Instructor: Kathryn Braungart, Department of Mathematics

Office hours: MWF 12:15 - 1:00pm.

Office: 602B, Boyd GSRC

Phone: 542-2211

Email address: braungar@math.uga.edu

Class Meetings: MWF 11:15am - 12:05pm

Course Description : An introduction to mathematical modeling based on the use of

elementary functions to describe and explore real-world data and

phenomena. Graphical, numerical, symbolic and verbal approaches to

the investigation of data, functions, equations, and models.

Emphasis on applications and the ability to construct useful

mathematical models, to analyze them critically, and to communicate

quantitative concepts effectively.

Course Materials: Elementary Mathematical Modeling, Functions and Graphs - Mary

Ellen Davis & C. Henry Edwards - available at the University Bookstore.

Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator TI-83 (or TI-82). While one

can complete the course with a TI-85 or 86, it is not recommended. You

cannot use a TI-81 for this course.

Students will need and are expected to have their calculators with them during each class.

Web Site: www.math.uga.edu\1101

Tests - Content, dates, etc.

Test 1: Chapter 1 - Friday, Sep 13

Test 2: Chapter 2 - Friday, Oct 4

Test 3: Chapter 3 - Monday, Nov 11

Test 4: Chapter 4.1, 8.1,8.2 - Friday, Dec 6

Students are required to have their calculators on test day. Calculators cannot be shared during a test. If you come without a calculator, you should expect to take the test without!

Makeup tests are given only in extreme situations at the discretion of the instructor and in general will need documentation.

Quizzes :

There will also be approximately 9 short announced quizzes given

in class. Quiz questions will be similar (but not necessarily identical) to assigned homework problems from the text. Students are expected to have their calculators with them during each class. No makeup quizzes will be given, thus any absence on a quiz day, excused or not, will result in a quiz grade of 0.

At the end of the semester the lowest 3 quiz grades will be dropped

compensating for some missed quizzes or low grades.

Project

During the semester students will be developing a mathematical

model of their own based on a specific data set. The goal of the each

project is to determine a mathematical model which best 'fits' the data set,

and to make future predictions using the determined model. Upon

completion of the project students should have constructed a tool which

when modified can aid them in planning for future budget needs.

Final Exam: Friday, Dec 13, 12 – 3:00 pm

Grades: A :90-100, B:80-89, C:70-79, D:60-69, F<60

5% In Class Quizzes --- 60% Hour Tests ---10% Class Project ---25% Final Exam

Note: The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.