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Calculus with Applications I

Fall 2018

This course consists of a study of the elementary functions, limits, the derivative and its applications, the definite integral and its applications, as well as techniques of integration. Applications are presented primarily from biology, business, and the social sciences. The course does begin will a brief review of algebra and precalculus.

Further Information

Course Syllabus
Tentative Schedule
Background information for the 4 Mathematica Assignments:
Order of Operations
Education Technology web site by Texas Instruments
In particular, check out some of the items under the Activities menu.
Guidebooks for Texas Instruments Calculators
Wolfram Mathematica Learning Center
How to find the LCD (least common denominator)
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Some examples of limits: Limits (part 1) and Limits (part 2)
Short explanation: The Mean Value Theorem (part 1) and The Mean Value Theorem (part 2)
Medieval Warfare
In class we may use this PBS material on the trebuchet to see what calculus can tell us about this type of attack on a castle.
Volume of a solid of revolution: animations by the National Curve Bank
Since we study radioactive decay, the following are of interest:
- Fukushima Nuclear Crisis
- Health Effect from Fukushima
Videos:
- Education Portal: Online Math Courses
- Khan Academy: Calculus
Other items of interest:
- Documents, homilies, and speeches of Pope Francis

Help is Available

The math tutors will be available in W209, at the other end of the hall from my office in the West Wing of the Dupre Science Pavilion. Look for the room with several computers in it that is in the math department area.
The CIS Department Lab Schedule shows when that lab, located in Dupre W214, is available (as a possible place to do your Mathematica homework). If there is a name in a time slot, that person is the CIS tutor. That indicates that the lab is open and available.
See Br. David's schedule for office hours, other times he might be available, etc.

Studying and Homework

Take a few minutes to watch these short videos: How to Study by cognitive psychogist Stephen Chew. It could help you in this class and others!
Homework assignments will be posted in Schoology and in many cases will direct you to the WeBWorK online mathematical homework system.
Log into Schoology and the WeBWorK system after each class to see what homework sets you have due soon.

Exams

Information on exams, such as when they will be and what they will cover, will be posted in Schoology.

Instructor: Br. David Carlson

Maintained by: Br. David Carlson
Last updated: August 31, 2018
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