Instructor: Jay Abramson        Office: PSA 745  Office Hours:  11:20 am to noon DAILY     Phone:  480/965-5007
Instructor Email:  abramson@math.la.asu.edu   Instructor:  Website: http://math.la.asu.edu/~abramson/
Textbook:  Finite Mathematics, An Applied Approach (9th ed) Mizrahi & Sullivan (Wiley).
Math 119 Course Website: http://fym.la.asu.edu/~fym/mat119/mat119.shtml

Important Dates:
Unrestricted Withdrawal:  July 13, 2004
Restricted Withdrawal:  July 23, 2004
Complete Restricted Withdrawal:  July 30, 2004

Prerequisite: College Algebra (Mat 117 or 113) or equivalent with a C or better.

Placement Test:  All students will be required to take a Placement Exam outside of class on the Internet prior to Friday, July 6th.  The URL is

Tuesday, 7/6 to Friday, 7/9  2.1 to 2.6
Monday, 7/12 to Friday, 7/16  3.1 to  3.3, 4.1, 4.2
Monday, 7/19 to Friday, 7/23  5.1 to 5.4, 6.1 to 6.3
Monday, 7/26 to Friday, 7/30  6.4 to 6.6, 7.1 to 7.3
Monday, 8/2 to Friday, 8/6  7.4, 7.5, 8.1 to 8.3

Exam One:  Mon, Tues 7/12 or 7/13 in Testing Center
Exam Two:  Mon, Tue  7/19 or 7/20 in Testing Center
Exam Three:  Mon, Tue 7/26 or 7/27 in Testing Center
The Final exam is in the classroom on the last day of class.

Testing Center: Located in PSA-21 (basement).  The Testing Center is open 1-5 M-F wth the last exam being given out at 3:30.
You will need to have an ASU Sun Card and a label (handed out by your instructor) to take the exam.  No exceptions are granted to the above guidelines.

Tutor Center: Located in PSA-116, For more information, please view http://fym.la.asu.edu/TutorCenter/TutorCenter.shtml

Graphing Calculator: No calculators that include Computer Algebraic Systems (CAS) packets will be accepted.  This includes the TI-89, TI-92 and the Casio FX2 and 9970G models.  Most students use the Casio 9850 and TI-83 models.  You are responsible for knowing how to use your calculator!  Many websites are available to assistance with these models.

A:  [90,100]  B:  [80,90)  C:  [70,80)  D:  [60,70)  E:  <60

Your grade is calculated according to the following percentages:
Test Average:  50 %
Homework Average:  25 %
Final Exam:  25 %

Final Exam Policy: According to ASU policy, final exams can be rescheduled only under the following circumstances: (1) Religious conflict; (2) the student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day, or (3) two finals are scheduled to occur at the same time.  If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete and makeup the final within one calendar year. The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete.  In particular, final exams cannot be rescheduled because of non-refundable airline tickets, family gatherings, weddings, work schedules, or college convocation ceremonies associated with graduation.  Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Dean of the Student's College.

Grade of Incomplete: A grade of incomplete, I, will be given only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents a student who is otherwise doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements.

Honor Policy: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the University or other sanctions as specified in the University Student Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism or facilitating such activities.

Ethics: It's highly unethical to bring to your instructor's attention the possible impact of your mathematics grade on your future plans, including graduation, scholarships, jobs, etc. The instructor may exercise an option to withdraw you from the course if they think you are compromising the ability to assess your work independently of any other consideration. Students found to be involved in academic dishonesty will be removed from the class and a grade of E for the course will be submitted to the registrar. The student will be advised to repeat the course with another professor, possibly at another institution. This is the least action taken.   Further, more serious actions may be taken if the situation indicated that such actions are appropriate. We will act very harshly against cheating during Quizzes or Exams.