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Math 1015 - Pre-Calculus
This is the class you take to prepare for the "Calculus" series of classes. It will cover the following topics:
- Functions
- Polynomials and Rational Functions
- Exponential and Logarithm Functions
- Trigonometric Functions
- Analytic Trigonometry
- Polar Coordinates and Vectors
- Analytic Geometry (time permitting)
The primary goal of this class is to acquire the skills, tools, and background necessary to successfully take Calculus. Some of the topics might already be familiar to you, but we will reinforce them so that they will become second nature to you (well, almost ...)
Contact Info
- Office Location: SC 118 D
- Office Hours: Mon, Wed 2 pm - 3 pm
- Phone: 973-761-9000 x5167
- Email: wachsmut@shu.edu
- Web: http://pirate.shu.edu/~wachsmut/
Grading
Counting towards your final grade will be quizzes (approx. one per week), four exams, one (cumulative) final exam, and computer assignments. Homework will be assigned but not collected. It is strongly recommended that you do complete the homework assignments as you will find them in the quizzes and exams.
Your final grade will be calculated as follows:
- 4 exams: 400 points
- Final exam: 100 points
- Quiz average: 100 points(*)
- Computer work: 100 points
(*) The two worst quiz scores will be dropped automatically.
Policies
You are expected to attend every class. No make-ups of quizzes and exams are given except in special circumstances. Your worst two quiz scores will be automatically dropped. You must complete all assignments and exams in the allocated time period. You are expected to complete all quizzes, exams, and the computer assignments solely on your own unless it is specifically indicated that you can work together. The standard policy of the College of Arts and Sciences about plagiarism and cheating is in effect.
Computer Assignments
There will be several computer assignments that you have to complete on your own unless otherwise specified.. The assignments use the computer algebra package Maple. Please contact the Corrigan Hall Help Desk at extension 2222 if you need assistance in installing the latest version of Maple.