Course Information
Call Number: 25380
Lecture: MWF 8:00-8:50 am in 269 MLC
Instructor: Marko Milosevic
Office : Boyd - 534
Office hours : TBD and by appointment
Email: marko@math.uga.edu
Websites:
 https://www.webassign.net
for online assignments
 https://www.math.uga.edu/~marko my personal site, not much here
Description/Objective
A complete review of algebra and problem-solving techniques to prepare students for pre-calculus. Topics include factoring; solving equations and inequalities, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and graphing techniques.
Prerequisites
None
Course Outline
This is a general outline of the concepts that will be covered. This is subject to change depending on the pacing of the course. We may not get to cover trigonometry completely. We will also review fundamental algebra at points.
1. Fundamental Concepts of Functions: what is a function, finding function values, finding domain and range, operations on functions, and inverse functions.
2. Functions and Graphs: Properties of Functions and Their Graphs transformations of Functions,
3. Linear and Quadratic Functions: graphing, finding intercepts, finding slope and vertex, solving application problems
5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Properties, Graphing, Exponential Growth and Decay, solving equations involving exponentials or logarithms.
6. Overview of Trigonometry: Definition and Properties of Sine, Cosine, and Tangent, Unit Circle, Graphs
Course Text & Materials
Textbook
None required, but the homework and general outline is pulled from the following book:
Title: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs, UGA edition
Author: Swokowski/Cole (11 th or 12 th edition okay)
Publisher: Thomson
ISBN 9781133228677 or 1133228674
Calculators
A TI-83/84 is recommended.
Attendance policy
A student with more than three unexcused absences may be automatically withdrawn from the course. Excused absences are for emergencies and sanctioned university events; documentation may be required. If you know in advance you will be gone, let me know. Examples of unexcused absences: routine doctor’s appointments, academic advising, driving a friend whose car broke down, etc.
Technology policy
Laptops and tablets should only be out for homework discussion. Also, make sure you silence your cell phones and other devices when you are in class.

Grading Criteria
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Homework/Participation 15%
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Quizzes

Tests
15%
45%

Comprehensive Final** 25%
The following grading scale will be applied: 92-100 A, 89-91 A-, 87-88 B+, 82-86 B, 79-81 B-, 77-78 C+, 72-76 C,
69-71 C-, 60-68 D, below 60 is an F.
Webassign
Homework and possible webquizzes will be online through a program called WebAssign
( http://www.webassign.net
). Please acquaint yourself with this webpage. To register on my roster for this class, use the following code: uga 4843 9877
Add/Drop
Friday, 9 th
of January: Last day to add or drop this class (without withdrawing)
Withdrawals
Thursday, 19 th
of March: Last day to withdraw without a WF appearing on your transcript.
Academic Honesty Policy
All academic work must meet the standards contained in A Culture of Honesty (see http://www.uga.edu/honesty/ ). Students are responsible for informing themselves of those standards before performing any academic work. This policy defends the academic integrity of all student work, and will be uniformly applied to all students in the class.
Disabilities
It is the responsibility of students with disabilities verified by the university to notify the instructor in advance for any needs to be accommodated. Please set up an appointment to speak with me BEFORE any graded aspect of the course arises. More information is available at http://drc.uga.edu
Resources
The math department will hold study halls most days. Refer to http://www.math.uga.edu/about us/student services.html
for more information, including hours and location. The Division of Academic Enhancement provides free tutoring in Milledge Hall. Check out http://tutor.uga.edu/arc/tutoring/ for more information.
*** The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. It is the responsibility of the student to seek clarification of the grading policy and/or course requirements and procedures from the instructor. ***