MATH 1101- Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Whitehead,
Department of Mathematics
Office hours: MW
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.
Students are expected to have their calculators with them during each class.
Course Outline
Tests - Content, dates, etc.
Test 1: Chapter 1-Thu, Feb 3 , Test 2:
Chapter 2-Tue, Mar 1, Test 3: Chapter 3 & Section 4.1-Thu, Ap 1, Test 4: Chapter 8-Tue, Ap
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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 Exams: 9:30 class: Thu, May 5, 8-11am; 11:00 class: Tue, May 10,
12-3pm
Grades: A 90, 80 B<90, 70 C<80, 60 D<70, F<60; Quizzes 15%,
Hour Tests 50%, Project 10%, Final Exam 25%
Withdrawals
Students may be withdrawn from the class after missing more than 10% of the
class periods; that is, after missing 3 class periods. If I initiate the
withdrawal without your knowledge I will assign a grade of WF; if you initiate
the withdrawal before the withdrawal deadline, Tue Mar 8, I will assign a grade
of W. Any withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline, Mar 8 will result in a
grade of WF.
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 www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm
Note: The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course;
deviations may be necessary.