Math 124 - Spring 2026

Welcome!

A note to the student from the math department.
What if the Calculus class I wish to add is closed?
How does the Hybrid section work?

Webassign

All homework assignments will be on Webassign and you must purchase an access code. You will register to Webassign via your course on Canvas. Webassign already comes with the eBook. You will be able to see Webassign as soon as the quarter starts and you have ten days to purchase Webassign after which it will shut down if you have not paid.

Textbook

The textbook for the course is Calculus, 9th Edition, Early Transcendentals by Stewart. An electronic version is included with your purchase of a WebAssign access code, so a paper copy is not required. We do recommend that you read the textbook, and a paper copy will make that easier. You can buy a used, cheaper, possily older edition of the book. A hard copy of the book is not required for the course.

Calculator Policy.

A TI-30X IIS calculator is required in any of the Math 120/124/125/126 courses. It is the only calculator you can use on the exams. We strongly suggest you use the same calculator when you do your assignments and practice for the exams.

Math 124/5/6 Grade Policy

The median grade policy has been suspended for Spring 2026 while we are piloting a standards based grading scheme.

Worksheets

You are responsible for bringing the correct worksheet to quiz section every Tuesday, on paper or on your computer. Don't do the worksheet at home, you will complete the worksheet in class.

Accomodations

If you need accommodations because of a disability, please contact Disability Resources for Students. For religious accommodations, please see this page. Once your forms have been approved, contact your instructor to discuss details of your accomodations.

Math Study Center

All students in Math 124 are encouraged to utilize the Math Study Center for studying and doing their homework. The MSC is a great place to study where you can work with other students in your course, form study groups, and get assistance from tutors when you are stuck.

Sample Syllabus

If you are a current student, see your course Canvas for the exact schedule of your section.

Week Worksheets Exam Archive Topics and Textbook Sections
1:
  • Tangents to circles
  • Sec. 2.1 - Tangents and velocity
  • Sec. 2.2 - Limits
2:
  • Sec. 2.3 - Calculating Limits
  • Sec. 2.5 - Continuity
  • Sec. 2.6 - Asymptotes
3:
  • Sec. 2.7 - Derivatives
  • Sec. 2.8 - Derivative function
4:
  • Sec. 3.1 & 3.2 - Derivative rules
  • Sec. 3.3 - Trig derivatives
  • Sec. 3.4 - Chain rule
5:
  • Sec. 3.4 - More chain rule
  • Sec. 3.5 - Implicit differentiation
6:
  • Sec. 10.1 or supplement reading on parametric equations
  • Sec. 10.2 - Derivatives and parametrized curves
  • Sec. 3.6 - Logarithmic differentiation
7:
  • Sec. 3.9 - Related rates
  • Sec. 3.10 - Linear approximation
8:

  • Sec. 4.1 - Basics on min and max values
  • Sec. 4.3 - Derivatives and shape of a curve
9:
  • Sec. 4.4 - L'Hôpital's rule
  • Sec. 4.5 - Curve sketching
10:

  • Sec. 4.7 - Optimization