AMTH
111 PRECACULUS MATHEMATICS I (3 cr)
Spring 2006 T/TH 1:40-2:55 ADMN 233
Instructor:
Telephone:
641-3525(off), 663-4721 (home)
E-mail: davidj@usca.edu Web http://www.usca.edu/math/%7Emathdept/dgj/
Office Hours:
MW 2:00-4:00, T/TH 11:00-12:00, F 11:00-1:00 or by appointment
PREREQUISITE:
Placement, C or better in AMTH 108; consent of
Department
TEXTS: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs (3rd edition), Demana, Waits, and Clemens, and Graphing Calculator Resource Manual, Demana,
Waits, Clemens, and Foley
SUPPLIES:
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
(See schedule for
approximate time spent on each chapter)
Chapter
P – Prerequisites
Chapter
1 – Functions and Graphs
Chapter
2 – Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
Chapter
3 – Exponential, Logistic and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter
6 – Vectors and Parametric Equations
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics in algebra
specifically needed for AMTH 141, 142, 241: the study of equations and
inequalities, graphs, functions and inverse functions including logarithmic and
exponential functions, zeros of polynomials, and systems of equations and
inequalities.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To solve, both graphically and by
calculation, mathematical problems that involve:
·
equations and inequalities
·
graphs, functions, and inverse functions
·
polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential expressions
Grading:
Your success in meeting the course objectives will
be measured by your scores on homework, quizzes, worksheets, three exams, and a
cumulative final. The weights of the various components of your grade in
determining your final grade are shown below.
Grade
Weights: Grade
Scale:
1. Three exams (65%) 90-100 A 70-74 C
2. Quizzes, homework (10%) 85-89 B+ 65-69
D+
3. Cumulative Final Exam (25%) 80-84 B 60-64
D
75-79 C+ 0-59
F
Assignments:
Homework will be assigned daily and will occasionally be collected (counted as
a quiz grade). Group work may be assigned to enhance certain topics. 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 that may appear on quizzes or
exams. A homework question may even appear on a quiz or exam. At least one
quiz/homework grade will be dropped to determine your final quiz average.
Make-up
Policy: 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 may be recorded as 0’s. Quizzes cannot be made up.
Final Exam A comprehensive final examination for 25% of the
total grade. Your grade on the Final Exam will replace your lowest test score
(if it helps your grade). You must take all three semester exams to qualify. A
low score on the Final can hurt your grade!
There are no exemptions
from the Final.
Academic Integrity: Please read and review the Academic Code of Conduct
relating to Academic Integrity located in the 2005-06 Student
Handbook, page 18. If you are
found to be in violation of this Code of Integrity, a grade of F (0) may be
given for the work. Additionally, a grade of F may be assigned for the course
and/or further sanctions may be pursued.
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 2005-2006 Bulletin, page 36, for further
information.
Cell Phones/Pagers:
As a courtesy to the class, cell phones and pagers
should be placed in such a mode that they will not disturb the class. Under no
circumstances are calls to be placed or taken in the classroom. Students who are on call as a condition of
their employment or other circumstance will leave the classroom to receive a
call.
Students
with Disabilities: 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. If you are
registered with Disability Services and have an accommodation sheet, please see
me after the first class or phone me (803-641-3525) the first day to set up an
appointment as soon as possible.
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My door is always open; if you are ever having problems with your
homework, if you feel like you're behind and there's no way to catch up, of if
for any other reason you just want to drop by, feel free - I'm here to help!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
|
WEEK
1 |
Jan
10-12 |
Chapter
1 |
|
WEEK
2 |
Jan
17-19 |
Chapter
1 |
|
WEEK
3 |
Jan
24-26 |
Chapter
1, 2 |
|
WEEK
4 |
Jan
31-Feb 2 |
Chapter
2 |
|
WEEK
5 |
Feb
7-9 |
Chapter
2 |
|
WEEK
6 |
Feb
14-16 |
Chapter
2; Test One |
|
WEEK
7 |
Feb
21-23 |
Chapter
2, 3 |
|
WEEK
8 |
Feb
28-Mar 2 |
Chapter 3 |
|
|
Mar
7-9 |
Spring
Break! |
|
WEEK
9 |
Mar
14-16 |
Chapter
4; Test Two |
|
WEEK
10 |
Mar
21-23 |
Chapter
4 |
|
WEEK
11 |
Mar
28-30 |
Chapter
4 |
|
WEEK
12 |
Apr
4-6 |
Chapter
5 |
|
WEEK
13 |
Apr
11-13 |
Chapter
5, 9 |
|
WEEK
14 |
Apr
18-20 |
Chapter
9; Test Three |
|
|
Apr
27 (Thu) |
Final
– 2:00 p.m. |