Math 110 College Algebra
Fall 2006
Policy and Information
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Instructor: Kathie Smart |
Office: Airway Science 145 |
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Email: ksmart@ulm.edu |
Phone: 342-3337
(leave a message) |
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Virtual Office Hours: By Appointment |
Blackboard:
http://blackboard.ulm.edu |
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Office
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Course Goals: The goal of this course is to develop both the
algebraic and problem solving skills needed to solve and interpret problems in
the student’s respective major. This
course emphasizes interpretation and modeling of data, and numerous examples
and problems are taken from chemistry, physics, finance, and the health
sciences.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in high school algebra or completed math
093.
Required Materials:
Textbook: College
Algebra-A Problem Solving Approach by the
Worksheets: Math 110 Classroom Worksheets
Calculator: A TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus is required for
this course.
Course Topics: Chapter 1 Topics for Review
Chapter 2 Introduction
to Functions
Chapter 3
Linear, Quadratic, and Rational Functions with Applications
Chapter 4
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 5
Sequences
Chapter
6 Systems of Equations
Chapter 7
Mathematics of Finance
Attendance: The Math Department believes that attendance is a vital component for
success in any math course. Thus, the department’s policy regarding attendance
is as follows: Any student that has
excessive unexcused absences in a class must withdraw or receive an F for the
course. In the fall, excessive
unexcused absence means getting more than three absences on a MW/TTH
class or more than four in a MWF class. The guidelines for excused
absences may be found in the current
Homework: Completing the assigned homework is
absolutely essential in order for you to complete the course successfully.
Homework may be collected and counted as a daily quiz. There may also be some calculator worksheets
that will be submitted for a grade.
Grading and Make-up Policy:
4
- 5 exams 400 – 500 points
Quizzes / Worksheets 100
points
Comprehensive Final Exam (200
points) 200 points
Total 700
– 800 points
*If you miss an exam and have a
written, authorized reason that is also approved by the instructor,
the test grade will either be replaced with the final exam grade or a make-up
exam will be given. This make-up must be
scheduled the week of finals; the choice is made by the instructor and
depends on the circumstances. If you miss a test, you must call my office on
the day of the missed exam and leave a message explaining why you missed the
test and a phone number where you can be reached. If a student misses a
test due to an unexcused absence, the student will receive a zero on the test. If
you know you will be gone during a test day, you MUST make arrangements with me
BEFORE you leave to make up the test. No
make-ups will be given for any missed quizzes.
They are considered part of your daily grade,
therefore, you must be present to receive the quiz grade. Borderline grades will be evaluated
individually based on class attendance and participation. The grading scale is
a follows:
A: 90-100% B:
80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: 0-59%
Class
Behavior:
Students are expected to maintain control throughout the
class meeting. Disruptive talking and behavior will not be tolerated. Cell
phones, ipods and beepers are not allowed in class. Failure to comply could result in a penalty
of up to 10% off the next test grade. There
is absolutely NO food allowed
in the classroom at anytime. If you have
a medical problem that requires food, let me know the first day of class. Students are not allowed to have a guest in
the class. If there is some reason that
a guest must be brought, it must be cleared by the instructor prior to
attending class with guest.
A
Supplemental Instructor has been assigned to this class to assist in making
your class time and study time more productive.
This instructor will set up extra classes to help give a better
understanding of the material and offer a way to work in study groups of
students in this class.
In the
past, we have found that students who take advantage of this extra help do much
better on class work and on tests. I
strongly encourage all students to participate in this.
You may
schedule FREE tutoring sessions through the
Call to
make an appointment (342-3670).
Math 110/111 Videos (Optional): Math 110/111 instructional videos are
available for downloading at http://www.ulm.edu/~mathweb.
(Click on the Math 110/111 Videos link.)
Midterm
grades will be posted on or before
The last
day to drop a course or resign:
Final
Exam: