MATH 1101 Syllabus

Spring 2006

Instructor: Dr. Calvin M. Burgoyne

642 Boyd Graduate Studies

Email address: burgoyne@math.uga.edu

 Office hours: MWF 10:00-11:20

Class Meetings: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45  Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-12:15
Room:               319  Poultry Science

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.

This is not meant to prepare students for Math 1113 (Pre-calculus ).

Text Book: Elementary Mathematical Modeling Functions and Graphs by Davis and Edwards.  

Web Site: www.math.uga.edu

Student Supplies Needed: Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator TI-83 or a TI-83 Plus or a TI-84 Plus. While one can complete this course using a TI-85, or 86 This is not recommended. You cannot use a TI-81 for this course.

Pack of 3" by 5" index cards for in class quizzes

Hour Tests:       Exam # 1 Thursday Feb. 2

                        Exam # 2 Thursday Feb.23

                        Exam # 3 Tuesday April 4

                        Exam # 4 Tuesday April 25

Course Project: Due dates:       Part # 1            Thursday March 9

                                                Part # 2            Tuesday April 11

Completed Project.  Tuesday April 18

Late papers will not be accepted! Do your work early to avoid last minute disasters!

In Class Work: Between 10 & 12 unannounced quizzes and  short assignments. No make-up quizzes will be given, I will drop the lowest quiz score.

Final Exam:       9:30 class         May 4 8:00 - 11:00

11:00 class       May 9 12:00 – 3:00

Grading Scale: F < 60 < D < 70 < C < 80 < B < 90 < A

15% Class work --- 15% Projects --- 50% Hour Tests ---20% Final Exam

No make-up exams except for university approved activities, these must be scheduled in advance! Your lowest exam score will be replaced by your final exam score if the final exam is higher.

Software:

The necessary Microsoft Office software, Excel and Word, is installed on all of the

Windows computers in the various computer labs on campus.

Please reread “A Culture of Honesty”  http://www.uga.edu/~vpaa/polproc/aapm/gap/general/40112.html

You will be expected to adhere to this document.