BASIC MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE:

Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Martin-Gay, 3^rd Ed., Prentice-Hall.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:

1)                  Student’s Solution Manual for Beginning and Intermediate Algebra.

2)                  Scientific calculator.

HOMEWORK:         

In order for any student to succeed in mathematics it will be necessary to attempt and solve a great many of the homework problems.  For this reason, homework will be assigned and collected regularly.  I encourage students to work together with classmates and to ask me questions whenever a particularly difficult problem arises.  In the end, however, it is the student’s own responsibility to be able to do the problems that are assigned.  As a general rule, students should allow for two hours of homework time for each hour of class time.

ATTENDANCE:

It goes without saying that a student cannot do well in a class if they do not attend.  Students are expected then, 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 and a student may also be dropped from the class for excessive absences.  Nevertheless, it is always the student’s responsibility to officially drop or withdraw from a class if they do not wish to be assigned a letter grade.

CLASS PROCEDURE:

Class will consist mostly of lectures and problem solving sessions.  Feel free to stop me with questions at any time if you are confused.

GRADING POLICY:

There will be three midterms and one final exam.  The breakdown of points is:

1)      Homework accounts for 10% of the final grade.

2)      Each midterm accounts for 20% of the grade.

3)      The final exam accounts for 30% of the grade.

4)      The grading scale is: A = 90 – 100; B = 80 – 89; C = 65- 79; D = 50 – 64; F = 0 – 49

If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please see me or contact The Disability Resource Center (DRC) Office in Room 1310 or call 225-3973.

Mathematics Faculty Expectations of all Students;

The Mathematics Faculty believes that all students should have an equal opportunity to learn. In order to achieve this goal all students are expected to exhibit respectful behavior to other students and to the instructor.  Please observe the following specific guidelines.

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. 

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.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION:  No class taught by mathematics faculty is eligible for credit by “credit by examination.” 

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 childcare during class time, please contact the EOPS office.  EOPS may be able to help with long-term day care; however, it does not provide day-care service on a drop-in basis.  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.  Students are expected to turn off all pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices during class time.

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 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. 

R/10/02