INSTRUCTOR SYLLABUS  MATH 13  -  COLLEGE ALGEBRA

 

INSTRUCTOR:    Mr. Larson

PHONE:  225-4912
OFFICE:  1121C

 

Prerequisite:  Grade of “C” or better in MATH 102 or equivalent

Class Hours:  3 lecture

 

BASIC MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE:

 

1.         College Algebra, 1st Edition, Beecher-Penna-Bittenger

           Optional: Student Solutions Manual for the above textbook

2.          Graphing Calculator – TI-86 recommended.

 

REQUIRED OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS:  The student will be expected to work problems outside of class on the sections that were discussed in class.

 

CLASS PROCEDURE:  The class will consist of lectures and problem solving.  Since I believe you can only get as much out of a course as you are willing to put into it, please feel free to stop me at any time to ask questions.  Do not wait until you are thoroughly lost; ask questions when something becomes unclear to you.  I do not get upset with students who repeatedly ask questions—I encourage it.  Please, however, try to be specific about what step or procedure you do not understand when asking a question.

 

GRADING PROCEDURE AND POLICY:  A test will be given after each major concept, and will be announced at least one week in advance.  Tests normally will be worth 100 points each and will last the entire hour.  Quizzes will be given unannounced, will be worth 15-30 points each, and will usually last 20 minutes.  A mandatory final exam will be given, worth 200 points.

 

There will be NO makeup of quizzes or tests.  If you know that you cannot make it for a test, consult with me about taking the test early.  I do not feel it is fair to the class for a  few students to have extra time to study for a test; therefore, the NO MAKE-UP policy will be enforced. 

 

Total points, including quizzes -  which will be worth one test, will be added together.  Grades will be assigned on this total: 90% = A; 80% = B; 60% = C; 50% = D.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  You are encouraged to ask questions in class.  If you need help outside of class, please feel free to come and see me in my office during my office hours.  Please come in to discuss any problem that I might be able to help you with.  If you have suggestions or criticisms in regard to the class, by all means come and talk them over with me.

 

Also, there is a Math Learning Center in Room 1102 with hours posted on the door.  There are tutors there to help you.  Please note that they are there to help you when you have tried a problem and are stuck.  They are not there to do everything for you.

 

OFFICE HOURS:  Please refer to the current class schedule.

 

 

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/4/02