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Phone: (407) 823-6284;   Fax: (407) 823-6253;   MAP  207 MAC 2147 .01 Mathematics for Calculus Fall 2002 , 5 credit hours INSTRUCTOR Ms. Margaret Langfield OFFICE MAP 123 OFFICE HOURS M, R: 1400-1500; T: 1500-1600 W: 11:00-12:00; R: 1200-1300 PHONE (407)823-0322 EMAIL mlangfie@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu CLASS LOCATION    MAP 109 CLASS TIMES M, T, W, R, F 1300-1350 TEXTBOOK Precalculus, Mathematics for Calculus, 4th ed by Stewart, Redlin and Watson ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance will be taken. For those students with a borderline final grade, six or fewer absences could result in bonus points. TESTS There will be five tests worth 80 points each. The dates for the tests are September 10 and 26, October 14 and 25, and November 8. There will be eight quizzes on the homework problems worth 10 points each. The dates for the quizzes are August 26, September 3, 16 and 23, October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18. There will be a final examination, worth 160 points, given as scheduled by the University at the end of the semester. Parts of the tests and final examination may be take-home. All points are weighted equally toward your final percentage score. GRADING SCALE Average Grade 90 - 100% A 80 - 89% B 70 - 79% C 0 - 69% F NC POLICY To be eligible for the NC grade, you must: a) regularly and frequently attend and participate in class (present but asleep does not count) with no more than six absences; b) take all quizzes, tests and the final examination according to University policy; c) attain an average for the course of at least 50%. IMPORTANT DATES The Add/Drop period is August 19-23, 2002. The last day for withdrawal is October 11, 2002. University holidays are September 2, November 11, 28 and 29, 2002. Finals week is Secember 3-9, 2002. TENTATIVE LIST OF TOPICS Calculator: You may use a graphing calculator and/or a Computer Algebra System for some of the work in class and for homework but DO NOT EXPECT TO BE ALLOWED EITHER ON QUIZZES, TESTS OR THE FINAL EXAMINATION when you will be allowed to use a scientific calculator. Please note that ON ALL QUIZZES, TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS, WORK MUST BE SHOWN FOR CREDIT TO BE AWARDED. Topics: Chapter 1 Fundamentals Chapter 2 Functions Chapter 3 Polynomials and Rational Functions Chapter 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Chapter 10 Sequences and Series Chapter 11 Counting and Probability Chapter 6 Trigonometric Functions of Angles Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers Chapter 7 Analytic Trigonometry Chapter 8 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Chapter 9 Topics in Analytic Geometry OTHER INFORMATION The textbook includes an Interactive Video Skillbuilder CD with video instruction and a web-based quiz for each section. Please see me and/or the tutors in the MathLab, MAP 113, (for the hours see http://math.ucf.edu/~mathlab) when you need help, not days later. If your schedule does not allow you to attend any of my published office hours, please make an appointment for another time. Academic Honesty: The work you turn in to me is expected to be your own. Academic dishonesty is strictly forbidden and disciplinary action in accordance with University policy will be taken in response to such behavior. Please see UCF's Golden Rule Handbook or http://www.ucf.edu/goldenrule/ for more information on this subject. Make-up policy: In cases of documented absences due to religious holidays, family emergencies, illness or official University functions, the University policy for make-up tests and quizzes will be followed. Any other make-up tests and quizzes and the acceptance of late assignments are at the discretion of the instructor. In addition: You will need a supply of "3x5" cards. Please be professional in your use of e-mail, and include the course and section number in the subject area. If I cannot identify the source of an e-mail, I DELETE IT without opening it. Please be aware that I am unlikely to recognize you as the sender unless your e-mail address includes your name. The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823 2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.Note: Information in this syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be clearly announced in class. CLASS WEB PAGE http://reach.ucf.edu:8900