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| Home Work | 200 points |
| Take Home Tests/Computerized Tests | 100 points |
| Attendance (20) and Graded Class Activities (80) | 100 points |
| Class Tests | 350 points |
| Final Exam | 250 points |
| Total points | 1000 points |
Extra Points: Extra points will be awarded from time to time for extra questions in some tests/quizzes/exams or other activities.
7. Grading Policy and Grading Scale: While the exact cutoff will not be determined until after the Final Exam, I anticipate using 900, 800, 700, and 600 as the minimum scores for grades of A, B, C, and D, respectively.
8. Attendance (20 points) and Graded Class Activities (80 points):
a. Attendance is necessary and expected for all students.9. Home Work (200 Points)
b. All students are expected to be in the class a few minutes before the class. Students may leave only when class is dismissed.
c. Make a class folder for classwork. Keep it neat. Some of the unannounced class activities (80 points) will be graded. There is no make-up for class activities. Also, there will be 10 bonus points (extra credit) for keeping class folder neat and organized.
d. As a student, you are responsible for the material covered during your excused or unexcused absences. Also, please note: No make-up for the Final examination.
Submission of Weekly Home Work: Home work will be tabled by the students on every Wednesday at least 2 minutes before the class, starting from HW#1 (for Week 1 and 2) on Wednesday, January 29. Thereafter, HW#2 for work assigned in Week 3 will be collected on Wednesday (February 5 ) of week 4, and so on.
Completion of homework is crucial to the student's success in this course. Homework problems will be assigned and checked on weekly basis. The homework (only for that week) must be kept in a pocket folder (no binders or notebooks or previous graded homework) with each section stapled. Problems must be worked neatly in numerical order and with pencil. At the top of first page of a homework, please write date, homework number, and Chapter/Section.
Late Homework along with a written note explaining genuine reasons, will be accepted on the following Wednesday. But, late homework will be marked down points unless the student has a verifiable medical excuse or other emergency. 10% will be deducted after a week delay and 25% after two or more weeks.
Grading Homework: Homework may be graded partially or totally. I may grade a specific problem or just look for completeness I am interested in the solution of problems not just their answers. Answers from the answer's book will not be accepted. In addition, your homework score will also depend on the following criteria:
(a) Honest attempt,Note : DO all of the problems of homework and do them again until you KNOW how you did it!
(b) Clarity and completeness of all solutions,
(c) Clear evidence of self-checking answers/solutions of all the questions,
(d) Regularity in doing homework (10% penalty for first week and 25% for two or more weeks late unexcused work)
10. Take Home/Computerized Tests (100 points): There will be some take home/computerized tests (100 points). They will be checked and marked.
11. Class Tests (350 points): The syllabus, dates, structure, and policy for each test will be discussed during the class time, about a week before each test. In the event that a student misses a test, a zero will be assigned for that test score. A makeup test (in Louis Senera's office) may be given under special circumstances.
12. Final Examination (250 points): The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students. The Final Exam will be closed book and closed-note and will consist of problems similar or identical to homework, class work, handouts, and Class Tests. The final exam is on Monday, May 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. No make-up for the Final examination.
13. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
In accordance with the University Policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Geauga campus students should contact and submit the appropriate documentation to Louise Senra, Student Disabilities Representative (Room 128).
14. IMPORTANT DATES:
| January 13 | Classes Begin |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr Day, No classes |
| January 25 | Last day for withdrawal without W |
| March 6 | Midterm grades available |
| March 24 -30 | Spring Recess, No Classes |
| May 2 | Classes End |
| May 4 | Remembrance Day |
| May 7 | Final Exam from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to changes upon my discretion.
15. Most Essential Tips for Studying this Course:
1) You are strongly advised to do your mathematics in a small group of 2 or 3 fellow students.
2) Do not miss classes and be regular in doing your homework.
3) Pay attention and listen carefully in class.
4) Ask questions if you do not understand any part of the lecture.
5) Must make sure that you fully understand a topic before you proceed to the next topic.
6) Never leave a question unanswered. Feel free to ask for help from your fellow students, Tutor, or Instructor, if you do not understand something or have difficulties in anything else.
7) Participate in class presentation, ask questions, comment on other students' questions and answers, etc.
8) Never put off doing your math homework for even one day.
9) Before starting your homework, review your class notes, and then clarify them using the textbook.
10) Make a 3 X 5 index card for every new mathematical word and new formula. Use them as reference when you do your assignment. Also, read them after you finish your homework.
11) Aim to get a perfect score of 100% in every test. Begin preparing for the test at least a week ahead.
12) To earn a perfect score, you must first understand (not just memorize) the concepts and the skills, and then practice the skills, with reflective understanding, by doing as many problems as possible.
13) Keys to good test/exam preparation: (i) Set the goals of getting a perfect score, (ii) Start your preparation as early as possible, (iii) Practice to make that score a reality.
14) You need minimum of three hours of work and study for every hour of lecture.
Topical Outline of the Course & Tentative Weekly Schedule
| WEEKS | SECTIONS |
| Week 1(Jan 13) | Review Chapter 1 |
| Week 2 (Jan 20) | 1Section 2.1, Section 2.2Section 2.3, Section 2.4 |
| Week 3 (Jan 30) | Section 2.5, Section 2.6 |
| Week 4 (Feb 6) | Section 2.7 and Section 3.1 |
| Week 5 (Feb 13) | Section 3.2, Test on Chapter 2, |
| Week 6 (Feb 20) | Section 3.3, Section 3.4 |
| Week 7 (Feb 27) | Section 3.5, Section 4.1 |
| Week 8 (March 6) | Section 4.2, Test on Chapter 3 |
| Week 9 (March 13) | Section 4.3 -4 |
| Week 10 (March 20) | Section 5.1, Test on Chapter 4 |
| Week 11 (March 27) | SPRING BREAK |
| Week 12 (April 3) | Sections 5.2 - 5.3 |
| Week 13 (April 10) | Sections 5. 3 - 5.4 |
| Week 14 (April 17) | Section 5.6, Section 5.5, Section 6.1 |
| Week 15 (April 24) | Revision, Test on Chapter 5 |
| Week 16 (May 1) | Revision |
| Week 17 Thursday May 10 | FINAL EXAM (8:00 AM - 10 AM) |
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