Murphy's Laws and Corollaries - Murphy's Mathematical Axiom: For large values of one, the limit of one is two, for small values of two.
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2/4: In-person instruction today! -
Do NOT assume that any assignment beyond today's is correct! I often change them the day of class. Look for the word next to an assignment to know when you can begin watching the videos. If you take a quiz before the lesson is , you may need to take it again if I change the questions.
First Class Survey (to be completed in class)
Homework assigned today and due 2/9.
* No written homework assigned today.
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Check the blog for new entries. As I think about how class went, I will post insights and hints in the blog.
Required Reading Assignment to be Done Before Class on 2/6.
* Read the syllabus, which is also available on Schoology.
* Have Excel installed on your computer. There are instructions here under Microsoft Office.
* Gain access to Mathematica either by installing it or using Mathematica Online.
There are installation instructions for Mathematica are here. To use Mathematica Online, follow the installation instructions on creating an account, then you should have access to the online product.
* Install a Python IDE (Integrated Development Environment). I use Spyder, but there are many other options. I will ask the class for recommendations. You could also ask friends who have taken a course in Python programming which IDE they use.
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Read the Carthage Academic Honesty Guidelines. There is a link in the header above.
* Watch this video on spreadsheet basics. If you have a basic knowledge of spreadsheets, you can probably skip this.
* Watch this video on the IF function in Excel. If you already know how to use this command, you can probably skip this.
* Watch this video on the SWITCH function in Excel and this video on the CHOOSE function. If you already know how to use this command, you can probably skip this.
* Watch this video on the MOD command in Excel. If you already know how to use this command, you can probably skip this.
* Watch this video on rounding in Excel. If you already know how to use these commands, you can probably skip this.
Optional Material
* If you wish, you can sign up for your free MAA membership at this link.
* Consider participating in the Aspire STEM fair!
2/6: In-person instruction today!
Homework assigned today and due 2/11.
* Re
Required Reading Assignment to be Done Before Class on 2/9.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* I didn't see any good additional material online.
2/9: In-person instruction. -
Homework assigned today and due 2/13.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/11.
(1) Read Section 1.3 in the notes.
(2) Read all of the exercises in Section 1.3.
Optional Material
* T
2/11: In-Person Instruction. Last day to add or drop a course.
Homework assigned today and due 2/16.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/13.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* Without
2/13: In-Person Instruction. -
Homework assigned today and due 2/18.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/16.
(1) Read Section 1.5 in the notes.
(2) Read all of the exercises in Section 1.5.
Optional Material
* Nothing right now.
2/16: In-Person Instruction. -
Homework assigned today and due 2/20.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/18.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* Read
2/18: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 2/23.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/20.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
2/20: In-Person Instruction Today. -
Homework assigned today and due 2/25.
* Before
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/23.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* Nothing right now.
2/23: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 2/27.
* Re
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/25.
(1) Read Section 2.1 in the notes.
(2) Read all of the exercises in Section 2.1.
Optional Material
* Work
2/25: In-Person Instruction Today. -
Homework assigned today and due 3/2.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 2/27.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
2/27: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/4.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/2.
(1) Read Section 2.3 in the notes.
(2) Read all of the exercises in section 2.3. You might even write out a list of exercises that seem like they could come in handy in the future; that list might include 3-8, 12, 14, 17, 22-27. Pay particular attention to 7-8, which examine what can happen when we add or multiply divergent sequences. We will need 14 and 26 in future computations as well.
Optional Material
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3/2: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/6.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/4.
(1) Read Section 2.4 in the notes.
(2) Read all of the exercises in Section 2.4, especially exercise 12. The rest are computational.
Optional Material
* Read
3/4: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/16.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/6.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* There
3/6: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/20.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/16.
(1) Read Section 2.6 in the notes.
(2) Read exercises 4-8 from Section 2.6. Also, read Example 2.6.16 carefully. That relates to Exercise 11 in Section 2.3.
Optional Material
* None at this time.
March 9-13: Spring Break!
3/16: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/23.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/20.
(1) Read Section 2.7 in the notes.
(2) Read all exercises from Section 2.7 except for 8 and 21. There re many useful results in there, and I just can't assign them all!
Optional Material
* None at this time.
3/18: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/30.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/20.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* There
3/20: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/25.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/23.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
3/23: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/27.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/25.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
3/25: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 3/30.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/27.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* The
3/27: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/1.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 3/30.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
3/30: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/3.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/1.
(1) Read Section 4.1 in the notes.
(2) Read exercises 11-19 from Section 4.1 in the notes. Exercises 12 and 13 are particularly useful.
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/1: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/6.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/3.
(1) Read Section 4.2 in the notes.
(2) Read exercises 2-6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 from Section 4.2. Exercise 22 is particularly important!
Optional Material
* Don't
4/3: Easter Break!
4/6: Easter Break
4/8: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/13.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/10.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* Here
4/10: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/22.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/13.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/13: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/24.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/22.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/15: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/26.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/17.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/17: CLASS CANCELLED. I WILL BE ATTENDING A MATH CONFERENCE.
4/20: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/31.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/29.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/22: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/27.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/24.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* The
4/24: In-Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 4/29.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/27.
(1) Skim
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/27: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/1.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 4/29.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
4/29: In-Person Instruction Today! -
Homework assigned today and due 5/4.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/1.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/1: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/6.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/4.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/4: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/8.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/6.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/6: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/11.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/8.
(1) Review
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/8: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/13.
* Review
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/11.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/11: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/15.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/13.
(1) Read
Optional Material
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5/13: In Person Instruction Today -
The Homework assigned today will not be collected. Solutions are posted already.
* Re-read
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/15.
(1) Review
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/15: In Person Instruction Today -
Homework assigned today and due 5/20.
* Review
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/18.
(1) Read
Optional Material
* None at this time.
5/18: FINAL EXAMS - Our final exam period is today from 1:00-3:00. I haven't decided how I will use it yet.
5/19: FINAL EXAMS
5/20: FINAL EXAMS
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The Homework assigned today is due 5/24.
Homework
* Re-read Section ?? in the notes, concentrating on parts that were not clear on the first reading.
* Review the exercises from previous sections. You may need them!
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Check the blog for new entries.
* Do Exercises ??? from Section ?? in the notes. You watched the videos over this material to prepare for today's class.
Required Reading Assignment to be Completed Before Class on 5/22.
(1) Read Section ??? in the notes.
(2) Read all of the exercises in Section ???.
Required Videos to be Viewed Before Class on 5/22.
* With the notes available either printed or online, watch these videos. You should take notes in your printed manuscipt or in a notebook.
(1) ??
(2) ??
(3) ??
(4) ??
(5) ??
(6) ??
* After you have watched the videos and read the notes, take this quiz. This will count as a quiz. After you take the quiz, you should receive an email confirmation so you can check your answers.
Optional Material
* None at this time.
Today's VQ For Class