Math 2 Spring, 2003

SHASTA COLLEGE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

 

INSTRUCTOR:      

 

Cathy Anderson              Office: 1114               Phone:  225.4659

E-mail:  canderson@shastacollege.edu

Office Hours: MWThF 11:00-11:50 and by appointment

 

COURSE: 

 

MATH 2, Precalculus

Class meetings:  Daily 10:00 - 10:50 

Room 1109

 

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

 

Math 2 - 5 Units  (F/S)

 

Prerequisite:  A "C" or better in MATH 102 or equivalent skill level.

Advisory:  ENGL 190

Class Hours:  5 lecture.

 

A course using graphing calculators to prepare the student for MATH 3A (Calculus).  The content includes linear, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, conic sections, matrices, parametric equations, and their applications.

 

BASIC MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE:

 

1.         Text book:  Functions Modeling Change, A Preparation for Calculus, Connally, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al.

2.         Graphing Calculator with (at a minimum) the capabilities of the TI 86.

3.         Student Solutions Manual to accompany the textbook.  (Optional)

 

CLASS PROCEDURE:

 

Class meetings consist of lectures, group work, individual work and discussions. Bring your basic materials (including the textbook) to all classes.  We will not go over homework problems in class.  If you need help with homework questions, please see me during my office hours or go to the Math Learning Center for help.

 

HOMEWORK:

 

Homework will not be collected.  However, you should complete the homework exercises in a timely manner and check your answers in the solutions manual.  If you do not want to purchase a solutions manual, there is one available to you in the Math Learning Center. 

 

GRADING PROCEDURE:

 

There will be several "midterm" exams, each worth 100 points, and a final exam worth 100 points.  In computing your final grade I will replace your lowest "midterm" score with your score on the final exam, if your final exam score is higher.  The table below shows the grading scale to be used.

 

 

Your grade for the course will be based on the ratio:  

                                                                                                           

  

A =  90% - 100% B =  80% - 89% C =  70% - 79% D =  60% - 69% F  =    0% - 59%

 

 

NOTE:  

 

There are no "make-up" exams or "late" exams.   All exams must be taken on the required day (In rare instances, it will be possible to take an exam early).  Notice that it is possible to miss one "midterm" exam without being penalized. 

 

 

MATHEMATICS FACULTY POLICY ON CHEATING, FINAL EXAM, GRADING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STUFF (ADOPTED 11/21/96).  THIS POLICY STATEMENT SUPERSEDES ALL POLICIES AND MEMORANDA PREVIOUSLY ISSUED.

 

CHEATING:

Unless specifically announced otherwise, all tests will be closed book with no use of notes allowed.  Use of these materials or receiving or giving aid during an exam will result in a zero grade on that exam and may result in being suspended from the course.  This zero score will count in the final grade determination. 

 

GRADING:

An evaluative letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) will be given in each course taught by the mathematics faculty.  The mathematics faculty will not evaluate on a Credit /No Credit  basis. 

 

FINAL EXAM:

A final exam and /or regular class activity will be conducted during the scheduled final exam period, and all students will be expected to attend.  Failure to attend during the final exam period will result in an ‘F’ grade for the course unless special arrangements have been made in advance with the instructor.

 

CHALLENGE EXAM:

No class taught by mathematics faculty is eligible for credit by “challenge exam”. 

 

GUESTS/CHILDREN/PETS:

Only authorized persons are allowed in the classrooms.  Children will not be allowed in the classrooms or the learning center.  Children should not be left unattended in the hallway.  If a student needs assistance with child care during class time, please contact the EOPS office.  No pets (with the exception of those which aid a physically challenged individual) are allowed in the 1100 building. 

 

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR:

A student may be suspended from the class if he or she engages in a classroom behavior that interferes with the learning environment.  Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, disruptive conversations with fellow students, regular tardiness, leaving the classroom during class time, and eating or drinking in class. 

 

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all class meetings.  A student who fails to attend the first meeting of a course without notifying the instructor may be dropped from the class.  In addition, an instructor may drop a student during the first 30% of the term for excessive absences.  Nevertheless, it is always the student’s responsibility to officially drop or withdraw from the class.  Students who fail to file the necessary forms, even though they stop attending class, will be assigned a course grade. 

 

 

This first day handout is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.