MAT271T FEEDBACK AND PREVIEW FOR WEEKS 6/7
During this week we discussed the memo of your third class test (Monday). We also used the information sheet to perform integration. Remember that you will receive such an info sheet with every semester test. You may tear it off and keep it after the test. DO NOT WRITE ON IT!! You will also get one at the back of the exam paper.
During next week we will do more integration and integration by parts. We will also do revision. You can go to www.myTutor.tut.ac.za or webCT for old test and exam papers. On Monday I will also return your assignments.
Friday is the big day when we will be writing test in 30-202 at 14h00. Please be punctual and prepared. This test weighs 35% of you predicate. Take it seriously.
GOOD LUCK!!
Dr L
Friday, March 27, 2009
Mat1 info
MAT171T FEEDBACK AND PREVIEW FOR WEEKS 6/7
During this week we discussed the memo of your third class test (Monday). We also started with Mensuration. You can score well in trhis topic if you just do the required home work.
During next week we will do revision. You can go to www.myTutor.tut.ac.za or webCT for old test and exam papers. Use your student number as ID and as pass word. DO NOT CHANGE IT!! On Monday I will also return your assignments.
Friday is the big day when we will be writing test in 30-202 at 14h00. Please be punctual and prepared. This test weighs 35% of you predicate. Take it seriously.
GOOD LUCK!!
Dr L
During this week we discussed the memo of your third class test (Monday). We also started with Mensuration. You can score well in trhis topic if you just do the required home work.
During next week we will do revision. You can go to www.myTutor.tut.ac.za or webCT for old test and exam papers. Use your student number as ID and as pass word. DO NOT CHANGE IT!! On Monday I will also return your assignments.
Friday is the big day when we will be writing test in 30-202 at 14h00. Please be punctual and prepared. This test weighs 35% of you predicate. Take it seriously.
GOOD LUCK!!
Dr L
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Mat 2 update
MAT2 REFLECTIONS ON WEEK 3 AND PREVIEW OF WORK TO COME
In week 3 we did parametric differentiation. Applications are turning points and equations of tangents/normals. We could also just ask you to perform the fist and second derivative. Make sure you recognize products or chains in the parametric functions. We did some other applications of differentiation during week 4. You need to be able to optimize area, volume etc. Solving problems with velocity and acceleration should be mastered here. Maclaurin's series fits here and you should be able to expand the series of a given function.
We are also writing class test 3 during this week. After the test I will introduce integration starting with revision of the work done in Mat1.
In week 5 (on Monday) we will continue with integration. On Wednesday you will receive your marked assignments back as well as the marked class test 3 from a visiting lecturer. On Thursday you will continue with integration with a visiting lecturer. On Friday I am back and we will be in the Lab. Do not even think of staying away, the introduction of integration is crucially important and role call will be done every day.
Regards, Dr L
In week 3 we did parametric differentiation. Applications are turning points and equations of tangents/normals. We could also just ask you to perform the fist and second derivative. Make sure you recognize products or chains in the parametric functions. We did some other applications of differentiation during week 4. You need to be able to optimize area, volume etc. Solving problems with velocity and acceleration should be mastered here. Maclaurin's series fits here and you should be able to expand the series of a given function.
We are also writing class test 3 during this week. After the test I will introduce integration starting with revision of the work done in Mat1.
In week 5 (on Monday) we will continue with integration. On Wednesday you will receive your marked assignments back as well as the marked class test 3 from a visiting lecturer. On Thursday you will continue with integration with a visiting lecturer. On Friday I am back and we will be in the Lab. Do not even think of staying away, the introduction of integration is crucially important and role call will be done every day.
Regards, Dr L
Update for week 3-5
Mat 1 reflection on week 3 and previews on week 4 and 5
We concluded the hyperbolic functions last week. Remember that you must be able to draw their graphs, calculate values in your calculator and proof identities. We also started with matrices. This is a big topic and will count a lot in tests and exams. Your have to be able to operate (+, -, x) with matrices. You must be able to obtain the determinant of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. You must be able to obtain the inverse of a 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. You must be able to solve unknowns using Cramer (determinants) or matrix inversion.
During week four we will conclude this topic, and write another class test. The test will include: logs, exponents, hyperbolic functions and matrices.
In week five I will return your test on Monday and discuss the memo and wrap up all the topics from basic math and matrices. I will also introduce mensuration on Monday.
On Wednesday a visiting lecturer will take mensuration further with you and on Thursday another visiting lecturer will discuss the memo of the assignment with you. On Friday I am back and we will then continue with mensuration. Do not even think to stay away from class. Role call will be done daily.
Regards, Dr L
We concluded the hyperbolic functions last week. Remember that you must be able to draw their graphs, calculate values in your calculator and proof identities. We also started with matrices. This is a big topic and will count a lot in tests and exams. Your have to be able to operate (+, -, x) with matrices. You must be able to obtain the determinant of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. You must be able to obtain the inverse of a 2x2 and 3x3 matrices. You must be able to solve unknowns using Cramer (determinants) or matrix inversion.
During week four we will conclude this topic, and write another class test. The test will include: logs, exponents, hyperbolic functions and matrices.
In week five I will return your test on Monday and discuss the memo and wrap up all the topics from basic math and matrices. I will also introduce mensuration on Monday.
On Wednesday a visiting lecturer will take mensuration further with you and on Thursday another visiting lecturer will discuss the memo of the assignment with you. On Friday I am back and we will then continue with mensuration. Do not even think to stay away from class. Role call will be done daily.
Regards, Dr L
Monday, March 9, 2009
Week 2/3 Mat2
In week 2 we completed the numerical methods and wrote class test 2. We also did Gauss elimination and started with parametric differentiation. On Friday parametric functions were illustrated on Derive.
In week 3 we will do applications of parametric differentiation as well as applications of differentiation (velocity, acceleration and optimization).
Your assignments are due in this week, but feedback will be later (when all aother groups have handed in).
All your admin problems should now be sorted out. Focus 100% on your studies now.
Keep well
Dr L
In week 3 we will do applications of parametric differentiation as well as applications of differentiation (velocity, acceleration and optimization).
Your assignments are due in this week, but feedback will be later (when all aother groups have handed in).
All your admin problems should now be sorted out. Focus 100% on your studies now.
Keep well
Dr L
Week2/3 for Mat1
During week two we continued with basic math and completed wave theory. Remember that although the text book made use of degrees mostly, we will expect you to work in radians. Familiarize yourself with your own calculator and radians.
We then spent a lot of time on exponents and logs. This topic is so important that I want to urge you to realy practice this well. The assessment criteria that is applicable for this topic is: 13-18 on p10 of the study guide.
We also wrote class test 2 on Thursday and you received your results on Friday.
In week 3 we will complete the log and exponent theme by drawing their graphs. Then we will be doing hyperbolic functions. Assessment criteria 19-21. You have to be able to define the hyperbolic functions, solve problems involving them, proof identities and draw graphs.
Matrices will be done from Wednesday onwards and will run over in week 4. You assignments are due in this week, but feedback will be done later, when all other groups have handed in.
You should now be sorted out with all your admin and you should turn your focus on your studies.
Keep well
Dr L
We then spent a lot of time on exponents and logs. This topic is so important that I want to urge you to realy practice this well. The assessment criteria that is applicable for this topic is: 13-18 on p10 of the study guide.
We also wrote class test 2 on Thursday and you received your results on Friday.
In week 3 we will complete the log and exponent theme by drawing their graphs. Then we will be doing hyperbolic functions. Assessment criteria 19-21. You have to be able to define the hyperbolic functions, solve problems involving them, proof identities and draw graphs.
Matrices will be done from Wednesday onwards and will run over in week 4. You assignments are due in this week, but feedback will be done later, when all other groups have handed in.
You should now be sorted out with all your admin and you should turn your focus on your studies.
Keep well
Dr L
Monday, March 2, 2009
Weekly update for Mat2
I realized I will not keep up daily feedback, I will now do weekly feedback and previews.
You got assignment 1 during last week and we wrote our first class test about Mat1 revision. We completed the revision as well as Newton Raphson, Simpson and trapezium rule. We were in the lab on Friday and Derive was introduced to be used in solving NewtonR.
During this week we will do Gauss elimination and then move on to differentiation of parametric functions. We will also write class test 2 on numerical methods on Thursday.
Study guides will be handed out on Wednesday and assignments will be submittedd on Friday (as negotiated).
Welcome to the followers, I feel much less alone out here. Remember to send me your email contact please!
Regards,
Dr L
You got assignment 1 during last week and we wrote our first class test about Mat1 revision. We completed the revision as well as Newton Raphson, Simpson and trapezium rule. We were in the lab on Friday and Derive was introduced to be used in solving NewtonR.
During this week we will do Gauss elimination and then move on to differentiation of parametric functions. We will also write class test 2 on numerical methods on Thursday.
Study guides will be handed out on Wednesday and assignments will be submittedd on Friday (as negotiated).
Welcome to the followers, I feel much less alone out here. Remember to send me your email contact please!
Regards,
Dr L
Weekly update for Mat1
I relized that I woulsd not keep up to do daily posts, I will now go for weekly updates and previews.
During last week, you got assignment1 to do as a group assignment. We did the first 11 assessment criterias in the studyguide (p10). It is the first 4 groupings of page numbers from Singh. We also wrote our first surprise test.
During this week we are doing p213-220 and 224-240 in sing. It is the last of waves and exponents and logs. We will also write a class test on Thursday about the work done up to Monday (2 March).
I am still waiting for your emails.
Dr L
During last week, you got assignment1 to do as a group assignment. We did the first 11 assessment criterias in the studyguide (p10). It is the first 4 groupings of page numbers from Singh. We also wrote our first surprise test.
During this week we are doing p213-220 and 224-240 in sing. It is the last of waves and exponents and logs. We will also write a class test on Thursday about the work done up to Monday (2 March).
I am still waiting for your emails.
Dr L
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Lecture1 week 1 Mat2
We revised differentiation of Mat1 (ordinary, chain, quotient, prod rule as well as logarithmic and implicit. We will write a class test about that on Friday. I gave homework from another source. I will start with Newton on Wednesday.
Thanks for the e-mails.
Dr L
Thanks for the e-mails.
Dr L
Lecture 1 week 1: Mat1
We discussed p 163-165 of Singh about the modulus function. I gave homework from another source for Wednesday. We also did p174-176 about the reciprocal functions. Home wrok is from Ex 4(a). I also introduced p 181 etc about trig equations. we will continue there on Wednesday.
Thanks to all who sent me e-mails.
Dr L
Thanks to all who sent me e-mails.
Dr L
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Update Thursday, 22h50
Agreement was signed today. Registration will continue on Friday, and lectures will start on Monday. Try and sort out registration on Friday.
See u soon.
See u soon.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Update Wednesday, 23h10
There has been some success with the negotiations and there will be a management meeting on Thursday to map the way forward. There will also be a meeting by the one striking union and busses with members will come from Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa. Studenst will be informed in the media (newspapers and radio AND on this blog) when to return to campus. I suspect (personal guess, not a fact) that it will be Monday.
Keep well. I am sharpening my pencils and charging calculator batteries....
Keep well. I am sharpening my pencils and charging calculator batteries....
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Update, Tuesday 19h50
No resolution yet, situation unchanged. Further negotiations to take place on Wednesday. It seems like staff might return this week already, and students on Monday next week. This is still unconfirmed.
Keep well.
Keep well.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Update Monday, 18h45
TUT Management briefs Ministry of Education
The Executive Management Committee (EMC) of Tshwane University of Technology briefed the Ministry of Education on developments related to the impasse at the University at a meeting held on Monday, 16 February.
However, the deadlock between the parties has not yet been resolved and activities at the University remain suspended. The University took the decision to close the institution last Tuesday, in view of security threats to non-striking staff, students, and institutional property. In arriving at the decision, management had consulted the Chairperson of Council and the Department of Education.
The other union at the University, Nutesa, reached an agreement with management on Monday, 9 February. Subsequently, Nutesa called off their strike after signing a memorandum of agreement with TUT management to enter into voluntary arbitration on unresolved issues.
Management has continuously reiterated their commitment to engage organised labour to resolve the deadlock and it is imperative that it is done as soon as possible.
TUT would like to apologise to all its stakeholders and students for any inconvenience the suspension of University activities may have caused. The suspension of University activities will not prejudice any stakeholder or student in any way.
The above information was taken verbatim from the TUT website.
I am not getting any comments from anybody. It's getting lonely out here.
The Executive Management Committee (EMC) of Tshwane University of Technology briefed the Ministry of Education on developments related to the impasse at the University at a meeting held on Monday, 16 February.
However, the deadlock between the parties has not yet been resolved and activities at the University remain suspended. The University took the decision to close the institution last Tuesday, in view of security threats to non-striking staff, students, and institutional property. In arriving at the decision, management had consulted the Chairperson of Council and the Department of Education.
The other union at the University, Nutesa, reached an agreement with management on Monday, 9 February. Subsequently, Nutesa called off their strike after signing a memorandum of agreement with TUT management to enter into voluntary arbitration on unresolved issues.
Management has continuously reiterated their commitment to engage organised labour to resolve the deadlock and it is imperative that it is done as soon as possible.
TUT would like to apologise to all its stakeholders and students for any inconvenience the suspension of University activities may have caused. The suspension of University activities will not prejudice any stakeholder or student in any way.
The above information was taken verbatim from the TUT website.
I am not getting any comments from anybody. It's getting lonely out here.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Update on TUT situation
TUT is still closed. Parties will meet Min of Education on Monday to resolve issues. This update was sent by management via SMS on Sonday at 19h04.
I will keep you posted.
Regards and keep busy.
I will keep you posted.
Regards and keep busy.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Pass word for assignment Mat 2 and update on status
Campusses of TUT are still closed. Management is negotiating with unions.
I forgot to remove the pass word on the Mat2 assignment. It was TIME2 (case sensitive). I hope you are spreading the word and work on it so long. See you soon!!
I forgot to remove the pass word on the Mat2 assignment. It was TIME2 (case sensitive). I hope you are spreading the word and work on it so long. See you soon!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Feedback on situation
It is a good idea to listen to the community radio stations. I get some of my info there. The campus is still closed and the situation turned violent yesterday when people got hurt by rubber bullets. It seems that there was even more problems on Soshanguve and GaRankuwa then in Pretoria. Please stert working on the assignment and do not worry!!!! We will make a plan to see you through the work.
Stay positive!!
Mat1: Go buy the text book. Engineering mathematics through applications by K Singh. Protea is cheapest, but Juta and Van Schaik also sells it. Work through the first 125 pages that will brush up your prior knowledge.
Mat2: Revise your differentiation and integration skills by using the supplementary notes from Mat1.
Do not idle around, then you will become depressed and lazy. I have already finished the exam paper (practice what I preach).
Leave comments here or mail me if you have questions.
Stay positive!!
Mat1: Go buy the text book. Engineering mathematics through applications by K Singh. Protea is cheapest, but Juta and Van Schaik also sells it. Work through the first 125 pages that will brush up your prior knowledge.
Mat2: Revise your differentiation and integration skills by using the supplementary notes from Mat1.
Do not idle around, then you will become depressed and lazy. I have already finished the exam paper (practice what I preach).
Leave comments here or mail me if you have questions.
Instructions to download assignments
Dear Math student
I posted your first assignments on a website (File factory). To access them you copy and paste the entire link into address bar. Scroll down in this page for download options and use the free option.
Contact me on my email if you experience problems. louwcj@tut.ac.za
Start working!!!!
I posted your first assignments on a website (File factory). To access them you copy and paste the entire link into address bar. Scroll down in this page for download options and use the free option.
Contact me on my email if you experience problems. louwcj@tut.ac.za
Start working!!!!
Mat2 Assignment 1
Your first assignment can be downloaded at this link:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/afh4db8/n/MAT271T_Assignment_1_1_doc">MAT271T Assignment 1[1].doc
http://www.filefactory.com/file/afh4db8/n/MAT271T_Assignment_1_1_doc">MAT271T Assignment 1[1].doc
Mat1 Assignment 1
Please download your first assignment from this link.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/afh4c72/n/MAT_171T_BINOMIAL_ASSIGNMENT_2009A_doc">MAT 171T BINOMIAL ASSIGNMENT 2009A.doc
http://www.filefactory.com/file/afh4c72/n/MAT_171T_BINOMIAL_ASSIGNMENT_2009A_doc">MAT 171T BINOMIAL ASSIGNMENT 2009A.doc
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