Instructor:         Carol Overdeep                                   Office:              409

Email:               coverdeep@stmartin.edu                      Phone:              (360)438-4378

Office Hours:    MWF 9-10, 1-2; TTh 1-2;  by appointment, or drop in

Webpage:         http://homepages.stmartin.edu/fac_staff/coverdeep/

 

Textbook:         PRECALCULUS Mathematics for Calculus, 4th Edition by James Stewart,

                        Lothar Redlin, and Saleem Watson; Brooks/Cole, 2002

 

Other:               Coursepack of class notes available in the bookstore.

 

Course Objectives:

Ø      Demonstrate mathematical reasoning

Ø      To gain an appreciation for analytical skills

Ø      Understand theory and application of content areas studied

 

Exams and Grading:

Ø      Homework                         20%                 IMPORTANT:  NO EXTRA CREDIT

Ø      Exam 1                               15%

Ø      Exam 2                               15%

Ø      Exam 3                               15%

Ø      Exam 4                               15%

Ø      Final                                   20%                 (Monday, May 8, 2006, 8:00-10:00)

 

 

Homework:

Ø      Homework may be done in groups (each student must hand in an assignment).

Ø      Assigned problems are on a separate handout as well as on my webpage.

Ø      Due dates will be announced in class.

Ø      You must show your work to receive full credit (where applicable).

Ø      Late homework will be penalized/not accepted. 

o       Homework will be considered late if not in my office by 2:00 on the day it is due unless prior arrangements have been made. 

o       Homework will be accepted until the assignment is returned to the class but will be penalized.

 

Exam 1/Exam 2/Exam 3/Exam 4:

Ø      Use of calculators may be limited.

Ø      Make-up exams will not be possible without prior arrangements—and the reason for missing an exam must be compelling.

Ø      Exams will resemble homework problems and problems done in class.

 

Final:

Ø      Use of calculators may be limited.

Ø      Will be cumulative

Ø      Emphasis will be on material covered after Exam 4

 

 

 

General Philosophy/Attendance:

Ø      College prepares you for a professional position. 

Ø      In the working world, you are responsible for your career and you are accountable for your decisions.  For example, class attendance is expected (just as you are expected to go to work) but not required. 

 

Important Dates:

Ø      January 27, 2006:  Last day to add/change a class. 

Ø      February 3, 2006:  First Exam (subject to change)

Ø      February 20, 2006:  President’s Day,  (no class)

Ø      February 24, 2006:  Second Exam (subject to change)

Ø      March 6-10, 2006:  Spring break, no class

Ø      March 17, 2006:  Third Exam (subject to change)

Ø      March 31, 2006:  Last day to withdraw from a class

Ø      April 12, 2006:  Fourth Exam  (subject to change)

Ø      April 14, 2006:  Easter, no class

Ø      April 17, 2006:  Easter, no class

Ø      May 8, 2006:  Final Exam 

 

Students with Disabilities: 

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have a medical and/or safety concern to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as–soon-as possible