I would advise you Sir, to study algebra, if you are not already                                            an adept in it: your head will be less muddy, and  you will leave                                    off tormenting your neighbors about paper  and packthread....                                                                    --  Samuel Johnson                                Instructor's Resources                   --  Group Projects, Handouts, Sample Exams, etc.

Coping with Math anxiety        -- a great article for you            Math Links for Information and Fun      --  find out the links between math and everything Student's  Handouts          --  take with you for your next Q course

 

Name	Section	Office	Office Hours
Sarah Glaz                glaz@math.uconn.edux (click on link and remove end x)	Faculty Contact	MSB 202 (860) 486 9153	On leave in Fall 2015 Please contact by email.
Kathryn Watson Kathryn.Watson@uconn.edux (click on link and remove end x)	Instructor and Coordinator 001 TTh 8:00-9:15 MSB 415 M 3:35-4:25 MSB 307	MSB 218 (860) 486 3595	Tue & Th 9:30-11:00 + extra office hours before exams, others by appointment

                                                                         
General Information

Math 1011Q is a course designed to serve as preparation for all the other Q courses offered at UConn. It emphasizes two components, the mastery of each is equally important for success in any course employing mathematics. The first component is made up of  the collection  of fundamental algebraic concepts and their manipulations. Most of this material is taught in High Schools and Community Colleges under the name Intermediate Algebra or Algebra II. Math 1011Q covers this material using a college algebra approach. The second component consists of using these algebraic concepts for solving multi-step problems from other disciplines. This practice is called Mathematical Modeling, and is the part of the course that gives Math 1011Q its unique interesting flavor, liveliness and usefulness beyond a usual Intermediate Algebra course. Students work on mathematical modeling projects in small groups. Math 1011Q is the permanent replacement for the course formerly numbered Math 101. Math 1011Q earns students 3Q credits which count towards graduation.

Other Requirements 

A simple Scientific Calculator, for example TI-30Xa.

Expectations

You are expected to attend all classes. To encourage attendance there are occasional assignments due at the end of the class, or one-question quizzes at the beginning of the class. You are responsible for everything that happens in class. If you miss a class, you are expected to find out what happened either from your Instructor or from your classmates. You are also expected to work outside of class about 4 hours per week. Most of all, I hope that as the course progresses you will get excited about what you are learning and delight in your own, perhaps unexpected, ability to solve mathematical problems.

Homework

Individual homework assignments are assigned after every section, collected on the first class of the week, and returned the following class. These appear in the Syllabus table below. In addition there are weekly assignments of  group projects provided as handouts in class. Group assignments are graded, individual assignments carry exam points (this will be explained in class). The majority of homework assignments are done outside of class, but we devote 30 to 50 minutes every week to questions related to difficulties in the homework. You are encouraged to work with other students in this class on all your homework assignments.

Calculator Policy

No calculators are allowed during exams or quizzes. All calculations required in these instances can reasonably be done by hand. Calculators will be used for mathematical modeling group projects using real data, and other in-class and homework assignments where hand calculations may be too time consuming.

Tutoring Options

You are welcome and encouraged to come to your instructor with any difficulties arising in this class. If you have difficulties coming to the scheduled office hours, talk with your instructor about finding another time when you can meet. If you feel you need additional help, there are a variety of other tutoring options:

The UConn Q Center:      Free drop-in tutoring available at the Q Center's various locations. Check the Q Center's website for schedule.
                                         The Q Center also maintains a list of private tutors.
                                                          
Helpful Websites:            These websites providing help in the form of explanations, examples, and online answers to questions.
                                         Ask Dr. Math:  At the Math Forum @Drexel University. 
                                         Khan Academy: Click on Subjects at the top of the page and choose Math, Algebra II.                        
                                              
Exams Schedule

There will be three in-semester, in-class exams and a Final Exam. None is strictly cumulative, but there is overlap of material between the exams. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS unless there is a very serious emergency for which you provide proof.

For help with location of the Final Exam Building click on The Campus Map.
UConn Final Exam Policy.

Grading Policy

Homework, Quizzes, and Group Projects: about 12%.  Each Exam (including the Final Exam): about 22%.

Syllabus

Expect the course to cover every week, 2 to 4 sections from the textbook, and one Group Project selected from the table below. The table below provides a list of individual homework assignments for each section of the book. The actual homework assignments may vary according to progress in class. In addition, a number of fun and interesting group projects highlighting applications of the material will be handed out in class every week. Those will be selected from the activities labeled Group Projects in the table below. You will work on them together in small groups during class time, and complete them as out-of-classroom homework projects. Instructors of  Math 1011Q may find the Group Projects by clicking on the Instructor's Resources icon at the top of the page. If you forgot the password send an e-mail to Sarah Glaz.

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Support Services

• Counseling and Mental Health Services  486-4705 (after hours, use 486-3427)
• Career Services  486-3013
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Office 486-9431
• Dean of Students Office 486-3426
• Center for Students with Disabilities  486-2020 (voice),  486-2077 (TDD)