MAT 1113   Spring 2006

Syllabus

Instructor Information

Name

Allison W. Arnold

Email

allison@math.uga.edu

Office location

328B, Graduate Studies Research Center

Office hours

11:15 a.m.-12 noon on MWF; 1:20-2:20 on MW; Tu/Th by appointment.

Phone

706-542-2645

Course Information

Course title

Precalculus

Course number

MAT 1113

Course discipline

Mathematics

Course description

Precalculus is the study of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their applications.

 

 

Textbooks

Required reading

Precalculus, David Cohen, Brooks/Cole, Second Edition/UGA Version, 0-534-86738-3

Attendance

 

Attendance is mandatory! Students in the spring session are allowed only 5 (based upon 50 minute classes) absences total per semester.  These allowances are for emergencies and are NOT "skip" days.   Note for Tuesday/Thursday sections:  Absences on any give class day counts as 1.5 absences.

Grading Guidelines

 

Tests 1-6 : 60%

In Class : 10%

Online Homework*: 5%

Final Exam : 25%

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. *Online homework is done at home or in a campus lab using the JExam Student program.

 

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 (Arnold).  DO NOT click on MAT 1113 Intensive as that is a separate course.

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.  This class is in Testing Group 1. 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 2 testing groups.  Each class is assigned to a testing group by the precalculus coordinator.  Your section is in Testing Group 1.

 

 

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.

Test 1      :     Tuesday, January 24th

Test 2      :     Friday, February 10th

Test 3      :     Wednesday, March 1st

Test 4      :     Friday, March 24th

Test 5      :     Tuesday, April 11th

Test 6      :     *Tuesday, April 27th

*Possible reschedule

 

 

Important Dates

 

Classes Begin                               : Jan. 9th

 Holiday                                       : Jan. 16th

 Midpoint Withdrawal Deadline     : Mar. 7th

 Spring Break                               : Mar. 13th-17th

 Classes End                                 : May 1st

 Reading Day                                : May 2nd

 Final Exams                                 : May 3rd-5th, May 8th-9th

Grades Due                                  : May 12th

 

Policies on Makeups

 

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.

Meeting Days and Times

Meeting Days

This course meets every Tuesday and Thursday.

Meeting Times

Period 73, call number 80106, meets from 11:00A-12:15P

Period 75, call number 60-122 meets from 2:00P-3:15P