MAT 123

Pre-calculus

Summer I 2010

Introduction:

This is a webpage for the course MAT123, taught in winter 2012.

We meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 930-1255 in Library-4315.

. If you need help with the course, or if you wish to learn more, do not
hesitate to visit me during my office hours. In case the time does not suit
you, we can make an appointment on any other day. Just email me.

A word of Caution: The usual autumn semester MAT123
runs for 15 weeks. Whilst, in the winter session, we squeeze that into 3 weeks, and there
are no recitations. However, the autumn version has got 3 hours of lecture per week,
while we have 14 hours. This means I should, and I shall, present the same
material and at a higher pace. But it also means that you cannot afford to
lose track. If you experience trouble keeping up with the course, please
contact me immediately.

I am planning to post some suggestions for studying for the midterm and the final, check the webpage around the time.

Book:

The textbook we use is Blitzer's Precalculus Essentials, R. Blitzer, Pearson Prentice Hall, 20**, the edition you choose does not quite matter as long as you get the right exercises.

We shall cover selected sections from chapters 1 to 5.

Homework:

There will be two homework assignments, to be handed on the Tuesday after, at the beginning of the lecture. See below for the assignments. Late homework will not be accepted.

Exams and grading:

There will be one midterm exams, and a final exam, both held in class:

No calculators, books or notes are allowed on the exams.

Each exam will account for 40% of your grade, with the remaining 20% determined by the homeworks. Please note that there will be no make-up exams.

Schedule:

Week of Sections
covered		 HW HW due Comments
January 3rd 1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6

1.7
1.8
1.9
2.1
2.2		 12,27,45,[46,47,48,60,61],62,63,64
9,19,35,[45,53,63],99
13,29,[39,43,55],73,76
3,5,17,[19,39,41,49,65],101,102;
3,21,25,[29,34,41],47
5,9,10,[15,19,21,27,29,31, 39,41,45,47,
49,51],66,67,68,69,70,87.88,111,114
9,11,23,[27,29,35,43,45,51],53,80,82
7,9,11,[17,21,27,31,35,37,61],63
15,19,21,[25,29, 31,35,37,39,43],45,58,60
2,15,20,22,28,39,50,60
1,4,9,35,40 		January 10th [] Means optional
January 10rd 3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7 		4,[9],11,18,21,22,40,[45],46,92,93,
1,18,19,27,42,56,58
3,24,27,30,53,57,101,102
1,8,15,16,33,44,46,48,59,70,64
13,[20],22,[25],41 through 49,93
[1 through 18],29,33,[35],39 through 52,73
9,16,30,[33],43,[47],54,55
1,5,8,9,11,14,16,70,84,99,104
6,14,32,47,69
7,21
1 through 18
January 18th [] Means optional
In 41~49 (~: through) of section 4.1, you can mark all the
angles on one single circle.
In 4.4, I would suggest all the exercises from 61 through 86.
January 17rd 5.1
5.2
5.3
5.5 		Review January 18th
We'll have a little final exam this Friday, 20th.

Disabilities:

If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services at http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss or (631)632-6748. They will determine with you what accomodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.

Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with the lecturer and Disability Support Service. For procedure and information go to the following website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml

Academic integrity:

Each student must pursue their academic goals honestly and be personally accountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your own is always wrong. Faculty are required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty, please refer to the academic judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/academicjudiciary