The purpose of Math 1 is to give you a strong preparation for taking calculus. You will study functions--Linear, Quadratic, Polynomial,Rational, Logarithmic and Trigonometric . We will be using the TI -83 or TI- 84 in this class.

Text

Precalculus : A Prelude to Calculus by Sheldon Axler ---available at this direct site which saves you money. Or you can get the book from your UCLA bookstore. This is an excellent book, with many good explanations . READ the appropriate section(s) in your book before you tackle the homework. The student solution manual is in the book.

Meetings

Your class meets 3 days per week. You meet with me on Monday ,Tuesday and Wednesday. (KNSY PV 1200B--Please see the UCLA main web site to figure out where this is. ) You will also meet with your Teaching Assistant (TA) on Tuesday and Thursday. Both section 1A and !Bmeet in MS 5147 at noon for section A and at 1 pm for section B. Attendance at these meetings are ruqaquired. Here you will have the chance, in smaller groups , to discuss questions with your TA or to hear your TA clarify a lecture topic that you may not have understood the first time. You will often take short quizzes during this time.

Do not miss my class. Everyday , I will do something new , important and vital to your understanding of Mathematics.

Homework

Homework will be collected . One objective of this class is to show you how to write clear solutions to math problems. Use your solutions in the text book to get an idea how to completely answer a question. WRITE , DRAW and explain.
Note: Late homework will not be accepted.

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in any form.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to :
1. Copying homework solutions.
2. Cheating on any of the exams, including using material not allowed to be used, using cheat sheets during the exam time and of course 'copying' from another student's paper.

You will have two exams during the summer session A: Exam 1 will be on TBA and Exam 2 will be on TBA . Mark these dates on your calendar now and plan to be here. The dates are not negotiable. You will have a final exam on the last Thursday of the session . At the end of the quarter, I will use the following scheme to assign your class grade.