MTH 1112 - RR
Fall Semester 2002
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
PREREQUISITE: Appropriate
score on the mathematics placement test, advanced placement, or a grade
of C or better in MTH 1100.
REQUIRED TEXT: College Algebra,
Eighth edition by Lial, Hornsby, Schneider
CLASS MEETING TIME: 8:30a
- 9:45a TTh
CLASS MEETING PLACE: MSCX 226
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Any student whose disabilities
fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term
of
any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements
for this course.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Students who have or may be
dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the
instructor, contact the OFFICE OF ADAPTIVE NEEDS PROGRAM located
in THE ADAMS CENTER,
ROOM 215. Various accommodations are available through the
Adaptive Needs Program.
INSTRUCTOR: Bernard
Avant
OFFICE: MSCX
227B
OFFICE HOURS:(Please
click)
OFFICE TELEPHONE: (334)
670 -3760
E-Mail: avantbernard@hotmail.com
or bavant@troy.edu
DEPARTMENT OFFICE:
(334) 670 - 3406
DEPARTMENT LOCATION:MSCX
232
FINAL EXAMINATION:Monday,
December 9th, 2002 at 2p - 4p
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The student is expected to
attend all scheduled classes. A student is expected to come to class
on time
and not leave early. Leaving class early or arriving to class
late for any reason other than illness or other
reasons beyond the students control will be counted as two (2) tardies
unless prior arrangements are made
with the instructor or the instructor agrees and accepts the students
reason or excuse. The accumulation
of four(4) tardies counts as one absence. Should a student
come into the class late, it is his/her
responsibility to check to see whether the instructor may change
the absence to a tardy. A student will be
allowed one excused absence without penalty. The instructor
must be advised of the reason for the
absence and proof may be required so as to determine whether to
be considered excused. PENALTY for
absence will begin with the second absence. A total of three
unexcused absences may result in a drop of one letter grade in the final
grade. NOTE: Official school
functions are not counted as absences.
EXAMINATIONS
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EXAMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED and/or posted on the web site. The
student is expected to take all exams at the announced time. There
will be
except in the case of a proven
emergency or prior arrangements having been made with the instructor
due to an unavoidable conflict (i.e.
school function, doctor's appointment, etc.) The student MUST
make IMMEDIATE arrangements with the instructor to do any allowed make-up
work. The student is expected to pass each class exam and must pass
a comprehensive final examination in order to pass the course.
STUDY AND PREPARATION
To increase your chances of
success in this course, DO THE ASSIGNED HOMEWORK at the time it is
assigned. ASK QUESTIONS either
in class or during office hours on problems that you find difficult,
interesting or challenging. Unless otherwise specified, homework
will not be collected. However, you are
expected to DO ALL OF THE ASSIGNMENTS.
A notebook of all assigned problems may be required.
If so, this work will be checked at midterm and at the end.
To a greater extent, your conscientiousness in
this matter will determine your success in this course! More
than likely, an assignment will be given each
class meeting day. Should you miss an assignment, please feel
free to contact me by e-mail,
avantbernard@hotmail.com,
or by telephone and or check the web site.
GRADING POLICY
A 90 - 100; B
80 - 89; C 70 -
79; D 60 - 69; F
Below 60. A grade of I
will be given in only
very rare and unusual circumstances.
NOTES
NOTE 1: the instructor reserves
the right to give unannounced graded quizzes for various amounts of
points. Each total of 100 quiz points will constitute one
test grade.
NOTE 2: A comprehensive departmental
final exam will be given at the end of the semester. The student
is expected to pass this requirement to pass the class.
NOTE 3: A comprehensive graded
assignment and/or exam MAY be given at midterm and at the end of
the semester. This is in addition to the required departmental
examination.