Expectations

Attendance and Classroom Decorum:

You are expected to attend class every class period. If you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to get the lecture notes from a classmate, read the text, and do the homework.

Course Content:

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

Reading Assignments:

You are responsible for reading and understanding the text before it is covered in class through lecture. The lectures during class time will supplement, not replace, the reading of the text. Since class time is limited, only a limited number of examples can be given in class. 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.

Lecture:

The primary method of classroom instruction will be by lecture during class time. The class time will be divided between lectures on new material, working problems at the board, and assessment. It is extremely important that you attend class regularly. You are responsible for all the material presented in the lectures, regardless of attendance. If needed, students can obtain supplementary assistance from the STEM Tutoring Center.

Extra Credit:

There is no extra credit for any reason. All points must be earned on the homework, 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 having an absence for any reason on the day homework is due must must complete that assignment on time online. 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:

There are four homework assignments found on MyOpenMath which has been integrated into CourseDen. Do not create an account in MyOpenMath for this course.

Sections	Due Date
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2	Tuesday, February 3
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Sunday, March 1
3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5	Sunday, April 5
6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 11.1, 11.2	Tuesday, April 28

Homework will be scaled to count four hundred points.

Tests:

There will be four tests administered on Wednesday, February 4; Monday, March 2; Monday, April 6; and Wednesday, April 29.

Midterm:

The last day to withdraw with a W is Wednesday, March 25.

Final Examination:

There will be a comprehensive final examination administered on Monday, May 11, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in room 1211 of the Technology-Enhanced Learning Center. You will need your calculator for the final examination.