Math 131 News


Wednesday, March 9: As you know, we had a test yesterday. They'll be returned in recitation tomorrow. To hopefully help you study for the final, below you'll find solutions to all three midterms. The first two I split between pink and white but for the most recent I put up full solutions for both tests. Enjoy!

Also, FYI your final is 3/15/2005, from 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. in HI 035.

Midterm I Solutions (Half White Version, Half Pink): Page 1 Page 2
Midterm II Solutions (Half White Version, Half Pink): Page 1 Page 2
Midterm III Solutions - White: Page 1 Page 2
Midterm III Solutions - Green: Page 1 Page 2

Monday, March 7: Better late than never, here are some homework solutions for you.

Homework 8 Solutions:13.3: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 13.4
Homework 9 Solutions:13.5: Page 1 Page 2 13.6: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
Thursday, March 3: We looked at a few problems from section 13.6 and then had the quiz. I also handed out the optional extra quiz, which is due the day of the final.

Extra Quiz Assignment: PDF Format
Quiz 6 Solutions:Page 1 Page 2

Announcements:
Dr. Stancu is having a review session for the midterm on Monday (3/7) from 6-8 p.m. in PH 1184
Midterm III is Tuesday (3/8)! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. We're in the center section again.
Homework 9 (13.5, 13.6) is due Tuesday 3/7.
Tuesday, March 1: We worked on section 13.5, and I collected the homework. The Midterm is just 1 week away!

Announcements:
Quiz 6 (Up to 13.5) is Thursday, 3/3.
Midterm III is Tuesday (3/8)! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. We're in the center section again.
Thursday, February 24: We worked on section 13.4, and I collected the homework from those who didn't turn it in Tuesday. We had a quiz and solutions to both the homework and quiz are below.
Quiz 5 Solutions
Homework 7 Solutions:13.1: Page 1 Page 2 13.2

Announcements:
Homework 8 (13.3, 13.4) is due Tuesday, 2/29.
Quiz 6 (Up to 13.5) is Thursday, 3/3.

Tuesday, February 22: We worked on sections 13.1-13.3. I decided to move the homework due date to Thursday, but if you wish to turn it in early you may.

Midterm III is Tuesday (3/8)! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. We're in the center section again. Announcements:
Homework 7 (13.1, 13.2) is due Thursday, 2/24.
Homework 8 (13.3, 13.4) is due Tuesday, 2/29.
Quiz 5 (12.5 - 13.3) is Thursday, 2/24.

Thursday, February 17: We discussed the test. The median was around 75 - Good Job!! Also we went over sections 13.1, 13.2, which will be due Tuesday.


Tuesday, February 15: We went over various questions from previous material in preparation for tonight's midterm.
Monday, February 14: Happy Valentine's Day! Here are solutions to tomorrows homework to help you study for the test. Please email me if you have any questions. Also don't forget that tonight is the review session from 6-8 p.m. in PH 1184 (Building 24 here.)

Homework 6 Solutions: 12.4 12.5 12.7: Page 1 Page 2
Saturday, February 12: Shaun Ault, one of the other TA's, has put together a sheet to help you review the differentiation rules.
Shaun Ault's Review Sheet
Thursday, February 10: We discussed sections 12.5 and 12.7 and I returned all of the homework. We also took Quiz 4. Below are all of the solutions I owe you.

Quiz 3 Solutions
Homework 5 Solutions: 11.6 12.1 12.2
Quiz 4 Solutions

Announcements:
Homework 6 (12.4, 12.5, 12.7) is due Tuesday, 2/15.
Dr. Stancu is having a review session for the midterm on Monday (2/14) from 6-8 p.m. in PH 1184 (Building 24 here.)
Midterm II is Tuesday (2/15)! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. We're in the center section again. (Note: In the link you can't actually see it...it's building 274 on this one.)
Tuesday, February 8: We discussed everything from 11.6 up to 12.4 and I collected the homework. I'll update the website with homework and quiz solutions sometime this weekend.

Announcements:
Homework 6 (12.4, 12.5, 12.7) is due Tuesday, 2/15.
Dr. Stancu is having a review session for the midterm on Monday (2/14) from 6-8 p.m. in PH 1184 (Building 24 here.)
Midterm II is Tuesday (2/15)! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. We're in the center section again. (Note: In the link you can't actually see it...it's building 274 on this one.)
Thursday, February 3: We discussed 12.1 and 12.2 and had the quiz.

Announcements:
Homework 5 (11.6, 12.1, 12.2) is due Tuesday, 2/8.
Midterm 2 is on 2/15 at 5:30p.m.
Thursday, January 27: We discussed the test. The median was around 82 - Good Job!! Also we went over section 11.5, which will be due Tuesday.


Tuesday, February 1: We went over 11.5 and 11.6. Also, I collected the 11.5 homework.
Homework 4 Solutions: 11.5

Announcements:
Homework 5 (11.6, 12.1, 12.2) is due Tuesday, 2/8.
Quiz 3 (11.5 & 11.6) will be Thursday, 2/3.
Midterm 2 is 2 weeks away! (2/15 at 5:30p.m.)
Thursday, January 27: We discussed the test. The median was around 82 - Good Job!! Also we went over section 11.5, which will be due Tuesday.

Announcements:
Homework 4 (11.5) is due Tuesday, 2/1.
Tuesday, January 25: We went over various questions from previous material in preparation for tonight's midterm.
Saturday, January 22: The solutions to Homework 3 are below. If you have any questions, (or see any mistakes!) please feel free to email me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!
Homework 3 Solutions: 11.2 11.3
Thursday, January 20: Worked on chapter 11.2, and 11.3 in class. Also, we took Quiz 2 (solutions are below) and I passed back Homework 1 and Homework 2. I'm going to post solutions to Homework 3 some time this weekend so you have a chance to check your work before Tuesday's test.
Quiz 2 Solutions

Announcements:
No quiz next Thursday.
Homework 3 (11.2 & 11.3) is due Tuesday, 1/25.
Dr. Stancu is having a review session for the first midterm on Monday (1/24) from 6-8 p.m. in PH 1184 (Building 24 here.)
Midterm I is Tuesday (1/25)! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. (Note: In the link you can't actually see it...it's building 274 on this one.)
Tuesday, January 18: Reviewed problems from 10.4, 10.5, as well as 11.1. We looked at a bit of the material from 11.2. Also, we worked out Quiz 1 in class and I mentioned that the average grade was 6.5/10. Lastly, collected Homework 2.
Homework 2 Solutions: 10.4 10.5 (Except 25) 10.5 #25 11.1


Announcements:
Quiz 2 (Everything up to 11.1) is Thursday 1/20.
Homework 3 (11.2 & 11.3) is due Tuesday, 1/25.
Dr. Stancu is having a review session for the first midterm on Monday (1/24) from 6-8 p.m. in PH 1184 (Building 24 here.)
Midterm I is in 1 week! It's in HI 131 at 5:30 p.m. (Note: In the link you can't actually see it...it's building 274 on this one.)
Thursday, January 13: We worked on 11.1, specifically the definition of derivative and using the derivative to find the slope of a graph at a point. Also, we had a quiz up to 10.5. The quiz as well as your first homework will be handed back on Tuesday.
Quiz 1 Solutions

Announcements:
Homework 2 (10.4, 10.5, & 11.1) is due Tuesday 1/18
Quiz 2 (Everything up to 11.1) is Thursday 1/20.
Midterm I is in 1.5 weeks!
Tuesday, January 11: We did various problems from 10.4 and 10.5, specifically continuity of a function and using continuity to solve inequalities. I collected your first homework, on 10.1 & 10.2.
Homework 1 Solutions: 10.1 10.2

Announcements:
Quiz 1 (10.1, 10.2, 10.4, & 10.5) is Thursday 1/13
Homework 2 (10.4, 10.5, & 11.1) is due Tuesday 1/18
Midterm I is in 2 weeks!
Thursday, January 6: We did problems from 10.2 resembling those from your homework. Specifically, we discussed left and right limits, limits at infinity, and the rule for calculating limits to infinity of rational functions.

Announcements:
Homework 1 (10.1 & 10.2) is due Tuesday 1/11
Quiz 1 (10.1, 10.2, 10.4, & 10.5) is Thursday 1/13
Midterm I is in 2.5 weeks!
Tuesday, January 4: First Day of class! We did problems from 10.1 notably 33 and 35 among others.

Announcements:
Homework 1 (10.1 & 10.2) is due Tuesday 1/11
Quiz 1 (10.1, 10.2, 10.4, & 10.5) is Thursday 1/13