MAT 1101 Syllabus

Fall 2004

Instructor: Dr. Calvin M. Burgoyne

642 Boyd Graduate Studies

Email address: burgoyne@math.uga.edu

 Office hours: MWF 8:00-10:00 am

Class Meetings: MWF 10:10-11:00 Call # 41-687
                         MWF 11:15-12:05 Call 3 81-689
Room:               328 Boyd Graduate Center

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 ( Precalculus ).
 
 

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

Web Site: www.math.uga.edu
 
 

Student Supplies Needed: Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator TI-83. 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 Monday Sept. 13; Exam # 2 Friday Oct. 8; Exam # 3 Friday Nov.12; Exam # 4 Monday Dec. 6.
 
 

Course Project: Due dates to be announced.
 
 

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

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

Final Exam: 10:10 class Friday Dec 17     8:00- 12:00
                   11:15 class Monday Dec.13     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.