MATH 1101- Course
Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Whitehead,
Department of Mathematics
Office hours: MTWTh
10-11am
Office: 325 Boyd GSRC
Phone: 542-0945
Email address: susan@math.uga.edu
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 course is not meant to prepare students for Math 1113 (Precalculus).
Course Materials
Elementary Mathematical Modeling, Functions and Graphs - Mary Ellen Davis &
C. Henry Edwards - available at the University Bookstore.
Students are expected to have their calculators with them during each class.
Course Outline
Tests - Content, dates, etc.
Test 1: Chapter 1-Tues, Sep 14 , Test 2: Chapter
2-Thur, Oct 7, Test 3: Chapter 3 & Section 4.1-Thur, Nov 11, Test 4: Chapter
8-Thur, Dec 2
Students are required to have their calculators on test day.
Makeup tests are given at the discretion of the instructor and in general
will need documentation. Students missing a test must contact the instructor before
the next class meeting, and the test must be
taken before the tests are returned to the class.
Quizzes
There will be 4 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 quiz score will be dropped.
Final Exams: 11am class: Tue, Dec
14, 12-3; 12:30 class: Thu, Dec 16, 12-3
Grades: A 90, 80 B<90, 70
C<80, 60 D<70, F<60; Quizzes 15%, Hour Tests 50%, Project 10%, Final
Exam 25%
Withdrawals
Students may be withdrawn from the class after missing more than 10% of the
class periods; that is, after missing 3 class periods. If I initiate the
withdrawal without your knowledge I will assign a grade of WF; if you initiate
the withdrawal before the withdrawal deadline, Fri Oct 15, I will assign a
grade of W. Any withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline, July 9, will result
in a grade of WF.
Academic Honesty
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 is not an acceptable defense.
Students should pay particular attention to sections 5 and 7 of the academic
honesty statement at www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm
Note: The course syllabus provides a
general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.