MATH 141
Math 141 Calculus/Differentiation: Fall 2024
Exam Solutions
Here are solutions to the second exam.
Here are solutions to the first exam.
Assignments:
Will be posted on this webpage after each class, generally due
the next class.
- Due 11/18. Read 3.1 and do problems 1, 2, 4, 8, 17, 22, 26, 31, 37, 43.
- Due 11/13. Read 2.8 and do problems 3, 11, 15. Retry any problems from
last class, as needed.
- Due 11/11. Do problem in 2.7, #4, 5, 12, 16, 20, 26, 28.
- Due 11/6. Read 27 and the solutions to exam II.
- Due 10/30. Read 2.6 and do problems #7, 8, 13, 15, 19, 23, 45. (Retry 67
and 70 from 2.5).
- Due 10/28. Read 2.5 and do problems #2, 4, 12, 13, 22, 23, 28, 31, 40,
46, 67, 70.
- Due 10/23. Do problems in 2.4 # 13, 16, 22, 38, 48, 50, 51. Read 2.5
- Due 10/21. Do problems in 2.3 #37, 40, 45, 48, 50, 56. Read 2.4 and do
problems #6, 10, 26.
- Due 10/16. Do problems in 2.2 #39, 50. Read 2.3 and do problems #6, 8,
11, 26, 33, 35.
- Due 10/15. Do problems in 2.1 # 30, 32, 34, 42. Read 2.2 and do problems
4, 5, 9, 13, 22, 33. Complete exam corrections.
- Due 10/9. Read 2.1 and do problems #4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 17, 30, 32, 34,
42. (Also, due 10/15, make exam corrections as discussed in class.)
- Due 10/7. Read section 2.1 and look over the solutions to the first exam.
- Due 9/25. Do the Chapter 1 review at the end of Ch. 1 (p. 70, concept
check, true/false, exercises). Come to class ready to answer, ask questions,
and discuss any difficulties.
- Due 9/23. Do problems in 1.5 #39, 42. Read 1.6 and do problems #1, 3, 7,
13, 20, 25, 48.
- Due 9/18. Read 1.5 and do problems 5-8, 16, 29, 31, 32, 33.
- Due 9/16. Read 1.4 and do problems 3, 8, 12, 22, 31, 37, 42, 45, 49.
- Due 9/11. If necessary, revise you last homework set, of the problems below, to hand in
next class. Read 1.3 and do problems #3, 7, 11, 15, 21.
- Due 9/9. Read 1.2 and do problems 19, 21, 28, 41, 45, 50, 56. Also, retry
all previous problems as needed, and be prepared to hand in your work for both.
- Due 9/4. Read Ch 1.1 and do problems #3, 7, 12, 25, 42, 43, 47, 52, 59.
Read 1.2 and do problems #1, 7, 14.
Course Information:
This course is the first part of a three semester sequence in calculus (Math
141, 142, and 143). The mathematics we cover includes functions, limits,
and derivatives, as well as several important theorems in calculus and
applications of these to the sciences.
Here is some futher basic information:
- Location: Monday, Wednesday 1:40-3:25, Kiely Hall Rm 414.
- Textbook: "Essential Calculus" Second Edition, by James Stewart.
- Sections covered: 1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.5. Section 3.6 is optional.
The expected course outcome is for the student to learn this material and demonstrate their level of mastery on the course assessments. This should be accomplished by being an active participant in class, completing all of the assignments, studying independently and in groups outside of class, and seeking my help as needed.
This textbook will be used for the sequel courses 142 and 143. For this
course, Math 141, we will be doing handwritten homework, and we will not use an online
homework system. All assignments will be posted here and should be completed
in your handwriting on paper, that can be handed in.
This course satisfies the Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)
requirement of the Pathways General Education Required Core. See here for a
description of the MQR Learning Outcomes.
It is a pre-requisite that you have taken Math 122 (or the
equivalent), or have departmental approval.
Contact Information:
- Instructor: Scott Wilson
- Email: scott dot wilson AT qc.cuny.edu
- Office hours: Monday 12:45-1:30 (Kiely 609) and Wednesday 12:45-1:30
(Kiely 331- Math Lab), or by appointment.
- Office: Kiely 609
Homework:
I will post homework assignments above following each lecture. The
due dates are indicated with the assignment, but they will generally be due
at the start of the following class. No extensions will be granted, but I
will drop the two lowest homework grades. Your solutions should be hand
written by you on paper, ready to be handed in or presented at the start of class.
Getting Help- MathLab:
The Math Lab
will be open (in-person) Monday-Thursday. Click the link for details.
Calculator Policy:
You are encouraged to use graphing calculators in this course (e.g. TI-84). There will be
homework problems and test questions which require their use. Instructions on
the use of the TI-84 will be given during lecture, and I suggest you bring your calculator to
class. You are not permitted to use calculators
that can perform symbolic differentiation or integration (e.g. TI-89 or TI-92).
Grading and Exam Dates:
The final grade will be based on the homework (10%), three in-class exams (60%
total), and the final exam (30%).
The preliminary exams are in-class and will be given on 9/30, 11/4, and 12/4.
The final exam is Friday, December 20th 8am-10:30 (2.5 hours), location TBA.
Academic Integrity:
In case of cheating or plagarism, I will seek
academic and disciplinary sanctions. See The CUNY
Policy on Academic Integity.
Copies of previous finals:
Please see this link for a copy of
Previous Final Exams in 141.
Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Candidates with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: 1)
register with and provide documentation to the Office of Special Services,
Kiely Hall Room 108; 2) bring a letter indicating the need for accommodation
and what type. This should be done during the first week of class. For more
information about services available to Queens College candidates, visit Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities in Kiely Hall Room 108 or contact the Director, Dr. Miriam Detres-Hickey at QC.SPSV@qc.cuny.edu.
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