Expectations

Course Content:

The course will cover the topics listed on the attached learning schedule.

Reading Assignments:

This course is an online internet based course. You will do most of your learning by actively reading the textbook, asking questions, and engaging the material on a regular, frequent basis. You can find a large number of examples worked completely in the text. If you are diligent, you will find these examples a great help in completing the homework assignments and earning a satisfactory grade at the end of the semester.

Extra Credit:

There is no extra credit for any reason. All points must be earned on the homework, quizzes, tests, and the final examination. I do not “curve” scores. That, too, is extra credit. You get the points you earn.

Make-Up Work:

There are no make-up grades for any reason. Students must complete all the homework assignments and quizzes when they are due. Students having an unexcused absence on the day of a test will receive a grade of zero for that test. Students having an excused absence on the day of a test will have their test average entered for the missed grade. This may only be done once. Absences must be excused before they occur except in extraordinary cases, such as active military duty, jury duty, or hospitalization. Being sick, short of being hospitalized, is not an excuse. If you anticipate missing a test for a religious holiday, it is your responsibility to notify me in advance.

Homework:

For each section of our text, there will be an accompanying homework assignment found on MyOpenMath which has been integrated into CourseDen. Do not create an account in MyOpenMath for this course. Deadlines for each section will be found on CourseDen with each assignment throughout the semester.

There are no extensions on the due dates for homework assignments for any reason.

Quizzes:

Quizzes will be completed online using MyOpenMath most every Friday. Quizzes will be scaled to count one hundred fifty points.

There are no extensions on the due dates for quizzes for any reason.

Tests:

There will be four tests administered on Wednesday, September 9; Monday, October 5; Monday, November 9; and Wednesday, December 2. You will need your calculator for each test.

You will be required to use Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor to take these tests. Information is in the next section of the syllabus.

Midterm:

The last day to withdraw with a W is Wednesday, October 21.

Final Examination:

There will be a comprehensive final examination administered during the period Monday, December 7, through Friday, December 11. You will need your calculator for the final examination.

You will be required to use Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor to take the final examination. Information is in the next section of the syllabus.