Precalculus

Course Details

Course Number: MATH 1534  Section Number: 01

Fall 2010

Location: Bolin Hall

Classroom Number: 314

Days & Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday :   8 - 8:50 am

Course Attachments

Precalculus_Syllabus  Precalculus_Fall_2010.pdf

Textbooks

Precalculus (4th Edition)
Authors: Faires and DeFranza
  ISBN: 0-495-01269-6
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Sukanya Basu   
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Course Objectives

The primary goal of Precalculus is to prepare you for further courses in mathematics, especially Calculus. The Calculus sequence is  an essential step towards attaining further degree and career objectives especially for students in engineering and science. Hence Precalculus is also such a step. It is aimed at students for whom it will be the first of an important series of math courses rather than a last math course.

This course is NOT a good choice to simply fulfill a general education requirement. It is worth 4 credits and demands a very substantial amount of hard work.


Course Expectations

(i) A sound knowledge of Intermediate Algebra is *required*. The instructor should not be expected to review material from Intermediate Algebra due to lack of time.

(ii) A graphing calculator is required.  The instructor will be using a TI-86. However, other models or brands of graphing calculators are acceptable. 


Submission Format Policy

 

       Evaluation Policy
 
 
       Three exams   :    300 points (100 points each)
           Final Exam   :    200 points
   In-class quizzes  :   100 points
 
                    TOTAL :    600 points


Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

NO make-up quizzes or exams will be given. The two lowest quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Students are expected to attend *every single class*.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.

Calendar AttachmentPrecalculus_Fall_2010-20100815-151236.pdf