Algebra and Elementary Functions Precalculus

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Algebra and Elementary Functions (Precalculus)

• Welcome to Math 115
• Spring Semester 2004
• Humboldt State University

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Basic Orientation

• The Professor
• Grading
• Text
• Technology
• Help
• Videos
• Schedule

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The Professor

• Dr. Beth Burroughs
• Department of Mathematics
• Office Lower Library Room 46
• Office Hours MTR 900-950
• M 100-150
• Phone [phone]
• Email burroughs_at_humboldt.edu
• Web site www.humboldt.edu/eb38

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Grading

• Midterms (3) 40
• Final Exam 30
• Homework 10
• Quizzes 10
• Project 10

Comment You must pass the final to earn at
least a C in the course.
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Textbook

• Advice
• Put your
• phone number
• name
• email
• in the text.

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Homework
Each class session has an assignment see
schedule. Homework is due at the end of class
meeting (todays homework will be collected next
class meeting). Homework is read and evaluated (8
points each). Homework must be submitted in a
considerate and professional manner. Late,
sloppy, or otherwise unacceptable papers will be
returned unread with no credit. Content and
Presentation are equally important!
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Your Work

• Every endeavor has 3 major components
• Content
• Presentation
• Caring
• Incorporate all 3 components in your work.

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Exams

• Three midterms (40 of final grade)
• Final Exam (30 of final grade)
• Monday, 10 May 300-450
• No exceptions. Dont even ask.

You must pass the final to pass the course.
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Project

• You will complete one project for this course
  (10 of final grade).
• You may work individually or with a partner
  partners must notify me two weeks before the
  project due date that they are working together.
• Project must be professional quality.

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Quizzes

• Occasional announced and unannounced quizzes (10
  of final grade).

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Technology
Calculator
Computer

• TI-83
• TI-85/86
• TI-89/92
• Casio Algebra FX2.0
• Casio CFX9850GB

• Xplore (windows only)
• Winplot (windows only)
• Excel

See web page for details. Download TechSkills 1
and 2 for your hardware. (This is your first
homework assignment)
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Your first homework assignment

• Identify the type of graphing calculator you will
  use. Go to my website and download the tech
  skills documents that apply to your model.
• Bring these documents with you to my office hours
  by Friday, January 30. This is worth 8 points.
  (If you cannot make my scheduled office hours,
  email me to make an appointment.)

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Help
21751 MATH 099 Tutoring for Math 115 2.0
units 22077 24897 MATH 099 Graphing Calculator
2.0 units Stuart Moskowitz If it doesnt cost
you any money, please register for one or both of
these classes. The units can not be applied to
the unit requirement for graduation but, they do
count for financial aid and benefits. These
units finance the math tutoring lab.
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Videos
Videos are available at the reserve desk in the
library. The videos are in two forms CD-ROM
(for library use only) and VHS tape (may be
checked out for overnight use). To check out a
tape, identify the section of the text for which
you want the video.
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Course Objective

• You will master the mathematical concepts and
  skills necessary for success in calculus.