SYLLABUS
MATHEMATICS 1050-005
College Algebra (3 Credits)
General Information
• Lecture: Tuesday, Thursday, 06:00-8:00 PM at JFB 103.
• Instructor: Omprokash Das, das@math.utah.edu.
• Office Hours: Thursday 05:00-06:00 PM or by appointment at my office
JWB 332.
• Class Webpage: http : //www.math.utah.edu/ ∼ das/T eaching/1050/math1050.html
Course Structure
• Text: “A Streamlined course on the fundamentals of precalculus” by
Kevin Wortman. Available at http : //www.math.utah.edu/ ∼ das/T eaching/1050/math1050.html
• Prerequisites: “C” or better in (MATH 1010 OR MATH 1060 OR
MATH 1080 OR MATH 1090) OR Accuplacer CLM score of 60 or better
OR ACT Math score of 23 or better OR SAT Math score of 540 or better.
• Course Goals: To improve mathematical reasoning, and to prepare for
future math learning in calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics.
Topics to be covered include numbers, functions, sequences, series, counting problems, graphs of functions, inverse functions, polynomials, rational
functions, n-th roots, exponential functions, logarithms, piecewise defined
functions, matrices, and matrix equations.
• Homework is to be completed on WeBWorK. Homeworks will be due
every Monday and Wednesday until midnight (12:00 AM).
It is expected that you receive a perfect score on homeworks throughout
the semester.
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• Calculators are not required for this course, are not needed for homework, and will not be allowed for exams.
• Laptops and Cell Phones: Use of Laptops, Cell Phones, e.t.c., are
strictly prohibited during the lecture. In case of emergency please take
your ‘conversation’ out of the class.
Exams
• There will be 2 Midterms and one (comprehensive) Final Exam.
• Location:All the exams will take place in the regular class room JFB 103
(including the final exam).
• Dates:
– First Midterm: Tuesday, October 2, 6:00-7:00 PM.
– Second Midterm: Thursday, November 15, 6:00-7:00 PM.
– Final Exam: Tuesday, December 11, 6:00-8:00 PM.
• There will be No make up Exams. All exams are closed book exam.
Grading
Homework (WeBWork)
• Grading policy: Your grade will be based on: Midterms (2)
Final exam
• Grading Scale (%)
A
AB+
B
BC+
91-100
87-90
84-86
81-83
77-80
74-76
C
CD+
D
DE
71-73
67-70
64-66
61-64
57-60
0-56
• Tutoring: The Rushing Math Center offers free drop-in tutoring, a computer lab, and study areas for undergraduates. It is adjacent to the LCB
and JWB.
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disability Act requires that reasonable accommodations
be provided for students with physical, cognitive, systemic learning and psychiatric disabilities. The student needs to have such a disability approved by the
Disability Service Office (162 UNION, 581-5020) in order to have the accommodations provided. The instructor need to be informed about such a disability
and approved accommodations at the beginning of the semester.
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20 %
50 % (25 % each)
30 %