MATH 1011/1 Pre-Calculus (Section 1)
Fall Semester 2008

Course Instructor : Dr. Peh Ng --

Course Time : 8:00am-9:05am MWF

Course Venue : Sci 3610

Instructor's OFFICE: Sci 2330

Instructor's OFFICE HOURS: 10:30am-noon Mon & Fri;   8:30am till 9:40am on Tue & Thu; or anytime by appointment. If you need help on your homework, you are more than welcome to see me in my office. (Unless I am on the Twin Cities campus for committee meetings on alternate Wednesdays, I am either in my office, in class or somewhere on campus from 7:30am till about 7:30pm so if you need help, stop by my office or catch me anywhere on campus. In addition to my office hours, there is also help for you at the Math Tutoring Room on the 3rd floor of the Briggs Library where tutors are available every Sunday-Thursday evening.)

Instructor's PHONE: 589-6318

Instructor's E-MAIL: pehng@morris.umn.edu

Course Web Page: www.morris.umn.edu/~pehng/PreCalc

COURSE MATERIALS:
Class notes, handouts & textbook: PreCalculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic (7th Edition) by Demana, Waits, Foley, Kennedy.
To facilitate in-class discussions, it is recommended that you do some reading of the text.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: Two years of High School Algebra & Geometry. Willingness to work hard, to spend at least 8 hours weekly on this course OUTSIDE of class time, and to think analytically.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/PURPOSES: The purpose of this course is to provide students a 15 weeks of review on Algebra and Trigonometry for the sole purpose of preparing students to take Calculus 1. (This is NOT meant to be a terminal math course.) In particular, specific objectives are to help students to:

• learn the fundamental concepts of algebra, trigonometry, and analytical geometry
• understand the properties of different functions
• know the graphs of different functions and their properties
• be aware of the plethora of applications of pre-calculus

MATERIAL COVERED:
Chapter 1. Functions & Graphs.
Modeling and Equation Solving; Functions and their properties; 12 basic functions; Building Functions from Functions; Parametric relations; inverse functions; Graphical Transformations; Modeling with Functions.

Chapter 2. Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions.
Linear and Quadratic Functions and Modeling; Power Functions with Modeling; Polynomial Functions of Higher degree with Modeling; Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions; Graphs of Rational Functions; Solving Equations in one variable; Solving Inequalities in one variable.

Chapter 3. Exponential, Logistic, and Logarithmic Functions.
Exponential and Logistic Functions; Exponential and Logistic Modeling; Logarithmic Functions and their graphs; Properties of logarithmic Functions; Equation Solving and Modeling; Mathematics of Finance.

Chapter 4. Trigonometric Functions
Angles and their measures; Trignometric Functions of acute angles; The circular functions of trigonometry; Graphs of Sine and Cosine functions; Graphs of Tangent, Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant functions; Graphs of Composite Trigonometric Functions; Inverse Trigonometric Functions; Solving Problems with Trigonometry.

Chapter 5. Analytic Trigonometry
Fundamental Identities; Proving Trigonometric identities; Sum and Difference Identities; Multiple-Angle Identities; The Law of Sines; The Law of Cosines.

Chapter 7. Only on Systems of Equations
Solving Systems of Two Equations. (If time permits,... systems of inequalities in two variables.)

Chapter 8. Analytic Geometry
(If time permits,... ) Conic sections and parabolas; Ellipses; Hyperbolas.

Chapter 6. Only on Polar Coordinates
(If time permits,... ) Polar Coordinates; Graphs of Polar Equations.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
You are expected to attend class, to participate in class, to turn in your assignments on time, to do well on your quizzes and examinations, and to be respectful of your classmates and instructor during class.

Homework:
There will be computer and written homework assigned and due on a almost daily basis. Occasionally students will be asked to present their work on the board to the class.
For the list of assignments and their due dates, please see www.morris.umn.edu/~pehng/PreCalc/hw.html

Examinations and Quizzes:
There will be four in-class exams throughout the semester and a comprehensive in-class final exam during finals week. During the off-exams weeks, there will be short (about 10-15 minutes) quizzes given in class. All exams and quizzes will be closed book/notes; any helpful information, if applicable, will be provided by the instructor.

GRADING:
Your course grade will depend on how well you perform on the following:

1. Four exams - 100 points each. Total of 400 points
( F.Y.I. , the first exam will be on Sept 26, the second will be on Oct 17, the third around Nov 7, and the fourth around Nov 26 or Dec 3.)

2. Final exam (Monday, Dec 15 at 11am till 1pm as in the UMM Final Schedule) - 200 points (worth twice of a regular exam.)

3. Quizzes (unannounced but predictable) - total points will be scaled down to 75 points (worth three-fourth of a regular exam.)

4. Participation - in-class and out-of-class, (this includes, but not limited to, answering questions, asking questions in class and in my office, doing some practise problems on WebWork, and presentations. Clearly, attendance is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition to earn all participation points.) - 25 points

5. Homework - (written and computer) - total points will be scaled down to 100 points (worth one regular exam.)

Policies on homework, quizzes and exams.

• Late assignments are NOT accepted; even if you do NOT attend class on the day that homework is due, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure assignments get turned in that day and to make sure you catch up on the material missed, including new assignments. However, if you are (provably) sick for an extended period of time, then it is your responsibility to have someone contact the instructor, and for you to make arrangements with the instructor about your assignments. Only legible and neatly written assignments will be graded.
• There will be NO make-up exams and NO make-up quizzes unless arrangements are made with the instructor PRIOR to the exams or quizzes. PRIOR to the exams or quizzes.
  
• If you are scheduled to be away from campus on University business, then it is your responsibility to inform the instructor PRIOR to your absence from class, NOT after. (These scheduled dates are usually known ahead of time.)

Course Grades

EARNED GRADE	IF TOTAL PERCENTAGE EARNED x is
A	90 ≤ x ≤ 100
A-	88 ≤ x ≤ 89
B+	86 ≤ x ≤ 87
B	80 ≤ x ≤ 85
B-	78 ≤ x ≤ 79
C+	76 ≤ x ≤ 77
C	70 ≤ x ≤ 75
C-	68 ≤ x ≤ 69
D+	66 ≤ x ≤ 67
D	60 ≤ x ≤ 65
F	x ≤ 59

All-University Interpretation of Grades & Workload
A & A-: achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.
B, B+ & B-: achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
C, C+,C-: achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.
D, D+: achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.
S : achievement that is satisfactory, which is equivalent to a C- or better (achievement required for an S is at the discretion of the instructor but may be no lower than a C-).
F (or N) : Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I (see also I)
Academic dishonesty: academic dishonesty in any portion of the academic work for a course shall be grounds for awarding a grade of F or N for the entire course. I (Incomplete) Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.

For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade (of C) in the course. For example, a student taking a four credit course should expect to spend an additional eight hours a week on coursework outside the classroom.

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY and HONESTY:
Discussion of homework or assignments among students aids learning and is encouraged. However, each student is expected to submit his/her own work. No two homeworks should ever be identical on any major part. No cooperation of any kind, or use of unauthorized notes, is allowed during examinations and quizzes.
Cheating, particularly on examinations, hurts students who are honestly earning their grades by devaluing their achievements. It is every student's responsibility to help control academic honesty by reporting it to the professor whenever they see it going on. Students who violate UMM's academic integrity and honesty code will face consequences according to University Policies which include being expelled.
Academic misconduct. Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering forging, or misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis. In this course, a student responsible for scholastic dishonesty can be assigned a penalty up to and including an "F" or "N" for the course. If you have any questions regarding the expectations for a specific assignment or exam, please ask.
Academic dishonesty in any portion of the academic work for a course shall be grounds for awarding a grade of F or N for the entire course.
Classroom Conduct :
Students are expected to interact with the instructor and other students with respect and courtesy. Students should attend every class session prepared to learn and work. Participation in class is expected, which includes both speaking up and listening. Give class your full attention while here. Complete all assignments, including the reading, in a timely fashion. Do not bring cell phones or recording equipment to class without the instructor's consent. Students whose behavior is disruptive either to the instructor or to other students will be asked to leave. Students whose behavior suggests the need for counseling or other assistance may be referred to counseling services. Students whose behavior violates the University Student Conduct Code will be subject to disciplinary action.
Academic Assistance and Math Tutoring Room:
If you need help on your homework, in addition to my office hours above, please stop by the Math Room on the 3rd floor of the Briggs Library duirng the evening hours from Sun-Thur.

It is University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. This publication/material is available in alternative formats to persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the instructor or the Disability Services office, 589-6178, Room 328 Briggs Library to discuss accommodation needs.

PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO SEE ME OUTSIDE OF THE CLASS, ANY TIME, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, OR COMMENTS PERTAINING THE COURSE WORK.
© 2008 by Peh Ng
Last Modified Sunday, September 28, 2008
Page URL: http://www.morris.umn.edu/~pehng/PreCalc/syllabus.html
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