Instructor: Mrs. Karen Barr Phone: 703-938 - 7022 (H)
Office: LR212 703- 450 - 2611 (W)
E-mail: kbarr@nvcc.edu
klbarr@cox.net
Office Hours: M 8:30 - 9:30; 12:15- 12:30; 1:40- 4:00
W 8:30 - 9:30; 11:00 – 12:30, 1:40 – 3:00
Th 8:30 - 9:30; 12:15 – 12:30; 1:40- 3:00
Text: Precalculus, Enhanced with Graphing Utilites, 5edition
by Sullivan and Sullivan
The TI-83, TI-83Plus or TI-84 graphing calculator is required for this course.
The graphing calculator will be used in class to facilitate understanding the material. If you need assistance with operating the calculator, please see me during office hours.
We will also be using MathXL, an online Math tutorial program. We will spend a day in a computer classroom learning how to use Math XL. You must either purchase a new book (which comes with an access code) or with an old book, you will have to purchase the access code.
Math 166 is a precalculus course designed to include the skills that are necessary for the study of calculus. This course prepares you for the full calculus sequence (173, 174, 277) necessary for science and computer science majors. Trigonometry is included in Math 166, whereas Math 163 does not include the unit on trigonometry. A detailed copy of the course curriculum is on the NVCC web site.
Homework All homework will be done online with MathXL. You may redo homework problems for a higher grade if you miss a question. Be sure that you understand all of the homework, since that is the basis for test and quiz questions.
Quizzes: Quizzes will frequently be given in class or on MathXL. They will be based on the homework. If you miss a quiz and have not made arrangements for a makeup BEFORE the next class, you will receive a grade of zero.
Prerequisites: Arithmetic with rational numbers (including signed numbers, fractions, mixed numbers and decimals); solutions of linear and quadratic equations; operations with polynomials, including factoring; operations with rational expressions; use of integral exponents; and basic geometric concepts.
Calendar: The last day to drop with a refund is Sept. 10. The last day to drop with a grade of "W" is
Nov 2. ( If you stop attending class, YOU must withdraw
from the class to avoid a grade of "F". I do not withdraw students, unless they have never
attended.)
Tests: There will be four tests given. IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP FOR A TEST, A GRADE OF ZERO WILL BE GIVEN. The only exceptions to this rule will be by PRIOR approval of the instructor.
Attendance: There is no specific attendance policy other than missed quizzes and tests will receive a grade of zero. If you are aware of an upcoming necessary absence, please notify me in advance so we can make arrangements for missed work. Absences due to extenuating circumstances will be handled on an individual basis.
Grades: Your grade will be calculated on the following basis:
Tests 60%
Homework 10%
Quizzes and Projects 10%
Final exam 20%
Your total percentage will determine your grade by the scale:
90 - 100% ....... A
80 - 89 ....... B
70 - 79 ....... C
60 - 69 ....... D
below 60 ....... F
Help: - The Math Lab LR204 ( Mon - Sat)
- Free tutoring is provided on campus. Sign up NOW online.
- I will be available during office hours.
- You may always call me at home.
*** If you have a disability, please discuss it with me
so that I can accommodate your needs.
***Fire exits are posted by the door. Please note the nearest exit in case of
emergency.
*** There is now a charge for students to use printers on
campus.
***CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANYONE FOUND TO BE CHEATING WILL BE GIVEN A FAILING GRADE FOR THE COURSE.
These sections will be covered in class. The assigned problems should be completed before the next class. (Do only odd-numbered problems, unless otherwise noted.)
Date
Section
Assignment for next class (ODDS ONLY)
Aug 24
1.1 31, 35, 39, 49, 53, 55,
59, 65, 71, 73, 83, 97
1.2 3,
5, 13, 17, 31 - 51
Aug 26
1.3 1, 7, 23
1.4 1,
5, 9, …, 103, 115
Aug 27 1.5 1, 5, 9, …, 45
2.1 15
– 39, 47 – 59, 61, 63, 65, 73, 75
Aug 31
2.2 1, 5, 9, …, 25
2.3 11
– 25, 45, 47, 53, 57
Sept 2
2.4
Switch
to MathXL
2.5
Sept 3 2.6
Sept 7 HOLIDAY
Sept 9
3.1
3.2
Sept 10
Test on Chapters 1 and 2
Sept 14
3.3
3.4
Sept 16 3.5
Sept 17 4.1
Sept 21 4.2
Sept 23 4.3
Sept 24 4.4
Sept 28 CLASS CANCELLED
Sept 30
4.5
Oct 1 4.6
Oct 5
5.1
Oct 7 Test
on Chapters 3 and 4
Oct 8 5.2
Oct 12 FALL BREAK
Oct 14 5.3
Oct 15 5.4
Oct 19 5.5
Oct 21 5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Oct 22 10.1
Oct 26 10.2
Oct 28 10.3
Oct 29 10.4
12.1
Nov 2 6.1
6.2
Nov 4 Test
on Chapters 5, 10, and 12
Nov 5 6.3
Nov 9
6.4
Nov 11
6.5
Nov 12
6.6
Nov 16
7.1
Nov 18 7.2
Nov 19 7.3
Nov 23
7.4
7.5
7.6
Nov 25, 26 Thanksgiving
Break
Nov 30 7.7
Dec 2
7.8
Dec 3 8.1
8.2
Dec 7 8.3
Dec 9
Test on Chapters 6, 7, and 8
Dec 10 REVIEW FOR
FINAL
Dec 14 Final Exam (8:30 – 10:20)