MAT 123 summer II

Prerequisites - Each student must have received a score of 3 or better on the Mathematics Placement Exam.

Textbook - The required textbook is Precalculus Essentials, First Edition by R. Blitzer. It is strongly recommended that you read the relevant sections of the textbook before attending class.

Sources of help - The mathematics department has many resources available to help students. First, each instructor hold several office hours every week. In addition, the Math Learning Center, located in room S-240A of the Math Tower, is open Monday through Thursday during the summer.

Homework - Math is not a spectator sport. The only way to learn calculus is to do it. Therefore, homework will be assigned every week and must be turned in at next class. Late homework will not be accepted.

Homework Assignment

Exams - There will be two exams: a midterm and a final. The schedule of exams is as follows:

Midterm	Thursday, July 28	9:30 - 11:45 am
Final exam	Thursday, August 18	9:30 - 11:45 am

Grading - The final grade for this class will be computed from your exam scores, quiz scores, and homework, weighted by the following amounts:

Midterm	30%
Homework and Quiz	30%
Final exam	40%

Calculators - You will not be allowed to use a calculator on any exam or quiz.

Students with disabilities - If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, you are strongly urged to contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services (DSS) office: Room 133 in the Humanities Building; 632-6748v/TDD. The DSS office will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. A written DSS recommendation should be brought to your lecturer who will make a decision on what special arrangements will be made. All information and documentation of disability is confidential. Arrangements should be made early in the semester (before the first exam) so that your needs can be accommodated.