MTH 112: Elementary Functions
(Lecture Section 010)
Fall 1998

Tevian Dray
Office hours: MW 9:30-10:30 in Kidder 306 (and by appt)
Phone: 737-5159
Email: tevian@math.orst.edu

Mary Bamberger (Recitation Sections 015-017 & 019)
Office hours: W 11-1 in Kidder 272; F 11-1 in the MLC (and by appt)
Email: bambergm@ucs.orst.edu
Garry Carpenter (Recitation Sections 011-014)
Office hours: Th 3-5 in Kidder 272; Th 1-3 in the MLC (and by appt)
Email: terby@math.orst.edu
Ryan Gould (Recitation Section 018)
Office hours: W 1-2 & Th 2-3 in Kidder 266; M 3-4 & F 1-2 in the MLC (and by appt)
Email: gouldr@math.orst.edu
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Lectures:
Section 010: MWF 8 AM in Glfn Aud
Recitations:
Section 011:   R   8 AM in SS 100
Section 012:   R   9 AM in Wngr 201
Section 013:   R 10 AM in Mlm 123
Section 014:   R 11 AM in SS 104
Section 015:   R 12 PM in SS 104
Section 016:   R   1 PM in SS 115
Section 017:   R   2 PM in Wngr 149A
Section 018:   R   3 PM in SS 108
Section 019:   R 10 AM in StAg 107
Midterms: (20 Oct & 10 Nov)
Sections 011-014
Sections 015-017,019
Sections 018
Final: (7 Dec)
Sections 011-014
Sections 015,016,019
Sections 017,018
(Garry): 
(Mary):
(Ryan):
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(Garry): 
(Mary@10,12,1):
(Mary@2 & Ryan):

T 6-7:20 PM in Gilb 224
T 6-7:20 PM in Gilb 124
T 6-7:20 PM in Wngr 153

M 4-5:50 PM in Wngr 151
M 4-5:50 PM in Dear 118
M 4-5:50 PM in Wngr 153

Texts:

  • Larson, Hostetler, & Edwards, Precalculus: A Graphing Approach
  • Schori & Averbeck, Study Guide for MTH 112

    Web Site: http://math.oregonstate.edu/~tevian/onid/Courses/MTH112
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    Prerequisite:   MTH 111: College Algebra
    A quick review of basic algebra concepts appears in Chapter P at the beginning of the text. Rules for fractions and exponents can be found on the course home page. You must be comfortable with these formulas in order to do well in the course. If you are rusty, it is highly recommended that you review this material immediately.

    Calculators:
    You are strongly encouraged to have a graphing calculator, which you may use on all exams, quizzes, and homework (unless explicitly stated otherwise). However, most problems, can in principle be solved without one. You may learn more by first trying to solve the problem by hand, then using the calculator to check your answer. Nevertheless, using a calculator can often make it easier to solve a problem, and may be essential if numerical answers are required.

    Any model of graphing calculator can be used in principle. For specific recommendations, please consult the Math Department calculator page. Your TA may be able to assist you with specific questions, but it is your own responsibility to learn how to use your calculator. However, the Study Guide does give specific calculator tips for the TI-85 and HP-48G. You may also wish to consult the WWW Calculator Tutorial.
    (The Tutorial has no official connection to the course, and is included as a service only.)

    Homework:
    You should try the suggested homework problems as soon as possible after the corresponding lecture, and certainly before the next recitation. Homework will not be graded, but forms the basis for the quizzes and lab work. Get help immediately if you have trouble.

    Mastering the homework is the key to success in this course!

    MLC:
    The Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) provides drop-in help for all lower division mathematics courses. The MLC is located on the ground floor of Kidder Hall (Kidder 108), and is open M-F from 9 AM to 4 PM, from the second week of term through Dead Week (Week 10).

    Getting Help:
    Help can be obtained from several sources. First, try your TA. If your question is not addressed during recitation, go to your TA's office hours. Second, try the MLC. Third, try asking me (or another student) before or after class. Fourth, come to my office hours. Appointments can be made with your TA or with me at times other than the scheduled office hours. You can also send email to your TA or to me.

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