Welcome to: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 760-141(emphasis: arts & humanities) Fall 1999 (3 credits) Topics include: linear equation and word problems in one variable, exponents and polynomials, rational expressions, rational exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, linear equations in two variables, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions

INSTRUCTOR: Jerome P. Tanguay (Mr. "T", if you like)

OFFICE: 326 Baker Hall, phone 472-4353

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 3:15-5 TTr 3:45-5

Feel free to call or stop up for help or to share

with me how you feel.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1. pencils (with erasers)

2. notebook (for class notes, quiz problems, written

assignments to be handed in)

3. Calculator (with exponent and log functions)

TEXT: Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Edition, Dugopolski (chapters 1-10)

Semester points

GRADING: 3 UNIT TESTS (200 points each) 600

comprehensive final exam 300

Assignments (written, submitted) 50

quizzes (unannounced) 20

Attendance, attendance, ATTENDANCE! 30

Total 1000

Classes missed for school- related activities or religious

participation may be made up for full credit. Talk to me.

Percent grading scale

100 - 90 A

89 - 80 B

79 - 70 C

69 - 60 D

< 60 F

CHEATING HAS SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES; see UWS Chapter 14.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory learning environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize themselves with University policies regarding Special Accommodations, Misconduct, Religious Beliefs Accommodation, Discrimination and Absence for University Sponsored Events. (For details please refer to the Undergraduate and Graduate Timetables; The "Rights and Responsibilities" section of the Undergraduate Bulletin; the Academic Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Bulletin; and the "Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures" [UWS Chapter 14]; and the "Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures" [UWS Chapter 17]).

I wish you growth, satisfaction and success in this course.

Your mentor/servant

Mr. Tanguay