Mathematics 221 -- Lecture 1

  • Instructor: Gloria Mari Beffa
  • Office: Van Vleck Hall 309, ph: 263-1634
  • Office hours: T 12:30-1:30pm, R 4:00-5:00pm
  • Lectures: TR 9:30-10:45pm, Room 102 Van Vleck
  • "What is the difference between our lecture and other lectures?"
  • Syllabus
  • Daily reading assignments

  • Study guide for the first midterm
  • Grades distribution for the first midterm
  • Study guide for the second midterm
  • Grades distribution for the second midterm
  • Study guide for the Final exam

  • Grade distribution for the final exam
  • Total grade distribution for the class

    • You can take the pre-lecture quiz here in the Moodle page.


    The group problem rooms are
    Monday 4-6pm in Van Vleck B231, B235 (also B215 if too crowded)
    Tuesdays 4-6pm in Gordon Commons A-1, Sellery Hall
    Wednesdays 7-9pm in Kronshage classroom, Lakeshore Hall.

    First midterm exam

    will take place Tuesday Oct 6, 7:15-8:45pm, in Van Vleck B130 (for sections with Seth Meyer, Elizabeth Magness and Nathan Panike) and B102 (for sections with J Zhao, Luanlei Zhao and Evangelos Dimou).

    Second midterm exam

    will take place Tuesday Nov 17, 7:15-8:45pm, in Van Vleck B130 (for sections with Seth Meyer, Elizabeth Magness and Nathan Panike) and B102 (for sections with J Zhao, Luanlei Zhao and Evangelos Dimou).

    Final exam

    will take place Thursday December 17, 7:25-9:25pm, in Bascom 272.

    A graph

    The graph of the curve with curvature k(s) = 2(2+cos2s)

    This is the graph of a curve described in terms of a parameter s (arc-length). The formula is not for the function, but for its curvature. You will be able to understand how this is generated at the end of the class/sequence.

    Overview

    This course covers differential and integral calculus, plane analytic geometry, applications; transcendental functions,etc. The Math 221-222 sequence is the first two semesters of the standard three-semester calculus sequence, completed with 234, which is normally required for all higher level math courses and should be taken by those preparing for major study in mathematics, the physical sciences, computer sciences, or engineering. It is also recommended for students in the social and life sciences who may want a more substantial introduction to calculus than is offered in the Math 211-213 sequence. Math 221 has a prerequisite of Math 112 and Math 113 or Math 114 or satisfactory placement scores.

    Besides the regular lectures, students are required to attend the smaller discussion sections (twice a week) where TAs will help with the practical aspects of the subject. They are also required to attend group work sessions. Group work sessions will be scheduled during discussion.

    Attendance is absolutely necessary and, although it does not carry any points in the total count (see syllabus) it might be a deciding factor for borderline grades. All students should be engaged in the course, this includes going to the lectures and discussion sessions, readying the notes, taking pre-Lecture quizzes, doing assignments and thinking about what is done in class.

    You are not allowed the use of calculators or computers on the exams/quizzes.
    Last modified: August 28 2009 by Gloria Mari Beffa
    maribeff@math.wisc.edu