MAT 1234 Calculus I Course Overview and Success Strategies

1. Log into your account • Go to http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw • Locate MAT 1234 and the First Day PPT

2. MAT 1234Calculus I Fall 2014 http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

3. Today • Course information • How to use the online homework system • Please log in a computer if you have not done so

4. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai

5. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = Y

6. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = = Y Why?

7. T.A. Kirsten • Senior Math Major • Studying to become an actuary • She will be here MWF

8. T.A. Leah • Junior Math Major • Studying to become an high school teacher • She will be here TR

9. Friendly Competition between Y and Kirsten… • Who will remember all of your names first? • If Kirsten wins, I will bring snacks. • If I win, she will …

10. Course Web Page http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Link to this document and other course information

11. Office Hours • See course web page • By Appointment

12. Prerequisites • 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.

13. How to success in this class? • have good skills in algebra • work hard • do the homework as soon as possible

14. How to success in this class? • Follow Instructions on • Standard Notations • Standard Presentation

15. Course Materials • Textbook:  Calculus 7 ed. by James Stewart (required) • Access card for Enhanced WebAssign (required)

16. Text Stewart, Calculus, 7th ed.

17. Access card for Enhanced WebAssign Your access code card will look like this or this

18. Maple 18 • Computer Algebraic System • Buy a discounted copy ($74.25 Compare to Commercial License $2275) at https://webstore.maplesoft.com. • AP3918-4590D

19. Objectives • (Refer to the syllabus)

20. Exams • 3 Mid-term Exams and a Final Exam.

21. Homework Assignments • Homework problems will be assigned daily by using the online homework system WebAssign.

22. Homework Assignments • All assignments are due 1:50 pm the next school day (except today’s assignment). • 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. 

23. Quizzes • Each quiz covers homework problems from the last 2 or 3 class meetings. • Quizzes problems will be based on homework problems.

24. Class Participation • You can get class participation points by answering questions in class. • There are small group classwork almost everyday.

25. Class Participation • At the end of the quarter, your grades on class participation will be determined by the above activities and other observations by the instructor.

26. Class Participation • 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.

27. Class Participation • No text messaging, web surfing, email sending,…… • Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

28. Class Participation • Annoying behaviors will reduce the maximum participation points that you can get.

29. Expectations - Handouts • 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.

30. Expectations - Solutions • 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.

31. Points Distribution

32. Final Class Grade

33. Missing Classes • 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.

34. Make-Up Policies • 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. 

35. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (2.5 hours) Class Post-class Study, homework (6-8 hours)  • There are tutorials in the CD-ROM comes with the textbook.

36. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min.) Class Post-class Study, homework (2-4 hours) 

37. Help!! • 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.

38. Help!! • Talk to me. I am available during office hours and other times.

39. Homework Today • 0.0 Diagnostic Tests

40. MAT 1234Calculus I WebAssign http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

41. Where Do I Log In? • Go to the Blackboard and login with your SPU user name and password. • Find the WebAssign link. • Note - I synced the roster last night. If you registered after that, I need to sync the roster again. • Talk to me, I may be able to add you into the system this afternoon.

42. How Do I Pay for WebAssign? After logging in you may see a notice that includes Grace Period information and payment options.

43. How Do I Pay for WebAssign? • You can register • 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.

44. How Do I Pay for WebAssign? • The general advise is to wait for a few days to enter the code. • Once the code is entered, it is not transferable.

45. Locate the First Assignment Oct 2 2013

46. Instructions

47. Question 1

48. Submit Your Answers for Grading

49. Submit Your Answers for Grading

50. Make Changes • Typically, you are allowed to have 5 submissions.