MATH 106-02 Precalculus Mathematics
Spring 2002

Text and materials

Sullivan and Sullivan Precalculus, Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 2000.
You should have a graphing calculator, preferably the TI-85/86 as that is what I will use in classroom demonstrations. Students continuing on to calculus or a Math major/minor will need the 85/86. A TI-82 or 83 or comparable other brand calculator should be acceptable, but the TI-81 is not recommended.

Objective of Course

To get you ready to take calculus. We will cover most of Chapters 1-9 and selections from later chapters.

Evaluation

Daily Work (30%), two tests (30%) and a two part comprehensive final exam (40%).

Daily Work and Homework

Every day, except when there is a test or exam, there will be a problem to do in class. This might be something from the homework or something we are working on in class. The topics will not be announced in advance and there will be no makeups, howe ver the final grading scale will assume everyone misses two classes. Suggested homework problems will be assigned each day in class, these will not be collected or graded.

Tests

There will be 2 one hour tests during the second hour of class on Thursday, February 14 and Tuesday, April 2. If you miss a test, the corresponding part of the final will count 35% rather than 20%.

Final Exam

Part 1: Tuesday, March 5 -- Chapters 1 -- 4

Part 2: Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 AM -- Chapters 5 -- 9

Other Comments

• Tutoring is available in the Math Lab, Library 4th floor. Tutors specializing in courses involving graphing calculators may be located in S225F.
• I generally do not give "D" grades, see the University Catalog for rules on the "I" grade.
• Spring Break March 18 - 23
• Friday, March 13 is the last day to drop course.