Syllabus, Part I

Math 1324, Revised Spring 2009

El Paso Community College Syllabus Instructors Course Requirements Spring 2009

I. Course Number and Instructor Information Mathematics 1324, Introductory Mathematics For Business and Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Math 0305 INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Carmen Thompson CAMPUS AND OFFICE NUMBER: Valle Verde Room A1504 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 831-3139 EMAIL: cthomp25@cp.epcc.edu

OFFICE HOURS: MW 10:00am12:00pm, 3:00pm3:30pm; TTh 10:00am11:25am, 2:30pm3:00pm; F 10:00am12:00pm; or by appointment After Spring Break, MW 5:00pm5:30pm instead of 3pm; F 10:00am1:00pm II. Text and Materials A. Required Text Finite Math & Applied Calculus, 4th Edition, Vol. I, by Waner and Costenoble (this is a custom book for EPCC and UTEP the page numbering is the same as in the entire 4th edition)-required. B. Materials Scientific calculators are required, graphing calculators are recommended. Homework will be completed online. WebAssign access code is required and packaged with new books or can be purchased on the WebAssign website at webassign.net. III. Course Requirements A. Required Work

1. Unit Exams (400 points): There will be four (4) unit exams worth up to
100 points each. There will be no retakes on exams, and no exam grade will be dropped, but if it is to the students advantage the final exam percentage grade may replace one of the other four exam grades (see below for information on missed exams).

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2. Classwork/Homework (100 points): Classwork will be assigned

throughout the semester to be picked up and graded occasionally. Homework will be completed online (see materials). It is to the students advantage to work on homework assignments on a daily basis and complete the assignment by the due dates. The average of the classwork/homework assignments will be worth 100 points.

3. Final Exam (100 points): The final exam is comprehensive and

mandatory. If student does not take the final exam, he/she will receive an F for the course. The final exam will not be dropped or replaced. B. Grading Scale The final grade will be calculated by taking the total points earned and dividing by 6. A letter grade will be assigned based on the following scale: Average Grade 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 0-59 C. Late Work AT THE INSTRUCTOR'S DISCRETION, LATE WORK MAY BE ACCEPTED. LATE WORK WILL LOSE 20 POINTS FOR EACH CLASS PERIOD LATE DEPENDING ON TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT. D. Missed Exams It is the student's responsibility to make prior arrangements with the instructor if unable to attend class the day of the test. Make-up exams will not be given, except in special circumstances. If a student is absent for a unit exam and has a valid excuse, he/she will have the option of counting the final exam twice-once for one missed exam and once as the regular final exam score. Final exam scores will not be used to replace a zero unless one has an authorized excuse. If a student misses two or more exams (unexcused) before April 17, 2009, the student will be dropped for non-course pursuit. If a student misses two or more exams (unexcused) after April 17, 2009, the student will receive a final grade of F. IV. Instructors Policies A. Classwork/Homework High ethical standards are prerequisites for successful careers and reflect on a persons character. All graded work must be the student's own work. A student caught cheating will be referred to the Instructor Dean for further action by the College. Letter Grade A B C D F

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B.

Attendance--Drops It is the student's responsibility to attend class as per the schedule. It is also the student's responsibility to withdraw from the course for whatever reason. The instructor assumes no responsibility for student withdrawal from the course or for the completion of student's course work. Course expectations are outlined in this syllabus. Last day to withdraw with a grade of W is April 17, 2009.

C.

I Grade A grade of I (incomplete) will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor. To receive an I a student must complete 80% of the course with at least a 70% average. The proper forms must be signed by the instructor and the student before they may be submitted to the registrar.

D.

Children and Technology in the Classroom

1. Children will not be allowed in the classroom. 2. Students are required to turn off radios, CD players, beepers, and
cell phones during class time.

3. The calculators on cell phones, PDAs, etc. are not allowed during an
exam. E. This class may be taken for Honors Credit see instructor.

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V.

CALENDAR FOR MATH 1324 (Approximate)

Week 1

Dates

Lessons covered 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Homework due from these lessons

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

January 18 24 January 19 Martin Luther King Holiday January 25 31 February 1 7 February 8 14 February 15 21 February 22 28 March 1 7 March 8 15 March 16-20 Spring Break March 21 28 March 29 April 4 March 31-Cesar Chavez Holiday April 5 11 April 10-Good Friday Holiday April 12 18 April 17 Last day to drop course and get a W April 19 25 April 26 May 2 May 3 May 19 May 10 16 Date for Final Exam:

1.4, 1.5 Review, Exam I 9.1, 9.2 9.3, 9.4. 2.1 2.2, 2.3, Review Exam II, 5.1, 5.2 5.3, 6.1 6.2, 6.3 6.4, Review

11

Exam III, 7.1

12

7.2, 7.3

13 14 15 16

7.4, 7.5 Review, Exam IV Review for Final Exam Final Exams

For class that meets MWF at 1:00pm, Monday May 11 from 1:00-2:50pm For class that meets MWF at 2:00pm, Wednesday May 13 from 1:00-2:50pm For class that meets TTh at 8:30am, Tuesday May 12 from 8:00-9:50am