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The following information is provided for instructors and students, to aid in their understanding of requirements. It also contains information on common final exams. For information on prerequisites, and how the math courses flow with one another, please see the Placement Flyer.

Attendance	Attendance in lower level courses is mandatory; students are expected to attend all classes. Some courses will have sign-in sheets. Instructors may reduce a student's final grade due to lack of attendance. See syllabus for specific attendance policy.
Calculators	While some instructors may allow you to use calculators in the classroom and during assessments, ALL Math courses from Math 095 through Math 127 do NOT allow calculators during the final examination. In Math 132, students will use a calculator provided by the department. Be prepared.
Outside Class Work	The typical math student will need to study an average of 3 hours per week for every 1 credit outside of the classroom. In other words, this is 9 hours outside of the classroom for a 3 credit class. Students who have difficulty with mathematics may need to work additional hours to pass the course.
Homework	If a course has listed Homework (below), this software (or online program) is a mandatory component of the course. You may not have to purchase the book new in the bookstore to utulize the software, as it is often sold separately online. Your instructor will provide you with more information the first day of class.
Textbook	If you have an older (or used) version of the textbook, the DMS recommends you purchase the current version. While the changes may be minor with each edition, it can create confusion with assigned readings and written homework. Your instructor is not obligated to modify assignments for different editions.
Final Exam	If your course has a common final exam listed, be prepared. This final date/time/location is fixed, and cannot be rescheduled or made-up. In addition, all common final exams for Math 095 through Math 132 do NOT allow calculators or formula cards. See below for the specific policy for your course, and perhaps hints to help you prepare.
Syllabus	Your instructor will use the posted syllabus frame for your particular class. You may reference this syllabus online at any time, but it will not have your section or instructor information. Be aware of your instructors specific policies.
Study Week	The UNLV Faculty Senate approved the following policy for Study Week - "To ensure that students have the proper time to prepare for final examinations, the week before final exams shall be designated as a study week, in which classes will meet as scheduled but during which faculty members are encouraged to refrain from giving major tests (i.e. hour-long, sit-down, written exams). The policy shall not affect such assignments as laboratory finals, performance exams (as in juries, theatre, music, dance, etc.), short quizzes, term papers, final reports, and similar activities." Some instructors may choose to have an examination study week, but are encouraged to include it on their syllabus or schedule. An instructor may choose to review during part or all of Study Week, but there is no entitlement to such a review and new material may be taught. Re-teaching an entire semester of material during study week is an inappropriate expectation.
Show Your Work	Most problems encountered in the classroom, on tests, etc. are simplified for the students due to time constraints. In particular, numbers that appear in most problems are not just randomly selected. As such, students must show their work to document that they can do a typical problem with numbers randomly selected. No work typically means no credit.
Important Dates (FALL 2013)	Classes begin Aug 26 Last day to add or switch sections Aug 30 No classes Sept 2, Oct 25, Nov 11, Nov 28-29 Last day to withdraw (W on transcript) Nov 1 Classes end Dec 7 Exams end Dec 14 Click (calendar) for the academic calendar for this term

Memorandum of Understanding	During full semesters (fall and spring), all non-faculty teaching Math 095 through Math 132 are required to sign and comply with a Memorandum of Understanding. This must be filed in the front office by the end of the first week of classes. Contact the front office for an extra copy for your records.
Be Aware	Familarize yourself with the "General Information for Students" above. Adhere to these policies.
Outside Class Work	The typical math student will need to study an average of 3 hours per week for every 1 credit outside of the classroom. In other words, this is 9 hours outside of the classroom for a 3 credit class. Students who have difficulty with mathematics may need to work additional hours to pass the course.
Policies You Must Adhere To	Familiarize yourself with ALL policies listed on the MOU. This was provided at orientation. Contact the front office if you would like an additional copy for your records. You will be held accountable for all listed policies.
Calculators	ALL Math courses from Math 095 through Math 127 do NOT allow calculators during the final examination. In Math 132, students will use a calculator provided by the department. Prepare your students by following the same procedures on your classroom assessments.
Homework	If a course has listed Homework, this software (or online program) is a mandatory component of the course. Typically there is a course designer to assist you; if so, this person will be listed under the "Instructor Use Only" section. Should you seek clarification or instructions, contact this designer, or (in the case of no designer) the DMS front office. You should provide students with specific instructions on use the first day of class.
Final Exam	If your course has a common final exam (Math 95, 96, 120, 124, 126, 127, 128 and 132) – the DMS will design and implement the final exam for your course. For those classes with group administered exams, you will be required to assist in the implementation, which is often a large group common final for all students. You will be responsible for grading the exam and reporting the results to the undergraduate coordinator or associate chair. In addition, some courses have 'group' grading of the final exam, which typically takes place immediately following the exam or the day after. In this case, you are required to participate in the group grading process. Be sure you and your students are aware of the common final exam time. If available, you will see "Hints for Final Exam" If provided, you must provide this information directly to your students. Please ensure students are aware of what is expected of them.
Syllabus	Most courses have a posted syllabus frame. If provided, you must use this syllabus base for all sections of your course.
Student Make Ups	We have a strict make up policy for tests and exams. You must follow this policy (Make Up Policy and Form).
Important Dates (FALL 2013)	Report to campus by Aug 19 Classes begin Aug 26 Last day to add or switch sections Aug 30 No classes Sept 2, Oct 25, Nov 11, Nov 28-29 Last day to withdraw (W on transcript) Nov 1 Classes end Dec 7 Exams end Dec 14 Grades and data due to Department Admin Dec 16 Be available for on campus meetings and communications until Dec 20 Click (calendar) for the academic calendar for this term
Where to Go for Help	Front Office (895-3567, math@unlv.edu): submit office hours, syllabi, attendance sheets, supplies, help with copy machine, help with scan tron machine, scheduling, technology for use in the classroom, classroom space, days/times of courses, marlock/keys, books. Administrative Assistant IV (Pat Pablo, 895-0366, patricia.pablo@unlv.edu): oversees front office, final grades, midterm grades, incompletes, tutoring clinic, PTI contracts. Undergraduate Coordinator (Carryn Bellomo, 895-0358, carryn.bellomo@unlv.edu): syllabus frames, placement, prerequisite waivers, reporting of assessment data. Associate Chair (Malwane Ananda, 895-0395, ananda@unlv.edu): oversees above, student complaints, common finals. Chair (Derrick Dubose, 895-0382, dubose@unlv.nevada.edu): oversees above

Placement	No placement necessary
Course Description	Elementary algebraic topics for students whose mathematical background or placement score indicates that preparation for Intermediate Algebra is desirable. Credit for this course does not count toward the total needed for graduation and is not included in your GPA at UNLV.
Learning Outcomes	Identify, simplify and calculate using laws of exponents, order of operations Compute fluently with fractions, decimals, percents, and integers Simplify and evaluating algebraic expressions Solve linear equations and inequalities Create and interpret graphs, and identify the components of the Cartesian coordinate system Solve systems of linear equations
Textbook	Introductory Algebra (6th edition) by DF Wright, Hawkes Publishing. ISBN 978-1-932628-33-3 Material: Chs. R through 5
Homework	Hawkes Learning CD Click (Hawkes Learning) for information getting started with this system.
Format of Final Exam	Common final exam-independently administered-group graded-grades reported. Calculators and formula cards not permitted. Date/time of exam dependent on section
Hints for Final Exam	Hints for the final exam, open to students, click (Hints_095.doc)
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Syllabus Frame	Syllabus_095.doc
Instructor Use Only	Homework Contact Person – Daniel Asera (Daniel.Asera@unlv.edu); 895-5479; CDC 726 Common assessments – 3 tests and final exam. Review and follow the Exam Instructions. Click (095 Data.xls) for the reporting sheet for the tests and final exam.

Placement	ACT 20 SAT 500 3 yrs + exam C or better in 095
Course Description	Polynomial and rational expressions, linear equations, linear and absolute value inequalities, applications, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, relations, and their graphs, systems of equations. Credit for this course does not count toward the total needed for graduation and is not included in your GPA at UNLV.
Learning Outcomes	Identify and graph linear equations in any form Solve linear inequalities in one and two variables Graph linear inequalities and systems of linear inequalities Add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials and rational expressions Factor trinomials Solve quadratic equations and equations quadratic in form Simplify, operate on and solve equations with radicals and rational exponents
Textbook	Intermediate Algebra (6th edition) by DF Wright, Hawkes Publishing. ISBN 978-1-932628-48-7 Material: Chs. 1-7 (see syllabus for section numbers)
Homework	Hawkes Learning CD. Click (Hawkes Learning) for information getting started with this system
Format of Final Exam	Common departmental exam-group administered-group graded-grades reported. Calculators and formula cards not permitted. No make-ups or reschedules. Spring 2013: Saturday, 5/11/2012, 11am-1pm; location TBA
Hints for Final Exam	Hints for the final exam, open to students, click (Hints_096.doc)
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Syllabus Frame	Syllabus_096.doc
Instructor Use Only	Homework Contact Person – Daniel Asera (Daniel.Asera@unlv.edu); 895-5479; CDC-7 26 Common assessments – 3 tests and final exam. Review and follow the Exam Instructions. Click (096 Data.xls) for the reporting sheet for the tests and final exam. Group grading for the final exam – Immediately after the common final exam for this class, all instructors will gather together to group grade the exam. As an instructor, you are expected to participate, so plan your schedule accordingly (budget about 3-4 hours). Location to be announced.

Placement	ACT 21 SAT 510 3 yrs + exam C or better in 096
Course Description	Real numbers; consumer mathematics; variation; functions, relations, and graphs; geometry of measurement; probability and statistics; sets and logic. Broad in scope course, emphasizes applications.
Learning Outcomes	Set Theory Identify elements of a set Determine what constitutes a set Operate on sets using the concepts of union, intersection and complement Solve a survey problem using a Venn diagram with two or three sets Determine the relationships between sets Consumer Math and Financial Management Calculate simple interest and future value Determine a simple interest rate Calculate the cost of an item that has been marked up or down Calculate the percent increase/decrease of a change in quantity Use financial formulas such as compound interest or the monthly payment formula to answer financial investment and payment questions Geometry Find missing angles using properties such as supplementary and complementary angles Determine triangle dimensions and angles by relating similar triangles and applying the Pythagorean theorem Solve a word problem using the Pythagorean Theorem Solve a word problem involving perimeter Determine the perimeter and area of various shapes Use trigonometry to determine missing sides and angles of triangles Statistics Find scores at a specified standard deviation from the mean Construct a group frequency distribution and histogram using a given data set Determine the mean, median, mode and standard deviation of a given data set Counting Methods and Probability Theory Determine the number of outcomes using the Fundamental Counting Principle Find the number of permutations Find the number of combinations
Textbook	Thinking Mathematically (custom edition) by Blitzer; Pearson Publishing. ISBN 978-0-558-82771-7 Material: Chs 2, 8, 10, 11, 12
Homework	Pearson MyLab and Mastering.
Format of Final Exam	Common final exam-independently administered-independently graded-grades reported. Formula cards and calculators NOT permitted. Date/time of exam dependent on section
Hints for Final Exam	Hints for the final exam, open to students, click (Hints_120.doc)
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Syllabus Frame	Syllabus_120.doc
For Instructor Use Only	Common assessments – Final Exam. Review and follow the Exam Instructions. Click (120 Data.xls) for the reporting sheet for the final exam data

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Placement	ACT 22 SAT 520 3 yrs + exam C or better in 096
Course Description	Mathematics needed by those teaching the new-content curriculum at the elementary school level, emphasis on number concepts. MATH 122 does not satisfy the general education core mathematics requirement.
Textbook	A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics (custom) by Billstein; Pearson Publishing ISBN 978-0558336622 Material: Chs 1-8
Homework	Varies with instructor
Final Exam	Instructor prepared exam. Date/time of exam dependent on section
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
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Placement	C or better in Math 122
Course Description	Mathematics needed by those teaching the new-content curriculum at the elementary school level, emphasizing concepts in statistics and geometry.
Textbook	A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics (custom) by Billstein; Pearson Publishing ISBN 978-0558336622 Material: Chs 9-14
Homework	Varies with instructor
Final Exam	Instructor prepared exam. Date/time of exam dependent on section
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
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Placement	ACT 25 SAT 560 C or better in 126
Course Description	Topics include circular functions, trigonometric identities and equations, conic sections, complex numbers, and discrete algebra.
Learning Outcomes	Use the properties of the unit circle to define and graph trigonometric functions Use angle measures in both degrees and radians Use trigonometric ratios in applications of the right triangle Define the trigonometric functions of angles Apply the law of sines and the law of cosines to solve non-right triangles Recall a variety of trigonometric identities Graph inverse trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations Convert between rectangular and polar coordinates Graph polar equations and complex numbers in polar form State de Moivre’s theorem Describe and perform operations of vectors in the coordinate plane Graph parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, shifted conics, and plane curves
Textbook	Precalculus (custom 6th edition) by Stewart; Cengage Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1-13-315057-2 Material: Chs 5-8, 10-11 (see syllabus for section numbers)
Homework	WebAssign.
Format for Final Exam	Common departmental exam-group administered-group graded. Calculators and formula cards not permitted. No make-ups or reschedules. Spring 2013: Friday, 5/17/2012, 2-4pm; location TBA
Hints for Final Exam	Hints for the final exam, open to students, click (Hints_127.doc)
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Syllabus Frame	Syllabus_127.doc
Instructor Use Only	Homework Contact Person – Megan Swallia (austinm6@unlv.nevada.edu); 895-0111; CDC-10 22 Common assessments – Final Exam. Review and follow the Exam Instructions. Group grading for the final exam – Immediately after the common final exam for this class, all instructors will gather together to group grade the exam. As an instructor, you are expected to participate, so plan your schedule accordingly (budget about 3-4 hours). Location to be announced.

Placement	ACT 25 SAT 560 4 yrs + exam C or better in 096
Course Description	Relations, functions, and their graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithm, and trigonometric functions; analytic trigonometry; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; mathematical induction; sequences and series. A combination of MATH 126 and MATH 127.
Learning Outcomes	Find the equation of a line given its graph Identify domain restrictions of square root and rational functions Find the equation of a line given data (either two points, slope and one point, a point and a parallel line, a point and a perpendicular line, etc.) Evaluate and graph a piecewise function Combine functions (multiplication, division, addition and subtraction and composition) Identify whether a given function is odd, even or neither Operate on complex numbers (add, subtract, multiply, divide, find the conjugate) Define and use the quadratic formula to find the roots of a quadratic equation Determine the characteristics of a quadratic function (axis of symmetry, roots, vertex, etc.) Solve non-linear inequalities Determine what happens to a given polynomial as the independent variable tends to positive and negative infinity Find an inverse function of another, given function and its domain and range Find the domain and range of a log function Solve exponential equations with different bases by utilizing logs Find the equation involving half life or doubling time given context of model Solve a system of two linear equations and two unknowns Use the properties of the unit circle to define and graph trigonometric functions Use angle measures in both degrees and radians Use trigonometric ratios in applications of the right triangle Define the trigonometric functions of angles Apply the law of sines and the law of cosines to solve non-right triangles Recall a variety of trigonometric identities Graph inverse trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations Convert between rectangular and polar coordinates Graph polar equations and complex numbers in polar form State de Moivre’s theorem Describe and perform operations of vectors in the coordinate plane Graph parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, shifted conics, and plane curves
Textbook	Precalculus (custom 6th edition) by Stewart; Cengage Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1-13-315057-2 Material: Chs 1-11
Homework	WebAssign.
Format for Final Exam	Common departmental exam-independently administered-independently graded. Calculators and formula cards not permitted. Date/time of exam dependent on section
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Syllabus Frame	Syllabus_128.doc
Instructor Use Only	Homework Contact Person – Megan Swallia (austinm6@unlv.nevada.edu); 895-0111; CDC-10 22

Placement	ACT 24 SAT 560 C or better in 124/126
Course Description	Logic, sets, probability, matrices, and linear programming, and their application to the analysis of business and social science problems.
Learning Outcomes	Graph linear equations Find intersection points Graph systems of linear inequalities Solve linear programming problems in two variables Solve systems of equations Find the reduced row echelon form of any matrix Perform matrix algebra Find the inverse of a matrix Solve story problems pertaining to the above Solve linear programming problems using the Simplex Method Describe and find sizes of sets Learn basic counting principles using permutations and combinations Apply the Binomial Theorem Solve story problems pertaining to the above Describe a sample space and assign probabilities Calculate probability using properties of probability, counting principles, independence of events Calculate conditional probabilities Determine if two events are independent Solve story problems pertaining to the above Calculate probabilities using Bayes Theorem and the Binomial Probability Model Calculate expected values Solve story problems pertaining to the above
Textbook	Finite Mathematics, An Applied Approach (10th edition, custom) by Sullivan; Wiley Publishing. ISBN 978-1119937555 (Previous Terms ISBN 978-1118467640) Material: Chs 1-4, 6-8
Homework	For GA's and PTI's – Online collection via UNLV's Web Campus For faculty – Wiley-Plus
Format for Final Exam	Common departmental exam-group administered-group graded. Calculators and formula cards not permitted. A calculator will be provided for the student during the final exam. No make-ups or reschedules. Spring 2013: Saturday, 5/11/2013, 10am - 12pm; location TBA
Hints for Final Exam	Hints for the final exam, open to students, click (Hints_132.doc). Additional homework sets and solutions, open to students click (Special Problem Set I) and (Special Problem Set II)
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Syllabus Frame	Syllabus_132.doc
Instructor Use Only	Homework Contact Person – Megan Swallia (austinm6@unlv.nevada.edu); 895-0111; CDC-10 22 Common assessments – Final Exam. Review and follow the Exam Instructions. Group grading for the final exam – Immediately after the common final exam for this class, all instructors will gather together to group grade the exam. As an instructor, you are expected to participate, so plan your schedule accordingly (budget about 3-4 hours). Location to be announced.

Placement	ACT 28 SAT 630 C or better in 127/128
Course Description	Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications.
Textbook	Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals (1st edition) by J. Stewart Material: Chs 1-5
Homework	WebAssign.
Format for Final Exam	Common subset of questions-additional questions by instructor-independently administered-independently graded-grades reported.
Additional Tutoring	Tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. This includes Coaching Labs and Course Specific Labs held in CHB-C 323, and a walk in tutoring clinic held in CDC-7. For more information including location and hours call 702-895-3567 or email math@unlv.edu.
Instructor Use Only	Common questions on final exam – Request these questions from Undergraduate Coordinator. Click (181 Data.xls) for the reporting sheet for the final exam data

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