MATH 1060Q: PreCalculus –Spring 2015 Hartford
Instructor: Maria Gageonea
Section: H71
Office: HART208
Phone: (860)486-3440
Class Meeting: Tu/Thu 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Credits: 3
Email: maria.gageonea@uconn.edu
Website: https://www.webassign.net/
Description: Main goal of this class is preparation for Calculus I. Material includes: Review of Algebra Functions
and their applications; in particular, polynomials, rational functions, exponentials, logarithms and trigonometric
functions.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Not open for credit to students who
have passed MATH 1120(112), 1131(115) or 120. Students maynot receive credit for this course and MATH
1040(107).
Textbook: PreCalculus 5th Ed. Custom (Custom Ed.) by Faires, DeFranza, Brooks/Code(ISBN:978-0-8400-6862-0)
Homework: You will need a WebAssign access code to access your homework assignments. The
easiest way to purchase an access code is directly through WebAssign and follow the prompts given.
When logging in to WebAssign, do not use Internet Explorer or Safari. Use Firefox or Chrome.
You will have two weeks of free access to WebAssign, so you can get started right away in case you
need some time to arrange to buy an access code. You can also purchase an access code card from the
bookstore (more expensive than directly through WebAssign). Login instructions are the same, no matter
where you purchase the access code.
The key code for our course is uconn 1027 5705.
Quizzes: In general Quizzes will be given every week at least 15 minutes before the end of the class. The content of
the quiz is at the discretion of the instructor and will relate to the material covered.
No make up quizzes will be given, but at the end of the semester, the lowest two quiz grades will be dropped.
Some tips: If you've taken Precalculus before, be warned -- this course is harder. We will cover more, and it will be
more in-depth, than what you've done before. This course is only recommended for students going on to take
calculus and students who have scored above a 60 on the ALEKS assessment exam. Don't miss class! Each day
builds on the previous days, so if you miss class, you get behind very quickly. If you do get sick or have to miss
class, talk to your classmates to catch up before the next class. Use your Student guide (ISBN-13:978-1-1 11-42736-8).
Exams: There will be two midterm exams and a final exam.
The midterm exams will be on
EXAM 1
Thursday Feb. 19, 2015
EXAM2
Thursday April 16, 2015.
The schedule of the Cumulative Final Exam TBA by registrar office.
No make-up exams will be given. Makeup exams will only be given in cases of emergency.Arrangements will
only be made after documented excuses are presented and approved by instructor. (Read also the Final Exam
Rescheduling Policy on this syllabus)
Grading Information: The final course grade will be based on the following:
20% WebAssign Homework
10% In-class Quizzes
20% Midterm Exam 1
20% Midterm Exam 2
30% Final Exam
Tentative COURSE OUTLINE:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
Feb
19
6
7
8
9
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12
April
16
13
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15
Topics
Algebra Review
Suggested Problems
Introduction
1.2 The Real Line
1.3 The Coordinate Plane
1.4 Equations and Graphs
1.6 Functions
1.7 Linear Functions
1.8 Quadratic Functions
Chapter 1 Review
2.2 Other Common Functions
2.3 Arithmetic Combination of Functions
2.4 Composition of Functions
2.5 Inverse Functions
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 1 and 2 Review
Midterm Exam 1:during class
p. 12; 1 - 19 odd, 31 - 71 odd
p. 20; 5 - 61 odd
p. 28; 1 - 37 odd, 45 - 50
p. 50; 1 - 4, 15 - 22, 27 - 31 odd, 42 - 47
p. 62; 1 - 17 odd, 19 - 20, 21 - 35 odd
p. 73; 1 - 27 , 29 - 32
p. 76; 1 - 41 odd, 43 - 44, 45 - 75 odd
p. 91; 1 - 17 odd, 18
p. 100; 1 - 8
p. 109; 1 - 19 odd
p. 119; 1 - 35 odd
p. 120; 1 - 12, 17 - 24, 33, 39
3.2 Polynomial Functions
3.3 Finding Factors and Zeros of Polynomials
3.4 Rational Functions
3.5 Other Algebraic Functions
Chapter 3 Review
4.2 Measuring Angles
4.3 Right-Triangle Trigonometry
Spring Break: March16-21 no classes
4.4 The Sine and Cosine Functions
p. 142; 1 - 2, 13 - 21 odd
p. 154; 1 - 6, 19 - 27 odd
p. 168; 11 - 29 odd
p. 175; 23 - 32 odd
p. 190; 7 - 12, 17 - 24, 35 - 39, 45 - 49
p. 200; 1 - 14, 21 - 27 odd, 29 - 40
p. 206; 1 - 11 odd, 21 - 23
4.5 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
4.6 Other Trigonometric Functions
4.7 Trigonometric Identities
4.8 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
4.9 Applications of Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 3 and 4 Review
Midterm Exam 2:during class
p. 215; 1 - 15 odd, 23 - 24
p. 237; 9 - 16, 17 - 18, 21 - 22, 25 - 27
p. 250; 1 - 11 odd, 31 - 43 odd
p. 259; 1 - 13 odd
p. 271; 1 - 11 odd, 19 - 25 odd
p. 275; 1 - 12
5.2 The Natural Exponential Function
5.3 Logarithm Functions
Chapter 5 Review
Final Review
Cumulative Final Exam: TBA
p. 292; 1 - 12, 19, 35 ,36,42
p. 303; 1 - 15 odd, 27 - 32,33-55 odd, 64
p. 304; 1 - 12, 31 - 38, 47, 50 - 54
p. 219; 1 - 37 odd, 39 - 46
Note: The actual pace of the course may vary according to progress in class.
Calculator Policy: One of the objectives of this course is to develop among the students the skill of graphing
equations from basic principles. Hence, graphing calculators (such as HP 48 or TI 82) are not allowed. If you bring
a calculator to be used during a quiz or exam, make sure it is not capableof plotting graphs.
Some Important Dates:
For the complete academic calendar, visit http://registrar.uconn.edu/calendar-for-spring-2015/
Academic Integrity: A fundamental tenet of all educational institutions is academic honesty;
academic work depends upon respect for and acknowledgement of the research and ideas of others.
Misrepresenting someone else's work as one's own is a serious offense in any academic setting and
it will not be condoned. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, providing or receiving
assistance in a manner not authorized by the instructor in the creation of work to be submitted for
academic evaluation (e.g. papers, projects, and examinations); any attempt to influence improperly
(e.g. bribery, threats) any member of the faculty, staff, or administration of the University in any
matter pertaining to academics or research; presenting, as one's own, the ideas or words of another
for academic evaluation; doing unauthorized academic work for which another person will receive
credit or be evaluated; and presenting the same or substantially the same papers or projects in two
or more courses without the explicit permission of the instructors involved. A student who
knowingly assists another student in committing an act of academic misconduct shall be equally
accountable for the violation, and shall be subject to the sanctions and other remedies described in
The Student Code, http://www.community.uconn.edu/student_code_appendixa.html
Final Exam Rescheduling Policy: The scheduling of Final Exams is done by the university, not by your
individual instructor or department. Rescheduling is discouraged and requires special permission. When
students are forced to miss a Final Exam due to illness, accident, death in the family, or other unavoidable
reasons they must obtain permission in writing from the Office of Student Services & Advocacy. Students
should present the Office of Student Services & Advocacy with appropriate documentation to support their
request. After receiving permission from the Office of Student Services & Advocacy, students should present
it to their instructor, who will discuss with them the exact time and location of the rescheduled final exam.
Please, notify your instructor and start the procedure as early in the semester as possible. Additional
information can be found http://www.ossa.uconn.edu/docs/finals_list.pdf
The Q Center: You can get help with the material in your course at the UConn Q Center for free. The UConn Q
Center provides tutoring for a list of Q courses from a number of departments, including Math 1011Q to Math
1132Q. In addition to free, drop-in tutoring, the Q Center maintains a list of private tutors. For information on hours
and locations please check the Q Center website: www.qcenter.uconn.edu.
Weather Cancellation: The Hartford Campus has its own weather cancellation line: (860) 570-9327.
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