MAT 1113 Intensive Fall 2005

Syllabus

Instructor Information
Name	Allison W. Arnold
Email	allison@math.uga.edu
Office location	328B, Graduate Studies Research Center
Office hours	2:30-3:30 M/W; 11:30-12:15 Tu/Th; Fridays by appointment.
Phone	706-542-2645
Course Information
Course title	Precalculus
Course number	MAT 1113 and MAT 1113 Intensive
Course discipline	Mathematics
Course description	Precalculus is the study of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
Textbooks
Required reading	Precalculus, David Cohen, Brooks/Cole, Second Edition/UGA Version, 0-534-86738-3
Attendance
	Attendance is mandatory! Students in the summer session are allowed only 3 absences per semester while students in the fall or sping semesters are allowed 5 absences. These allowances are for emergencies and are NOT "skip" days. NOTE for Intensive Sections: Absences on a Tuesday or Thursday during fall or spring semesters count as 1.5 days.
Grading Guidelines
	Skills Test : 5% Tests 1-6 : 60% In Class : 10% Online Quizzes 5% Final Exam : 20% The Final Exam is cumulative and will replace the lowest test score (if higher). Quizzes will be announced so make-up quizzes will NOT be given. I will drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of the semester. Grading Scale: 90-100 : A; 80-89 : B; 70-79 : C; 60-69 : D; Below 60 : F
WebCT Course
Link to Course	Go to the MyUGA link on the UGA homepage (www.uga.edu), login in using your UGA MyID, and click on MAT 1113 Intensive (Arnold)
Required Use of WebCT	Check my WebCT course daily for new mail, calendar and discussion postings, and grade postings in the online grade book. I require that everyone in the class follow the calendar that I will build in WebCT. I will use WebCT email to contact you with announcements, reminders and so forth. I prefer that you email me through our WebCT course. You may also email your classmates through the course, post discussion questions/comments, etc.. Make the most of this great tool!
Testing Lab and Test Registration
Testing Lab	Room 324, Boyd GSRC (1023 on your map)
Register for J-Exams	Go to www.math.uga.edu/1113/1113home.htm to locate the MAT 1113 homepage. You will see a link for test registration. You must register to take each exam. DO NOT wait until the day of the test to register for your exam. The registration program is typically open a couple of days before the scheduled exam. Please see Testing Groups to determine the Testing Group you are in, and then locate the Test Information document to see the actual test dates for each group and the material for each exam. All intensive sections are in Testing Group 4. You will be able to view your test after all exams for each sections have been graded and released. Also on the 1113 homepage is a link for Practice Tests. Click on this link to download the J-Exam software for students that will allow you to practice precalculus problems using the J-Exam system. You only need to download the software once onto your hard drive. The Test Viewer component is built in to the J-Exam software for students.
Testing Groups
	There are 4 testing groups. Each class is assigned to a testing group by the precalculus coordinator. All intensive sections are in Testing Group 4.
Testing Schedule
Testing Information	Go to www.math.uga.edu/1113/1113home.htm and click on the syllabus link to find the Test Information document. PRINT this document and keep it in your notebook for future reference. This document lists all test dates and topics for each exam.
Important Dates
	Classes Begin : August 18^th Holiday : September 5^th Midpoint Withdrawal Deadline : October 14th Fall Break : October 27^th-28^th Holiday : November 23^rd-25^th Classes End : December 8^th Reading Day : December 9^th Final Exams : December 12^th-16^th
Policies on Makeups
Introduction	As a general rule I do not accept late homework, nor do I give make-up quizzes or exams. Quizzes will be announced so there is no need for one to arbitrarily miss class on quiz days. If you have a legitimate emergency, please contact the Office of Student Affairs. Student Affairs can verify your situation and will provide your professors with this verification.
Academic Honesty Policy
Link to UGA Policy	www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm
Instructor Comments	All students are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of their academic careers. The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and ignorance of UGA policy is NOT an acceptable defense. Students should pay particular attention to sections 5 and 7 of the academic honesty statement found at the above link.
MAT 1113 Intensive
Meeting Days	This course meets DAILY.
Meeting Times	5^th Period Class meets from 12:20-1:10 p.m. on MWF and from 12:30-1:45 p.m. on Tu/Th. 6^th Period Class meets from 1:25-2:15 p.m. on MWF and from 2:00-3:15 p.m. on Tu/Th.