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Homework
Below is the textbook we will be using for the class.
- Gilbert Strang and Edwin Herman’s Calculus Volume 1 and Calculus Volume 2
Select homework sets are provided below for either option you choose. The homework prompts listed are a starting point to practice the material we learned in class (or from the videos). Some people may feel they need more practice after working through these prompts, and that is great to have that self-awareness! In this case, try some of the even prompts between the assigned odd ones.
Strang and Herman’s Calculus Volume 1 and Calculus Volume 2 
Volume 1
- Linear Approximations & Differentials: Section 4.2: 51 – 61 odd, 69 – 83 odd
- Newton’s Method: Section 4.9: 409, 411, 415, 417, 419, 423, 425, 427, 431, 453
Volume 2
- Sequences: Section 5.1: 1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27 – 29 odd, 45 – 57 odd
- Series: Section 5.2: 67, 69, 71, 73, 79, 81, 89 – 97 odd, 102, 103, 106
- Integral Test: Section 5.3: 139, 141, 147, 153, 155, 159, 161, 169, 171
- Comparison Tests: Section 5.4: 194 – 200 all, 207 – 211 all
- Alternating Series Test: Section 5.5: 250 – 255 all, 264, 295, 297, 303, 304
- Ratio Test: Section 5.6: 317 – 323 odd, 349 (note the denominator factors as (n + 1)^3)
- Power Series: Section 6.1: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 – 21 all, 25, 31
- Power Series Representation: Section 6.2: Begin with Section 6.1: 33, 35, 37, 39, then do Section 6.2: 65, 69, 70, 87, 89, 95, 97, 99, 109 (Why do you think it is called E(x)?)
- Taylor & Maclaurin Series: Section 6.4: 174, 175, 177, 203, 205, 207; then Section 6.3: 141 – 159 odd
- Taylor Polynomials: Section 6.3: 116 – 123 all; then Section 6.4: 219, 221, 223
Note Sheets
Below are a number of Guided Note Sheets. These are blank and constitute what will be covered during lecture.
- Linear Approximations & Differentials
- Newton’s Method
- Sequences
- Series
- Estimating a Sum
- The Comparison Tests
- The Integral Test & p-Series
- Absolute Convergence & the Ratio Test
- Alternating Series
- Power Series
- Representation of Functions as Power Series
- Taylor & Maclaurin Series
- Taylor’s Inequality
- Applications of Taylor Polynomials
Portfolio
TBD
Reviews
TBD
Extra Credits
There are two extra credit opportunities available to you. Please complete these any time before the last week of instruction.
- Extra Credit 1: Women in Math: The Limit Does Not Exist
- Extra Credit 2: The Mathematics of the Three Waves of AI
Videos
- MTH 253 Videos: Austina Fong and myself have produced a video series for MTH 253. Feel free to check out her videos if you like.
- Updated MTH 253 Videos: Austina Fong independently made significantly shorter, updated videos to follow along with the OpenStax material.
Precalculus Review Materials
PCC has created a wealth of information for precalculus review. If you identify any topics you need assistance with, check this site out.