FALL 2003

Instructor: Dr. Calvin M. Burgoyne

642 Boyd Graduate Studies

Email address: burgoyne@math.uga.edu

Office hours: 8:00-9:00 am diaily

Class Meetings: 2nd; 3rd; and 4th. 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\1101

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 Sept. 11; Exam # 2 Oct. 2; Exam # 3 Nov. 4; Exam # 4 Dec. 2

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: 2nd Period class Tuesday Dec.16, 8:00-11:00 am

3rd Period class Thursday Dec.11, Noon - 3:00pm

4th Period class Tuesday Dec. 16, Noon - 3:00pms

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 95 computers in the various computer labs on campus.

Last Revised: 8/12/03