MATH 1101- Course Syllabus

Instructor

Mrs. Whitehead, Dept of Mathematics, Office hours: MW 10:15-11:15 am, TTh 10:45-11:45am, 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.

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 Outline

Tests - Content, dates, etc.

                        Test 1: Chapter 1 - Wednesday, Feb 4

                        Test 2: Chapter 2 Wednesday, Feb 25

                        Test 3: Chapter 3 Friday, April 2

                        Test 4: Section 4.1 and 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 Friday, April 23



                        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 Exam - 11:15 class: Final is May 3, 12 - 3pm, 12:20 class: Final is May 5, 12-3pm



Grades - F<60<=D<70<=C<80<=B<90<=A; 15% Classwork 10% Project -- 50% Hour Tests -- 25% Final Exam

Adademic 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.