MATH1111 Introduction to Calculus

General Information

MATH1111 is a Junior (or first-year) unit.

This unit of study is not open to students who have done HSC Mathematics, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 (or equivalent).

• Credit point value: 6CP.
• Classes per week: Three lectures and two tutorials.
• Lecturer(s) in 2012: Clio Cresswell.
• Email contact address: MATH1111@maths.usyd.edu.au.
  Students: Please include your name and SID when emailing us.

Information sheet for MATH1111

All students should read the information sheet. The information includes (for example) details of the assessment procedure, including dates of assessment tasks.

Answers to frequently asked questions

See the main junior mathematics page for information relating to all junior mathematics units, and see in particular the Junior Maths FAQ page.

Online Resources

The background material page contains links to many useful resources.

Lecture Aids

In the first lecture an Algebra Refresher Booklet was mentioned for those in need. Here it is.

Lecture handouts: Part I; Part II; Part III; Part IV; Part V.

Tutorials

It is your responsibility to print out the tutorial sheets and bring them to each tutorial. Each Tutorial Sheet covers at least two tutorials worth of material. Solutions will be released progressively. Questions labelled with an asterisk are suitable for students aiming for a credit or higher. Tutorial Sheet 1: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 2: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 3: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 4: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 5: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 6: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 7: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 8: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 9: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 10: Questions and Solutions Tutorial Sheet 11: Questions By end of Week 10 the lectures have given you the knowledge to be able to attempt up to and including: Tutorial Sheet 11, Q 4. There will be 12 Tutorial Sheets in total. So, about one tutorial sheet a week.

Assignments

Assignment questions will be posted here two weeks before the due date. The solutions will be posted here in the week after the due date. Note: Assignments must have a cover sheet attached.

Here is Assignment 1. The due date was 05/04/11. Here are the Assignment 1 Solutions.

Here is Assignment 2. This assignment will not be marked, and will not count towards your final mark. Here are the Assignment 2 Solutions with Marking Scheme. You are encouraged to mark your assignment yourself, or ask a friend to mark it for you (using the marking scheme provided). This will provide you with valuable feedback on how you are handling the material, and help you prepare for the exam.

Quizzes

Quiz 1 was held during tutorials on Thursday 26 April or Friday 27 April (Week 7). Here are the Practice Questions.

Quiz 2 is to be held during tutorials on Thursday 31 May or Friday 01 June (Week 12).

You must sit for the quiz during the tutorial in which you are enrolled.

Past Exams

Since the content of this unit of study has changed over the years, past exams may not exactly reflect this year's material. You might not be able to do the following:

• Q8 from 2009
• Q9 (b), Q10, Q11 from 2008
• Q9, Q10, Q11, Q12 from 2007
• Q9, Q10, from 2006

Extra

As the semester progresses you might also like to test yourself by doing the web quizzes for MATH1111. With each quiz there's an introductory paragraph providing links to more resources for the topic in question.

Useful Links

• Self-test web quizzes:
  Test your understanding of the topics by trying the quizzes for MATH1111 regularly as the semester progresses.
• Handbook:
  Every student should have a copy of the Junior Mathematics and Statistics Handbook.
• Examination Timetable:
  For general information on examinations, including the end of semester examination timetable, see the University's Examination Information web site.
• Past Exam Papers:
  Fisher Library's previous years' exam papers page.
• The Faculty Handbook entry:
  The Faculty Handbook entry for MATH1111 from the central units of study database.

Timetable

Last revised 30/03/12

All rooms are in the Carslaw building unless otherwise indicated.