B MATH 123 Functions, Model, and Quantitative Reasoning (5 credits)
Section B meets 11:45 AM – 1:05 PM MWF in UW2 - 141
Fall 2015
Lecturer:
Joey Benitez
Office:
UW1 2nd Floor Vista (Cascadia CC2-361)
Phone:
425-202-5498 – Google Voice
Office Hours:
11:00 – 11:30 AM F, 1:15 – 1:45 PM F
or (See Cascadia Schedule) or by appointment
Email:
jbenite@uw.edu
Course Website:
http://www.joeybenitez.weebly.com
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 2.0 in B MATH 122, a score of 145-153 on the MPTAS assessment test, or a score of 147-165 on the MPT-GS assessment test.
Materials:
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Textbook: Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 4th Edition by
Connally , et al.
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Graphing Calculator: I strongly recommend you purchase a graphing calculator to
use in class. I would suggest the TI-83 or TI-84.
Course Description:
This course 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.
This course is designed to prepare students for calculus I and serves as a prerequisite for
BMATH 124 and STMATH 144. Upon successful completion of the course, students are
expected to possess a solid understanding of functions, their manipulation and their use in
mathematical models. Students will also develop and refine their skills in algebra and
trigonometry.
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Student Learning Goals:
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Clearly understand function notation, combination of functions, and the composition
of functions.
Recognize linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions
graphically, numerically, symbolically and verbally.
Use functions to model real-world data.
Understand how to evaluate mathematical expressions, and solve equations.
Resources:
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Help from me during scheduled office hours or by appointment.
Study groups formed in class. Get phone numbers of a few people.
The Quantitative Skills Center (QSC): UW2-030, 425-352-3170, www.uwb.edu/qsc
Private tutor (list at http://www.math.washington.edu/Undergrad/tutorlists.php )
Class Expectations:
I expect you to be responsible. This means…
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Come to class on time and be prepared every day. Bring a pencil and paper to take
notes.
Participate in the lectures, answer my questions, ask your own questions, work on
homework assignments, etc...
Show respect to others while they are addressing the class.
No cell phones or any other electronic devices allowed during class and may
result in point deductions on worksheets if used during class.
Come see me during my office hours if you have questions.
If for some reason you cannot make it to class, find out what information you missed
in your absence by talking to your classmates or to me.
If for some very important reason you cannot make it to class on a day that we are
having an exam, let me know as soon as possible.
Be on time for quizzes and exams. Being late for a quiz or exam may result in a zero
grade.
Grading:
 Homework
Homework will be assigned for every section covered in the course. Homework will
not be collected on a regular basis but may be collected as part of a worksheet.
Answers to all homework problems are found in the back of the textbook.
 In-class Worksheets
There will be 8 in-class graded worksheets assigned and distributed on various
class days and 2 participation worksheets. You are encouraged and required to
discuss it as a group. You must be in attendance to get credit for an in-class
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worksheet. WORKSHEETS CANNOT BE MADE UP FOR ANY REASON but your
two lowest scores (non-participation worksheets) will be dropped.
 Quizzes
There will be 3 announced quizzes covering recent material. The purpose of these
quizzes is to encourage students to keep up with the material and homework.
Quizzes provide a feedback mechanism in preparation for the exams. QUIZZES
cannot be made up for any reason but your lowest (or missed) quiz will be
dropped.
 Exams
Three exams and a comprehensive final exam will be given according to the course
syllabus. Make up exams will only be given for what I consider to be a legitimate
reason. Any exam missed will receive a zero grade. You will be allowed both sides
of a 4” by 6” notecard for use during your exams and quizzes.
 Grade
Your grade will be based on your exams, quizzes, and in-class worksheets.
8 Class Worksheets
2 Quizzes
3 Exams
Final Exam
Decimal
Grade
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
Course
%
96%
94-95%
93%
92%
91%
90%
89%
88%
87%
80 points
100 points
200 points
120 points
Decimal
Grade
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
(16%)
(20%)
(40%)
(24%)
Course Decimal Course Decimal Course
%
Grade
%
Grade
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86%
2.2
77%
1.3
68%
85%
2.1
76%
1.2
67%
84%
2.0
75%
1.1
66%
83%
1.9
74%
1.0
65%
82%
1.8
73%
0.9
64%
81%
1.7
72%
0.8
63%
80%
1.6
71%
0.7
62%
79%
1.5
70%
0.0
< 62%
78%
1.4
69%
Incompletes
A student who cannot complete a course is not automatically granted an incomplete.
University rules state, “An incomplete is given only when the student has been in
attendance and has done satisfactory work until within two weeks of the end of the quarter
and has furnished proof satisfactory to the instructor that the work cannot be completed
because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control.”
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Inclement Weather
Please check if the campus may be closed due to weather. Information about suspension of
operations will be made public and available through the media. Students can learn of
campus operations status from the website or by calling the Campus Information Hotline
425.352.3333. You may also sign up with an alert system that will contact you via email or
text message if classes are canceled. For more information on the alert process, please see
http://www.uwb.edu/alert. Class activities will be rescheduled as needed.
Disabilities
Access and Accommodations: Your experience in this class is important to me. If you
have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS),
please communicate your approved accommodations to me at your earliest convenience so
we can discuss your needs in this course.
If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health
condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not
limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health
impacts), you are welcome to contact DRS at 425-352-5307 or drs@uwb.edu. DRS offers
resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or
temporary health conditions. Reasonable accommodations are established through an
interactive process between you, your instructor(s), and DRS. It is the policy and practice of
the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments
consistent with federal and state law.
Academic integrity
All students are expected to be aware of and adhere strictly to the University of Washington
Student Conduct Code. Any student found engaging in unauthorized collaborating on and/or
copying course projects or the like will receive 0.0 for the course and possibly be subject to
additional University disciplinary action. More details on the Student Conduct Code can be
found online at: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/academicconduct . Plagiarism is one of
the most common violations of academic integrity, so please pay attention to the information
provided at http://www.uwb.edu/learningtech/plagiarism.
Respect for Diversity
Diverse backgrounds, embodiments and experiences are essential to the critical thinking
endeavor at the heart of university education. In CUSP and at UW Bothell, students are
expected to respect individual differences which may include, but are not limited to: age,
cultural background, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender presentation, immigration
status, national origin, race, religious and political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
Students seeking support around these issues can find more information and resources at
http://www.uwb.edu/diversity.
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Student Support Services
IT Helpdesk: IT@uwb.edu , 425-352-3456
Library: http://library.uwb.edu/ 425-352-5340
Writing Center: www.uwb.edu/WritingCenter/ 425-352-5253
Quantitative Skills Center: http://www.uwb.edu/qsc 425-352-3170
Student Success Services: http://www.uwb.edu/studentsuccess 425-352-3776
Career Services: http://www.uwb.edu/careers 425-352-3706
Student Counseling Services: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/counseling
425-352-3183
Textbook Information
Buy a new/used textbook in the bookstore or anywhere else.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Week of
TOPICS
SEPT 30
Introductions, Sections 1.1 – 1.2
OCT 5
Sections 1.3 – 1.5, 2.1
Quiz 1 (Sections 1.1 – 1.3), Friday, October 9th
OCT 12
Sections 2.2 – 2.5, 3.1
OCT 19
Sections 3.2, 4.1
Exam 1 (Chapters 1 and 2), Friday, October 23rd
OCT 26
Sections 4.2 – 4.3
Quiz 2 (Sections 3.1 – 3.2, 4.1 – 4.2), Friday, October 30th
NOV 2
Sections 5.1 – 5.3, 6.1
NOV 9
Sections 6.2
No Class Wednesday, November 11
Exam 2 (Chapters 3, 4, and 5), Friday, November 13th
NOV 16
Sections 6.3 – 6.5, 7.1 – 7.2
NOV 23
Sections 7.3, 7.4
Quiz 3 (Chapter 6, 7.1, 7.2), Due Wednesday, November 25th
No Class Friday, November 27
NOV 30
Sections 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, 8.2
DEC 7
Exam 3 (Chapters 6, 7), Monday, December 7th
Section 8.3, Final Exam Review
DEC 14
Final Exam (Chapters 1 – 8), Monday, December 14th 11:45 AM – 1:05 PM
Note: This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class and an
updated syllabus will be posted on the course website.
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