Course Objectives
- To extend precalculus skills by way of a brief integrated review of these skills as needed in calculus.
- To reinforce manipulative skills in the form of simplifying expressions and solving equations in the context of solving problems.
- To promote a problem solving approach through applications.
- To provide a sufficient background for Math 122B.
Math 122A:
- Math 122A is a 1-unit course with course content covered from August 21st through September 12th.
- Students who complete Math 122A with a grade of C or higher will be eligible to continue on to Math 122B (First Semester Calculus). Students who do not complete Math 122A with a grade of C or higher will be administratively switched out of Math 122B and into Math 120R (Calculus Preparation).
- Both Math 122B and Math 120R will begin on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023.
General Math 122A Information
Current course offerings can be found HERE.
The specific calendar & policy for your Math 122A section should be made available to you by your instructor.
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- Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or TI-84 are recommended)
- A graphing calculator is required for Math 122A. We recommend any model in the TI-83 or TI-84 series.
- Models that can perform symbolic calculations (also known as CAS) are NOT allowed on exams and quizzes. CAS models include (but are not limited to) the TI-89, TI NSpire CAS, HP 50g, and Casio Classpad 330.
- More calculator info can be found HERE.
- Students are not allowed to share calculators during exams and quizzes.
- *The Desmos phone app is not allowed on the final exam.*
- Textbook:
- Math 122A covers Chapter 1 of the 6th edition of Calculus, Single Variable; Hughes-Hallett, et al; Wiley.
- As a courtesy, this chapter is available free of charge as a pdf posted on the D2L course page. All students officially enrolled in Math 122A will have access to this pdf for the duration of the course.
- WebAssign:
- Math 122A uses a computer grading program called WebAssign for the common homework assignments.
- As a courtesy, WebAssign access will be free of charge. All students officially enrolled in Math 122A will have access to the WebAssign assignments. Instructions for logging into WebAssign can be found on the D2L course page.
- Things to Know About WebAssign at the UA
- Enrollment Requirements/Eligibility:
- Students must meet eligibility requirements.
- See the Math Course Placement Chart HERE.
Exam Information (Fall 2023)
Common Final Exam
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
- Sections 101 and 109 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm (In-Person)
- Sections 201, 401, and DRC @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm (via Zoom)
A multiple-choice exam is given in all sections of Math 122A at the times shown above.
- Final Exam Rooms
- Final Exam Procedures (In-Person)
- Final Exam Procedures (In Zoom)
- Final Exam Study Guide
See instructor or syllabus for more details regarding your final exam.
How it Works:
- Math 122A is designed as a 3-week course. Because we offer students an opportunity to take a second final exam to improve their grade, we offer it as a 7-week course.
- Continued registration into Math 122B or administrative switch into Math 120R is determined by the course grade earned as of September 13th. Official course grades will not be entered into UAccess until October 11th. More information about the final exam and registration dates can be found in the Course Policy module in D2L.
- Students who do not withdraw from Math 122A will have the option of retaking another final exam, in order to improve their Math 122A grade. More details will be posted in the Math 122A D2L site later. Note - This retake exam is optional.
The Final exam retake is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 7th. See the Math 122A D2L site for more details.
