Math 1113: 8:00-8:50am (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

8:00 – 9:15am (Tuesday, Thursday)

Fall 2006

Kathryn Braungart, Instructor

Text: Precalculus by David Cohen

Office: 602B Boyd Graduate Studies

Office Hours: 10:00-11:00pm. Monday, Wednesday.

11:00-12:00 noon, Tuesday, Thursday, or by appointment

Quiz/Test Dates:

Test 1 – Friday, September 1

Test 2 – Tuesday, September 19

Test 3 – Wednesday, October 4

Test 4 – Monday, October 23

Test 5 – Friday, November 10

Test 6 – Friday, December 1

JEXAM:

Practice exams can be accessed at all campus computer lab sites. Click on the JEXAM icon and choose the top ‘button’ labeled ‘Practice Tests. To download Jexam go to the Practice Test link on the Math 1113 Website.

NOTE: It will be important to pay close attention to instructions given in class regarding the testing system.

Attendance Policy: Students are allowed no more than 5 absences including both excused and unexcused absences. On the sixth absence a student may be withdrawn from the course with a grade of W or WF (definitely WF after midpoint). Do not regard these 5 allowed absences as "personal free days." These are only to be used in cases of illnesses or family emergencies. In some cases, verification may be required.

Midpoint Policy:

Monday, October 9th is the midpoint of Fall Semester. Prior to this date you may withdraw from the course with a `W'. Any student wishing to withdraw after this date will be assigned a `WF', (this includes withdrawals due to lack of attendance!).

Grading Policy:

Tests 1-6: 60%……In Class:10%.......Jexam Homework Assignments: 5%……..Final Exam: 25%.

In-Class Component

Come prepared each day. There will be daily homework assignments and/or announced in-class quizzes. There will also be a series of online homework assignments through Jexam. These assignments will be announced several days ahead of their due date so that students will have time to work on the problems and seek help if needed. The lowest 5 in-class grades will be dropped, (these include zeros due to missed work).The lowest 2 online homework grades will be dropped, (these include zeros due to missed work).

Homework:

Homework will be assigned daily from the text. I will make a point of discussing assigned problems at the beginning of class. If you find you are having trouble completing the assigned exercises make sure to come to office hours or get help from the regularly scheduled afternoon help sessions. Remember, the best way to keep up with this class is to be working on the material daily.

*****The Math Department runs a study hall several afternoons a week. This is an excellent place to study, as well as get help with homework problems! Stay tuned for days and locations.

Miscellaneous:

You will need a calculator with exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric keys.

Any student who has not taken any of the tests by the midpoint of the quarter will be withdrawn from the class.

**For complete syllabus, course outline and other important dates see http://www.math.uga.edu/1113/1113home.htm on the World Wide Web.**