MATH 181:  Calculus I

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  • Remember, the in-class chapter quiz is not graded... solutions are posted for you to take a look yourself.  Let me know if you have questions
  • Your FIRST TEST is THIS FRIDAY!  Be ready!

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  • Spring 2012 course syllabus (updated 1/30)*
  • Spring 2012 course schedule (updated 1/17)*
  • Spring 2012 Homework assignment and policy
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View* Class Notes
The first link are notes partially blank, the given date is the 'last modified' date, also listed on the notes.
The second link titled 'completed' is filled in and will be posted after lecture.

Chapter 1
Functions & Limits

Chapter 2
Derivatives

Chapter 3
Inverse Functions

Chapter 4
Applications of Differentiation

Chapter 5
Integrals

1. Functions and Their Representations (8/14/08).  Completed (1/29/12).

2. A Catalog of Essential Fnctions (8/16/08).  Completed

3. The Limit of a Function (1/25/11).  Completed

4. Calculating Limits (4/27/11). Completed

5. Continuity (9/8/08).  Completed

6. Limits Involving Infinity (8/16/08).  Completed

1. Derivatives and Rates of Change (8/16/08).  Completed

2. The Derivative as a Function (8/16/08).  Completed

3. Basic Differentiation Formulas (8/18/10).  Completed  (8/16/08)

4. The Product and Quotient Rules (8/16/08).  Completed+(10/4/2011)

5. The Chain Rule (8/16/08).  Completed+

6. Implicit Differentiation (2/15/11).  Completed+ 

8. Linear Approximations (2/15/11).  Completed+

1. Exponential Functions -and- 4. Exponential Growth and Decay (10/14/09).   Completed+

2. Inverse Functions and Logs (8/17/08).  Completed+

3. Derivatives of Log and Exponential Functions (8/17/08). Completed+

5. Inverse Trig Functions (10/7/09). Completed+  (10/6/10).

6. Hyperbolic Functions (10/15/08).   Completed+ (10/26/09)

7. Indeterminant Forms and L'Hopitals Rule (10/17/11). Completed+  (10/17/11)

1. Max and Min Values (4/14/09).  Completed+  (4/27/11)

2. The Mean Value Theorem (9/17/08).   Completed+

3. Derivatives and the Shapes of Graphs (9/17/08).   Completed+

4. Curve Sketching (4/14/09).  Completed+

5. Optimization Problems (9/17/08).  Completed+

6. Newton's Method (9/17/08).  Completed+

7. Antiderivatives (9/17/08).  Completed+

1. Areas and Distances (10/1/08). Completed+

2. The Definite Integral -and- 3. Evaluating Definite Integrals (4/27/11). Completed+

4. The Fudamental Theorem of Claculus (10/1/08).   Completed+

5. The Substitution Rule (10/1/08).   Completed+ (4/14/09)

Helpful Supplementals
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Chapter Reviews

Chapter 1 Review.  Solutions
Chapter 2 Review.  Solutions+
Chapter 3 Review.  Solutions+
Chapter 4 Review.  Solutions+
Chapter 5 Review.  Solutions+

Recall there are other practice problems for you:

  • Online chapter tests which you can take up to 10 times (in WebAssign, not graded).
  • In class chapter quizzes (quizzes and solutions are posted below, not graded).
  • Recitation quizzes (quizzes and solutions posted below).
  • I have an additional practice quiz available for each chapter via email.

View* Written Assignments and Tests
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Tests

Recitation Quizzes

In Class Practice Quizzes

Test 1A+, Test 1B+
Test 2A+, Test 2B+
Test 3A+, Test 3B+
Prerequisite QuizSolutions
Quiz 1. Solutions
Quiz 2. Solutions
Quiz 3+. Solutions+
Quiz 4+. Solutions+
Quiz 5+. Solutions+
Quiz 6+. Solutions+
Quiz 7+. Solutions+
Quiz 8+. Solutions+
Chapter 1 QuizSolutions
Chapter 2 Quiz+.  Solutions+
Chapter 3 Quiz+.  Solutions+
Chapter 4 Quiz+.  Solutions+
Chapter 5 Quiz+.  Solutions+


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