an Account
Enter Your Info
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.
MAT 1235
Calculus II
Bad Algebra Habits
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Bad habits….
dy
4 y
 4 x 2
dx
2
dy 4 x

dx 4 y 2
2
x2
 2
y
Bad habits….
2 dy
4 y
 4 x 2
dx
2
dy 4 x

dx 4 y 2
x2
 2
y
4 y 2 dy 4 x 2

2
2
4 y dx 4 y
2
dy x
 2
dx y
MAT 1235
Calculus II
Room Changes
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Computer Rooms are in High
Demand...
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Wednesday 1/5 OMH 128
Friday
1/7 OMH 128