Math 5A, Fall 2013 C.

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Final Exam Topics

Remember: The Math 5A Final Exam is Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 8:00-10:00 in R309. No Make-Ups Will Be Given. We can think of the course as being divided up into three main sections: I. Limits (Sections 1.5-1.8) Big Idea: What is a limit? Computational Techniques for Limits. Limit Laws definition of the limit, proofs, and explain what it means Continuity IVT, Squeeze Theorem

II. Differentiation and Applications (Chapters 2 and 3) Big Idea: What is the derivative? How do we define it? Definition of the derivative (limits) Sketch the derivative Differentiability Computational Techniques for Derivatives (including Product, Quotient, and Chain rules; implicit differentiation) Limits with Trig Functions Related Rates Graphing Applications: Extrema; EVT, MVT Find where the function in increasing, decreasing; find critical points, extrema, and points of inflection; concavity; Be able to find all types of asymptotes; be able to explain what the types of asymptotes are Vertical tangents/cusps Optimization Antiderivatives

III. Integration and Applications (Chapters 4 and 5) Big Idea: What is the definite integral? What do we do when we are faced with a problem we dont know how to solve? (Approximate, Sum it Up, Take the Limit) The problem solving process (the three steps) Approximating the area with n rectangles; being able to take the limit of the Riemann Sum to get the actual area under the curve.

Definition of the definite integral The Fundamental Theorem of CalculusPart I and II Integrable Functions (what types of functions are integrable) Definite/indefinite integrals, u-substitution Rectilinear Motion Integration ApplicationsArea, Volume, Work (be able to tell which method to use for the volumeI will not specify the method).

Notes: (1): 1.1-1.3 were the precalculus reviewthere will not be specific precalculus problems on the exam. You will be expected to use the concepts as needed. (2): OMIT: 2.7, 2.9, 3.6, 3.8, 5.5 (if you turned in Homework#15) (3): Office Hours: Fri 12/6, 10:30-11:30, R-322; Mon 12/9: 12:15-1:15, Tues 12/10, 1:00-2:00, W101A. Good Things to Help You Study: The Chapter Reviews at the end of each chapter: Each one has a Concept Check, a True/False Quiz, and Exercises. Of course, only try the ones that resemble the types of problems we did in class, and note that anything with a computer icon you will not be asked to do. A good way to use these would be to try some of the odd problems (so you can check your work) in areas like volumes, derivatives, integrals, etc. so the problems will be mixed up for you! Looking back over your homework and notes is a good idea. You can go back and rework your old exams, but I would not make that the only studying that you do, I do not just pick the types of problems that have been featured on past exams.

Happy Studying! Good Luck on your Final Exam!