MATH 1040Q: Spring 2012
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Spring 2012

 

Math 1040Q – Elementary Mathematical Modeling

Functions and Graphs

 

 

Contact Information:

Instructor  :  Maria Gageonea Office: MSB 127 Phone: (860)486-6452 Office Hours:   MWF 14:00-15:00 Class Meeting: MWF 12:00-12:50 Sec.02 MSB407 Email: maria.gageonea@uconn.edu

 

Textbook:

Elementary Mathematical Modeling, Second Edition by Davis and Edwards - Second Edition   ISBN 978-0-13-615416-7

 You can purchase this in the UConn Coop bookstore, bundled with a solutions manual.

 

 

Course Outline

1.1             Page 7              1,3,5,7,10,11,13
1.2             Page 13            1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17

1.3             Page 24            1,3,5,7,8,9,12,13,15,17,19

1.4             Page 31            1,3,5,7,9,11

2.1             Page 51            3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,25

2.2             Page 64            1,3,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,23

Exam 1 Feb 10 Friday

3.1             Page 109         1, 3, 5,7,11,13,17,18

3.2             Page 120         1, 3,5,7,9,11,13,21

3.3             Pages 132        3, 5, 7,9,11,15,19,25

3.4             Pages 144        1, 3,5,7,11,23

4.1             Page 163          1, 3, 5,7,9,11,13,17,19,25

4.2             Page 177          3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,25,29

4.3             Page 191          1, 3,5,7,9,11,19,21

5.1             Page210           1, 3, 5,7,9,11,13,15,21,25

5.2             Page 221          3, 5, 7,9,11,13,15,23

6.1             Page 253          1, 3, 5,7,9,11,13

6.2             Page 269          1,3,5,7,9,11,15,19,21

7.1             Page 315          1, 3,5,7,9,11,15,21

8.1             Page 363          1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,21,23,25,27,29

8.2             Page 366          1, 3,5,7,11,13

 

Homework:

The material covered in this course takes practice! The above course outline contains reading assignments and practice problems for each section. Homework problems will not be collected, but you will do yourself a disservice by neglecting them. Working through examples is the best way to learn these concepts.

 

Course Objectives:

In this course we will use graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to develop the skills and the ability that help you reason and communicate mathematically, and to solve the real-world problems. We will explore the elementary functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric) and apply these functions to real life situations.

Exams:      

There will be 3 in-class hour-long exams and one cumulative final exam. They will be administered on:

 

 

Attendance at all exams including the final exam are mandatory, and no make-up examinations will be offered.

Exact time and date of final exam is TBD by registrar office http://registrar.uconn.edu/exams_preliminary_spring.htm

The pace of the course will be adjusted somewhat, depending on the pace of the classroom discussions, so the student must always be up to date on what the assignments are.

Final Grades will be calculated as follows:

 

Best 2 In-Class Exams - 20% Each

Other In-Class Exam - 10%

Quizzes & Projects - 20%

Cumulative Final - 30%                    

 

 

Quizzes & Projects:

Short quizzes will be given usually at the end of class each Friday and will be based on the recommended homework assignments.

There will be no make-ups for missed quizzes.

Small  projects may be assigned throughout the semester to reinforce understanding of the topics.

Class guidelines:

·      It is expected that everyone  in our class will act in a respectful manner

·      Turn off  all cell phones and beepers before the start of class. Laptops are not to be used in class

·      As much of the class time will be devoted to active participation in discovering solutions to problems, regular attendance and class participation  is expected

·      Stay up-to-date with the readings.

·       If you are late to class, please enter quietly and take your seat quickly

·      Cheating of any kind is absolutely unacceptable and will be result in failure of the

assignment. Please review the student code: http://www.dosa.uconn.edu/student_code.html

 

 

The Q Center:

In addition to your instructor's office hours, you can get help with the material in your course at the UConn Q Center. The UConn Q Center provides tutoring for a list of Q courses from a number of departments. In addition to free, drop-in tutoring, the Q Center maintains a list of private tutors. For information on hours and locations please check the Q Center website:

www.qcenter.uconn.edu