MTH 111 Precalculus (Spring 2003)
Text: Bittenger et. al. Precalculus,Graphs and Models (Second Edition)
Calculator: A graphing calculator is required (see Technology)
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FINAL EXAM WILL BE IN CHAFEE 271 , 3-6 PM, MONDAY, MAY 12 . |
For information on important dates and course assignments click Calendar/Syllabus. Start by reading General Information below. For detailed information on course content click UnitView. Read and sign the student Info Sheet&Contract. Find out about WeBWorK.
Exams and Grading: There will be three hour exams given in the evening, from 6-7:30. See Exam Information for more detail. Your course grade will be based on a 700 point system as follows:
| Three evening exams | 300 points |
| Final exam | 200 points |
| WeBWorK assignments | 100 points |
| Instructor's assignments | 100 points |
Students who need special accommodations, and who have documentation from disability services, should make arrangements with the instructor as soon as possible.
General
Information
GOALS OF THIS COURSE: The primary goal of MTH 111 is to prepare you for further courses in mathematics, especially calculus.The calculus sequence is often an essential step toward degree and career objectives, so MTH 111 is also such a step. Thus MTH 111 is aimed at the student for whom it will be the first of an important series of courses rather than a last math course. This course is NOT a good choice simply to fulfill a general education requirement. It demands a very substantial amount of hard work for 3 credits.
EXPECTATIONS: We expect that you will give this course 6-7 hours a week of your undivided attention, in addition to class time. This is an approximate figure of course, but don't assume that you can spend less time than this and still get a grade you'll like. We also expect that you will ATTEND YOUR CLASS.
ADVICE: The key to success in this course is the problem material. It is very important that you try all the assigned problems. The problems assigned for each textbook section indicate what we feel is important in that section and which ideas and skills you should focus on. Consult the UnitView page to help you organize your study of the main topics. An important part of this course is strengthening your algebra skills and using them in new ways. Be prepared to review basic algebra as needed.
Precalculus also has a body of mathematical facts that you will have to learn. Be prepared to memorize some formulas and theorems as you learn about their meaning and uses.