MAT 123-FALL 2007

Course coordinator: Bill Bernhard (bill@math.sunysb.edu)

The schedule of lectures and recitations with instructor names can be found under MAT 123 at http://www.math.sunysb.edu/schedules/currentsem.html

Required materials: PRECALCULUS ESSENTIALS-second edition by Blitzer and the MAT 123 CALCULUS SUPPLEMENT for FALL 2007. (Please note that this supplement is not the same as last semester and will be made available in the campus bookstore in late September.)*Calculators will not be permitted on quizzes or exams this semester.

Grading and Syllabus:

1. Exam #1 (20%) on Monday 10/8/07 at 8:30PM (location to be announced). The exam will require you to show work and will cover 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 (no shifts), 4.6 (tangent only), 4.7, and 5.5 from PRECALCULUS ESSENTIALS.

2. Exam #2 (20%) on Tuesday 11/13/07 at 8:30PM (location to be announced). The exam will require you to show work and will cover 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 2.6, and 1.10 from PRECALCULUS ESSENTIALS.

3. Final Exam (20%) on Friday, 12/21/07 at 8AM (location to be announced). The exam will be cumulative and multiple choice with no part credit. New material will consist of all sections from the MAT 123 SUPPLEMENT.

4. Quizzes (20%) There will be a quiz every other week in recitation beginning with the week of 9/17/07. Those without recitation, consult your ELC instructor for more information.

5. Recitation Participation (20%) Attending recitation with homework problems that were assigned in lecture is considered mandatory! You will not be graded on accuracy; rather your TA will check to see that you have attempted each problem. Again, those without recitation, consult your ELC instructor for more information. Just dropping the homework off with your TA and then leaving will give you little or no credit. Also, please note that lecture homework may not be posted online, so you should attend to get the notes and exercises!

Special needs. If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, Room 128, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. Arrangements should be made early in the semester (before the first exam) so that accomodations can be made in timer.
Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information, go to the following web site: http://www.ehs.sunysb.edu/fire/disabilities/asp