Lake Tahoe Community College

MAT 181A, 181B, 181C – Basic Mathematics

M, W,          8:00 – 9:15 am             E100

Fall 2002

Instructor:            Janine Bouyssounouse

Prerequisite:            Desire to learn math.

Course Description:            This purpose of this course is to enable the student to become proficient in the manipulation and application of basic arithmetic skills. This course is broken down into three mini courses of one unit each. Each mini course must be passed with a C or better to continue on to the next mini course.

Office Info:            home: (530) 544-4119

                        e-mail: jcbouyss@yahoo.com

Course Text:            Basic College Mathematics by John Tobey and Jeffrey Slater

Grading Scale:

A         90-100%

B         80-89%

C         70-79%

D         60-69%

F          59% and below

Quizzes:            35%

Homework:            25%

Final:               40%

Quizzes:            There will be at least 2 quizzes usually occurring on Wednesdays.

Homework:            Homework will be collected on the day of the quiz or final. The last day to turn in homework is the last day of each mini course (10/16/02, 11/18/02, 12/11/02). Completing homework before quizzes and tests will provide practice and may make tests and quizzes seem easier than if the homework was not done.

Final:   There will be a comprehensive final exam given on the last day of each mini course.

181A               10/16/02

181B                11/18/02

181C               12/11/02

Attendance:            Regular attendance in class is an obligation assumed by every student at the time of his/her registration. Students will still be responsible for the work missed because of their absence. Homework questions will be answered in class. This can be very helpful in understanding the material, as well as preparing for quizzes and tests. Please familiarize yourself with the sections to be covered in class before attending class.

Missed Exams/Quizzes:         Since the mini courses are over so quickly, there will be no quiz or final exam make-ups. Please take all quizzes and the final.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certifiable disability should contact the instructor so arrangements can be made. It is also important for students who have always had an extremely difficult time with math to speak to the instructor.

How to Succeed in a Math Class:

1. Come to every class meeting.
2. Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you won’t be distracted.
3. Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4. Do all of the homework.
5. Do some math every day.
6. Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
7. Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
8. Do some review every time you study math.

Calculators: Calculators are not allowed for use in this course.

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