M305G, Fall 2009: First Day Handout

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for calculus courses (M408C      and M408K). It is intended as an introduction to the functions that are studied in more detail in the calculus sequence. The course cover sets, algebra of functions, inverse functions, logarithms, exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, polynomials, and the range, domain and graphs of these functions. It may be assumed that the students have had at least three and a half years of high school mathematics. There will be a heavy emphasis on mastering algebraic manipulation and
constructing and interpreting graphs


Instructors      
Andrew Gillette
Bill Kalahurka
Zachary Minor
David Paige
Eric Staron
Jesse Windle

Teaching Assistants
David Aristoff
Wasin Vipismakul
Yuan Yao

Course Grade

Three evening exams, 40%
ALEKs PIE 10%
Weekly Discussion Worksheet, 10%
Weekly Homework assignments, 10 %
Participation 5%
Final Exam 25%

EXAM ROOM ASSIGNMENTS AND DATES

Make-up Tests
To be scheduled individually with instructor

Resources

Additional help is available at the UT Learning Center (UTLC) in Jester A332. It will offer the following programs to all U.T. students taking M408K in this semester. The web site for the UTLC contains the details for these programs:

• Free drop-in tutoring for M305G. Tutors are available at all times to help you with your questions. This is a great place to go to ask questions about homework problems you have been struggling with. Plan to go after you have worked on problems on your own, and come with questions.
  
  
• The tutors at UTLC can also answer questions related to prerequisite knowledge (precalculus topics), study strategies, and "math anxiety problems". The Drop-In tutoring lab assistants can provide you with many helpful math resources (textbooks, videos, handouts, formula sheets, etc.).
  
  
• Private one-to-one Tutoring is also available at UTLC. The cost is $13.50/hour. In order to sign up for tutoring, you will first need to visit the UTLC front desk (JES A332A) to be registered in the UTLC database. If you are receiving financial aid, you may qualify for 25 hours of free tutoring per semester. Inquire at UTLC to see if you are eligible.
  
  
• Free workshops and classes are also offered by the UTLC.
  
  
• Because good algebra and trigonometric skills are essential for success in M408K, students should test their skills by taking the free Algebra Diagnostic Test and Trigonometric Diagnostic Test for Calculus Students
  
  
• Calculus videos are also available for check out at the UGL Audio Visual Reserves (3rd floor).
  

UTLC  free courses to get you started this semester (registration is required).


Final Exam date will be known very late in the semester. Do not make plans to leave town before the end of the final exam period.