College Math Syllabus

It is a student's responsibility to verify that they have in fact withdrawn from a class.

Tentative Topics and Assignment Schedule: click here to link to the topic schedule

Other Important Information:

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE COURSE:

1. Textbook: Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey, MAT 142 at ASU, Johnson/Mowry

2. Calculator: You may use any calculator you like. The TI-83 or Casio 9850GB Plus calculator is recommended for most first year math courses at ASU. Calculators that perform algebraic steps, like the Casio FX2, Casio 9970 G, TI-89 and the TI-92, are not permitted in the Testing Center! Practice with a calculator that you will be able to use during the exams. NOTE: Graphing calculators may only be used for basic arithmetic operations, calculating logs and exponentials, graphing (and related operations where permitted), and calculating trigonometric functions where not indicated otherwise. You cannot write or use any programs or notes in your calculator that perform algebraic steps for you or that calculates a solution to a problem (i.e. calculating the roots of a polynomial).

3. Computer Access: You need access to the World Wide Web on a computer that uses either Netscape Navigator or
Microsoft Explorer 4.0 or higher to input your online homework.

How your grade is determined:

6 exams:
60%

Homework, Quizzes, Attendance, and Projects: 40%

Exams: There are six exams, each of which is worth 10% of the grade. The exams are not comprehensive. The exams 1 through 5 will be in the testing center, and the exam 6 (final exam) will be in the classroom during finals week. If you miss an exam, see me as soon as possible and be prepared to document why you missed it. Make-up of an exam will be at my discretion.

Attendance:

For Fall and Spring semesters, classes that meet four days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is eight (8). For classes that meet three days a week (MWF, for example), the maximum number of allowed absences is six (6). For classes that meet two days a week, the maximum number is four (4). For classes that meet once a week, the maximum number is two (2). 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.

Projects and quizzes: Quizzes will be given in class and will be based upon homework problems. Quizzes will be taken with a partner and will be "open notes". Not all quizzes will be counted; for this reason, NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON. Projects will either be done in class or will be taken home to complete. You may do projects with a partner. Make-up of missed projects will be at my discretion.

Grading Scale:

A 90 to 100%

B 80 to 89%

C 70 to 79%

D 60 to 69%

E Below 60%

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 drop back deadline. The student should go to the Undergraduate Mathematics Office in PS A211 to initiate a drop back request.

Instructor-Initiated Drop: At the instructor's discretion, any student who has not attended class during the first week may be administratively dropped from the course. However, students should be aware that failure to attend during the first week does NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course. Thus, a student should not assume he/she is no longer registered for a course simply because he/she did not attend class during the first week. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of his/her 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 examinations can be granted only by the Dean. See information about the final scheduling online at http://students.asu.edu/final-exam-schedule#spring

The grade of XE: A grade of XE is reserved for "failure for academic dishonesty." The grade goes on the student's transcript; the student needs to petition to have it removed after 1 year.

Disclaimer: I, the instructor, have the right to change this syllabus as I see fit. Any changes will be announced in class. It is the student's responsibility to attend class and thus be aware of such changes.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY! In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “’Plagiarism” [as] using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and documenting the source. 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.

Disability Accommodations: Please schedule an appointment to see your instructor or come by during office hours if you have a diability 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 first floor of the Matthews Center Building at 480-965-1234 (voice) or 480-965-9000 (TTY). Please complete this process as soon as possible.

Instructor: Elizabeth (Beth) Jones	Office: PSA 725	Phone: 480-965-4240
e-mail address: bethjones@asu.edu	Office Hours: TTh 12 noon - 1 pm W 8:30 am - 9:30 am and by appointment There will be no office hours October 8, November 5, November 11, and November 26. (Please note that this list is subject to change.)