Syllabus
Math 111
Precalculus
Spring 2004
Instructor:
Office
Hours: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday
Time and Place: Tuesday -Thursday
Text: To be announced in class.
Content: Numbers
and algebraic expressions, quadratic equations, analytic geometry, functions,
trigonometry, miscellaneous topics.
Classes: There
will be lectures, discussions, and many problems will be investigated and
solved in class or as homework. To keep
up in the course, it is important that you attend all classes and prepare
for each class. Much of your work should be in writing -- English
sentences, not just formulas or numbers -- and you are encouraged to discuss
your work with other students in the class.
Occasionally, the class will split into small groups to
discuss problems and work examples together.
Frequent in-class quizzes will help you keep up-to-date. Don't hesitate to speak up, ask questions, and
voice your opinion.
Teaching Assistant:
Becky Jones, a junior mathematics major, will be
teaching assistant for this class. She
will attend classes, hold outside-of-class help sessions, and perhaps give some
lectures.
Help:
Feel free to come to
my office for help, or just for a chat.
Bring your questions and discuss your problems with me or with Becky.
Homework: Homework
will not be collected but you may turn in problems that you have worked if you
are not sure about your answers or need some feedback. Homework problems will be discussed in class
at your request.
Evaluation: There
will be three tests, frequent quizzes, and a final exam.
Each
test counts for 20%, the quizzes for 20%, and the final exam for 20% of your
grade.
Tests: Test 1 - Thursday, February
19
Test
2 -- Thursday, March 11
Test
3 -- Thursday, April 22
Final: Saturday,
May 8,