Course:   Math 148 is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge that they will need to be successful in more advanced Math courses and other courses for which Math 148 is a prerequisite. Topics include applications involving integer and rational exponents, solving linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, trigonometry of acute angles, exponential and logarithmic equations. We will cover Sections 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 5.1-5.5, 6.1-6.3 and 9.1-9.4. You are expected to attend the lectures, and read the appropriate sections of the text, each week.

Homework Assignments:   Homework problems will be assigned at the end of each lecture. Homework will not be collected and graded, and therefore will not be part of your final grade. However, it is strongly recommended that you do your homework regularly - otherwise you will be at a serious disadvantage in quizzes and exams. You are encouraged to ask any questions about homework problems during my office hours.

Quizzes:  Every Wednesday, there will be a quiz, unless there is a test that day. Each quiz will consist of  problems selected from the most recent homework assignments. At the end of the quarter your lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make up quizzes will be given.

Midterm exams:   There will be two midterm exams. Their tentative dates are Wednesday April 25th and Wednesday May 16th. Each midterm exam will take the place of one lecture.  Absence from an exam (midterm or final) will be excused if you can provide verifiable and convincing evidence that you have a significant illness or serious family crisis that will prevent you from attending. In such a case, you are expected to make arrangements promptly with me to make up the exam.

Calculators:   A graphics calculator is a required component in this course. The book will use the Texas Instruments TI-83. However, calculators with computer algebra capabilities, such as the TI-89 or the TI-92 are not permitted in this course. Laptops and PDAs are also not allowed.

Statement for students with disabilities:   Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss his or her specific needs. Please contact Michelle McLane at the Office for Disability Services at (419) 755-4304. Or you may visit her at C100E Conard Learning Center in order to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.