INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Adrienne Petersen Office: DMS 233 Office Hours: TuTh 11am-1pm by appointment

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1 Math 120: Fundamentals of College Math Mathematics and Statistics Department, University of Nevada, Reno Section 1001, TuTh 2:30-3:45pm, FH 106 Section 1002, TuTh 1:00-2:15pm, FH 207 Fall 2014 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Adrienne Petersen Office: DMS 233 Office Hours: TuTh 11am-1pm by appointment REQUIRED MATERIALS Textbook: Fundamentals of College Mathematics: Custom Edition for UNR (Also available online at Calculator: Scientific or graphing calculator required STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1) Upon completion of this course, students will be able to formulate and use mathematical models to analyze real-world situations. 2) Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine and implement an appropriate method of solution for financial problems. 3) Upon completion of this course, students will be able to solve basic probability problems. COURSE DESCRIPTION Set operations, probability, statistics, consumer mathematics, linear, exponential and logarithmic functions with emphasis on problem solving and applications. Math 120 is a core mathematics course intended for students who wish to major in a non-quantitative discipline. Math 120 is not a preparatory course for Math 126 or for any other mathematics or statistics course on UNR campus. To review or prepare for 126 you should enroll in Math 096. Any course that lists Math 120 as a prerequisite accepts a higher level math or stats course in its place. Credit may not be received for MATH 120 if credit has already been awarded for Math 126 or above. Math is a two semester alternative to Math 120 for students with disabilities. PREREQUISITE One of the following: ACT 22, SAT 500, Math 096 C/S, Accuplacer EA 80 and CLM 55 GRADING Your course grade will be determined by the following: Homework 20% Exams 60% Final Exam 20%

2 The grading scale will be as follows: A % C % A % C % B % D % B % D % B % D % C % F % No rounding up will be done, no exceptions. You need at least a D to pass this class and earn core math credit. HOMEWORK All homework assignments are to be completed on Due dates will be posted online and will typically be midnight on the day after lecture. It is your responsibility to keep up with the homework and due dates. You may work on your homework after the due date with a 50% penalty until midnight of the night before the next exam. You are allowed to work on homework with your classmates, a tutor, or in the math center. Getting help on homework is encouraged and is not considered cheating. All students must register for this course online by going to and following the instructions. You will need a valid address, course ID (The course ID for this class is petersen23573) and student access code (comes with textbook or is purchased online) to register. All students must register by Friday, August 29. If you need assistance registering, please call tech support at EXAMS There will be 5 exams and a comprehensive final exam. Please see the class schedule below for exam dates. All tests will be 100% multiple choice. Calculators will be allowed on all exams. You may use 1 page (front and back) of formulas for all exams. You must have your UNR ID with you for all tests. If you are late to an exam 10% will be deducted from your overall score. Any student participating in official school activities that will interfere with tests must make arrangements with me two weeks prior to the test that will be missed. Any student requiring accommodations through the DRC must schedule their exams on the same day as the in class exam. No early or late exams will be given. Your lowest test score (excluding the final) will be dropped at the end of the course. If you have a documented medical emergency, family emergency, travel plans, etc on the day of a test you can take the missed test as your drop. AVAILABLE RESOURCES Your student fees cover usage of the Math Center ( or Tutoring Center ( or and University Writing Center ( or These centers support your classroom learning; it is your responsibility to take advantage of their services. Keep in mind that seeking help outside of class is the sign of a responsible and successful student.

3 DISABILITY STATEMENT The Department of Mathematics and Statistics supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. Any student with a disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me or the Disability Resource Center (Thompson Building Suite 101) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations. is a formal means of communication between you and your professor. Make sure to use correct grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. You should include your full name, class name, and section number on every . Any not following these guidelines may be returned to you for revision. Many questions can be answered by reviewing our syllabus, schedule, and website. Please allow 1-2 business days for a reply. ACADEMIC CONDUCT No laptops, cell phones, ipods, or other electronics are allowed in class. If you are being disruptive during class you will be asked to leave. You must come to class on time and stay until the end of lecture. Tardy students will not be admitted to class. Please visit for our official student code of conduct. UNIVERSITY RECORDING POLICY Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio recording of class is prohibited by law and by Board of Regents policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the written permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities, some students may have been given permission to record class lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should understand that their comments during class may be recorded. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Cheating, plagiarism or otherwise obtaining grades under false pretenses constitutes academic dishonesty according to the code of this university. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and penalties can include canceling a student s enrollment without a grade or giving an F for the course or for the assignment. For more details, see the University of Nevada, Reno general catalog. Please visit my website for a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.

4 Class Schedule Tuesday August 26 Class Intro and 2.1 Thursday August Tuesday September Thursday September Tuesday September 9 Chapter 2 Test Thursday September Tuesday September Thursday September Tuesday September Thursday September 25 Chapter 4 Test Tuesday September Thursday October Tuesday October Thursday October Tuesday October 14 Chapter 5 Test Thursday October Tuesday October Thursday October Tuesday October Thursday October 30 Chapter 7 Test Tuesday November Thursday November Tuesday November 11 Veteran's Day--No Class Thursday November Tuesday November 18 Chapter 8 Test Thursday November Tuesday November Thursday November 27 Thanksgiving--No Class Tuesday December 2 9.3

5 Thursday December Tuesday December 9 Review for Final Exam FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE Section 1001 Thursday December 11 12:30-2:30pm FH 106 Section 1002 Tuesday December 16 5:00-7:00pm FH 207