Spring '04 Assignments and Tests for Sections 005 & 006 of MATH 160 Applied Calculus

All assignments are due at the beginning of the class session on the designated due date.
No late assignments will be accepted.  Be sure to include a cover sheet using the prescribed
format.  Be sure to pay attention to the "Guidelines for Written Work."  Remember, only
submit written solutions for exercises whose numbers are placed in parentheses "(  )."  Keep
your other solutions and attempts organized in a notebook or file.

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Assignment #1 - Due on Tuesday, February 3

If you have not already done so, activate your campus computer account.

Log in on the campus computer system and do the following:
1) Read any incoming e-mail from your instructor you find in your mail box.
2) Send an e-mail message to your instructor.  If you choose to use an e-mail account other than your SU Groupwise account, you may do so.  However, you must
arrange to have your e-mail to your campus account forwarded to your preferred account.
3) Access your instructor's web page. (http://faculty.salisbury.edu/~dccathcart)  Find the home page for this course.
4) Follow the appropriate links and read the "Course Syllabus," your "Instructor's Policies,"and the "Guidelines for Written Work."
5)  Work the following exercises.  You only submit written solutions for the exercises in parentheses "(  )."
     However, you should try to work all the other exercises and check your answers when solutions are provided.
     Prepare a notebook or file to hold your solutions or attempts for non-graded exercises.
     Be sure to follow the "Guidelines for Written Work."
        Exercise Set 1.1:  1-9 odd, 25-29 odd, 31-41 odd, 59, (66), 69, 81
        Exercise Set 1.2:  1-7 odd, 15, (16), (20), (26), 27, (28)

Look at some sample solutions for exercises in this assignment.
Look at some additional sample solutions for exercises in this assignment.

Assignment #2 - Due on Tuesday, February 10

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.

1.  Review the material in appendix A.5 (pp. 448-452).
2.  Exercise Set A.5 (pp. 452-453):  41-49 odd, (50), 57, (60)
3.  Review the material in appendix A.6 (pp. 454-462).
4.  Exercise Set A.6 (pp. 463-465):  1-17 odd, 25, 29, 43, (50), (60) Calculator application optional.
5.  Exercise Set 1.4 (pp. 48-52):  1-7 odd, (2), 13, (14), (32)

Look at a sample solution for #60 in Exercise Set A.5.
Look at a sample solution for #50 in Exercise Set A.6.
Look at a sample solution for #32 in Exercise Set 1.4.

Assignment #3 - Due on Thursday, February 19

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.

1.  Exercise Set 1.4:  (36), 41, (42), 49, (50)
2.  Work through Section 1.5 Exponential Functions
3.  Exercise Set 1.5:  1-17 odd, (40), 41, 45, (46)

Look at sample solutions for #39 and #45 in Exercise Set 1.5.

Assignment #4 - Due on Thursday, February 26

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.

1.  Work through Section 1.6.
2.  Exercise Set 1.6:  11-23 odd, (56), 65, (66 - also specify the values of a and b), 67
3.  Work through Section 1.7.
4.  Exercise Set 1.7:  1-7 odd, 15-21 odd, (34)

Look at a sample solution for #66 in Exercise Set 1.6.
Look at a sample solution for #34 in Exercise Set 1.7.
Look at more sample solutions for exercises in Assignment #4.

Test #1 - Thursday, March 4

The test will cover Course Objectives 1.1.1 through 1.7.1 inclusive.
You will not be allowed to use any calculator in completing the test.
You may bring one 3" by 5" card with notes on it to the test session, and you my use the notes on that
card during the test session.
Calculations will be relatively simple ones that ought not require a calculator.  In some cases you will be
simply asked to specify the calculations you would perform to determine the solution for a problem.
In some cases you will be asked to state your conclusion using an appropriate complete sentence.

Here are some exercises, in addition to those in the Course Objectives, to consider during your preparation.
Review Exercises (pp. 109-112): 13, 15, 19, 33, 35, 37, 41, 45, 59, 60, 61, 62, 75, 81, 83
Exercise Set 1.1:  9,  25;  Exercise Set 1.2:  7, 13, 15, 25; Exercise Set 1.4:  3, 15, 25, 31, 41, 47;
Exercise Set 1.5:  40, 45;  Exercise Set 1.6:  11-37 odd; Exercise Set 1.7:  3, 17

Solutions for Test #1:  page 1 , page 2 , page 3

Assignment #5 - Due on Thursday, March 11

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.

1.  Look over Section 1.8 in your text.
2.  Exercise Set 1.8:  Do these using your calculator or Excel - 1-15 odd, (48), 51, 55
3.  Look over Section 2.0.
4.  Exercise Set 2.1:  1-13 odd, 29, (48)

Look at a sample solution for #48 in Exercise Set 1.8.
Look at another sample solution for #48 in Exercise Set 1.8.
Look at a sample solution for #48 in Exercise Set 2.1.
Look at another sample solution for #48 in Exercise Set 2.1.
 

Assignment #6 - Due on Thursday, March 18

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.

1.  Look over Section 2.2 in your text.
In the following exercises, except for #2, support your answers through the use of Excel or a graphing calculator.
2.  Exercise Set 2.2:  1, (2), 11, 13, 19, (20), 21, (22), 23, (28)

Look at sample solutions for #20, #22, and #28 in Exercise Set 2.2.

Test #2 - Thursday, March 18

The test will cover Course Objectives 1.1.1 through 1.7.1 inclusive, and objectives 2.1.1 through 2.2.2 inclusive.

You will not be allowed to use any calculator in completing the test.

You may bring one 3" by 5" card with notes on it to the test session, and you my use the notes on that
card during the test session.

Calculations will be relatively simple ones that ought not require a calculator.  In some cases you will be
simply asked to specify the calculations you would perform to determine the solution for a problem;
otherwise exact numerical answers will be expected.

In some cases you will be asked to state your conclusion using an appropriate complete sentence.

Here are some exercises, in addition to those in the Course Objectives, to consider during your preparation.
Review Exercises (pp. 109-112): 13, 15, 19, 33, 35, 37, 41, 45, 59, 60, 61, 62, 75, 81, 83
Exercise Set 1.1:  9,  25;  Exercise Set 1.2:  7, 13, 15, 25; Exercise Set 1.4:  3, 15, 25, 31, 41, 47;
Exercise Set 1.5:  40, 45;  Exercise Set 1.6:  11-37 odd; Exercise Set 1.7:  3, 17;
Exercise Set 2.1: 7, 11, 28, 29; Exercise Set 2.2:  1, 2, 5, 19, 21, 23

Click here for some practice exercises to aid you in your test preparation.

Here are some correct answers for items on Test #2:
 
Item #
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
Answer
y=1000-20t
50 days
C(x)=1000-3x
R(x)=11x
P(x)=8x-1000
125
12
10

Item #
10
11
12
13
14
15
 
Answer
4
400
4000(1+.2/12)^9
2
250
+infinity
 

Assignment #7 - Due on Thursday, April 1 or Tuesday, April 6 (Your choice.)

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.  Calculator exercises may be done using a
spreadsheet.

1.  Look over Section 2.3 in your text.
2.  Exercise Set 2.3: 1-5 odd, (2), (6), 9, (10 Use a calculator or Excel), (20), 23, (24), 25, 57, 59, (70)

Look at a sample solution for #2 and #6 in Exercise Set 2.3.
Look at a sample solution for #10 in Exercise Set 2.3.
Look at a sample solution for #20 in Exercise Set 2.3.

Assignment #8 - Due on Tuesday, April 13

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.  Calculator exercises may be done using a
spreadsheet.

1.  Look over Section 2.4 in your text.
2.  Exercise Set 2.4: 1-5 odd, 17, (18 for #6 only), 27, 31-37 all, (40), do (48) using a calculator or Excel.

Look at a sample solution for #18 in Exercise Set 2.4.
Look at a sample solution for #40 in Exercise Set 2.4.
Look at a sample solution for #48 in Exercise Set 2.4.

Assignment #9 - Due on Tuesday, April 20

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.  Calculator exercises may be done using a
spreadsheet.

1.  Exercise Set 2.4:  (36), (38)
2.  Look over Section 3.1 in your text.  Start your own page of rules for the derivative.
3.  Exercise Set 3.1:  1-27 odd, (46), (68), (72), 73, 77, (78)
4.  Look over Section 3.2

Look at a sample solution for #46 and #68 in Exercise Set 3.1.
Look at a sample solution for #72 in Exercise Set 3.1.
Look at a sample solution for #78 in Exercise Set 3.1.

Assignment #10 - Due on Tuesday, April 27

Submit written solutions for (only) the exercises in parentheses.  Ask questions in class about
and odd numbered exercises you don't understand.  Calculator exercises may be done using a
spreadsheet.

1.  Exercise Set 3.1:  (82)
Look at a sample solution for #82 in Exercise Set 3.1.
2.  Exercise Set 3.5:  (32)  Use a calculator or a spreadsheet.
4.  Study Section 4.1.
5.  Exercise Set 4.1:  13, 15, (17), (48), 51, (54 use calculus), (60 use calculus)
Look at a sample solution for #17 in Exercise Set 4.1.
Look at a sample solution for #54 in Exercise Set 4.1.

Test #3 - Thursday, April 29

Test #3 will focus on objectives 2.3.1-3.1.2 inclusive, 3.5.1, 4.1.1, and 4.1.2.
Link to some practice items for Test #3.
You may bring your 3x5 card with notes and a calculator to the test.
Look at some sample solutions for the items on Test #3:  page 1, page 2, page 3.

Assignment #11 - Due on Tuesday, May 4

Review Exercises (pp. 270-273):  (8) Ignore directions relative to concavity, inflection points, and
asymptotes.  Show how to use concepts of calculus to find the intervals on which the function is increasing,
the intervals on which the function is decreasing,, the critical values, and sketch the graph.  Verify the
correctness of your work using a graphing calculator or spreadsheet. (52)

Look at a sample solution for #8.
Look at a sample solution for #52.

Assignment #12 - Due on Tuesday, May 11

1.  Exercise Set 5.3:  11, 13, (16) sketch a graph, (26)
Look at a sample solutions for #16 and #26.
2.  Exercise Set 5.5:  1-9 odd, 25-29 odd sketch graphs in each case, (30) sketch a graph, 41, (42), 43, (44)
Look at a sample solutions for #30, #42, and #44.

Some sample solutions for exercises like those on this assignment.
Solutions for some exercises in Exercise Set 5.3:  page 1, page 2
Solutions for some exercises in Exercise Set 5.5:  page 1, page 2
 

Final Exam
Section 006 Friday, May 14 at 8:00 am; Section 005 Tuesday, May 18 at 8:00 am.

The final exam will address the "Applied Calculus Course Objectives."
However, the emphasis will be on those objectives related to material in Chapters 3, 4 , and 5.
The test will consist of two parts.  Part I will have a 30 minute time limit and no notes or calculator
may be used on that part.  Part II will use the rest of the 90 minute examination period.  You
may prepare a 3" x 5" note card for use on Part II and you may use a calculator on Part II.

Review the items on Test #1.
Review the items on Test #2
Review the items on Test #3
Review the classwork for class sessions #27 and #28.

Practice Exercises for Part I of the Final Exam (No calculator, no notes, 30 minute time limit):
Exercise Set 1.2:  22; Exercise Set 1.4: 18; Exercise Set 1.5: 40; Page 111: 73; Exercises 2.1: 29;
Exercise Set 2.2:  19; Exercise Set 2.3: 29, 30; Exercise Set 2.4: 5 (use definition), 40;
Exercise Set 4.3:  1-6; Page 270: 1; Exercise Set 5.1:  1-7 odd

 Practice Exercises for Part II of the Final Exam (Calculator and 3" x 5" note card allowed):
Exercise Set 3.1:  1-17 odd, 21, 47, 73, 75; Exercise Set 3.2:  9, 12; Exercise Set 3.4:  1-7 odd, 43;
Exercise Set 3.4:  1-9 odd, 68, 69; Exercise Set 3.5:  31; Exercise Set 4.1:  13, 15, 21, 23, 47, 54, 65;
Exercise Set 4.3:  7, 11-17 odd; Page 272: 61; Exercise Set 5.1: 39, 47, 48, 49, 51; Exercise Set 5.3: 15;
Exercise Set 5.5: 1-11 odd, 43, 44, 45, 47, 53, 54

Posted Solutions for Items on the Final Exam
Part I
Part II Form A, page 1
Part II Form A, page 2
Part II Form A, page 3
Part II Form B, page 1
Part II Form B, page 2
Part II Form B, page 3



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