Math 105 Math in Modern Society, Section 7

Fall 2008

T TH 11:00-12:15 Room 414 PAS

Instructor: Prof. Juan M. Restrepo

Office: Math 707

Office Hours: W 1:00 - 3:50 pm in Math707. I have set aside the 2-3pm slot as the "105 priority time," which means you get priority over students taking other classes, but you can always show up any time between 2 and 4:50pm.

Other hours: by appointment.

Math tutoring is available.

Phone: 621-4367 (leave message)

E-mail: restrepo@math.arizona.edu

CLASS URL: http://www.physics.arizona.edu/~restrepo/105/105.html

TEXT: Excursions in Modern Mathematics, 6th edition by Peter Tannenbaum (2nd Custom edition for the UA).

Book Errata

Calculators: A scientific calculator is required for this class. Graphing calculators are acceptable.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Homework: (200 points) Homework will be anounced in class. The assignments will be collected when the section is completed (approximately twice per month) and 2 problems from the set are graded. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. The lowest homework grade will be dropped in calculating the contribution of the homework to the final grade. Solutions to homework will be posted after the homework due date is past. To see these, sign-up/log into D2L at UofA .

Special Homework: DUE SEP 8, ALEKS. This is a special math readiness test which you will need to complete in the first two weeks of class. The test can be taken in small increments. ALEKS will count as much as 2 chapter homework grades. Points will be given for completing the assessment and additional points will be given for effort. Information on ALEKS and how to log in There is a link on the ALEKS webpage there.

You need the following code: MATH105 - F 2008 Sec. 7: 9ME34-Y9T3P

HOMEWORK PROBLEMS

Practice Euler Circuit

EXAMS: : There will three termt exams and a comprehensive final exam. The tests are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18; Thursday, Oct. 30; and Thursday, December 4. The final project is due on the last day of classes, Dec. 9, at class time The final exam is scheduled for Tuesday Dec 16, at 11:00 am, in our usual classroom.

MISSED EXAMS: There are no make-up exams. For documented emergencies and unavoidable circumstances your grade will be based on the remaining exams, giving them a correspondingly higher weight. Without documentation the exam grade is 0.

PROJECT: The project will be worth 200 points. The project will be incorporated into the Finance section. You will work in a group of 4-5 to complete the project, which is presented as mini-assignments in the back of the finance section of the book. Follow the mini-assignment framework to put together the final report. I need 1 report per group (be sure to put all group member names in the report). I will choose 1 member of the group to give a presentation of the report, and based on the 75% report and the 25% presentation I will give a grade. There are many mortgage/loan sites that will allow you to find a mortgage rate, given basic loan information without needing to give personal information. With regard to taxes, there is information on this at Debra Wood's 105 class site, under PROJECT: see http://math.arizona.edu/~dlwood/math105/Math105.htm. Do not forget to document where you get all of the information for the rates, etc. You do not have to type the report, but you will undermine your grade with poor presentation. You must show every calculation (i.e. using computer or calculator programs to work out the mortgage is not acceptable).

GRADES: 3 mid-course exams: 300 points. Homework (including ALEKS): 200 points (aleks counts for 2 hw). Final: 300 points. Project: 200 points. The following scale for semester averages is guaranteed not to be raised:

WITHDRAWAL: The student may withdraw from the course with a deletion from record through Sept 19. A student may withdraw with a W or change to an audit through Oct 17. To withdraw from the class after Oct 18 you will need a signature from the Dean.

ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend every scheduled class. It is the student's responsibility to keep informed of any announcements, syllabus adjustments or policy changes made during scheduled classes.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you anticipate issues related to the format or requirements of this course, please meet with your instructor to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the course. If you determine that formal, disability-related accommodations are necessary, it is important that you be registered with Disability Resources (621-3268; drc.arizona.edu). You should notify your instructor of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations by Friday, September 5 . You and your instructor can then plan how to best coordinate your accommodations.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Students are responsible to inform themselves of University policies regarding the Code of Academic Integrity. Students found in violation of the Code are subject to penalties ranging from loss of credit for work involved to a grade of E in the course, and possibly risk suspension or probation. The Code of Academic Integrity will be enforced in all areas of the course, including, but not limited to, tests and quizzes. For more information about the Code of Academic Integrity policies and procedures, including information about your rights and responsibilities as a student, click here .

CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Students at the University of Arizona are expected to conform to the standards of conduct established in the Student Code of Conduct. For more information on the Student Code of Conduct, including a complete list of prohibited conduct click here

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