M305G: Preparation for Calculus - Spring 2010 - Course Policies

Sep 27, 2026

Course M305G (Spring 2010) is designed to prepare students for subsequent calculus courses M408C and M408K by introducing key functions covered in the calculus sequence. The syllabus lists instructor Eric Staron, meeting times, office hours, and multiple exam dates including an announced final exam window. Assessment is organized around final and three evening exams, weekly ALEKS assignments and benchmarks, weekly textbook problems, weekly Quest problems, and participation. Homework and assignments have strict due dates and no late work acceptance.

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Course Overview

Grading Policy and Assignments

Exam Dates and Final Exam

Homework and Due-Date Rules

ALEKS Benchmarks

M305G: Preparation for Calculus Spring 2010, Unique Number 56170, ALEKS course VN4PE-VARLG Instructor Eric Staron [estaron@math.utexas.edu](estaron@math.utexas.edu) [O](O)􀀎ce: RLM 11 .126 O􀀎ce Hours: MTW 3-4p, or by appointment Class Websites [http://www.math.utexas.edu/users/estaron/s10/home](http://www.math.utexas.edu/users/estaron/s10/home)[ ](http://www.math.utexas.edu/users/estaron/s10/home)[http://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/courses/m305G](http://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/courses/m305G cns/)[ ](http://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/courses/m305G cns/)[cns/](http://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/courses/m305G cns/) Class Times MWF 9-10a in RLM 11 .176 Exam Dates 􀀏 Tuesday February 23, 7-9p 􀀏 Tuesday April 6, 7-9p 􀀏 Tuesday May 4, 7-9p Final Exam Date 􀀏 Wednesday May 18 7-10p (tentative) Required 􀀏 \Functions Modeling Change" 3rd ed: Connally, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason et al. Materials 􀀏 ALEKS access code, available at UT Co-op Bookstore or online [at www.aleks.com](at www.aleks.com) Course Overview The purpose of this course is to prepare students for calculus courses M408C and M408K. It is intended as an introduction to the functions that are studied in more detail in the calculus sequence. The class website has a link to the course schedule. Grading Policy The only grades assigned will be A, B, C, D, F. A score of 70% or better is required to get an A, B, or C. 30%: Final exam 45%: Three evening exams 5%: Weekly ALEKS assignments 􀀏 Each week you will have an ALEKS assignment due Tuesday and another on Thursday. 􀀏 ALEKS assignments can be found by clicking on the \Assignments" tab. 5% ALEKS benchmarks 􀀏 By the end of the course you will complete a 140 topic \ALEKS Pie." Benchmarks are set throughout the semester to ensure you complete the pie. 􀀏 Due dates can be found by clicking the gradebook. 5%: Weekly Textbook Problems 􀀏 Assigned each Wednesday, posted on class website. Due the following Wednesday. 􀀏 Homework is due at the beginning of class. No late work accepted. 􀀏 Often times you will be asked to explain your answers. You must use complete sentences, correct punctuation, etc. 5%: Weekly Quest Problems 􀀏 Available for printout each Monday. Due the following Sunday at 11:59p. 􀀏 [quest.cns.utexas.edu](quest.cns.utexas.edu) 5%: Class Participation and Attendance The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for quali􀀌ed students with disabilities. For more information, contact the O􀀎ce of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4641 TTY. If you plan on using accommodations, you need to notify your Instructors early in the semester.

FAQs

What is the main goal of M305G Preparation for Calculus?

It prepares students for calculus courses M408C and M408K by introducing the functions studied in greater detail later in the calculus sequence.

How is the course grade determined?

Grades are based on final exam (30%), three evening exams (45%), weekly ALEKS assignments (5%), ALEKS benchmarks (5%), weekly textbook problems (5%), weekly Quest problems (5%), and class participation/attendance.

What are the homework and assignment late-work rules?

Homework is due at the beginning of class and no late work is accepted.

Sep 27, 2026

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