CSUCI, Spring 2017 Math 105 Pre-Calculus Instructor: Anna N. Tivy
CRN: 1094, Section 2, 4 units
Class Location: Bell Tower 2688, MW 10:00 – 11:50 am
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: BTE 2815, MW 12:00 – 2:00 pm and by appointment
Prerequisite: A passing score on the Entry Level Mathematics Examination or Math 095,
http://math.csuci.edu/placement/logon.asp
Course Description: number systems and their algebraic properties; systems of equations and
inequalities; basic analytic geometry of lines and conic sections; elementary functions including
polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic, with emphasis on trigonometric functions,
fundamental theorem of algebra and theory of equations; polar equations and curves.
Student Learning Objectives: Through this course, students will be able to
Improve their advanced algebraic and mathematical thinking skills.
Apply methods of analytic geometry and trigonometry.
Apply algebraic skills and computer software to problem solving.
Apply various functions and their graphs to problem solving.
Organize and express ideas clearly and convincingly in oral and written forms.
Text: Precalculus, 6th Edition, by M. Levitan, A. Shapiro, B. Kolman, A. Tivy
ISBN 978-1-62751-722-5 Loose-Leaf + EBook + Online Lab or
ISBN 978-1-62751-721-8 EBook + Online Lab
https://www.bvtstudents.com/
http://www.bvtlab.com/login.php
Calculator: Any scientific calculator. Graphing calculator is OK to use for homework, however,
you should know how to solve problems without using a graphing calculator.
Lab: This course has a recommended lab, Math 399 Modern Tools in Math
Section 4, CRN 1155, MW 4:30 – 5:45 pm, BEL 1704
Section 9, CRN 1160, TuTh 4:30 – 5:45 pm, BEL 1704
Grading:
Homework/Group work – 10% A: > 92%, A- : 90 – 92%
Quizzes – 15% B+: 88 – 89%, B: 83 – 87%, B- : 80 – 82%
3 Exams – 50% C+: 78 – 79%, C: 70 – 77%
Final Exam – 25% D+: 67 – 69%, D: 62 – 66%, D- : 58 – 61%
F: < 58%
Homework/Group work: By doing homework problems you can only increase your grade.
Homework will be online through BVTLab. All due dates will be specified online and in class.
Sometimes I will ask you to solve problems in a group. The points that you will get for these
problems will go toward your homework/group work points.
Section Code for BVTLab: B50A87
Quizzes: There will be approximately 6 quizzes during the semester. All quizzes will be in
class. Some quizzes will be in groups. No quizzes will be dropped.
Exams: Exams will be based on recent homework/quiz with some variations. All work must be
shown to earn credit. Each exam will worth 100%. You will be allowed to use a scientific
calculator. You may not use a cell phone as a calculator. It is your responsibility to bring a
calculator for the test. Sharing a calculator with your neighbor is not recommended since it will
create a distraction in class. On the exams all work must be shown to earn credit. There are
absolutely no make-up exams unless if there is an emergency (illness, injury, death of
relative/friend, etc.). Your emergency must be verified via documentation. Statements such as
job, babysitting, vacation, the car is out of fuel, traffic, unspecified family emergency, etc., will
not be considered as explanations toward being excused for having a make-up exam.
Exam 1: February 13, Sections 1.5 – 4.1
Exam 2: March 15, Sections 4.2 – 6.5
Exam 3: April 24, Sections 7.1 – 9.4
Final Exam: The final exam will cover selected topics from all chapters that we will cover
during the semester. You will be allowed to use a scientific calculator. No cell phones will be
permitted. There is absolutely NO swapping time and dates for ANY exam including the final
exam for this class. Final exam will be in class and will last for 120 minutes.
FINAL EXAM is on Wednesday, May 17th, 8:00 – 10:00 am
If you will fail to take the final exam, a grade of “F” will be assigned for the course.
The final exam score may also be used to replace the lowest test score (a missed test does
not count).
Attendance: Regular class attendance and full participation are essential to success in this
course. If you miss a class, YOU are responsible for the material covered during that class. Keep
in mind it is the student’s responsibility to notify the records office when wishing to drop
the course. Consistently being late for the course may affect your course grade. You should
notify me before the class starts about leaving early or arriving late for the next class meeting.
Extra Credit: You may receive an extra 2% toward your overall score at the end of the
semester, if you never missed any more than two lectures for the semester.
Extra Help: The lab, Math 399, is an excellent source of help. During the lab hours you will
receive help with homework, as well as assistance toward exams. The other source of help at
CSUCI is the LRC at the library. You can get help at the STEM Center in El Dorado Hall. They
provide free tutoring services. If you need help outside of class or if it is necessary to miss class,
be sure to use this resource.
Office Hours: Please, remember to attend my office hours. I cannot help you if you will NOT
ask for help. Study groups during my office hours are always welcome!
Learning Resource Center: Broome Library 2760
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.csuci.edu/learningresourcecenter
STEM Center: El Dorado Hall
http://www.csuci.edu/projectacceso/student-support-services.htm
Peer-Lead Team Learning This program consists of learning communities designed for
students who want to excel in class while simultaneously developing study and learning skills
that will be of use in all science and mathematics classes. A weekly 2-hour commitment is
required. For more information, visit
www.csuci.edu/projectacceso/student-support-services.htm
More about PLTL The philosophy and practice behind PLTL is that leaders are not "experts" (as tutors and
professors are expected to be), but that they're trained to bring out the best in a group in terms of
learning, developing self-sufficiency and effective study skills, etc. When it works, students
learn how to learn – frequently in study groups – and take that skill to their higher-level courses.
One long-term goal is that students become more independent in their learning and use
themselves, various materials, and their peers as resources without immediately concluding they
need the intervention of an expert.
In the Peer-Led Team Learning model, a student (the Peer Leader) organizes and oversees
weekly workshop sessions on topics recently covered. Peer Leaders receive training on course
content, group facilitation skills, and college success skills (note-taking, study habits, etc.). Peer
Leaders' responsibilities include attending training and providing advice, insight and support to
workshop participants. Workshops begin in the second or third week of the semester and go
through the 14th week of classes.
Students with Disabilities: Cal State Channel Islands is committed to equal educational
opportunities for qualified students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the
Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The
purpose of Disability Resource Program is to assist students with disabilities to realize their
academic and personal potential. Students with disabilities needing accommodation are required
to contact the Disability Program office at (805) 437-3331. All requests for accommodations
need appropriate advance notice by the student to avoid a delay in services. Please discuss
approved accommodations with faculty.
Cheating/Plagiarism: By placing your name on a paper, you certify that the work is yours.
During homework, quizzes or exams, copying, allowing copying, or having another person do
your work for you constitutes fraud and is prohibited by the law of the Educational Code. In
study groups ideas should be shared verbally. Avoid copying answers from tutors. If several
students do this, their papers, being identical, will appear to be plagiarized. I am responsible to
report instances of cheating to the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs and for Student Affairs
or their designees and give a student a grade of “F” for this work. For more information on the
University policy, please see the University Catalog.
Change of Program Table: Please refer to this website regarding specific deadlines and forms
for changing the program or withdrawal from the course with or without a W on your transcript.
http://www.csuci.edu/records-registration/rec_reg_library.htm
Bring a positive attitude to the class!
Have a fruitful semester!
Spring 2017, Tentative Schedule Anna N. Tivy Math 105 Pre-Calculus, BTE 2688 CRN 1093: MW 8:00 – 9:50 am, CRN 1094: MW 10:00 – 11:50 am, CRN 1095: MW 2:00 – 3:50 pm
Monday Wednesday Note
Week 1 January 23 Syllabus 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
January 25 1.8, 2.3, 2.4
Week 2 January 30 2.5, 2.6
February 1 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Math 399 starts February 10th is last day to add using permission number & last day of instructor initiated drop Students dropping the class will not receive a “W”
Week 3 February 6 3.4, 3.5
February 8 4.1
February 17th is Census Day and Last day to add/drop with change of program form and required signatures one from me and one from the Department Chair. http://www.csuci.edu/records-registration/rec_reg_library.htm
Week 4 February 13 Test 1 (1.5 – 4.1)
February 15 Appendix 3 (4.2)
Week 5 February 20 4.3
February 22 4.4, 4.5
Week 6 February 27 4.6, 4.7
March 1 Appendix 3 (5.1)
Week 7 March 6 5.2, 6.2
March 8 6.3, 6.4
Week 8 March 13 6.5
March 15 Test 2 (4.2 – 6.5)
Test 2 will cover sections 4.2 – 6.5
Week 9 March 20 Spring Break
March 22 Spring Break
Week 10 March 27 7.1, 7.2
March 29 7.3, 7.4
Week 11 April 3 Appendix 3 (7.5, 7.6)
April 5
Week 12 April 10 7.7, 8.1
April 12 8.2, 8.3
April 21th is last day to drop for serious and compelling reasons via a Change of Program form with instructor and chair signatures. Must provide a reason & documentation. Students will receive the grade “W”. The AVP of your College and the Associate Director of Records & Registration, or their designee(s), must approve the request before processing. Reason must be entered on form; documentation is required.
Week 13 April 17 8.5
April 19 9.4
Week 14 April 24 Test 3 (7.1 – 9.4)
April 26 5.3, 5.4
Test 3 will cover sections 7.1 – 9.4
Week 15 May 1 10.3
May 3 10.5
Week 16 May 8 11.1
May 10 Review
May 12th is last day of formal instruction May 19th Change of Program is allowed only for serious and compelling circumstances beyond the student's control.
Week 17 May 15 Final Exam 8 am class: 8:00 – 10:00 am
May 17 Final Exam 10 am class: 8:00 – 10:00 am 2 pm class: 1:00 am – 3:00 pm
Final exam is 25% of your overall score
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