Text: Precalculus, 5th edition, Robert Blitzer. Method of Instruction: The class will
be structured around lectures, discussions and problem solving. It is essential ...
MATH 163 (007A)
PRECALCULUS FALL 2015 WEDNESDAY 4:30-7:10 pm ROOM AA466 PHONE 703 845 6521 email
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Instructor: Lawrence W. Stark Prerequsites: Algebra II and Geometry or placement test. This course requires a TI-84 calculator Course id: Text: Precalculus, 5th edition, Robert Blitzer Method of Instruction: The class will be structured around lectures, discussions and problem solving. It is essential that you do your homework in order to benefit fully from this class. Attendance: Attendance will be taken during each class. Regular attendance and punctuality will be required. Any student that fails to attend class after the first two weeks will be withdrawn by the instructor. Grading Policy: During the semester you will be given three exams each worth 100 points and a cumulative final exam worth 200 points. From the three exams, I will drop your lowest grade and keep your two highest grades. Your two highest grades will be added to your final exam grade. The final exam will be cumulative and will not be dropped. Everyone will be required to take the final exam. There will be no makeup exams given during the semester. If you miss an exam that will count as the exam to be dropped. If you miss two exams you should seriously consider dropping the course because you will have a 100 point deficit from which it may be impossible to receive a passing grade of C. During the semester you will be allowed to miss two classes. If you miss more than two classes each missed class will result in a 5 point deduction from the total number of points accumulated at the end of the semester. To avoid this penalty, you must present a valid letter from a certified physician explaining the reason for the absence. Therefore, your grade will be based upon a total of 400 points as follows: A = 360-400 B = 320-359
C = 280-319 D = 240-279
MATH 163 (007A) FALL 2015
THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP EXAMS GIVEN DURING THE SEMESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you miss an exam it will count as the exam to be dropped. If you miss two exams you should seriously consider dropping the course. You will have a 100 point deficit from which it may be impossible to receive a passing grade of C. ALSO, THERE WILL BE NO EARLY FINAL EXAMS. EVERYONE WILL TAKE THE FINAL EXAM ON THE DAY THAT IT IS SCHEDULED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM ON THE DAY THAT IT IS SCHEDULED WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF F FOR THE SEMESTER. THE CHEATING INCIDENT WILL ALS BE RECORDED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. Exams: Each exam will be based upon assigned readings, homework and lectures. You must show all of your work to receive credit for a problem. Clarity and appearance will usually result in a higher score. FINALLY, ANYONE CAUGHT CHEATING WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF F FOR THE SEMESTER AND HIS WILL APPEAR ON YOUR OFFICIAL RECORD. Exams: Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Final
Sept 23 Oct 28 Dec 2 Dec 16 ( AA466 5:30-7:10 pm)
If you wish to withdraw from the course make sure that you officially withdraw through the registrar office. FAILURE TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF F FOR THE SEMESTER! The last day to drop with a tuition refund or change to an audit will be September 10. The last day to withdraw without a grade penalty is November 3. There will be no Audits given in this class. Special Needs and Accommodations: Please inform me if you have any special needs or problems that I need to know of at the beginning of the semester. If you are seeking accommodations based on a disability , you should provide a disability data form. This form can be obtained from the counselor for special needs, who is located in room AA229 in the Bisdorf Building, telephone number 703 845 6067. Course Objectives: Presents college algebra, matrices, algebraic, and exponential functions.
CHAPTERS: Chapter 1
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8,1.9,1.10
Chapter 2
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7
Chapter 3
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Chapter 7
7.1,7.2
Chapter 8
8.1,8.2, 8.3,8.4,8.5
