MATH 132
Announcement:
There is one required book for this course (which you may already own):
D. Hughes-Hallett, A. Gleason, Lock, Flath, et al, Applied Calculus with WileyPlus, 4th edition, Wiley (2009), ISBN 978-0-47-057877-3.
If you completed MATH 131 in Spring 2012 and obtained a WileyPLUS access code last semester, whether or not you used the access code in the spring semester, you will not need to purchase any additional textbooks or access code. Your access code is valid for one year.
If you did not take MATH 131, it is important to check with your instructor as to whether you will be using WileyPLUS this semester. Many instructors do require WileyPLUS. If your section is using WileyPLUS, it is important that you buy a bundle that includes a WileyPLUS access code since you will need it in order to submit homework. A WileyPLUS access code includes an online electronic version of the textbook. You can obtain an access code in one of three ways:
- Buy a new hard copy of the text bundled with WileyPLUS access code from the bookstore for $199.00.
- Buy an Applied Calculus 4E WileyPLUS access code directly from the publisher’s website which appears to be $75.00.
- Buy an Applied Calculus 4E WileyPLUS access code directly from the bookstore for $92.00.
If you go for option (2) or (3) above, then you will only have access to the book electronically through WileyPLUS. Whether you have purchased an access code or not, all students have immediate and free access to register for our class WileyPLUS page. Free trial access expires on September 10.
- Math 132 Common Syllabus
Review of Derivatives and Definite Integrals (MATH 131 material). [1 Week]
Chapter 7. Antiderivatives [2 Weeks]
7.1 – Constructing antiderivatives analytically.
7.2 – Integration by substitution.
7.3 – Using the fundamental theorem to find definite integrals.
7.4 – Integration by parts.
7.5 – Analyzing Antiderivatives graphically and numerically.Chapter 6. Using the Definite Integral [2 Weeks]
6.1 – Average value.
6.2 – Consumer and producer surplus.
6.3 – Present and future value.
6.4 – Integrating relative growth rates.Chapter 8. Probability [1 Week]
8.1 – Density functions.
8.2 – Cumulative distribution functions and probability.
8.3 – The median and the mean.Chapter 9. Functions of Several Variables [3 Weeks]
9.1 – Understanding functions of two variables.
9.2 – Contour diagrams.
9.3 – Partial derivatives.
9.4 – Computing partial derivatives.
9.5 – Critical points and optimization.
9.6 – Constrained optimization.Chapter 10. Mathematical Modeling Using Differential Equations [3 Weeks]
10.1 – Mathematical modeling: Setting up a differential equation.
10.2 – Solutions to differential equations.
10.3 – Slope fields.
10.4 – Exponential growth and decay.
10.5 – Applications to modeling.
10.6 – Modeling the interactions of two populations.
10.7 – Modeling the spread of a disease. - Textbook Information
There is one required book for this course (which you may already own):
D. Hughes-Hallett, A. Gleason, Lock, Flath, et al, Applied Calculus with WileyPlus, 4th edition, Wiley (2009), ISBN 978-0-47-057877-3.
If you completed MATH 131 in Spring 2012 and obtained a WileyPLUS access code last semester, whether or not you used the access code in the spring semester, you will not need to purchase any additional textbooks or access code. Your access code is valid for one year.
If you did not take MATH 131, it is important to check with your instructor as to whether you will be using WileyPLUS this semester. Many instructors do require WileyPLUS. If your section is using WileyPLUS, it is important that you buy a bundle that includes a WileyPLUS access code since you will need it in order to submit homework. A WileyPLUS access code includes an online electronic version of the textbook. You can obtain an access code in one of three ways:
- Buy a new hard copy of the text bundled with WileyPLUS access code from the bookstore for $199.00.
- Buy an Applied Calculus 4E WileyPLUS access code directly from the publisher’s website which appears to be $75.00.
- Buy an Applied Calculus 4E WileyPLUS access code directly from the bookstore for $92.00.
If you go for option (2) or (3) above, then you will only have access to the book electronically through WileyPLUS. Whether you have purchased an access code or not, all students have immediate and free access to register for our class WileyPLUS page. Free trial access expires on September 10.
- Available Tutoring Resources
Center for Tutoring and Academic Excellence
The Center for Tutoring & Academic Excellence offers free collaborative learning opportunities that include small group tutoring and tutor-led study halls to Loyola students. To learn more or request tutoring services, visit the Center for Tutoring & Academic Excellence online at http://www.luc.edu/tutoring.
Loyola Math Club Tutoring
The Loyola Math Club offers free tutoring to students in Math 132 (and other courses). Further details regarding the important information of where and when will be posted once announced.
- Math 131-132 vs. Math 161-162
Should you choose Math 161-162 or Math 131-132?
Any questions about placement in calculus or other 100- and 200-level courses which remain after reading this section should be directed to Professor John Del Greco, Assistant Chair. Please e-mail him to set up an appointment.
Math 161-162 (Calculus I, Calculus II) is a traditional calculus course covering all the basic topics of one-variable calculus. This sequence is a prerequisite for Multivariable Calculus (Math 263) as well as for almost all higher-level math courses. It is required for all students majoring in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry. It is highly recommended, although not required, for students majoring in Economics, Computer Science and Biology.
Math 131-132 (Applied Calculus I, Applied Calculus II) is more of a survey course covering many of the basic topics in one-variable calculus as well as some topics in multivariable calculus and differential equations. It is a terminal course in that it does not satisfy the prerequisites of upper-level mathematics and statistics courses. Students who enjoyed mathematics in high school and earned ACT math scores of 28 and higher or SAT math scores of 610 and higher are encouraged to choose the Math 161-162 sequence.
Advanced Placement Credit:
For information about advanced placement in Calculus or Statistics click on this link.
- WileyPLUS
WileyPLUS is an online, interactive environment for teaching and learning. As part of the required text for MATH 132, you are asked to purchase an access code for WileyPLUS. This access code is active for up to one year, and you may be able to reuse your access code if you completed Math 131 in Spring 2012 at no additional cost. Many sections of MATH 132 will use WileyPLUS as a required homework component of the final course grade.
Follow the steps below to register for your section in WileyPLUS:
- Go to the WileyPLUS homepage.
- In the Students section of the homepage, click on the Get started button.
- Enter LOYOLA UNIV - CHICAGO as the school name and click Find.
- Click the plus sign next to APPLIED CALCULUS I & II to expand the section list.
- Click on your section.
- Create a WileyPLUS account or log in using an existing account.
- If you have purchased a hard copy of the text with the access code, enter your code to register for the course. Otherwise you can purchase a code (for $75.00).
Note: All students may register for WileyPLUS immediately, even if you have not received your copy from the bookstore at the start of the semester. If you have not received an access code by September 10, you will no longer have access to WileyPLUS.
- WeBWorK
Some instructors may be using WeBWorK for required, online homework submission (instead of WileyPLUS). Your instructor will provide you with the required username and password needed to login to your section's page. You can view the list of available courses/sections for which WeBWorK will be used this semester be clicking on any of the WeBWorK hyperlinks.
- List of Instructors
Instructor Course Section Day Time Aaron Greicius MATH 132 1 MWF 10:25 AM Aaron Greicius MATH 132 2 MWF 2:45 PM Dale Embers MATH 132 3 TuTh 8:30 AM Peter Tingley MATH 132 4 TuTh 1:00 PM Joseph Mayne MATH 132 6 MWF 2:45 PM - Mathematica Information (Install and Demonstrations)
Installing Mathematica (free!)
Mathematica is a powerful computing environment that is designed for use in engineering, mathematics, finance, physics, chemistry, biology, and a wide range of other fields. Loyola students and faculty can download and install the latest copy of Mathematica for free. You must be logged on to Loyola VPN, and then visit the following ITS webpage, https://myits.luc.edu/mathematica.
Wolfram Demonstrations Project
From the Wolfram Demonstrations Project. ". . . the Wolfram Demonstrations Project is an open-code resource that uses dynamic computation to illuminate concepts in science, technology, mathematics, art, finance, and a remarkable range of other fields.
Its daily growing collection of interactive illustrations is created by Mathematica users from around the world who participate by contributing innovative Demonstrations."
Click on the link to go to the home page of the Wolfram Demonstrations Project.
- Additional Links
A few online resources (both whimisical and practical, e.g., Just Math Tutoring, Kahn academy, Vi Hart's youtube page YouTube page).
Other Useful Loyola Sites
- WebWork
- Blackboard (Online Course Materials)
- Tutoring Center
