Math 1101: Math Modeling

Summer 2004

Instructor: Mr. Jason D.R. Baldeau

Office: Boyd Graduate Research Center, Rm 438

Phone: 706-542-2593

Email: jbaldeau@math.uga.edu

Office hours: To be announced.

Course materials: Elementary Mathematical Modeling, Functions and Graphs - Mary Ellen Davis & C. Henry Edwards - available at the University Bookstore.

Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator TI-83 (or TI-82). While one can complete the course with a TI-85 or 86, it is not recommended. You cannot use a TI-81 for this course.

Students are expected to have their calculators with them during each class.

Course Website http://www.math.uga.edu/undergraduate/1101.html

Test dates: To be announced later along with grading policies.

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.

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 http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm