MATH 142-- PRE-CALCULUS II -- SPRING 2015
8:30 am – Daily -- Bldg. 18, Rm. 119
PREREQUISITE:
The prerequisite for this course is Math 141 with a
2.0 or better or the equivalent.
INSTRUCTOR:
Mrs. Barbara Harras
OFFICE:
18-212E, Phone: 533-3676
Barbara.Harras@spokanefalls.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
10:30 – 12:30 pm - Daily
TEXT:
PRECALCULUS – Mathematics for Calculus
6th Edition by Stewart, Redlin, and Watson
WebAssign Access Code – www.webassign.net
Class Key: spokanefalls 9031 5849
CHAPTERS:
The chapters that will be covered include: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.1,
9.2, 11.1-11.4, 12.1-12.3, 12.5.
HOMEWORK:
Approximately once a week, there will be a WebAssign
online homework assignment worth 15 points. There will
be 11 online assignments. The lowest score will be
dropped (or used as extra credit) for a total of 150 points
for online homework.
REMEMBER: MATH IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT!
CALCULATORS:
Graphing Calculators are not allowed on tests in this class.
You should, however, have access to a scientific calculator.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is expected, but it will not be a factor in
computing your grade.
QUIZZES:
There will be two mandatory quizzes during the quarter.
1. A Trigonometric Function Quiz will be given early in
the quarter. This quiz is a table of trigonometric values.
There are 128 blank spaces on the table that you will need
to know. This quiz is worth 50 points and you must get at
least 122 of the answers correct in order to receive the
points. You will be allowed to retake the quiz as many
times as necessary in order to accomplish this; however,
you must be finished prior to the Final Exam. You will
receive a copy of this quiz prior to your first try.
2. A Trigonometric Identity and Formula Quiz will also be
given during the quarter. This quiz requires that you learn
the trigonometric identities in Chapters 5 and 6. Most of
the identities are also found on the inside back cover of
your text. This quiz is also worth 50 points. The quiz will
contain 35 identities and you must get them all correct in
order to receive the points. You will be allowed to retake
the quiz as many times as necessary in order to accomplish
this; however, you must be finished prior to the Final
Exam. Again you will receive a copy of the quiz prior to
taking it.
EXAMS:
There will be five 100-point exams during the
quarter. These tests will cover:
1) Chapter 5
2) Chapter 6
3) Chapter 7
4) Chapter 8 & 9
5) Chapter 11 & 12
FINAL EXAM:
The Final Exam will be a comprehensive exam and
will be worth 200 points. It is scheduled for:
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015
8:30 am –11:00 am
MAKE-UP EXAMS:
You are expected to take all exams at the appointed
time. However, if an emergency should arise and
you wish to take a make-up exam, you must call
Mrs. Harras prior to the actual exam time and make
the necessary arrangements. It you know ahead of
time that you will miss class on a testing day,
you must also make prior arrangements with Mrs.
Harras in order to take a makeup exam. If at all
possible, make-ups should be taken within 48 hours
of the original exam. You will be allowed only one
make-up exam per quarter.
GRADES:
Exams are graded on a percentage basis. At the end
of the quarter, your average for the exams is
calculated in terms of percentage.
Your final grade for this class will be a decimal
grade. The following is a mathematical explanation
of how your percentage grade for this class will be
changed into a decimal grade for the class.
Suppose that x is your percentage grade.
1. If 93  x  100, your grade is 4.0.
2. If 0  x  62, your grade is 0.0.
3. If 63  x  92, your grade is
x  53
.
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Z GRADE:
The “Z” grade is an instructor initiated option. Prior to the
end of the quarter and before the Final Exam, you may want
to consult with Mrs. Harras about obtaining a “Z”.
However, like all grades, it has to be earned. A “Z” grade
is not given for non-attendance.
CHEATING:
Cheating will result in a 0.0 for the course.
MATHEMATICS
LEARNING CENTER:
The Mathematics Learning Center is located in
18-213. In the MLC, there is a quiet area where you
can study. There are tutors and an instructor on
duty at all times. If these people are not busy with
students who are registered in the MLC, they are
most willing to help you with homework problems.
The Mathematics Learning Center hours are:
M, T, W, R
Friday
Sunday
NOTE:
9:30 am – 8:30 pm
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
1:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The last day to drop a course for Spring Quarter 2015
is Thursday, May 21, 2015.
Please turn off cell phones during class.
Please be on time for class. If you must be late or leave
class early, please let me know ahead of time.
Please no eating during class.
NOTE:
If you have a health condition or disability that may require
accommodations in order to fully participate in this class,
please contact me after class or contact Disability Support
Services in Building 17-201, phone 533-4166. Information
about disability will be regarded as confidential.
NOTE:
In order for learning to take place, students must feel safe;
this safety is due all students, not only those who share
your values and beliefs. For this reason, courtesy,
thoughtfulness, and acceptance are essential in our
discussions in and out of the classroom. Acceptance should
not be confused with agreement; one need not agree with a
person to listen, and one must listen well in order to
disagree respectfully. Every student in this course has a
voice and so deserves the courtesy of attentive listening and
the freedom to express diverse ideas.