Algebra and Elementary Functions Precalculus

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Algebra and Elementary Functions(Precalculus)

• Welcome to Math 115
• Spring Semester 2005
• Humboldt State University
• CRN 20132

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Basic Orientation

• The Professor
• Grading
• Text
• Homework
• Exams
• Technology
• Help
• Videos
• Schedule

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The Professor

• Charles M. Biles, Ph.D.
• Department of Mathematics
• Office Lower Library Room 7
• Office Hours MTRF 1230-130
• Phone 4251
• Email cmb2
• Web site www.humboldt.edu/cmb2

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Grading

• Homework 50
• Exams 50

Comment For a grade of A, one must earn an A in
both the exam and the homework components.
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Textbook

• Advice
• Put your
• phone number
• name
• email
• in the text.

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Homework
Each class session has an assignment see
schedule. Homework is due at the end of the NEXT
class meeting. Homework is read and evaluated (10
points each). Homework must be submitted in a
considerate and professional manner. Late,
sloppy, or irritating papers will be returned
unread with no credit. Content and Presentation
are equally important.
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Your Work

• Every endeavor has 3 key components
• content
• presentation
• caring
• Write your papers to reflect all 3 of these key
  components.

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Exams

• 3.75 midterms (100 points each)
• Final Exam (200 points)
• Note officially schedule time
• 11 May Wednesday 8 - 10

All exams will be closed book. Come to an exam
prepared sharpened pencils and minds, paper,
calculator, ruler.
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Technology
Calculator
Computer

• TI-83
• TI-85/86
• TI-89/92
• Casio Algebra FX2.0
• Casio CFX9850GB

• Winplot
• Windows xplore

See Technology web page for details. Download
TechSkills 1 and 2 for your hardware.
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Help
21630 MATH 099 Tutoring for Math 115 2.0
units 21912 23848 MATH 099 Graphing Calculator
2.0 units Stuart Moskowitz If it doesnt cost
you any money, please register for one or both of
these classes. The units can not be applied to
the unit requirement for graduation but, they do
count for financial aid and benefits. These
units finance the math tutoring lab.
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Videos
Videos are available at the reserve desk in the
library. The videos are in two forms CD-ROM
(for library use only) and VHS tape (may be
checked out for overnight use). To check out a
tape, identify the section of the text for which
you want the video.
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Schedule