Math 121 Section S20N02
Jan-Apr 2020
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Math 121: Calculus I

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Time & Location: Mon & Tue 1:00-2:30
Fri 1:30-2:30
all in Building 360 Room 323
Instructor: Glen Pugh
Bldg 359 Rm 201 (map)
glen.pugh@viu.ca (by far the best way to contact me!)
(250)753-3245 ext. 2752
Office Hours: regular | study break | exam period
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Homework & Reminders

dates exercises reminders
Mar 16 to Apr 9

Effective Mar 16 the course has moved to online delivery using VIULearn. No additional content will be added here after Mar 16 2020; visit VIULearn.

Mar 9 to Mar 15
  • Read: Texbook Sections 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 3.1: 15, 17, 23, 25, 27, 29
    • 3.3: 21, 23, 27, 31, 37, 41, 61, 69
    • 3.2: 43-53, 63, 65, 71-75
    • 3.3 1-17, 25, 33, 35, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51-59, 63
 
Mar 2 to Mar 8
  • Read: Texbook Section 2.8 & 3.1
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 2.8: 1, 3, 5 (skip graphing), 11, 13, 17, 21, 23
    • 3.1: 15, 17, 23, 25, 27, 29
 
Feb 17 to Feb 23

Updated Feb 21 with Test 2 topics

  • Read: Texbook Section 2.7
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 2.7: 3-31, 37, 39
  • study break office hours
  • Test 2 Mon Mar 2 on 1.4 (homework problems 37-41), 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

    Suggested practice:

    • From 2nd edition of text:
      • Chapter 1 Review Exercises p.72: 31, 33, 45, 47 (odds only)
      • Chapter 2 Review Exercises p.141: 1, 7, 11, 13-45, 49, 63, 65, 77 (odds only)
    • Tests from past years:
Feb 10 to Feb 16
  • Read: Texbook Sections 2.4, 2.5 & 2.6
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 2.4: 3-29, 35, 37, 41, 47
    • 2.5: 7-47, 51-53
    • 2.6: 3-15, 19-23, 27, 45
 
Feb 3 to Feb 9
  • Read: Texbook Sections 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 2.1: 1(a)(ii), 1(b), 3, 5, 7(a)(b), 15, 21, 23, 27, 29
    • 2.2: 19, 23, 25, 33, 35, 39, 41
    • 2.3: 1-25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 43, 49, 61
 
Jan 27 to Feb 2
  • Read: Texbook Sections 1.5, 1.6 & 2.1
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 1.5: 3, 11, 15, 17, 33, 39, 41
    • 1.6: 1, 13-33, 49
    • 2.1: 15, 21, 23
 
Jan 20 to Jan 26

Updated Jan 22 with Test 1 topics

  • Read: Texbook Sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 1.2: 39-57, 63
    • 1.3: 3, 5, 7, 9
    • 1.4: 1, 3, 7, 11-27, 37-41

Test 1 Mon Jan 27 on Algebra Review, Analytic Geometry Review, Appendix A (trig. review), 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4 (for 1.4 up to homework problem 27 only)

Suggested practice: the practice tests below serve as a good guideline for the standard of presentation (neatness, organization, proper use of notation, level of detail, etc) expected on tests. Please reflect this standard in your practice work and on test day.

Jan 13 to Jan 19
  • Read: Texbook Sections 1.1
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):

    From 2nd edition of text:

    • 1.1: 3, 5, 7, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 47, 49, 51
 
Jan 6 to Jan 12