Dr. Sarah's Math 2240 Tentative Calendar Page - Spring 2019

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Date     Work is always due by the BEGINNING of class. Additional daily hw TBA.
3 May - Fri
  • Final Research Sessions 2-4:30 during our assigned time during finals.
    Exam 2 corrections due to turn any mistakes into productive failures for a couple extra points. Turn in your original exam too.
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    1 May - Wed If you have a laptop, tablet or cell, you may wish to bring it with you as class will be devoted to working on the final project and/or exam 2 corrections.
    29 Apr - Mon If you have a laptop, tablet or cell, you may wish to bring it with you to access the final project and evaluations.
    24 Apr - Wed
  • Exam 2 (cumulative + 1.8, 1.9, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1-3.3, 5.1, parts of 5.6, and applications) study guide
  • 17 Apr - Wed
  • Read through the study guide for exam 2. If you have a laptop, tablet or cell, you may wish to bring it with you to access online resources as a portion of class will be devoted to review activities and to answering any questions.
  • 15 Apr - Mon
  • Problem Set 4 with all work by-hand or printed from Maple and with annotations
  • 10 Apr - Wed
  • Read p. 301-304 in 5.6.
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 5.6 Homework (adapted from 5.6 1, 2, 5, 7)
              Part 2 (paper): 5.6 3 by utilizing the following Maple output
  • Continue working on Problem Set 4.
  • 8 Apr - Mon
  • Read p. 265-269 in 5.1, and p. 276-279 in 5.2
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 5.1 and 5.2 Homework (adapted from 5.1 2, 3, 11, 21 c, d, e, 33, 36, 5.2 1)
              Part 2 (paper): 5.1 24, 31, 5.2 2
  • 3 Apr - Wed
  • Read p. 146-150 in 2.8.
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 2.8 Homework (adapted from 2.8 11, 13, 17, 21 c, d)
              Part 2 (paper): 2.8 23.
  • Continue working on Problem Set 4
  • 1 Apr - Mon
  • Review p. 163-167 in 3.1, and read p. 180-181 in 3.3
            Online 3.3 Homework (adapted from 3.3 19, 23, 25)
  • Begin working on Problem Set 4 and continue thinking about a topic for the Final Research Sessions
  • 27 Mar - Wed
  • Read 3.1 and 3.2. To turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 3.1 and 3.2 Homework (adapted from 3.1 15, 21, 25, 39b, 3.2 37)
              Part 2 (paper): 3.1 1, 3.2 42
  • 25 Mar - Mon
  • Exam 1 corrections due to turn any mistakes into productive failures for a couple extra points. Turn in your original exam too.
  • Read through the Final Research Sessions due in May and start thinking about a topic.
  • 20 Mar - Wed
  • Read 6.1. Exercises to turn in:
            Part 1 (online):Online 6.1 Homework (adapted from 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 28)
            Part 2 (paper): 6.1 #16. Next, give the title of one article or website related to research, orthogonal, and your field. A quick web search is fine here, like a Google Scholar search for: research orthogonal environmental science. Also begin working on hw due on Monday.
  • 18 Mar - Mon
  • Review linear transformations of the plane, including homogeneous coordinates and compare it to your terms sheet.
  • Read 1.8 (p. 62, 65, & 67-68), 1.9 (p. 70-75), 2.7. Exercises to turn in:
            Part 1 (online): Online Portion 2.7 Homework (adapted from 1.9 24 a & 24 e, 2.7 1, 3, 5, 9)
            Part 2 (paper): 2.7 #7. Do NOT multiply out---write it as a composition of 3 matrices so that you list C B A (where it would be CBAObject)
  • 13 Mar - Wed
  • Exam 1 (1.1-1.5, 1.7, 2.1-2.3, and applications) study guide
  • 11 Mar - Mon
  • Read through the study guide for exam 1 and begin reviewing. If you have any questions related to the exam, then write them down (to turn in---this is optional). If you have a laptop, tablet or cell, you may wish to bring it with you to access online resources as a portion of class will be devoted to review activities and to answering any questions.
  • 27 Feb - Wed
  • Problem Set 3 with all work by-hand or printed from Maple and with annotations
  • 25 Feb - Mon
  • Read 2.3. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 2.2 Homework (adapted from 2.3 3, 11 c & d, 12 c & e, 21, 23)
              Part 2 (paper): 2.3 5, 19
  • Continue working on Problem Set 3
  • 20 Feb - Wed
  • Read 2.2. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 2.2 Homework (adapted from 2.2 1, 5, 9c, 13, 23)
              Part 2 (paper): 2.2 17, 21
  • Begin working on Problem Set 3
  • Our class is on schedule today 2/20 as of the morning announcement. Always check the university for the latest updates as I may be driving in or possibly without power myself when an update comes in.
  • 18 Feb - Mon
  • Read 2.1. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 2.1 Homework (adapted from 2.1 9, 10, 15 b, e, 21, 27)
              Part 2 (paper): 2.1 5, 23
  • 13 Feb - Wed
  • Review 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.7 exercise solutions
  • Problem Set 2 with all work by-hand or printed from Maple and with annotations
  • 11 Feb - Mon
  • Read 1.7. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 1.7 Homework (adapted from 1.7 1, 3, 9, 21 b, d, 22 b, 36)
              Part 2 (paper): 1.7 9, 29
  • Continue working on Problem Set 2

  • 6 Feb - Wed
  • Read 1.5. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 1.5 Homework (adapted from 1.5 3, 9, 13, 19, 23 a, d)
              Part 2 (paper): 1.5 5, 21
  • Continue working on Problem Set 2
  • 4 Feb - Mon
  • Read 1.4. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 1.4 Homework (adapted from 1.4 3,9, 13, 23 b,f, 31)
              Part 2 (paper): 1.4 15, 33
  • Begin working on Problem Set 2

  • 30 Jan - Wed
  • Read 1.3. Exercises to turn in:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 1.3 Homework (adapted from 1.3 1, 5, 9, 23 b,c,e, 27 a, b)
              Part 2 (paper): 1.3 15 [use Gaussian on the augmented matrix (with h left general) and reason from there about consistency]
  • 28 Jan - Mon
  • Review 1.1 and 1.2 exercise solutions
  • Problem Set 1 with all work by-hand or printed from Maple and with annotations

  • 23 Jan - Wed
  • t-shirt Wed. Google Dr. Sarah and get to this page to read through the online syllabus and write down any questions.
  • Go to ASULearn and send me a posting in the Private Forum (only you and Dr. Sarah): what you would like to be called (your nickname / first name); your phone number; your major; any additional academic concentrations/minors; what you might like to do as a career; your non-academic interests and hobbies; anything that I should know about you so that I can best meet your needs as a student/understand you better
  • Also on ASULearn add a picture of yourself (click on your name, Edit profile) so that it is easier to get to know each other.
  • Review 1.1 Exercises. Read 1.2 and Exercises to turn in. Use by-hand row operations.
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 1.2 Homework (adapted from 3, 7, 19, and 21e)
              Part 2 (paper): 1.2 11, 25, and 31.
  • Read through the Problem Set Guidelines and continue working on the problem set under the due date of Mon 1/28

  • 16 Jan - Wed
  • t-shirt Wed. Obtain the textbook for rental at the bookstore and Read 1.1. Also read Engagement with 2240 Course Material-Optimize your Success and Understanding!
  • 1.1 Exercises to turn in - the answers to odd problems are in the back of the book so it is your job to complete the work/write down any questions. A good faith effort is all I ask (for online engagement you will see a completion check mark). Use by-hand row operations:
              Part 1 (online): Online Portion of 1.1 Homework (adapted from 1, 3, 19, 23, and 31)
              Part 2 (paper): 1.1 21, 24 part d
  • Begin working on Problem Set 1 under the due date of Mon 1/28
  • 14 Jan - Mon
  • First Class. Meet in 108.