Math Physics Fall 2000 Materials
Approximation Facts to Memorize
Aug 28-29 Introduction to Calculus Introduction to Calculus Homework Further Intro to Integration
Aug 30 Introduction to Algebraic Structure
Sept 1 Introduction to the Mechanics of Limits
Sept 1 Quiz
Sept 5 The Chemistry of Calculus summary sheet
Sept 5-6 Power Rule for Differentiation Power Rule Graphically Power Rule Numerically Power Rule Homework
Aside: Sept 7 Crane Problem
Sept 8 Quiz
Sept 8,11 Derivatives of Exponential, Logarithmic, and Trigonometric Functions Homework
Aside: what about the definition of tangent as the line touching at only one point? Osculating Circles
Sept 13 Multiplicative Constant Rule and Sum Rule
Sept 15 Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, then Center of Gravity
Sept 19-20 More Center of Gravity, then Kinematics
Sept 20 Chain Rule
Sept 22 Product Rule
Sept 22 Quiz
Sept 26-27 Implicit Differentiation, Higher Order Derivatives
Sept 27 Max Min
Sept 29 Quiz
Sept 29 Sec 3.6 Exercise 7 (implicit differentiation)
Oct 2 Derivatives and Shapes of Curves
Oct 6 Newton-Raphson Method for Finding Roots
Oct 11 Practice Midterm Test
Oct 13 Midterm Test
Oct 23 Misc HWs and Libration Point Exercise 40 in Section 4.9
Oct 25 Linear and Quadratic Approximations
Oct 27 Solving Differential Equations Numerically
Oct 31 Solving Differential Equations Numerically---Damped Oscillating Motion
Nov 3 Quiz
Nov 13 Misc Homeworks and Moments of Inertia Homeworks
Nov 15 Arclength
Nov 17 Surface Area
Nov 17 Practice Second Midterm Test
Nov 21 Second Midterm Test
Dec 1 Gravitational Force of a Spherical Body and misc homeworks
Dec 13 Polar Coordinates and Misc Homeworks
Dec 14 Practice Final Exam
Dec 22 Final
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