Math 150 Syllabus
Course title and number
Term
Class times and location
Sections 501 - 506
Sections 507 - 512
MATH 150
Spring 2016
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
2:20 pm - 3:35 pm
RICH 114
RICH 114
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name
Phone number
e-mail address
Office
Erin Fry
Department of Mathematics: 845-3261
Office hours
Help Sessions
Week in Review
T & R: 11 am - noon, W 11 am – 1 pm
erinfry@tamu.edu
214 Blocker
http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/helpsessions.html
http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/weekinreview.html
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES
Description: Trigonometry and Linear Systems. Graphs, functions, college algebra and
trigonometry, linear systems and vectors.
Calculator Policy: Calculators will not be used during group assignments, quizzes, or exams.
It is recommended that you do as much of your online homework without the use of a
calculator as you can. Sometimes you will need a calculator to do your homework. Sometimes
we will use calculators in class.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course is focused on quantitative literacy in mathematics found in both business and
everyday life. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Perform operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) on real
numbers, complex numbers, functions, exponents, radicals and vectors
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Graph relations, functions, and vectors
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Solve an equation, a system of equations, and inequalities
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Identify characteristics of a particular function
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Comprehend and solve an application problem (time-to-do work, distance = rate
time, mixtures)
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Understand the importance of domain and be able to find the domain
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Apply exponential functions and logarithmic functions
Understand and apply basic trigonometry
TEXTBOOK AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIAL
Online Textbook: PreCalculus (WebAlg) - 1e by David Manuel, Michael Stecher, and Patti
Wells, which will be accessed via WebAssign, your online homework system.
EXAM SCHEDULE:
Exam 1
Date
Thursday 11 February
covers
1A, 3C, 7A, 4B, 8A, 4E, 1B, 4C, 4D & 1C
Exam 2
Thursday 10 March
5A, 5B, 1D, 8B, 2A, 2B, & 1E
Exam 3
Thursday 14 April
4F, 5C, 5D, 6A, 6B, 8C, 8E, 8F, 8G
Final Exam:
Tuesday
Tuesday
10-May
10-May
Sections 501-506
Sections 507-512
8:00 am - 10:00 am
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The final exam is comprehensive and will be in our regular classroom.
GRADING POLICIES
The course grading will be based on the results of
Activity
Exam I, II, III, Quiz Avg
Lab Worksheets
Participation
Homework
Final Exam
TOTAL
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Fraction
1/8 each
1/12
1/12
1/12
1/4
1
Grading Scale
Range
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Attendance and Make-up policies
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Excused absences: Attendance is mandatory and may affect your grade. For
excused absences we refer the student to Student Rule 7 at
http://studentrules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm. Excuses for absences during an exam must be
substantiated by appropriate documentation. Falsification of documentation is a
violation of the Honor Code.
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Make-up exams will be only allowed due to excused absences and the next possible
make-up time be chosen from http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/makeupexams.html. If you
foresee the need to be absent during an exam, you must notify the instructor in advance.
Class Calendar:
http://www.math.tamu.edu/~erinfry/math150/supporting_docs/intro_info/Math150Cour
seCalendarSpring2016.pdf
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring
an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, currently located in the
Disability Services building at the Student Services at White Creek complex on
west campus or call 979-845-1637. For additional information, visit
http://disability.tamu.edu.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
For additional information please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
In this course students can discuss homework assignments and solutions. However, it is NOT
permissible to copy homework solutions from another student. It is NOT permissible to discuss
any aspect of any test or examination until ALL students have completed the exam. The
penalties for violating this policy will range from an F on an assignment or test, to failing in
the course.
Helpful links
- Academic Calendar
- Final Exam Schedule
- On-line Catalog
- Religious Observances
http://registrar.tamu.edu/General/Calendar.aspx
http://registrar.tamu.edu/General/FinalSchedule.aspx
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
http://dof.tamu.edu/content/religious-observance