COURSE: MATH 082 -- Technical Math II
TEXT: Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus, Allyn J. Washington (9th edition).
INSTRUCTOR: Amos Ong
OFFICE: Prischak Bldg, Room 9 PHONE: x
6009
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this course is to prepare you for Technical
Calculus. It is similar to most Pre-Calculus course with
trigonometry. It includes exponent, radicals, complex numbers,
theory of equations, inequalities, double angle formulas, inverse
trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithm functions and conic
sections.
Most of the topics are very technical and its
applications are mostly in Calculus.
SYLLABUS AND EXAMS: We will cover the chapters mentioned above. There will be two midterm and one final exams.
LESSON AND HOMEWORK: I have divided the material to be
covered into lessons and will distribute the schedule of lessons in
class. We will cover one lesson per class meeting. YOU MUST READ THE
INDICATED SECTIONS OF THE TEXT.
FINAL EXAM: The final exam is comprehensive and it will be on May 05 at 8:00AM in 123 OBS.
GRADING: Your final grade will be computed with these weights: 2 exams 40%, final exam 30%, quizzes and attendance 5%, regular homework 25%. I use this grading scale:
| A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | D | F |
| > 92 | > 90 | > 88 | > 82 | > 80 | > 78 | > 70 | > 60 | < = 60 |
ATTENDANCE: You should be present and be on time at every class meeting. You should also understand that absence from class does not excuse you from learning the material covered or from turning the assignments in on time. If you need help after a missed lecture, please talk to me. You are responsible for knowing about assignments and the dates they are due, and changes in scheduling of exams or other changes in the syllabus.
SOME FINAL WORDS: Mathematics cannot be learned passively; the learner must be an active participant in the process of learning. You learn mathematics by doing mathematics. The daily homework assignments and the applications exercises are an essential part of the course. Do not leave them to the last minute, and please come to my office if you have any questions.
"The best way to learn anything is to discover it by yourself...
.
What you have been obliged to discover by yourself leaves a path
in your mind which you can use again when the need arises."
-- George Polya
I encourage you to work on this course with your classmates. Some of the most successful math students are those who form regular study groups to review class material, discuss homework, and prepare for exams.
Please do not hesitate to come to my office. I can give you help with particular problems; I can also give suggestions about how to learn math in general and how to study for math exams.