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12/03 Final Grades are done! I've sent out a final grade report with final exam grades,
      final course averages, and letter grades.

      If you'd like to see your final exam, I keep them in my office for at least a year or two. 
      I need to keep them on record for at least a year, but you can certainly come look at it 
      (and I'll go over any questions you have).
 
      Also, just because this class is over, don't feel like you can't ask me questions. If you 
      every have a question mathematical or otherwise, stop by my office or send me an email. 
      I'm happy to help if I can!

      And finally...Merry Christmas! I hope the rest of your finals go well and you have a fantastic break!

11/22 Our last quiz is tomorrow (covering 8.8 and 8.9). Once that is graded, I will send
      out a grade report that includes your overall quiz & homework average. 

      I am going to split homeworks 1 & 2 into two separate grades (out of 10) and then
      drop (out of 8 quiz and 4 homework grades) the lowest 2 scores.

      Also, I will replace your lowest test score with your final exam score (if it helps). 
      
      I plan to hold a review session on reading day, Wednesday, Dec. 1st (during regular 
      classtime). Feel free to come and ask final questions...if you'd like. 

      You may bring one page of notes [one side of one standard size sheet of paper]
      to the final exam. This can be printed or handwritten. It can contain whatever you
      want (formulas, examples, etc.).

      Studying: Please look over old quizzes, suggested homework (including chapter review
      problems), old tests, handouts and notes. The following sections/topics are relevant...
      
      5.5 (substitution)
      5.6 (separable DEs - not the word problems)
      
      6.1 area between graphs
      6.2 volumes of revolution: disks and washers
      6.3 [skip]
      6.4 volumes via slicing
      6.5 [skip]
      6.6 work
      6.7 [skip]
      6.8 [skip]

      7.1 integration by parts
      7.2 integrals with trig functions
      7.3 inverse trig subs
      7.4 [skip]
      7.5 partial fractions
      7.6 [skip]
      7.7 improper integrals
      7.8 [skip]
      7.9 mixed practice
      
      8.1-8.7 (as needed) You should know how to recognize and sum geometric series.
              You should know what absolute and conditional convergence are. 
              You may need to apply some of the convergence tests when working a power
              series problem - but I don't plan on asking about convergence for general
              series.
      8.8 power series
      8.9 Taylor series - skip binomial series
      8.10 Taylor polynomials - skip error/estimation problems

      You can find old tests here. The following problems are relevant:
      
        Fall 2021: Test #1: 2-6, 8
                   Test #2: 1-2, 4-5
                   Test #3: 1, 3b, 4[as needed]

      Spring 2014: Test #1: 1-3, 4b, 5
                   Test #2: 2-4, 7
                   Test #3: 1[as needed], 2-3, 4ac, 5
                Final Exam: 2b, 3-9

        Fall 2010: Test #1: 4, 6
                   Test #2: 1-2, 3b, 4-6
                   Test #3: 1ac, 3b, 4

      Spring 2009: Test #1: 5, 7
                   Test #2: 1-3, 4b, 5-6
                   Test #3: 1ac, 3b, 4
                Final Exam: 2b, 3-7, 8[as needed], 9, 10
                       
       (same problem numbers for both forms of all exams)     

11/19 Handout for Monday (and today):
      Taylor Polynomials [Source: (.tex)] and accompanying Taylor Polynomials Sage demo.

11/05 Test #3 is Wednesday, November 10th. It will cover improper integrals,
      sequences, series, and series convergence tests. This amounts to sections 7.7 & 8.1-8.7
      in our text. You may find the handout and examples from 11/1 and 10/26 (posted below) helpful.
      In addition, to notes, suggested homework, quizzes, and handouts, old tests are a good 
      resource for studying. 

      Also, Cole kindly offered to do a review session on Tuesday (November 9th) at 3pm 
      in Walker 103A. After the review session Math Lab meets in that room. Cole will probably
      hang around for some of that time too (as before). 

     Old Calculus 2 Exam relevant problems...
    Spring 2014: Test #2 (both forms) problem 2
                 Test #3 (Sec. 101) problems 1 and 3b
                         (Sec. 108) problems 1 and 3ab 
              Final Exam (both forms) problem 7

      Fall 2010: Test #3 (both forms) problems 3,4,6
                 
    Spring 2009: Test #3 problems 3b,4,6
              Final Exam (both forms) problems 6,7ab,8

11/01 An upcoming handout summarizing series convergence tests:
      Series Tests Summary [Source: (.tex)] and Stewart's Test Flowchart and Supplement Problems

10/26 Here's an old example sheet covering the integral test (and some probability stuff):
      Improper Integrals and the Integral Test [PDF Print: (.pdf)]

10/18 Maple Examples (.mw) [PDF Print: (.pdf)] from today.
      Update: I fixed the typo we discovered this morning and also added an additional example
              that might help with Homework #2 problem 4.

      Note: With the probability examples and homework problem is there an annoying 
            "discretization" issue that I'm glossing over. For example, if someone says
            they are 5 feet 10 inches tall (= 70 inches), they probably mean that their
            height is between about 69.5 and 70.5 inches. We will ignore this issue.

      Homework #2 (.mw) [PDF Print: (.pdf)] is due Monday, October 25th.

      This is to be completed in Maple. You have several options:
      1) Download and install Maple on your own device. There is a link and activation code posted
         on our AsULearn page.
      2) Work on a lab/library computer. Every public computer on campus is supposed to have
         Maple installed on it.
      3) Use UDesk to access a campus computer through a
         webbrowser. Maple is installed on these virtual PCs.

10/13 Maple Tips & Tricks [Source: (.tex)] handout from today.

      Introduction to Maple worksheet (.mw) [Print to pdf: (.pdf)]

09/29 Test #2 is Tuesday (October 5th). It covers Sections 7.1-7.5 in our text.

      Cole kindly offered to do a review session on Monday (October 4th) at 3pm in
      Walker 103A. After the review session Math Lab meets in that room. Cole will probably
      hang around for some of that time too. 

      Test topics include:
      7.1 = integration by parts
      7.2 = integrating trig functions: powers of sine/cosine, powers of secant/tangent, and
            integrating stuff like sin(2x)cos(5x).
      7.3 = inverse trig substitutions: integrals involving a^2-x^2, x^2-a^2, and x^2+a^2
            [use a sub like x=a*sin(theta) etc., convert to a 7.2 problem, convert back using a triangle.]
      7.4 = completing the square: integrals with a quadratic or square root of a quadratic denominator.
            [split into  a u-sub piece and complete the square piece, do the u-sub piece, do the
             complete the square piece by completing the square, factoring out a number to get a "1",
             make a u-sub, integrate, sub back in.]
      7.5 = partial fraction decompositions: polynomial division to make fractions proper, 
            write down our "forms", be able to compute partial fraction decompositions and then integrate.
      
      A Note about Test #2 Formulas [Source: (.tex)]

      Our current text includes some problems that don't show up in my old tests. I highly recommend
      looking at notes, quizzes, examples worked out in the text, as well as suggested homework
      from 7.1-7.5. You might want to check out suggested homework from 7.9 and the Chapter 7 review
      (skip 39,41,43,45 in the review - these use stuff we haven't covered yet).

      Review questions:

      CALCULUS 1 EXAMS: (some basic integral stuff)
    Summer 2017: Final Exam problems 9,10
    Summer 2012: Final Exam problems 9,10 

      CALCULUS 2 EXAMS:
    Spring 2014: Test #1 (both forms) all of it
              Final Exam (both forms) problems 4-6

      Fall 2010: Test #1 (both forms) problem 6
                 Test #2 (both forms) problems 4-6

    Spring 2009: Test #1 (both forms) problem 7
                 Test #2 problems 2,5,6
              Final Exam (both forms) problems 4,5

09/15 Here's the solution of the problem I messed up during the 8am section: 
      Section 7.1 Problem #15

      I will distribute the following handout tomorrow:
      Three ways to integrate [Source: (.tex)]

09/08 Don't forget that Assigned Homework #1 (in Achieve) is due Friday evening.

      Test #1 is Monday, September 13th (in class). You are responsible
      for the material we covered in Section 4.8, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and Section 7.6.
      Topics: Approximations (left, right, midpoint, trapezoid, Simpson's rule), the 
      Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (both parts), Integration via substitution, Separation
      of variables DEs, Area between curves, Volumes via disks/washers, Arc length, Work,
      and Hydrostatic force. 

      You can skip: Volumes via shells, surface area of revolutions, work problems involving
      springs, and center of mass stuff (section 6.8). 

      To review for the test I recommend looking over Homework (suggested and assigned), 
      Examples from class, Quizzes, and problems from Old Tests (more details below).

      I will review in class on Friday and Cole Payne (my teaching apprentice) will hold a 
      review session that Friday afternoon at 4pm in Walker 103A. 

      Old MAT 1110 (Calculus 1) exams can be found here and
      Old MAT 1120 (Calculus 2) exams can be found here.
     
      Relevant review questions:

      CALCULUS 1 EXAMS:
    Summer 2017: Final Exam problems 6,7,8f,9,10
    Summer 2012: Final Exam problems 6,7,8f,9,10 

      CALCULUS 2 EXAMS:
    Spring 2014: Test #1 (both forms) problems 1b,4a
                 Test #2 (both forms) problems 1,3,4,5,7
              Final Exam (both forms) problems 2,3,4a

      Fall 2010: Test #1 (both forms) problems 2-6
                 Test #2 (both forms) problems 1-3

    Spring 2009: Test #1 (both forms) problems 2-7
                 Test #2 problems 1,3,4
              Final Exam (both forms) problems 1-3

09/01 My teaching apprentice (Cole Payne) is holding a review session next Friday
      (Sept. 10) at 4pm in Walker 103A. 

08/17 Section 103 (8am section) is moving to Walker 310 (effective immediately)!

      Dr. Greg Rhoads is teaching a Calculus 2 support course. If you're interested, 
      you can check it out today:
      MAT 1532 (CRN 15309) meets from 1:00-1:50pm on Tuesdays in Walker 108. 

08/16 A few SAGE demos:
      Area Approximation Sage demo (simpler interface).
      Area Approximation II Sage demo (allows general partitions and table input).

08/03 Syllabus, tentative schedule, suggested homework, & AsULearn updated.

      From Lisa Maggiore (lm72407@appstate.edu) our faculty Math Lab coordinator:
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      We have an amazing tutor team for Fall semester in the General Help Lab. 
      Here's some helpful information for you as you finalize your courses.

      Hours and Logistics: 
      Sundays through Thursdays, 4-7 pm, ALL MAT courses including some special 
      topics, in addition to Praxis prep, GRE prep. STT 1810/2810/2820 and 
      STT 3850/1, R (stat programming language). This lab is Face to Face, 
      in Walker 103A and students may Zoom in also.

      Sundays through Thursdays, 8-11 pm,  ALL MAT courses including some special 
      topics, in addition to Praxis prep, GRE prep. STT 1810/2810/2820 and 
      STT 3850/1, R (stat programming language).This lab is Zoom accessible only.
      Zoom site: https://appstate.zoom.us/my/genmatlearninglab


      The Math Help Lab is available to provide additional help to students with 
      a desire to have a comprehensive understanding of the mathematical topics 
      covered in their class. Tutors are available to help enhance your learning; 
      they do not serve as a substitute for going to class and they are not there 
      to do your work for you. Students work individually, or with others in their 
      class, and request help from tutors who are standing by to answer questions. 
      Preference in assistance will be given to students who attend class regularly, 
      and who exhibit a strong desire to master the material.

      How to use the lab:

      Have all necessary materials with you (laptop, textbook, class notes, etc.). 
      If you are attending virtually, when you click the link and are on Zoom, 
      please provide your Appstate username for the tutor to sign you in.  If you 
      are attending in person, please sit with others in your course (1020, Calc 1, 
      etc). When you need assistance, feel free to ask the tutor any questions that 
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06/24 Syllabus, tentative schedule, etc. are not yet posted.

      Course Data
      MAT 1120 CALCUL ANALY GEOM II
	  
      Section 103 
      Meeting Times: MTWF 08:00am-8:50am 
           Location: WA 309 310
         Final Exam: Friday, Dec. 3rd 8:00am-10:30am

      Section 105 
      Meeting Times: MTWF 11:00am-11:50am 
           Location: WA 310 108
         Final Exam: Friday, Dec. 3rd 11:00am-1:30pm

      Course Title & Description:
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      MAT 1120. Calculus With Analytic Geometry II (4 credits)
	  A study of the logarithmic and exponential functions, circular 
	  functions and their inverses, techniques of integration, improper 
	  integrals, infinite series, Taylor polynomial and power series.
	  Prerequisite: MAT 1110 (with a grade of "C-" (1.7) or higher). 
	                Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math. 
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      Any questions about this class? 
      Send me an email at cookwj@appstate.edu