Spring 2010 Syllabus

Textbook: Essential Mathematics for Business and Economic Analysis, Sydsaeter et al, Pearson Publishing, 4^th edition (green cover with desert flowers) or 3^rd edition (orange cover).

Optional Companion Textbook: Mathematics for Business Analysis by Scott Surgent, 2^nd edition (green cover) or 1^st edition (yellow cover).

Prerequisites: Students of MAT 210 are expected to complete MAT 117 (College Algebra) with a grade of A, B or C.

Placement Exam: ASU requires all incoming freshmen to complete the ALEKS Calculus Placement Exam online at

http://math.asu.edu/undergraduate/courses/AleksCalculusPlacement.html.

Graphing Calculator: A graphing calculator is required for this course.  Highly recommended models include the TI-83/84 calculators and the Casio 9750G or 9850GB Plus calculators.

* NOT permitted: calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those that do symbolic algebra, such as the Casio FX2, Casio 9970Gs, TI-89, or TI-92

Technology: An appropriate calculator is the only form of technology allowed in the classroom. The use of laptops, cell phones, MP3, IPOD, etc are strictly prohibited during class.

TI Graphing calculator workshops: 

Attending the calculator workshop will count as one homework assignment.

Absences: Fall and Spring semesters: For classes that meet two days a week, the maximum number is four (4).  For classes that meet on other schedules, the number of absences allowed should reflect a similar ratio (two weeks worth of class meetings).Students who exceed the number of allowed absences will receive a grade of EN. 

Outline of the course

Midterm Exams: You will take three exams during the semester. Each will involve a mix of mechanical skills and conceptual reasoning. The best possible preparation for them is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework.

* These exams are taken outside of class time in the Mathematics Department Testing Center, in PSA 21 (basement).

* To be admitted to the Testing Center each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card".

* The testing center is open 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. M-Th , and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday. Make sure you arrive before 6:30 p.m. M-Th or 3:30 p.m. Fri. The testing center will not allow late entry. Arrival before the door closes allows the student an hour and a half to complete the test.

* Students should complete exams as early as possible during the allotted time frame, since the center can get extremely busy in the afternoons.

* 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.

Makeup exams: Makeup 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 by email ASAP. If the event is not an emergency, you must notify the instructor in advance to request a makeup.

No test will be dropped!

Homework, Quizzes & Projects:

• Students are expected to read relevant sections of the textbook prior to attending class.

• Homework, quizzes, and projects will be graded. Students may work together on homework, but each

  individual student is required to submit their own work.

• Quizzes and projects are given at the discretion of the instructor and frequently reflect material that has

  recently been discussed in class. To encourage attendance, instructors will not give makeup quizzes or projects.

• Instructors may assign both written homework and online homework. Online homework will be submitted online via the internet using the online homework systems, WeBWorK or MyMathLab. Students may use their own computers or computers in any one of the ASU computer labs. In order to log on to MyMathLab, go to http://www.coursecompass.com. In order to register for MyMathLab, you must have an ACCESS CODE and a Course ID. The ACCESS CODE can be purchased with a new textbook or online at http://www.mymathlab.com/register.html and clicking on "purchasing online access". The Course ID and more information will be supplied to you by your instructor.

• Course ID for this course is fulman86498.

Final Exam: At the time of writing this syllabus, the date and time of the final exam time has not been set up yet. There are two possibilities:

• There may be a common final on Thursday May 6 at 7:10-9:00pm, the classroom to be announced; or otherwise:

• The final exam may be held on the date and time specified by the Final Exam Schedule in the regular classroom. For this class, it's on Monday, May 10 at 4:50 - 6:40 PM.

  When further information becomes available, the students will be notified.

Grading Criteria:

Students Resources:

Tutor Center: The Math Tutor Center (free of charge) in PSA 116 will be open M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sun. 1:00 pm - 6:00 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 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. It is located in PV West (in the “turtle building”) and in the Memorial Union, Room 14, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please schedule an appointment to see me during office hours if you have any questions, concerns, or if you have a disability that will require accommodations in this class.   Note:  To qualify for disability accommodations at ASU, students must qualify for services through the Disability Resource Center
(DRC), which is located on the 1st floor of the Matthews Center Building, 480.965-1234 (V), 480.965.9000 (TTY).

Technical Support Contact Information: For technical assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please contact the University Technology Office Help Desk:

Phone: 480-965-6500

Email: helpdesk@asu.edu
Web: http://help.asu.edu/

For information on systems outages see the ASU systems status calendar, please visit http://syshealth.asu.edu/ and http://systemstatus.asu.edu/status/calendar.asp

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus for the benefit of the class.

Departmental and University Policies and Procedures

Departmental Drop Back: Based on results of the pretest and advising from the course instructor, a student may elect to drop back to a lower level math course before the drop back deadline. Students should go to the Undergraduate Mathematics Office in PSA 211 to initiate a drop back request.

Course Withdrawal: A student may withdraw from a course with a grade of W during the withdrawal period. The instructor’s signature is not required. It is a student’s responsibility to verify that that they have in fact withdrawn from a class.

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.

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 student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete. Make-up final exams will NOT be given for reasons of a 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 guidelines in the current general ASU catalog regarding a grade of incomplete will be strictly followed. The Dean of the student’s college must approve any exceptions to these rules.

Final Exam Make-up Policy: The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes (http://students.asu.edu/final-exam-schedule#spring) will be strictly followed. Except to resolve those situations described below, no changes may be made in this schedule without prior approval of the Dean of the college in which the course is offered. Under this schedule, if a conflict occurs, or a student has more than three exams on one day, the instructors may be consulted about an individual schedule adjustment necessary, the matter may be pursed further with the appropriate dean(s). This procedure applies to conflicts among any combination of Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus, Polytechnic campus, West campus, and/or off campus class.

      Make-up final exams will NOT be given for reasons of a 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. 

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.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY! In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “’Plagiarism” [as] intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in any academic exercise. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.”  You can find this definition at:

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm#definitions

Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other form of dishonesty.

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

Suggested Practice Problems from the Textbook