Tentative Schedule:

6/28 to 7/2 Intro, A.1 - A.5
7/5 to 7/9  A.6, A.7, Exam I
7/12 to 7/16  1.1 - 1.5
7/19 to 7/23  1.6, 1.7, 2.1, Exam II
7/26 to 7/30  2.2, 2.3, Final

Text: College Algebra, Concepts and Models (3rd Edition) by Larson, Hostetler, Hodgkins; Publisher - Houghton Mufflin Publishing Company

Course Description: MAT-106 is a three hours course as preparation for MAT-117 ot MAT-114. It does not satisfy the MA numeracy requirement and is recorded as three hours hours of general credit. The course emphasizes the fundamentals of algebraic manipulation necessary to succeed in MAT-117 and MAT-210.

Placement Exam:  Students will take a placement exam outside of class on the Internet within the first three days of class. The URL is http://fym.la.asu.edu/placement/. This exam will emphasize required algebraic skills as well as assessing the student's general level of current mathematical ability. The exam will count toward the student's course grade. Failure to take it will result in a drop of one letter grade at the end of the semester. If you find that you are placed incorrectly according to your math background, then you will switch courses within these first three days.

Calculator:
A calculator will be utilized in this course after Appendix A. The calculator is used to increase  your understanding and generate interest in exploring the major concepts of the course. The recommended model is the Casio CFX-9850GB Plus. It is the same model that will be required in MAT 117: College Algebra. I will be using the Casio 9850 in class. You are free to use a TI or other brand calculator, but it is your responsibility to know how to
utilize it.

Exams:  There will be two midterm exams given during the semester.  These exams will involve a mix of mechanical skills and conceptual reasoning.  The best possible preparation for the exams is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework.  All exams will be taken in class on the dates indicated on the table below.  Makeup exams are given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other emergency, which must be documented.  The instructor must be notified before the test is given.  Call the instructor or the Math Department Office (480-965-3951) and leave a message or directly notify your instructor.

Homework, Quizzes & Project:  Homework will be collected and graded.  Students may work together on homework, but each individual student is required to write-up and turn in their own work.  Students are also responsible for reading each section before it is taught in class.  Quizzes are given at the discretion of the instructor and frequently reflect material that has recently been discussed in class, thus further encouraging regular attendance.

Tutor Center:  The Math Tutor Center in PSA 116 will be open M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sun 12 - 4 pm.   Come for help before it is too late, and several days before an exam day if you need help. In order to be admitted to the Tutor Center each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card".  Use the Tutor Center as a supplement to the mandatory tutoring tables which meet from 12:15 to 1:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Final Exam:  There will be no make-ups given for the final, and no finals will be rescheduled for personal reasons, including nonrefundable airplane tickets.

Departmental Drop Back: Based on results of a readiness test and advising from the course instructor, a student may elect to drop back to a lower level math course before the first three classes of the semester.  The student should go to either Steve Rippon or the Undergraduate Mathematics Office in PSA211 to initiate a drop back request.

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.