M, W 1:15pm-3:20 UW1-030 http://courses.washington.edu/bcusp123/zander
Professor: Dr. Carol Zander (zander@u.washington.edu)
Office: UW1-353
Phone: (425) 352-5276
Office Hours: M, W 5:45-6:45pm
T 3-4 pm or by appointment
Course description:
Explores the concept of a mathematical function and its applications. Explores real world examples and problems to enable students to create mathematical models that help them understand the world in which they live. Each idea will be represented symbolically, numerically, graphically, and verbally.
Prerequisite: sufficient score on UWB Math Assessment.
Grading: Online homework
Lab
In-class participation
Two exams (20% each)
Final exam
20%
5%
10%
40%
25%
A scale of 90s (3.5-4.0)
80s (2.5-3.4)
70s (1.5-2.4)
60s (0.7-1.4) is approximately used.
Textbook/Homework: Online course package for Functions Modeling Change , Connally, et al. 3 http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls134546/ rd edition, Wiley.
You must use the online version as homework is assigned online. So, you will need to choose one of the following:
1. Buy a registration code online at wileyplus.com/buy (about $65). It comes with a complete version of the text online. No paper copy. This is the best deal if you like online reading or wish to print pages yourself.
2. Buy a new book from the bookstore (about $162). Make sure it is packaged with a registration code.
3. Buy a used book (about $121 from the bookstore, although may be cheaper from another online source) + Wiley registration code (about $65).
Aids:
• You may find a calculator (graphing or scientific are best) or graph paper useful.
• Microsoft Excel is also useful. It is available in all the computer labs, or may be purchased after the 10 th day of class from the cashier's office for $15.
• On the course website is a link to a nice online function grapher.
• The Quantitative Skills Center (QSC) has tutors to support you. Additionally, they also offer a variety of workshops to review algebra skills and on Microsoft Excel. These will be announced as they occur.
Policies:
• Homework problems are assigned daily. You may work in groups to solve and discuss problems. Problem sets will be posted on the textbook ( WileyPlus ) site. You will complete these problems online which allows for immediate feedback. Multiple attempts on problems are allowed. Problem sets are due several days after they are assigned.
After the due date, you can still see and practice the problems, but you will not get credit for doing them.
• Electronic devices must not be used at any time while I am lecturing, someone is asking a question, or anyone else is talking to the class. Computers must be closed. Cell phones off. At any other time, you are not allowed to display images on your screen as it is distracting to your neighbors trying to learn.
• There will tentatively be one lab, scheduled in a computer lab. The completed, word-processed lab is due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date. No late lab work is accepted.
• The exams are given to test your knowledge of the concepts practiced in homework and labs. Make-up exams will
NOT be given except in case of emergency.
• To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disabled Student Services (DSS) at
425.352.5307, 425.352.5303 TDD, 425.352.3581 FAX, or at dss@uwb.edu . You will need to provide documentation of your disability as part of the review process prior to receiving any accommodations.
• See http://www.uwb.edu/academic/policies/Academic_Conduct.xhtml for the Student conduct code.

GoPost (discussion, question/answer board): You can post questions (and answers) on a discussion board found at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/gopost/board/zander/12371/
Topics covered and tentative schedule:
Date Topic
Sep30 Intro, Chap 1 Tools (Linear Equations and the Coordinate Plane)
Assigned/Due
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Oct 5 Section 1.1 (Functions and Function Notation), Section 1.2 (Rate of Change)
7 Section 1.3 (Linear Functions), 1.4 (Formulas for Linear Functions)
12 1.5 (Geometric Properties of Linear Functions)
14 Chap 2 Tools (Quadratic Equations), Section 2.1 (Input and Output),
19 Section 2.2 (Domain and Range),
Section 2.4 (Composite and Inverse Functions)
21 Excel introduction, Lab
26 Exam #1
28 Chap 3 Tools (Exponents), Section 3.1 (Intro to Exponential functions)
Nov 2 Section 3.2 (Comparing Exponential and Linear Functions),
Section 3.3 (Graphs of Exponential Functions.)
4 Section 3.4 (Continuous Growth and the Number e)
9 Section 3.5 (Compound Interest)
11 Holiday, Veteran's day, no class
15 LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE
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16 Chap 4 Tools (Logarithms), Section 4.1 (Logarithms and Their Properties)
18 Section 4.2 (Logarithms and Exponential Models),
Section 4.3 (The Logarithmic Function)
23 Chap 3-4 review
25 Exam #2
26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
30 Chap 6 Tools (Right Triangles),
Section 6.1 (Introduction to Periodic Functions)
Dec 2 Section 6.2 (The Sine and Cosine Functions), Section 6.3 (Radians)
7
9
Section 6.4 (Graphs of the Sine and Cosine)
Last day stuff
14 Final exam , Monday, in class
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