MATH 1113: PRE-CALCULUS SYLLABUS FALL 2014
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MWF: 9:05 – 9:55 AM.
Boyd GRSC 222
Phil Bergonio
BOYD 325A
pbergonio@math.uga.edu
MW 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM; TR 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
http://math.uga.edu/~pbergonio
http://math.uga.edu/116
TEXT: 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. You are not
required to purchase the text, but you are required to purchase a WebAssign access
code. You will probably need a calculator for in class quizzes.
CLASS COURTESY: Professional courtesy toward your instructor and your classmates
is expected. Please be discreet and courteous with your cellphone usage.
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:
Five Tests
60%
A : (92, 100) C+: (77, 78)
Class Quizzes
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.
WEBQUIZZES: There will be 11 online Web Quizzes. They will be assigned in pairs,
and will be due the night before each of your exams. No extensions will be given
for WebQuizzes, and we will have dedicated class time to go over these assignments.
TESTS: Five tests are scheduled throughout the term. All tests are taken on
computer outside of class in either Boyd GSRC Room 324 or Room 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 or a UGA sanctioned event) with written documentation. It is the
responsibility of the student to contact me as soon as possible to make appropriate
arrangements for making up any missed test. More information on this will be
provided as Test 1 nears.
IN CLASS QUIZZES: Starting August 25, we will have daily in class quizzes at the
end of the period. No makeup quizzes will be given for any reason. I will be
dropping your five lowest quizzes. Please see the attendance section in case you
need to miss class.
ATTENDANCE: Prompt, complete attendance is expected for this class, but is not
required. In fact, after the first week, I will not be taking class roll. I also
do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absence.
Obviously, you have to be in class to take the quizzes. If you know that you need
to miss class, you may take your quiz before class.
If you do miss a class day, you will need to get the notes from a classmate. I
will not have class notes for you to copy.
TECHNOLOGY: The TI-83/84 model calculators are strongly recommended. They will be
allowed on some quizzes. At exams, a calculator (Ti-83) will be available on the
computer. You will also need to bring this daily for your quizzes.
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 4527 3550
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.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: As mandated by the University, the last day to withdraw is
October 23. 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 October 23 will be an automatic WF.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: Please speak to me privately if this pertains to you. Make
sure you supply the necessary paperwork from the Disabilities Resource Center.
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. For more information, please visit the website below:
http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm
ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
AUG 18
AUG 18 - 22
SEP 01
SEP 08 – 09
SEP 22 – 23
OCT 13 – 14
OCT 23
OCT 29 – 30
OCT 31
NOV 24 – 28
NOV 18 – 19
DEC 09
DEC 10
DEC 11 – 17
NOTE:
First Day of Classes
Add/Drop
Labor Day (No Class)
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Withdrawal Deadline
Test 4
Fall Break (No Class)
Thanksgiving Break (No Class)
Test 5
Friday Schedule In Effect.
Reading Day (No Class)
Final Exam
This syllabus may be subject to change, as the instructor deems necessary.