MATH 1113: PRE-CALCULUS SYLLABUS SUMMER 2014
Instructor:
Office Hrs:
Webpage:
Meets:
Phil Bergonio
MTWRF 11:45AM – 12:45 PM
http://math.uga.edu/~pbergonio
MTWRF 9:15 AM – 11:30 PM
Office:
Email:
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Classroom:
Boyd 325A
phildm@uga.edu
62-423
Boyd 304
TEXTBOOK: Swokowski/Cole, Precalculus; Functions and Graphs, UGA Custom Pub, 12th Edition,
Cengage. ISBN 978-1-133-22867-7 or 1-133-22867-4 (you are welcome to use an 11th edition)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare a student for calculus. It is the
culmination of the study of function prior to calculus. The complete content list can be
found on the web at http://www.math.uga.edu/undergraduate/1113.pdf. See the appended list of
suggested homework problems to see the sections of Swokowski/Cole we will cover.
REQUIREMENTS: There is a prerequisite of placement into Math 1113. PROMPT, COMPLETE
ATTENDANCE is expected at all classes. Professional courtesy toward your instructor and your
classmates is expected. Tests may be made up in the event of University of Georgia athletics
(arrangements in advance only) or documented illness.
ABSENCES: As per department policies, you are allowed three unexcused absences. At the
fourth unexcused absence, you may be dropped from the course with a WP or a WF (at my
discretion).
GRADING POLICY: There will be five tests and one cumulative final. Web quizzes will be
assigned periodically. The grading scale and the lettering system breaks down as follows:
Tests
12% x 5 = 60%
A : (92, 100) C+: (77, 78)
In Class Labs
7%
A-: (89, 91)
C : (72, 76)
Web Quizzes
8%
B+: (87, 88)
C-: (69, 71)
Final Exam
25%*
B : (82, 86)
D : (60, 68)
Total
100%
B-: (79, 81)
F : (0, 59)
*If your final exam is higher than your lowest test (Test 1 - 5) score, then the lowest test
score will be replaced with the final exam score. All students must take the final exam.
CLASS STRUCTURE: From 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM, we will be doing regular lectures in Boyd 304.
After a fifteen minute break, we will do one of two things:
1. For most days, we will resume at Boyd 220 to do in-class labs. These daily
assignments will help you keep up with the course material and count as 7% of your
semester average.
2. Some days, we will resume at Boyd 304 for a second period of lectures. This will be
determined on a day by day basis.
TECHNOLOGY: The TI-83/84 model calculators are strongly recommended. At exams, a calculator
will be available on the computer.
All of our assignments will be on WebAssign.net. You need to familiarize yourself with the
software outside of class. Immediate registration is required in order to be able to stay
current with the class material. Your class codes is as follows: uga 2808 7918
The other website listed on the front page is my personal website, hosted by the Math
Department. This website will have pertinent course information, such as a copy of this
syllabus as well as a class calendar which lists the worksheets we do on a daily basis.
COURSE ASSIGMENTS: There are five types of assingnments on WebAssign. Each of these
assignments have a firm cutoff, and no extensions will be granted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: I will periodically post announcements on WebAssign that are pertinent
to our class. It will be to your benefit to read these in a timely fashion.
HOMEWORK: WebAssign has homework assignments for each section of our book.
assignments are for your benefit, but are not for a grade.
These
IN CLASS LABS: Attendance is mandatory for the in-class labs. You will be assessed
with a 10% penalty if you are more than 15 minutes late for the lab, and a 15% penalty
if you miss class altogether. These penalties may be reduced with a permissible
documented excuse. Each lab is due at 9:00 AM the day after they are assigned.
WEBQUIZZES: There will be 11 online Web Quizzes.
will be due at 10:00 AM the day of your test.
They will be assigned in pairs, and
TESTS: All tests are taken on computer in Boyd 220. Please see the academic calendar
below for the test dates. Make-up tests will be given only in the case of unavoidable
absences (usually illness) with written documentation. It is the responsibility of
the student to contact me as soon as possible and definitely before the next attended
class meeting to make appropriate arrangements for making up any missed test. In
order to make-up the final exam, documentation must be provided.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: As mandated by the University, the last day to withdraw is July 01. If
you wish to withdraw from the class prior to this deadline, you need to contact me to clarify
whether you will be receiving a WP or a WF. Any withdrawals past July 01 will be an
automatic WF.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: Please speak to me privately if this pertains to you.
supply the necessary paperwork from the Disabilities Resource Center.
Make sure you
ACADEMIC HONESTY: All students are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of
honesty and integrity in every phase of their academic careers. The penalties for academic
dishonesty are severe and ignorance is not an acceptable defense. Students should pay
particular attention to sections 5 and 7 of the academic honesty statement at
http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm
ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
June 05
July 02
July 04
July 07
July 29
NOTE:
TEST DAYS:
First Day of Classes.
Test 1:
June
WP Deadline.
Test 2:
June
No Class.
Test 3:
July
No Class.
Test 4:
July
Last Day of Class
Test 5:
July
FINAL EXAM: July 30, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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This syllabus may be subject to change, as the instructor deems necessary.