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    Math 100 Precalculus (Fall 2013)

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Course syllabus (pdf)

Credit: (1-2)2
Frequency: Fall/Spring Terms

Catalog description: Mat 100 is a preparatory course for calculus courses. Topics include: Functions and their inverses, operations with functions and graphing techniques, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and trigonometric equations, systems of equations, inequalities and solving techniques.

Course Objectives: A successful student will: become comfortable with the language of functions; gain an understanding of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and ability to describe their graphs; be able to solve linear and quadratic equations and equations with exponential and logarithmic functions; and gain problem solving skills analyzing the quantitative aspects of real- world problems and creating mathematical models.

Course Coordinator: Erhan Gürel      (office: TZ-32, phone: x3425, email: egurel_at_metu.edu.tr)

Course Website: /math100
Course grades and general course announcements will be posted on the course website. The website also contains links to WeBWorK and further course resources.

Textbook: Barnett, Ziegler, Syleen and Sobecki. Precalculus 7th ed. Mc Graw Hill, 2010.

Exams and Grading: Course grades are determined by (online) homework completed in recitations, a midterm exam, and a final exam; as well as a small number of bonus points awarded on the basis of attendance, class participation, and/or project completion.

  • Midterm: 30 %
  • Final Exam: 50 %
  • Homework: (2x) 10 % = 20 %
  • Bonus: 5 % (Determined by pop quizzes)

Homework: Course homework will be assigned using the online WeBWork system.

Make-up Policy: In order to be eligible to enter the make-up examination for a missed examination, a student must have a documented or verifiable and officially acceptable excuse. It is not possible to make up multiple missed exams. The make-up examination for all exams will be after the final exam, and will include all topics.

Math Help Room: Office hours will be held in the mathematics help room (T-103). Students are encouraged to visit the help room both at the office hours of their own instructors, and others. The room can also be used for studying and for working in groups. Students are also encouraged to seek out instructors in their offices.

Lectures
S1 - E. Gurel Wed 9:40-10:30 TAZ-11
S2 - K. Aker Mon 14:40-15:30 TAZ-10
S3 - K. Aker Mon 13:40-14:30 TAZ-10
S4 - E. Gurel Mon 10:40-11:30 TAZ-08
S5 - E. Gurel Mon 8:40-9:30 TAZ-11
Recitations
R1 - E. Gurel Thu 15:40-17:30 TAZ-11
R2 - K. Aker Tue 10:40-12:30 TAZ-10
R3 - K. Aker Thu 8:40-10:30 TAZ-10
R4 - E. Gurel Wed 10:40-12:30 TAZ-08
R5 - E. Gurel Mon 9:40-10:30
Wed 8:40-9:30		 TAZ-11


Important Dates
  • September 23: Classes Start
  • September 30-October 4: Add-Drop
  • October 15-18: HOLIDAY (Kurban Bayram; Tues-Fri)
  • October 29: HOLIDAY (Tuesday)
  • November 15: HOLIDAY (Friday)
  • November 29: Withdrawal Deadline
  • January 1: HOLIDAY (Wednesday)
  • January 10: Classes End
  • January 14-25: Finals Period
  • February 3: Grades Announced