Math 50A Differential Calculus, #E8112

~*~ Spring 2011 ~*~
Tami Matsumoto     MWF 11:40am-12:55pm     Room PS 117

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Revising January 9, 2011   (Please Reload or Refresh)
 Suggestions for Reviewing prior to the semester 
(This is old and needs updating but might still be of some use.) 		 myCR   Trig Practice
for Review (using Optimath) 		  College Algebra Practice
for Review (using Optimath) 

Materials you will need for this course
  Required textbook:
Calculus: Early Transcendentals,
by James Stewart, 5th edition 

See important information below about this textbook* 		quad-ruled comp book Bound Notebook with Grid Paper (something like this):

Please make sure to get one that is bound (not just loose paper), and please make sure it has graph paper in it.
The CR bookstore generally carries these for about $2; other places sell them too. 		TI Graphing Calculator Graphing Calculator
(such as TI-83 or TI-84)
A limited number of calculators are available for rent from the Math Department.
Contact Peggie in the MSE Division Office, PS 101 (476-4211).


*Important Information About the Textbook:

Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 5th Edition
Written by James Stewart of McMaster University
© 2003 Published

includes Tools for Enriching Calculus, Video CD-ROM, iLrn Homework, and Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING

ISBN-10: 0534393217
ISBN-13: 9780534393212
1320 Pages Casebound

Please look at this page at half.com: http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQcpidZ1131395965QQprZ2408624

IMPORTANT:
  1. This is an OLDER edition – the 6th edition has been out a few years, and in fact, the 7th edition has just been released (but we are going to keep using the 5th edition).

  2. This is the “Early Transcendentals” version – there are many others that are very similar looking, so be careful. (You can see LOTS of them here: http://tinyurl.com/CengageStewart)

  3. There are three main options for you to get yourself a copy of this textbook:
    1. You can check one out of the CR library. (more information below).
    2. You might buy one yourself online or in a used bookstore (since it is the older edition, it should be cheaper and may be easier to find than a brand new textbook).
    3. You might be able to get one at the CR bookstore (there aren’t many)
NOTE: IF YOU GET ONE YOURSELF:
  • Make sure to get: “Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 5th Edition”
  • Be very careful to get the FIFTH edition
  • Make sure it says “Early Transcendentals” in the title
  • The title should just say “Calculus” – NOT “Single Variable Calculus” and NOT “Multivariable Calculus”
IF YOU WANT ONE FROM THE CR LIBRARY:
  • Go the the CR Library (the LRC) to CHECK OUT your book.
    • Bring your Student ID card (or at least your ID number and photo ID).
    • Go to the check-out counter to ask for the calculus textbook. They are able to look up the class list to see who is registered in the class. -- they will only check these books out to people on the calculus lists.
    • You only need to check it out ONCE for the entire semester.
    • You need to return it at the end of the semester or you will be charged for it ($50).
    • If you take Calculus again in a following semester, you can check out a textbook again for THAT semester.
    • If, for any reason, you end up dropping this class before the semester is over, PLEASE return your book to the library right away.
    • NOTE: Most of the texts include a couple CD-ROMs -- so you might check that you get one that has them. After they run out of books with CD-ROMs the remaining books will be checked out without the CD-ROMs.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you all January 19th!

Tami Matsumoto