Algebraic reasoning

    Motivated by Actual Problems in Personal Finance

Time:  10:10-11:00 MWF
Textbook: Mathematical Reasoning for Business Decisions, by J.H. Carruth.

Instructor: Slawomir Kolodynski
Ways to contact the instructor:
preferred: e-mail: slawomir@math.utk.edu
Phone: office (during office hours):  974-4314, Math Department: 974-2461
Office: Ayres 307 C
Office hours: MWF  9:15-10:00, or by appointment.
Web page for the class: http://www.math.utk.edu/~slawomir/m110/spring01/m110.html

A calculator is necessary for the class. Any calculator with capability of calculating powers (x^y key) can be used.  However, only TI-86, TI-85 and HP 20S calculators will be supported in the instruction. TI-86 will be used in class by the instructor.

Grading:

Your grade will be based on several components:

(a) (20% of the grade) There will be a set of quizzes given on Wednesdays. Two quizzes with the lowest score will be dropped.

(c) (40% of the grade) There will be three exams during the term. In unusual circumstances, arrangements may be made to take an exam early. If the grade on the final exam is higher than the lowest grade on the exams (this includes the situation when you miss one exam), then the grade on the final will raplace the lowest grade on the exams.
The tentative dates for the exams are:
Exam 1 - Friday, Feb. 16th.
Exam 2 - Friday, March 9nd,
Exam 3 - Friday, April 6th.

(d) (40% of the final grade) The final exam will be cumulative and will be given on Friday, May 4th, at 2:45-4:45 in PER 216.

The grades will be assigned on the following basis:
91%-100% A, 85%-90% B+, 76%-84% B, 70%-75%C+, 60%-69%C, 55%-59%D, 54% and below - F.