Overview
Math 141 is the first course in a three term calculus the derivative. The course begins with limits and continues with derivative and applications of the derivative. A grade of C- or better in Math 141 is required to enroll in Math 142.
Practical information
The class is scheduled to meet in Kiely 334 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Section 04 meets 3:10--4:25 and Section 05 meets 5:00--6:30.
Contact info:
- office hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:00 in Kiely 607
- Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:00 in Kiely 607
- By appointment
- email: jterilla@qc.cuny.edu
Online homework
Students are required to complete homework assignments online using www.webassign.net. There are three requirements to using webassign for this course as described in the Student Quick Start Guide.
- Students must have an account at www.webassign.net. If you've used webassign for another course, you probably have an account already.
- Students must enroll at webassign for this section of Math 142. To do so use the following class key
- Section 04: qc 0877 0943
- Section 05: qc 1230 2027
- All students get two weeks of free access to webassign. After the first two weeks, students must get access another way. Several ways to get webassign access are bundled with the course text, which I describe next.
The textbook
The textbook for the course is Stewart's Essential Calculus 2nd ed. Here are some options for obtaining the text and getting access to the online homework:
- Students who have purchased the textbook from the Queens College bookstore will get a printed card with a webassign access code giving them webassign access for the entire course.
- Students have the option of buying the ebook version of the text (either one or multiple semester access) directly through webassign.net, which also provides access to webassign for the entire course. These options should be available from the course page.
Course Grades
Course grades will be determined as follows:
- An in-class midterm exam (25%)
- A comprehensive in-class final exam (35%)
- Online homework (40%)
Calendar
The schedule of homework assignments and quizzes is available on the Class Schedule on the webassign page. The exams are scheduled for the following days:
- Midterm exam: Thursday, March 3
- Final Exam: Thursday, May 19 from 8:00-10:30am
Calendar
Be aware of the CUNY Academic Calendar. In particular, our class is not scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 9, Tuesday April 26, or Thursday April 28. Also, our class will not meet on Tuesday, February 16.