Course Content
The Math 1050-1060 sequence is primary designed to prepare students for college level calculus. The topics covered in Math 1050 include functions and graphs, linear models and matrices, exponential and logarithmic functions, and arithmetic/geometric sequences.Prerequisites
A mathematics ACT score of 23 or higher or a grade of C or better in MATH 1010. This class fulfills the quantitative reasoning graduation requirement.Grading
Grading will be as follows: Homework: 20%, Midterm #1: 20%, Midterm #2: 20%, 2 Quizzes: 12%, and the Final Exam: 28%. Periodically I will post each student's scores online under an anonymous PIN number. Please check these scores for accuracy. Homework assignments will usually be due every monday. They will be graded as follows: full credit will be given for all problems with complete solutions, regardless of the answer. Zero credit will be given for problems lacking work shown, etc. I will assign mostly odd problem numbers, whose solutions you can check in the back of the book. Homework should be stapled and easily readable.Policy on Calculators
Calculators will be allowed. However, failure to show all steps towards the solution of a problem will result in zero or partial credit.Other Comments
Occasionally, I will send out an email to everyone in the class using the email addresses you have registered with the online Campus Information System. [Look under 'Student Profile']. Make sure you check this particular email address often. There will be a department wide final exam for all Math 1050 classes. The date, time, and location of this exam will be posted on the class webpage later in the semester. Also, one 8 x 5 equation card will be allowed on each midterm test. Students may not share their cards.Tutoring
Free tutoring is offered at the T. Benny Rushing Mathematics Center, which is located between the JWB and LCB buildings. If you need help on a problem, ask the tutor the ideas and concepts involved first, and if you are still stuck, a demonstration of the solution second. Your goal should be the ability to do the problems on your own. By doing so you will succeed on the tests, which account for most of your grade.Important Academic Deadlines
Please take a look at the Summer Academic Calendar on the web at www.sa.utah.edu/regist/calendar/datesDeadlines/sum2006.htmADA
The Americans with Disability Act requires that reasonable accommodations be provided for students with cognitive, systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities. Please contact me at the beginning of the term to discuss any such accommodations you may require for this course.