Prerequisites:

MATH 275 builds on the student's expected prior knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. The student is expected to be familiar with

Basic algebraic facts
Fundamental trigonometric relations
Techniques of integration of a function of a single variable
Rules of differentiation for functions of a single variable
Derivatives and antiderivatives of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential, and polynomial functions

This course assumes facility with these items. It is strongly suggested that students independently review these concepts and practice these skills often. In particular, MATH 275 time will not be dedicated to a review of these.

Organization

The course is divided into four modules. Each module has its own evaluation instruments. These would be comprehensive for each module. The first three modules can be considered as developmental, while the fourth module contains the material most emphasized in communications with the engineering faculty. Each module has a schedule, recommended exercises (from which quiz material is selected), and a statement of learning outcomes. The learning outcomes should not be seen as confined to the module in which it is first stated. These outcomes are cumulative throughout the four modules. An outcome first stated in Module 1 may be checked (perhaps again) in a later module where the topic arises in an expanded context.

Evaluated Activities

The first three modules are equally weighted at 165 points each. The fourth module, at 350 points, has more weight than of any other. The evaluated activities are:

11 quiz items collected on non-test Fridays, worth 10 points each.
15 ENGR 397 activities valued at 15 points each.
Three in class tests worth 100 points each, administered on selected Fridays. (Sept. 11, Oct. 02, Oct. 23)
One final examination worth 210 points. (Dec. 16, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.)

Additional Information

The table below indicates the possible points per module and for the course. The student's final grade will be calculated from the total number of points acquired, considered as a point out of 800. Note that the points assigned for various evaluated activities allow for 845 points that can be earned during the course. The purpose of the 45 points flexibility is: No late or make-up work will be accepted or offered under any circumstances during the course. Do not schedule any other activities that would conflict with the times of scheduled evaluated activities (quiz, ENGR397, test, final exam), as there will be no make-ups: Receive zero for any missing scheduled work.

Moreover, regardless of previous performance in the course, missing the scheduled final examination will result in an F in the course.

Each student should hand in four blue books of standard 8"x11" format, each NOT containing the student's name on the cover page, by September 4 (September 9 still ok). The tests and the final exam will be answered in these blue books.

Quiz material: The questions featured on the quiz will be taken from lists of problems announced beforehand. The intention is to make a spot check that students have in fact worked on suggested problems, and to give credit for skill level demonstrated.

On Tuesdays an ENG 397 section will be held during the scheduled class hour. Student presence and participation are required and will be verified and credited When a student is absent, arrives late or leaves early there will be no other opportunity to earn credit for credit items already administered, and the presence point will be pro-rated.

Module	Item	Points
1	Quiz (Average: 15.30)	20
	Engr 397	45
	Test (Average: 71.47)	100
	Subtotal	165
2	Quiz	20
	Engr 397	45
	Test	100
	Subtotal	330
3	Quiz	20
	Engr 397	45
	Test	100
	Subtotal	495
4	Quiz	50
	Engr 397	90
	Final (12/16/2009)	210
	Subtotal	845
	Effective Total	800