The goal of the course is to build a proficiency of Algebra and Trigonometry necessary for scientific calculus, Math 0220 or other related science courses.
A variety of topics are studied: functions, rational functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, graphs, asymptotes, inverse, conic sections, translation and rotation of axes, trigonometric identities and equations, and possibly vectors.
C or
better in Math 0031, C or better in Math 0020, OR math placement score at least
61.
The
textbook for this course is Precalculus, A Prelude to Calculus, third edition,
by Sheldon Axler. However, the second edition can be
sufficiently used.
All students who register for this course are automatically enrolled in the RedShelf Inclusive Access program and will be charged on their Pitt student bill unless they opt out before the end of the add/drop period. This program provides students with discounted access to the digital version of the textbook. If you already have a copy of the textbook or would prefer to purchase it from a different source (for example, you may be able to find a used copy at a lower cost), then you should opt out of Inclusive Access. You will be able to opt out by clicking on the "RedShelf Inclusive Access" link in your course on Canvas. More detailed instructions for opting out can be found here. If you do not opt out of Inclusive Access, then you will be able to access the digital textbook.
All your graded homework will be done online using WebWork. You will work individually on problem solving skills, using computer generated problems.
Please read the WeBWorK instructions before getting started.
You will need to select your course-section Math0200-XXXXX, where XXXXX should be replaced with your section's five digit class number, from the list on the WeBWorK homepage http://webwork.math.pitt.edu/ and then log in with your Pitt username and password. You must enter your username in lower case. You
will be automatically linked to the section in which you are enrolled.
WebWork should work well with any modern web browser. Chrome is
recommended.
Each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays you will meet with your TA in a classroom
to go over problems related to the material covered the previous week. Your TA may also have a quiz prepared for you during
this time.
Students
may be given a list of practice problems from the textbook. You are expected to
solve these problems, although they will not be collected and graded. Exam and
quiz problems will often be modeled on these problems.
Your
course grade will be determined as follows:
Some
sections may deviate slightly from this recipe. Any deviations will be
announced by your instructor at the beginning of the term.
All
day sections will take a departmental final exam at a day and time to be
scheduled by the registrar. Calculators will not be permitted on the
departmental final exam.
Evening sections will meet through final exam week, and the final exam will be given during the last one or two scheduled class periods.
See
the class schedule for the dates of the two midterm exams. The date and time of
the final exam will be announced by your instructor and in PeopleSoft.
The Math Assistance Center offers free tutoring by appointment, including
same-day appointments for those who need immediate assistance. Appointments can be made within
Pathways. The MAC offers assistance with all courses
in the math department in the range 0010-0413. Please see the MAC’s
website MAC for instructions on how
appointments are made as well as an outline of what you can expect.
Your
instructor will announce her/his office hours.
If
you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation,
you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Office of Disability Resources and Services
(DRS), 140 William Pitt Union (412) 648-7890, drsrecep@pitt.edu, (412) 228-5347
for P3 ASL users, as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify your
disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course.
All students are expected to adhere to the standards of academic honesty. Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student suspected of violating the University of Pittsburgh Policy on Academic Integrity:
https://www.as.pitt.edu/faculty/policies-and-procedures/academic-integrity-code
will be required to participate in the procedural process as initiated by the instructor, as outline in the University Guidelines on Academic Integrity. A minimum sanction of a zero score for the quiz, exam or paper will be imposed.
You should note that only those resources explicitly authorized by the instructor can be used to complete assignments. Assessments are designed so that you learn by doing them. Copying homework or exam answers from outside sources and other such violations of the academic integrity code will not solidify your learning. Passing a course without adequate mastery of the material can set you up for limited success in subsequent courses. Also. it is a violation of the academic integrity code to share any question from an assignment or an exam in any form. The instructor may choose to post a solution set after the assessment but remember that assessments written by the instructor are copyrighted materials and you are not permitted to distribute them in any way. If you inadvertently have access to a shared exam or homework question, then you are obligated to inform the instructor. Remember, academic integrity is not about what you can get away with. It is about personal accountability, honor, ethics, respect, trust, and fairness.
Additional
sanctions may be imposed, depending on the severity of the infraction. If
there is any doubt about the originality of a student's submission for an
assessment, they may be asked to explain their work during a one-on-one meeting
with their instructor. If the student's explanations are unsatisfactory, they
may receive a zero score for the assessment, or the instructor may choose to
administer an alternative assessment in a different format.
Please note, in particular, that Pitt has a data
sharing arrangement with Chegg.com that enables us to identify instances in
which Chegg.com has been used to cheat on assessments. Consequences of being
caught in this academic integrity violation have included zero scores on assessments
and F grades for the course.
Amid
this pandemic, it is extremely important that you abide by public health
regulations and University of Pittsburgh health standards and guidelines. While
in class, at a minimum this means that you must wear a face covering and comply
with physical distancing requirements; other requirements may be added by the
University during the semester. These rules have been developed to protect the
health and safety of all community members. Failure to comply with these
requirements will result in you not being permitted to attend class in person
and could result in a Student Conduct violation. For the most up-to-date
information and guidance, please visit coronavirus.pitt.edu
and check your Pitt email for updates before each class.
The
University of Pittsburgh does not tolerate any form of discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation based on disability, race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex,
age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity or other factors as
stated in the University's Title IX policy. The University is committed to
taking prompt action to end a hostile environment that interferes with the
University's mission. For more information about policies, procedures, and
practices, see: https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/civil-rights-title-ix-
compliance/policies-procedures-and-practices.
Some
of the materials in this course may be protected by copyright. United States
copyright law, 17 USC section 101, et seq., in addition to University policy
and procedures, prohibit unauthorized duplication or retransmission of course
materials. See the Library of Congress Copyright Office and
the University Copyright Policy.
(www.bc.pitt.edu/policies/policy/09/09-10-01.html)
Each student is issued a University e-mail address (username@pitt.edu) upon admittance. This e-mail address may be used by the University for official communication with students. Students are expected to read e-mail sent to this account on a regular basis. Failure to read and react to University communications in a timely manner does not absolve the student from knowing and complying with the content of the communications. The University provides an e-mail forwarding service that allows students to read their e-mail via other service providers (e.g., Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo). Students that choose to forward their e-mail from their pitt.edu address to another address do so at their own risk. If e-mail is lost because of forwarding, it does not absolve the student from responding to official communications sent to their University e-mail address.