CLASS INFO

COLLEGE ALGEBRA:  MATH 111
Text:  College Algebra
by M. Dugolpolski

Section 6: MWF 1:00-1:50 Davidson 208B
Section 8: MWF 2:00-2:50 Davidson 209A

Professor: Keith A. Kearnes 	Email: kakear01@homer.louisville.edu
Office: Natural Sciences 247	Phone: 852-6826
Hours: MF 12-1, W 6-7 		WWW: http://www.louisville.edu/~kakear01
				     http://homer.louisville.edu/~kakear01

Course Outline:
In this course we have two objectives. The first is to learn basic
mathematical skills necessary in business, finance, and in every branch
of the sciences. (Chaps. 1-5, half of Chap. 9.) The second is to
practice and develop problem-solving abilities, including: overcoming
intimidation, translating problems into mathematical statements, solving,
and expressing methods and solutions in ordinary language.

Prerequisites:
You are expected to have had two years of high school algebra or Math 102,
and one year of high school geometry.

Credit:
Math 111 does not count toward a degree in mathematics. If a student takes
Math 190 (Precalculus), then the student gets no credit for having taken
Math 111. Finally, Math 111 or its equivalent is required for students 
who want to take Math 205 (Calculus I).

Homework, Quizzes and Exams:
During the semester you will be expected to complete regularly assigned
homework, 11 short quizzes, 3 fifty minute tests, and a final exam.  

Scoring:
Written work will be judged on the basis of completeness, legibility
and correctness. Strings of formulas without explanation will not be
accepted. Paragraph organization (where appropriate), complete sentences 
and correct punctuation are expected.

Dates:
Quizzes/Tests: Every Friday	Break: Oct 13-14
Labor Day: Sept 1		Test 3:Nov 7
Test 1: Sept 19			Thanksgiving Vacation: Nov 26-30
Test 2: Oct 10			Last Day of Class: Dec 8

Getting Help:
Don't wait until it is too late if you need help. ASK QUESTIONS!
I am available during the office hours listed above and also at many
other times. If you can't see me during office hours, then make an
appointment with me to see me at a different time. I will also give
short answers to questions sent by email.

WWW:
Information concerning our class will be posted on my web page under
"information for students". A copy of any document I hand out in class
will be accessible from this page. I will post quiz/test solutions here.

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