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** Math 102-HSF: Modern Pre-Calculus ** ** Spring 2009 Syllabus ** Author: Katzen, Goldstein, Yee & Ahluwalia
 * New Jersey Institute of Technology **
 * Instructor: **    Jenice Sabb
 * Contact Information: ** sabb@njit.edu or sabb@sebs.rutgers.edu
 * Telephone: **  732-932-3000 x-525
 * Location: ** Faculty Memorial Hall Room 407
 * Required Textbook: ** Precalculus from a Calculus Perspective, Volume 1, 4th Ed.
 * Prerequisites: **    Registration through the Pre-College Program Office


 * Course Description: ** Students will learn mathematical application skills through a series of projects, which introduce and use elementary differentiation and/or integration, while building on existing algebra skills. Students are expected to have demonstrated sufficient math skills to perform sustained algebraic and trigonometric computations. The projects in the course involve the following topics: polynomials, rational expressions, expressions involving radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions, right triangle trigonometry, and the solution of linear and quadratic equations. Successful students will work independently and in groups to demonstrate mathematical competency.

All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor Code very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any form of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or any other forms of cheating. Students caught violating this code will fail the course and may be dismissed from the University. Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
 * __ Departmental Policies: __**
 * Attendance: ** Students must attend all classes. Absences from class will inhibit student’s ability to fully participate in class discussions and problem solving sessions and, therefore, affect your grade. Tardiness to class is very disruptive to the instructor and students and should be avoided.
 * Exam Policy: **  There are **__NO MAKE-UP EXAMS__**. Students who fail to take an exam will receive a score of zero unless they have a legitimate excuse (documented illness, accident, etc.). Students with legitimate excuses should contact the instructor prior to the exam date, if possible to discuss options.
 * Final Exam Policy: ** There will be no makeup final exams, except in rare situations where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the exam, including illness, accident, etc. The student must inform the instructor that he/she will miss the exam and is required to initiate the scheduling of a make-up if allowed. In all cases where a make-up exam is given, the student must present proof for missing the exam, e.g., a doctor's note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND times.
 * Cellular phones: ** All cellular phones must be turned off during the class. Students should refrain from text messaging or talking on the phone during class sessions.
 * Calculators: C ** alculators are not necessary for class, homework sessions, quizzes or examinations. All calculations are basic mathematical operations and repetition will enhance learning promoting content mastery.
 * [|NJIT HONOR CODE] **
 * __ Course Requirements/Outline: __**
 * Quizzes (4): Feb 7th, Mar. 7th, Apr. 18th and May 2nd **
 * Exams (2): Feb 21st, Apr. 4th **
 * Final Exam (1): May 16th **
 * Quizzes = 5% each (20% of grade) **
 * Exams = 25% each (50% of grade) **
 * Final Exam = 30% (30% of grade) **
 * ** Date  ** || **  Topic/Lecture  ** || **  Reference/Homework Session  ** ||
 * Jan. 24th  ||  Pre-Test / Self-Study Project 1.1  ||  Ref. Pages: i – xi  ||
 * Jan. 31st ||  Sec. 1.1 – 1.4  ||  Ref. Pages: 1 – 13 HW: pg. xi, #’s 2, 3, & 5, pg. 13, #’s 5 & 6  ||
 * Feb. 7th ||  Sec. 1.5 – 1.9 Quiz 1 (1.1 – 1.4)  ||  Ref. Pages: 13 – 28 HW: pg. 25, #’s 2, 3 & 4, pg. 28 #2  ||
 * Feb. 14th ||  Sec. 1.9 – 1.11  Review Quiz 1   ||  Ref. Pages: 25 – 49 HW: pg. 28 #4, pg. 36. #2, pg. 45, #3, pg. 49 #3   ||
 * Feb. 21st  ||  Review Chapter 1 Sec. 2.1  ||  Exam 1 (Chapter 1)  ||
 * Feb. 28th  ||  Sec. 2.1 – 2.2  Review Exam 1    ||  Ref. Pages: 50 – 71 HW: pg.55, #’s 4 & 7, pg. 56, #2, pg. 67, #2  ||
 * Mar. 7th ||  Sec. 3.1 – 3.4 Quiz 2 (Chapter 2)   ||  Ref. Pages: 71 – 84 HW: pg. 80, #1, pg. 84, #’s 7, 8 & 9  ||
 * Mar. 14th ||  Sec. 3.5 Review Quiz 2    ||  Ref. Pages: 85 – 108 HW: pg. 107 – 108, #’s 3, 6, 7, 9 & 10  ||
 * Mar. 21st  ||  SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS  ||  Review Sections 2.1 – 2.2 and 3.1 – 3.8  ||
 * Mar. 28th ||  Sec. 3.6 – 3.8   ||  Ref. Pages: 108 – 135 HW: pg. 113, #3, pg. 126, #’s 10, 19 &24, pg. 133,, #6, pg. 135 #2   ||
 * Apr. 4th ||  Review Chapters 2 & 3 Sec. 4.1   ||  Exam 2 (Chapters 2 & 3)  ||
 * Apr. 11th  ||  Sec. 4.1 – 4.2.2  Review Exam 2   ||  Ref. Pages: 136 – 163 HW: pg. 151, #’s 1 & 2, pg. 159, #’s 5 & 6, pg. 163, #’s 4 & 5   ||
 * Apr. 18th  ||  Sec. 5.1 Quiz  3 (Chapter 4)  ||  Ref. Pages: 164 – 177  HW: pg. 178 #’s 1 & 4  ||
 * Apr. 25th  ||  Sec. 6.1 – 6.2 Review Quiz 3   ||  Ref. Pages: 181 – 197  HW: pg. 185, #’s 2, 5, 7 & 9, pg 186, #’s 4, 6 & 7   ||
 * May 2nd  ||  Sec. 6.3 – 6.4 4th Quiz  (Chapter 5)    ||  Ref. Pages: 197 – 226 HW: pg. 208 # 1, pg. 219 # 1, pg. 224 # 1  ||
 * May 9th ||  Sec. 6.5 – 6.5.7 Review Quiz 4     ||  Ref. Pages: 226 – 246 HW: pg. 228, #2, pg. 230, #2, pg. 234, #6, pg. 238, #4, pg. 242, #’s 4 & 7, pg. 246, #’s 6 & 8  ||
 * May 16th  ||  Review Chapters 4 - 6   ||  Final Exam  ||