MATH 1060Q: Pre Calculus – Fall 2011
Instructor Coordinator: Maria Gageonea
Office: MSB 127
Phone: (860)486-3440
Office Hours: MW 10:00-11:30
Class Meeting: MWF 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Sec.02
MWF 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Sec.04
Email: maria.gageonea@uconn.edu
Instructor : Ushani Dias
Office: MSB 229
Phone: (860)486-1280
Office Hours: MW 10:00-11:30
Class Meeting: MWF 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Sec.01
MWF 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Sec.03
Email: kariyawasam.dias@uconn.edu
Instructor: Richard Martin
Office: MSB 230
Phone: (860)486-1281
Office Hours: MW 11:00-12:00
Thu 1:00-2:00
Class Meeting: MWF 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Sec.05
Email: richard.w.martin@uconn.edu
Website: http://www.math.uconn.edu/
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 may not receive
credit for this course and MATH 1040(107).
Credits: 3
Sections: 002 and 004
Meeting Times: MWF 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM (Section 002)
MWF 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM (Section 003)
Location: MSB 215 (Section 002)
MSB 307 (Section 004)
Textbook: PreCalculus 5th Ed. Custom (Custom Ed.) by Faires, DeFranza, Brooks/Cole
(ISBN:978-0-8400-6862-0)
Homework: Homework assignments will not be included in the computation of the final course grade. In general,
they will not be collected but the instructor may opt to collect them occasionally to check the progress of the
students in understanding the course material.
Quizzes: Quizzes will in general be given every Friday 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 in the Monday and Wednesday
meetings of the week. No make up quizzes will be given, but at the end of the semester, the lowest two quiz grades
will be dropped.
Exams: There will be two midterm exams and a final exam.
The midterm exams will be on
EXAM 1
Friday October 7, 2011
EXAM 2
Friday November 18, 2011.
The schedule of the Final exam will be announced in class
20%
20%
30%
when it is made available by the registrar office.
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 the third page
of this syllabus)
Grading Information: The final course grade will be based on the following:
20% Quizzes
10% In-class Group Exercises
20% Midterm Exam 1
20% Midterm Exam 2
30% Final Exam
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
Topics
Homework Assignments
1.2 The Real Line
p. 12; 1 - 19 odd, 31 - 71 odd
1.3 The Coordinate Plane
p. 20; 5 - 61 odd
1.4 Equations and Graphs
p. 28; 1 - 37 odd, 45 - 50
1.6 Functions
p. 50; 1 - 4, 15 - 22, 27 - 31 odd, 42 - 47
1.7 Linear Functions
p. 62; 1 - 17 odd, 19 - 20, 21 - 35 odd
1.8 Quadratic Functions
p. 73; 1 - 27 , 29 - 32
Chapter 1 Review
p. 76; 1 - 41 odd, 43 - 44, 45 - 75 odd
2.2 Other Common Functions
p. 91; 1 - 17 odd, 18
2.3 Arithmetic Combination of Functions
p. 100; 1 - 8
2.4 Composition of Functions
p. 109; 1 - 19 odd
2.5 Inverse Functions
p. 119; 1 - 35 odd
Chapter 2 Review
p. 120; 1 - 12, 17 - 24, 33, 39
Chapter 1 and 2 Review
Midterm Exam 1
6
7
8
3.2 Polynomial Functions
p. 142; 1 - 2, 13 - 21 odd
3.3 Finding Factors and Zeros of Polynomials
p. 154; 1 - 6, 19 - 27 odd
3.4 Rational Functions
p. 168; 11 - 29 odd
3.5 Other Algebraic Functions
p. 175; 23 - 32 odd
Chapter 3 Review
p. 190; 7 - 12, 17 - 24, 35 - 39, 45 - 49
4.2 Measuring Angles
p. 200; 1 - 14, 21 - 27 odd, 29 - 40
4.3 Right-Triangle Trigonometry
p. 206; 1 - 11 odd, 21 - 23
The Sine and Cosine Functions
9
10
11
12
4.4 The Sine and Cosine Functions
p. 219; 1 - 37 odd, 39 - 46
4.5 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
p. 215; 1 - 15 odd, 23 - 24
4.6 Other Trigonometric Functions
p. 237; 9 - 16, 17 - 18, 21 - 22, 25 - 27
4.7 Trigonometric Identities
p. 250; 1 - 11 odd, 31 - 43 odd
4.8 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
p. 259; 1 - 13 odd
4.9 Applications of Trigonometric Functions
p. 271; 1 - 11 odd, 19 - 25 odd
Chapter 4 Review
p. 275; 1 - 12
Chapter 3 and 4 Review
Midterm Exam 2
13
14
5.2 The Natural Exponential Function
p. 292; 1 - 12, 19, 35 ,36,42
5.3 Logarithm Functions
p. 303; 1 - 15 odd, 27 - 32,33-55 odd, 64
Chapter 5 Review
p. 304; 1 - 12, 31 - 38, 47, 50 - 54
Final Review
15
Final Exam
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 capable of plotting graphs.
Some Important Dates:
September 12 Last day to drop a course without “W”. PeopleSoft course registration closes.
October 7 First PreCalculus midterm exam
November 18 Second PreCalculus midterm exam
November 20 Thanksgiving recess begins
November 26 Thanksgiving recess ends
December 9 Last day of Fall semester classes
December 12 Final examinations begin
December 18 Final examinations end
For the complete academic calendar, visit http://www.registrar.uconn.edu/calendar_fall_11.htm
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: In addition to your instructor's office hours, you can get help with the material in your
course at the UConn Q Center. 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.
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