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Math 185 Spring, 1999 Monday, Wednesday 12:35 - 1:10, Friday 12:35 - 1:05 Room: E106 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis
PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247
REQUIRED TEXT: Algebra for College Students by Daniel Auvil
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual to Accompany Advil Algebra for the College Student by Vulanovic
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study group to support students who are taking Math 154, Intermediate Algebra. In this class, we will go over any questions from the new material presented in your Math 154 class and then we will work on homework problems answering questions as we go along. We will follow the timeline of the Math 154 section, which meets MWF from 11:00 - 12:10. Math 185 is open to any Math 154 student.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: This class should be taken concurrently with Math 154.
GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation page 2 Each Wednesday, students will turn in written work assigned on the material covered the week before. Each of these assignments is worth 10 points. There will be a total of 90 points possible since one assignment will be dropped. There are no tests or final exam for this class.
The problems to be handed in will be selected based on the questions of the students, therefore if you miss a class the assigned problems will be posted on the bulletin board outside of my office (room A204). Missing a class will not excuse you from handing in the work on time.
Your grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. If you receive 70% or more of the possible points, you will receive a grade of Credit. Anyone with less than 70% of the possible points will receive a grade of No Credit.
REGISTRATION:
1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, April 30.
3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June 4.
4. After June 4, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: Credit or No Credit.
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.
Make-up Policy: Late work will not be accepted but you are able to drop your lowest score.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS: page 3
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.
TUTORING: Individual math tutoring is available in the Mezzanine area just outside of the library. If you are having trouble finding a math tutor, check with the personnel in room B107. Tutoring hours are posted outside of B107 and in your classroom.
OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204
Monday & Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 Friday 10:00 - 11:00
CALCULATOR: You will use the calculator that you using in your Math 154 class.
LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS: It is important that students, identified as learning disabled, speak with Jane about their special needs.
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