Instructor:  Dr. Allen

 

Office Hours:  see My Schedule         

 

Office: Knight 3090     Phone: 825-2470         e-mail: joallen@ccri.edu

 

Text:  Developmental Mathematics: Basic Mathematics and Algebra  Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis, Salzman, Hestwood, Pearson/Addison Wesley, Pearson Education, Inc., 2008

 

Software:  CourseCompass/MyMathLab (packaged with textbook)

 

Prerequisite:   Math MATH 0500 Minimum Grade of C* or Math Placement Grid (Accu) 2

 

Department Syllabus:  Elementary Algebra

 

Grades:  The course grade will be based on

 

6 Tests @ 10% each

=  60%

Quizzes

=  15%

MyMathLab Homework

=  25%

 

  100%

 

Guidelines:  This course is designed for maximum student participation.  You are expected to attend class prepared to discuss this mathematics in small groups as well as to answer questions when asked by the instructor.

            The best preparation for class is to take notes prior to class and do the assigned exercises.  Read the material in the assigned sections for that class period.  Study the examples in that section.  Write supplementary notes in the margin of your textbook. Jot questions about the definitions and examples in the margins.  Ask questions in class. 

 

Course Policy for Disability Services

Any student with a documented disability is invited and encouraged to contact the Disability Services for Students Coordinator on your campus during the first week of the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be arranged to support your success in this course.  If you do not notify the Disability Services Coordinator and your instructor by Wednesday, 9/16/2009, you will follow all course procedures as documented and communicated by your instructor.

 

Important Dates:

            Sep 9 - 15 (Wed - Tue)              Schedule adjustment period

            Sep 9 - 22 (Wed - Tue)              Drop period (courses will not appear on transcript)

            Sep 22 (Tue)                             No refund of tuition or fees after this date

            Oct 12 (Mon)                            Holiday: no day classes

            Oct 21 (Wed)                            Mid-term grades due by faculty no later than NOON

            Nov 11 (Wed)                           Veteran's Day Holiday (observed) – no classes  

            Nov 19 (Thu)                            Last day to withdraw from class to receive a grade of “W”

            Nov 26 - 29 (Thurs - Sun)          Thanksgiving Recess – no classes

            Dec 14 (Mon)                           Last day of classes