MAT 194/117: STRETCH COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Spring 2008 Syllabus

The Instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as needed.

 

SLN: 31722/31723/31724

Instructor: Diane Richardson

Office Phone: PSA 725

Ph: (480) 965-4240

FAX: (480) 965-8119  (Be sure to write my name on anything you FAX to me)

Office Hours: M/W/F 9:00-10:00 am

Th 10:45-11:45 am and by appointment

Tutor Center Hours:

E-mail: diane@math.asu.edu

Webpage: http://math.asu.edu/~diane

 

MAT194 URL:

http://math.asu.edu/fym/Courses/mat194/mat194.html

 

 

Tentative Schedule

Week

Topics

Comments

1/14 – 1/18

R.5, R.6, R.8

 

1/21 – 1/25

3.1, 3.3

MLK Jr Day Observed 1/21

1/28 – 2/1

3.4, 3.6, 1.2

 

2/4 – 2/8

1.3, 4.1, Review

 

2/11 – 2/15

4.2, R.7

Exam 1 – see below

2/18 – 2/22

R.7, 4.3, 4.4

 

2/25 – 2/29

4.5, 4.6, 4.7

 

3/3 – 3/7

5.1, Review

Exam 2 - see below

3/10 – 3/14

Spring Break

Spring Break

3/17 – 3/21

5.2,5.3

 

3/24 – 3/28

5.4, 5.5, 5.6

 

3/31 – 4/4

5.7, 5.8, 7.1

 

4/7 – 4/11

7.1, Review

Exam 3 - see below

4/14 – 4/18

8.1, 8.2, 8.3

 

4/21 – 4/25

Optional Topics, Review,

Exam 4 - see below

4/28, 4/29

Review

4/30 Reading Day

 

Text: College Algebra, Seventh Edition; by Sullivan, Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishing Company

 

Prerequisites:  Students enrolling in MAT117 STRECH College Algebra should have successfully completed MAT194 with a ‘Pass’ grade

 

      Graphing Calculator: A graphing calculator is required for this course. If you have a graphing calculator you may use it. If not, please talk with your instructor for a recommendation. Examples of highly recommended models are the TI-83/84 calculators or Casio fx-9750G Plus. Calculators that perform symbolic logic are not permitted. (Ti-89 or Casio FX-2, for example)

 

Final Exam: The final exam will be given according to the ASU Final Exam Schedule. There will be no make ups given for the final, and no finals will be rescheduled for personal reasons, including non-refundable airplane tickets. (Refer to the last page of this syllabus.)

 

Exams:  You will take four exams during the semester. Each will involve a mix of mechanical skills and conceptual reasoning.

  • The best possible preparation of them is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework.
  • These exams are to be completed in the classroom during the regular class time.
  • Your calculator memory may be viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is noted. The instructor has the right to regard finding suspicious material in your calculator memory as cheating.

Exam

Sections

Dates

Exam #1

R.5, R.6, R.8, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 1.2, 1.3

M/W/F: Monday 2/11

Exam #2

4.1, 4.2, R.7, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7,

M/W/F: Friday, 3/7

Exam #3

5.1-5.8

M/W/F: Friday 4/11

Exam #4

7.1, 8.1-8.3

M/W/F: Friday 4/25

Final Exam

All of the above

See the ASU Final Exam Schedule

 

Makeup exams: Make up exams are given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other documented emergencies.  Notify your instructor before the test is given if possible. Call your instructor or the Math Department Office (480) 965-3951 and leave a message or directly notify your instructor. If the event is not an emergency, you must notify the instructor in advance to request a make up. The instructor is not required to accommodate you.

                                                                                                           

Point Distribution

4 Exams

40 %

Final Exam

20 %

Homework, Projects, Quizzes, Attendance

40 %

 

Grades:           A: 90-100%     B: 80-89%       C: 70-79%       D: 60-69%       E: <60%

Note that the final grade for this course is an average of the fall and spring semesters grade.

 

Attendance:

  • Attendance will be taken on a regular basis as studies have shown that students that attend class regularly are more likely to complete their courses successfully.
  • A maximum of 6 documented and excusable absences are allowed
  • Students who exceed the maximum number of absences will receive a grade of EN.

 

Homework, Quizzes & Projects:

·        Homework, quizzes, and projects will be graded. Students may work together on homework, but each individual student is required to submit their own work. 

·        Homework will be submitted online via the internet using the online homework system MyMathLab.  MyMathLab requires Windows and Internet explorer.  It can be either your own computer or one in any of the ASU computer labs.

·        To log onto MyMathLab, go to http://www.coursecompass.com/

            You will need 3 items to register for MyMathLab:

                        1.  course ID –

                        2.  valid access code  (from text book or online registration) 

                        3.  valid email address

 

·        Further instructions regarding MyMathLab will be given in class. 

·        Late homework submission will not be allowed without instructor permission.

·        In addition to completing homework on MyMathLab, the instructor may occasionally collect problems from the text for a grade.  Even if these problems are not collected, it is recommended that students complete these problems for extra practice.

  • Regular quizzes and projects are given at the discretion of the instructor and frequently reflect material that has recently been discussed in class. To further encourage regular attendance, instructors need not give make up quizzes or projects.
  • Students are expected to read relevant sections of the textbook prior to attending class.

 

Students Resources:

·        Tutor Center: The Math Tutor Center (free of charge) in PSA 116 will be open with the following schedule:

o       Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

o       Friday 8:00 a.m. – noon

o       Saturday and Sunday noon -4:00 p.m.

Come in for help before it is too late, and several days before an exam day to strengthen your preparation.  In order to be admitted to the Tutor Center each student must present their valid ASU Sun Card.

 

·        ASU Learning Resource Center (LRC): The LRC provides counseling, tutoring in math (and many other subjects), supplemental instruction, and other types of support to students.

 

First Year Mathematics Courses:  Spring Semester 2008

Departmental and University Policies and Procedures

 

Course Withdrawal Deadline - In Person

March 28, 2008

Course Withdrawal Deadline - ASU Interactive

March 30, 2008

Complete Withdrawal Deadline

April 29, 2008

 

Withdrawal:  A student may withdraw from a course with a grade of W during the withdrawal period.  The instructor's signature is not required.

The grade of Incomplete:  A grade of incomplete will be awarded only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents the student who is doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements.  The guidelines in the current general ASU catalog regarding a grade of incomplete will be strictly followed.

Instructor-Initiated Drop:  At the instructor's discretion, any student who has not attended class during the first week of classes may be administratively dropped from the course.  However, students should be aware that non-attendance will NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course.  Thus, a student should not assume they are no longer registered for a course simply because they did not attend class during the first week.  It is the student's responsibility to be aware of their registration status.

Final Exam Make-up Policy:  The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes will be strictly followed. Exceptions to the schedule and requests for make-up final examinations can be granted only by the Department Chair, Associate Department Chair, or the Director of First Year Mathematics, and for one of the following reasons:

1. Religious conflict (e.g., the student celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday)

2. The student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day as the math final

3. There is a time conflict between the math final and another final exam.

 

      If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete and make up the final within one calendar year.  The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete.  Make-up exams will NOT be given for reasons of non-refundable airline tickets, vacation plans, work schedules, weddings, family reunions, and other such activities.  Students should consult the final exam schedule before making end-of-semester travel plans.  The Dean of the student’s college must approve any exceptions to these rules.

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.

The grade of XE:  A grade of XE is reserved for "failure for academic dishonesty."  The XE grade may be petitioned after 1 year.

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 XE 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.