MATH 1113
PRECALCULUS
Spring 2006
Instructor:
Office: Room
325 Boyd Phone: 542-0945
Office Hours:
Email: Use
the web-ct MAIL.
Textbook:
UGA version of Precalculus by David Cohen.
Either first or second edition are acceptable.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to
prepare you for the study of calculus.
It also covers mathematical skills needed in business, physics,
chemistry, and landscape architecture classes.
It requires a working knowledge of basic algebra and geometry. There will be certain formulas, primarily
geometric formulas that you will be required to learn.
Course Outline:
The main focus of this course is the study of
functions. It begins with the definition
of functions, how to determine the domain and range of functions, and the
graphs of basic functions. It then
covers specific functions and applications involving these functions. They are linear functions, quadratic
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and
inverse trigonometric functions.
MATH 1113 Web Page: http://www.math.uga.edu/1113/1113home.htm . The mathematics
department maintains this homepage.
Under “Syllabus” you will see a general outline of the topics covered
for each test and a basic time line.
Your test dates and dates assignments are due are found on the WEBCT
calendar. You should check the “Current Announcements” page at least
weekly. Starting with test two there
will be two questions on every test from earlier units. The Current
Announcements site list the topics from which these questions are taken.
Attendance: Because
this is an intensive Precalculus section with limited enrollment attendance is
mandatory. Students who have missed more
than five classes may be withdrawn from the course with a WF. This has the same affect on your grade point
average as an F. Students who find that
they need to withdraw from the course may do so with a W as long as they
initiate the process before Oct. 18. You
should check with your advisor on the consequences of withdrawing from a course
before you withdraw. Student initiated withdrawal is done through OASIS.
Grades: A 
, B 
C 
, D 
F 
Final Grade for course = 0.10*(Test One + Test Two + Test Three + Test
Four +Test Five + Test Six ) + 0.10 (In class grade)+ 0.05* JEXAM Homework
average + 0.25 Final Exam. If the final
exam score is higher than the lowest test score from Test On through Test Six
it will replace that lowest test score.
Tests: Test
One through Six and the Final Exam are given on computers in one of the
mathematic department’s computer labs rooms 304 and 328 Boyd. You will be asked to sign an academic honesty
policy statement before you take your first test. This indicates that you will
abide by the policy on the statement so you should read it carefully. You will
need to bring a photo ID and pencils to every test. Paper will be provided. A calculator function is always enabled on
the computer tests. You may also use a
TI-30 calculator on Test 1 – 6 and the final exam. You may not use any other calculator. See the information on the MATH 1113
homepage.
Sections
of Precalculus are divided into different testing groups. See the web-ct calendar as well as the MATH
1113 homepage syllabus for test dates. You
will need to register for a time slot for each test. Go to the MATH 1113 homepage to register for
each test or my webct calendar.
After
you have finished each test go to the lab assistant. They will check to make sure that there are
no problems with the grading of your test and collect your work. These pages will be returned to me so be sure
that they are neat and legible. If you believe that the computer did not grade
a problem correctly then mark that on the colored cover sheet in the
appropriate box. Be sure to pick up your photo ID at this time. After the test has been released and you have
the opportunity to look at the correct answer if there are additional problems
you would like me to check email me using
webct MAIL.
If
you are not in class the day I return the test work sheets I will put your test work in the file holder on the wall outside my
office. I destroy any of these that have
not been picked up after two weeks. You
should check all tests carefully. Any
questions you have about a test should be brought to my attention within one
week after the test has been released.
Academic Honesty:
All academic work must meet
the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty.” This includes work done outside of class. Students are responsible for informing
themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. For more detailed information go to
http:
//www.uga.edu/ovpi/honesty/acadhon.htm.