CLASSROOM: MMS 141
INSTRUCTOR: Peter Olofsson
TEXT: Swokowski and Cole, Algebra and Trigonometry, 12th edition, Chapters 1-6 plus selected parts of Chapters 7-10.
CALCULATOR: You will need a calculator with exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions (ex, ln x, sin, cos, tan, sin-1, etc.).
Calculators such as Texas Instruments TI-83 and TI-84 are more than enough and many simpler calculators have all the required functions.
If in doubt, ask me.
EXAMINATION AND GRADING: The grade is based on three in-class tests (60%),
homework (10%), and a final exam (30%). Grading
scale: A: 90-100, B: 75-89, C: 60-74,
D: 50-59, F: 0-49.
TEST DATES: Wednesday, 9/19, Wednesday, 10/17, Wednesday, 11/14
Each test covers what has been done in class thus far. There will be no make-up tests unless there is a medical reason or family
emergency.
In such as case, you must present a doctor's note or similar.
HOMEWORK will be assigned each Friday. You have to do all the homework problems but only turn in the ones I ask for. Collaboration
is allowed but everybody must turn in homework individually.
FINAL EXAM: The final exam is 6:30-9:30 PM on Saturday, December 8. Classroom TBA. The final covers the entire course.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday: 10:30-11:30, 2:00-4:30
Wednesday: 10:30-11:30, 2:00-4:30
Friday: 10:30-11:30
HONOR CODE: The tests and the final exam are under the Honor Code and must be pledged and signed.
OTHER: Attendance is mandatory at the lectures.
Homework and additional course material will be posted
on this website and communicated
via Blackboard. Additional announcements will be posted on Blackboard.