MATH 1030-Section 3 (Summer 2010)
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
M W 7:30-9:00pm in LCB 225
Instructor: William Malone
Office: JWB 105
Phone: 801-585-7663
Email: malone@math.utah.edu
Website: www.math.utah.edu/ ∼ malone (All course material will be posted here.)
Office Hours: 6-7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday or by appointment
TEXTBOOK: Bennett and Briggs, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach. Math 1030, University of Utah. Bookstore price new:
$76.80.
COURSE: In this course we analyze quantitative information about change and
growth through specific case studies. The mathematics covered includes topics from
financial mathematics, linear and exponential growth, geometric measurements and
scaling. This course is primarily for undergraduates who will not take any further
mathematics except for statistics.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in MATH 1010 OR Math ACT score of at
least 23 OR Math SAT score of at least 540. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math).
GRADING POLICY: The course grade will be based on:
Quizzes
12.5%
Homework 12.5%
Midterm 1
15%
Midterm 2
15%
Projects
15%
Final
30%
A
100%-92%
B+
89%-86%
B82%-79%
C
76%-72%
D+ 69%-66%
D62%-69%
AB
C+
CD
E
92%-89%
86%-82%
79%-76%
72%-69%
66%-62%
59%-0%
HOMEWORK: The exact scheme for homework will be described in a separate handout. Either written assignments will be assigned, graded, and possibly regraded.
Or the class will use the math department’s WebWork computer based system for
homework. More information about homework will be forthcoming.
QUIZZES: Every Wednesday there will be a quiz at the beginning of class covering the
basic concepts from the previous week’s lecture. A practice quiz will be distributed
every Monday to give you a feel for what the quiz might cover. The lowest 2 quiz
scores will be dropped at the end of the semester, therefore no makeup
quizzes will be given.
EXAMS: 2 midterm exams will be given. The exam dates will be June 16th and July
21st. The entire class period will be given to students to complete the exam. If you
think you might miss an exam or have a valid reason for being away from school on
the test day please tell me as soon as possible before the exam so that we can schedule
a time for you to take the exam before you leave.
PROJECTS: 4-5 group projects will be assigned throughout the semester. The topics
covered will coincide with the chapters covered in class. The aim of the projects is to
give students the chance to see that mathematics is not only useful in everyday life,
but in fact shows up everywhere. Project guidelines/expectations will be handed out
when the project is assigned and about two weeks will be given for each project to
be completed.
TUTORING: The Rushing Math Center Offers free drop-in tutoring, a computer lab,
and study areas for undergraduates. The Rushing Student Center is adjacent to LCB
and JWB. The hours for the Summer semester are: 8a.m.-8p.m. Monday-Thursday
and 8a.m.-6p.m. on Friday.
CALCULATORS: Calculators will be allowed during exams or quizzes. A regular
scientific calculator is needed for the course. In particular the calculator needs to be
able to handle logarithms and exponentials. If you have any questions about whether
your calculator is sufficient come and see me. In order to score full points for any
question all work must be shown leading to a solution.
ADA STATEMENT: The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable
accommodations be provided for students with physical, cognitive, systemic learning,
and psychiatric disabilities. Students need to contact the instructor at the beginning
of the semester to discuss any such accommodations that they may require for this
course.
May 26th
May 31st
June 7th
June 25th
July 5th
TBA
Last day to drop the class
Memorial Day (No Class)
I will be gone (Replacement Instructor)
Last Day to Withdraw
4th of July Holiday (No Class)
Final
CHANGES: I reserve the right to change this syllabus at any time during the semester.
All changes will be announced in class as well as on my website.