Math 121 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

• QuestionPress is the classroom response system we'll use for the interactive questioning.
• WebAssign is an online homework, testing, and tutoring package that we will be using during the semester
• Calendar [PDF] of what section we're going to be covering each day in class as well as when exams are scheduled
• Homework
  • Core homework problems, which should be considered a minimum assignment to make sure you're getting the major issues of the section
  • Suggested homework problems, which is a fuller set that gives additional practice
• Syllabus
  • Highlights of syllabus, a one sheet summary of the really important stuff
  • Full version of syllabus, which contains the complete details of the course
  • Grading Scheme decided upon by the class
  • Textbook Information for those who seek clarification on what exactly is required and what is optional
• Technology Projects
• Project 1: Limits
• Project 2: Derivatives
• Project 3: Inverses
• Project 4: Applications of Differentiation
• Project 5: Integrals
• Mathematical software that is available for use by Richland students
• Skills needed for success in Calculus 1. If you don't have these skills then please talk to the instructor about the best course of action or additional resources to help bring yourself up to speed.
• Calculus Made Easy by S. P. Thompson. A free, public domain book from 1910 that has some of the simplest and most insightful explanations of calculus I've seen. For example, d means "a little bit of" goes a long way towards understanding calculus. Note: It was written over 100 years ago and in the United Kingdom, so some of the spelling and units are different, but that doesn't overly detract. Martin Gardner has an updated version (1998) available for sale that gets 4.3 stars out of 5 on Amazon.
• Information about the instructor, including office hours, education, interests, etc.