MATH 2620 C Syllabus Fall 2005

MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling Fall 2016

Instructor: John Seppala

Contact: [email protected] or 229-259-2072

Office Hrs: MW 445-615 by appointment, 2069 Nevins Hall

Class: Section G – TR 200-315, 1115 Nevins Hall

Website: http://mypages.valdosta.edu/rjseppal

Textbook: Functions and Change (VSU edition), by Crauder, Evans, and Noell

Calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator required

Description: A study of common algebraic functions using a modeling approach. Formulas, tables, and graphs are used to analyze data and interpret results from applications in economics, finance, and the physical, natural, and social sciences.

Objectives: Successful students will be able to: represent quantitative relationships from a variety of applications using appropriate mathematical models, and use such models to solve real-world problems; extract, express, manipulate, and evaluate quantitative information in algebraic, graphical, numeric, and verbal form; and use appropriate technology to manipulate and evaluate quantitative information.

Tests: Four tests are given throughout the semester. Any student who misses a test or scores below 30% will receive a zero for that test. No make-up tests are given. The tests are tentatively scheduled for the following dates:

1 2 3 4 Tue Sep 6 Tue Oct 4 Tue Nov 1 Thu Dec 1

Homework: Students are expected to complete all homework assignments. Homework is not collected or graded.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend class regularly.

Grades: The course grading scale is as follows:

A = 85–100, B = 75–84.9, C = 65–74.9, D = 55–64.9, F = 0–54.9. Day Date Section Topic Homework Problems Textbook Reading T Aug 16 P Introduction 1, 2, 9, 10, 20, 24, 25, 28 p. 1-9 R Aug 18 1.1 Functions and Formulas 1, 2, 9, 11, 12, 16, 20, 26 p. 17-21 T Aug 23 1.2 Functions and Tables 7, 11, 12, 16, 25, 26 p. 29-36 R Aug 25 1.3 Functions and Graphs 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12 p. 45-53 T Aug 30 1.4 Functions and Words 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 17 p. 64-70 R Sep 1 Review T Sep 6 Test #1 R Sep 8 2.1 Tables on the TI 4, 8, 14, 18, 19, 25 p. 89-95 T Sep 13 2.2a Graphs on the TI 2, 6, 7, 8, 19, 21 (only WINDOW) p. 104-111 R Sep 15 2.2b Output and Limiting Values 2, 6, 7, 8, 19, 21 p. 104-111 T Sep 20 2.4a Input Values 5, 8, 10, 16, 24, 27 p. 131-136 R Sep 22 2.4b Inflection Points 2.2: 19, 21; 2.4: 5; 2.6: 1, 2, 22 (only IP) T Sep 27 2.6 Maximum and Minimum Values 1, 2, 3, 19, 22, 23 p. 149-154 R Sep 29 Review T Oct 4 Test #2 R Oct 6 3.1 Lines and Slopes 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 19 p. 177-182 T Oct 11 R Oct 13 3.2 Linear Functions 5, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15 p. 188-195 T Oct 18 3.3 Linear Models 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 22 p. 202-208 R Oct 20 3.4 Linear Regression 3, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20 p. 215-220 T Oct 25 3.5 Linear Systems 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 12 p. 229-232 R Oct 27 Review T Nov 1 Test #3 R Nov 3 T Nov 8 4.1; 4.2 Exponential Functions 4.1: 8, 10, 16; 4.2: 11, 16, 17 p. 249-254; 259-262 R Nov 10 4.1; 4.2 Exponential Unit Conversion 4.1: 5, 6, 11; 4.2: 4, 6, 15 p. 254-256; 262-263 T Nov 15 4.3 Exponential Models 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15 p. 268-275 R Nov 17 4.4 Exponential Regression 2, 7, 9, 14, 22, 24 p. 281-285 T Nov 22 R Nov 24 T Nov 29 Review R Dec 1 Test #4 Title IX Statement (Required) Instructors must provide the following Title IX statement:

Valdosta State University (VSU) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. VSU is dedicated to creating an environment where all campus community members feel valued, respected, and included. Valdosta State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in the University's programs and activities as required by applicable laws and regulations such as Title IX. The individual designated with responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination policies is the University's Title IX Coordinator: the Director of the Office of Social Equity, [email protected], 1208 N. Patterson St., Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia 31698, 229- 333-5463.

Accommodations Statement (Required) Instructors must provide a statement in the syllabus on how students should proceed in order to receive classroom accommodations because of a documented disability.

Students with disabilities who are experiencing barriers in this course may contact the Access Office for assistance in determining and implementing reasonable accommodations. The access Office is located in Farbar Hall. The phone numbers are 229-245-2498 (V), 229-375- 5871 (VP) and 229-219-1348 (TTY). For more information, please visit VSU’s Access Office or email: [email protected].