WK6 Practice with advanced functions This discussion may require you to use exponents (superscripts) or log bases (subscripts). A short-cut that is handy for this is that both the superscript key

WK6 Practice with advanced functions

This discussion may require you to use exponents (superscripts) or log bases (subscripts). A short-cut that is handy for this is that both the superscript key (to make exponents) and the subscript key are in the drop-down menu next to the U for underline.

For other mathematical symbols, follow the instructions for Using the Equation Editor.

Pick ONE of the problems from this collection "Advanced Functions Questions" that has not already been solved. Pretend that you are tutoring someone who has never seen these problems before and give a detailed demonstration of its solution.

Note: Problems are selected on a first-come basis. If a classmate has already chosen a problem you had wanted to answer, please select a different problem. Our goal is to answer and discuss as many different problems as possible.

Select Start a New Conversation and make the problem number the subject of your post. The answers are provided so don't just give an answer—we can already see what the answers are. Don't post an explanation unless your answer matches the correct one!

This is a moderated discussion. Your posting will not be visible to the rest of the class until I approve it. Occasionally, more than one person will tackle a problem before they can see the work of others. In that case, credit will be given to all posters. Once the solution to a problem has become visible, that problem is off limits and you will need to choose a different problem in order
to get credit. I will indicate in the grading comments if corrections need to be made. If you haven't received credit, first double-check for my grading comments. If everything looks OK, then email me asking me to check on it.

If I indicate that there is a problem, you must make the necessary corrections and have your work posted in order to receive credit.

For this particular Discussion, no responses to other classmates are required - your initial post is worth the full points.

WK7 Conics are Everywhere! 

This week we will investigate conic shapes in the real world.

Begin by selecting Start a New Conversation. Research ONE example of a conic section in real life that has not already been used by a classmate.

Make your choice (Bouncing ball) the subject of your post, and then tell us in your own words about your find. Do not just make this up off the top of your head. The St Louis Arch, for example, is NOT a parabola—it is an inverted catenary.

To get credit for this Discussion, you must cite a source confirming that your example is, indeed, a conic and not some other more exotic curve.

Using a personal example (My eyebrow) will not count unless you can cite a source verifying that eyebrows are parabolic.

You must also respond to 2 classmates' posts. You may ask questions to elicit a more in-depth explanation, add additional information to your own posting in response to questions, share additional knowledge on another post or share an example from your own life related to the topic.

WK8 Final Debriefing

Now that it's the last week of the course, stop by this discussion and tell us what your take was on MATH110 and what your future educational plans are.

Select Start a New Conversation and start a new discussion thread using your name as the subject and then share your thoughts with us.

In terms of this class, you're the expert—what was hard, what was easy, what changes would improve things? Your comments can help us make this a better class for future generations!

In terms of the future – what's next? What classes are you taking in the upcoming semester? Have you decided on a major? How close are you to tossing that mortarboard skyward?

Please also respond to 2 classmates. This is a good time to chime in with advice if you have experience with a class that someone else is about to begin! Just remember to be constructive with comments on an open Discussion!