Instructor: David Jaspers

Office: 201B ADMN

Telephone: 648-6851(off) 663-4721 (home)

E-mail: davidj@aiken.sc.edu or djaspers@csranet.com

Office Hours: MWF 12:00-2:00, T/TH 10:00-12:00 or by appointment

PREREQUISITE: Placement, Grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of the Department

TEXTS: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs (4^th edition), Demana, Waits, Foley, and Kennedy, and Graphing Calculator Resource Manual

SUPPLIES: Texas Instruments TI-83 Graphing Calculator (note: If you are purchasing a calculator for this class, you are required to purchase the TI-83. If you already have a graphing calculator, consult your instructor about its acceptability)

Prerequisite Chapter – Graphing, lines, equations and inequalities

Chapter 1 – Functions and Graphs

Chapter 2 – Quadratic, Power, Polynomial, and Rational Functions

Chapter 3 – Exponential, Logistic, and Logarithmic Functions

Chapter 6 – Parametric Equations

EXPECTED STUDENT COMPETENCIES TO BE ACQUIRED: The successful student at the end of the course will be able produce well-written correct solutions for problems similar to those assigned for homework in this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To solve, both graphically and by calculation, mathematical problems that involve:

• equations and inequalities
• graphs, functions, and inverse functions
• polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential expressions

ASSIGNMENTS: Homework will be assigned daily and will occasionally be collected as a check on how you are keeping up. Although I may not always collect homework, that doesn't mean you don't have to do it! A major part of learning mathematics involves DOING mathematics! Also, homework is useful in preparing for the type of questions, which may appear on quizzes or exams.

GRADING: Your success in meeting the course objectives will be measured by your scores on homework, occasional quizzes, lab activities, three exams, and a cumulative final exam. The weights of the various components of your grade in determining your final course grade are shown below, along with the grade scale for the course.

NOTES:

1. At least one quiz/homework grade will be dropped to determine your final quiz average.

2. Your grade on the Final Exam will replace your lowest test score (if it helps your grade). You must take all 3 semester exams to qualify. Note: A low score on the Final can hurt your grade!

Special Note: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible.The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.

MAKE UP POLICY: Because at least one quiz grade will be dropped, quizzes cannot be made up. IMPORTANT! If you must miss a scheduled exam, contact me as soon as possible after the exam to arrange a make up. Exams not made up within one week of the regular test will be recorded as 0’s.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: I may occasionally take attendance. It is highly recommended that the student not miss any class. However, the Attendance Policy established by the Department of Mathematical Sciences states that the maximum number of unexcused absences allowed in this class before a penalty is imposed is four. Please refer to the 2000-2001 Bulletin, page 31, for further information.

ACADEMIC CODE OF HONESTY: Please read and review the Academic Code of Conduct relating to Academic Honesty located in the Student Handbook 2000-2001, page 42. If you are found to be in violation of this Code of Honesty, a grade of F(0) will be given for the work. Additionally, a grade of F may be assigned for the course and/or further sanctions may be pursued.