CUYAMACA COLLEGE                    SECTION 1086                    SPRING 2003

CLASS MEETINGS:  MWF 11:00am - 11:50pm

OFFICE HOURS:  by appointment

TEXT:  A Survey of Mathematics with Applications by Allen R. Angel

COURSE PREREQUISITE:  Math 103 or 110 with a grade of "C" or better

Logic (inductive vs. deductive reasoning) Number sequences (arithmetic, geometric, Fibonacci, etc.) Functions and graphs Regular Polygons Introduction to probability and statistics Topics in topology Topics in finite geometry

Materials:

Pencil (Pen is unacceptable for ANY assignment that is to be turned in!) Notebook paper (Spiral paper is unacceptable for ANY assignment that is to be turned in!) Ruler or straight edge for graphing Scientific or Graphing Calculator

Attendance:

You will not be successful if you miss class.  Attendance is required.  I expect you to attend every class and to remain for the entire time.  I will take roll each day.  If your attendance appears irresponsible, you may be dropped.  A combination of three tardies and/or early dismissals will count as one absence. Students may be dropped if they accumulate more than 5 unexcused absences.  You are responsible for the material covered in class even if you are absent.  Make arrangements with a fellow student to get notes and/or corrections to the homework schedule.  You CAN NOT make up missed quizzes/tests and NO late papers are accepted. So don't ask! (The only exceptions are if you have made prior arrangements, at least two weeks in advance.  No other excuses are acceptable.)

Homework:

You are expected to spend a minimum of 2 hours outside of class in practice and preparation for each hour of class.  (This course requires 5 - 10 hours of homework per week.)  Read each chapter.  Work the examples and check answers before trying exercises.  Work all problems as assigned.  You must practice these  exercises to improve your speed and accuracy.   You are responsible for any changes to the homework schedule that are announced in class. The homework papers will not be collected every week.  When they are collected, several problems will be picked out and graded for correctness and the rest will be graded on completeness. SHOW ALL WORK!  No work = No credit.  On occasion I will give homework quizzes.  The homework quizzes will be closed book.  You will only be allowed to use your completed homework assignment.  You will be expected to write down the problem, show your work and the answer on the quiz. (No work = No credit.  Even I know that the back of the book has the answers.  What I want to know is whether you know how to get that answer!) I will determine whether work qualifies under the following requirements.  Papers not conforming will NOT be corrected or given credit.  You must turn your homework in on time (see the Tentative Schedule).  Late Work will NOT be accepted.  If it is necessary to be absent, complete and hand in the assignment ahead of time, get it in my box in the admin building THAT day, or send it in with a fellow student. Papers must be reasonably neat and easy to read. Complete assignments in PENCIL only Use Notebook (Filler) paper (do NOT use spiral notebook paper). ALL work must be shown for credit, not just the answers. Points will be deducted if work is not shown. Write problem solutions vertically and leave space between each problem. Box or highlight your final answer. Put your name, date, and class and section number in the upper right corner of the page Put the title of the assignment on the first line of each page.

Quizzes, Tests and Final Exam:

There will be several quizzes throughout the semester.  Each quiz will last a maximum of 30 minutes and will be worth 10 to 50 points. There will be several tests throughout the semester.  Each test will be worth 100 points. The final exam will be worth 200 points. You may NOT share calculators during any quiz, test, or exam! There is to be absolutely NO talking during any quiz, test, or exam.  If you have a question, raise your hand, REMAIN SEATED, and I will come to you to answer it.  ANY talking during a quiz, test, or exam will result in a ZERO for both parties, regardless of what was being discussed! You have permission to look only 3 places during a quiz or an exam -- at your paper, at the front board, and at me.  If you have wondering eyes, you will be asked to leave and you will receive a zero for that assignment.

Resources:

A textbook and solution guide has been placed on reserve for your use in the LRC.  The student solution guide can be purchased but is not required for this class.  Some students find it very helpful. Free walk-in math tutoring is available in D-107 and in the N-building.  I also recommend that you consider forming study groups with other students in the class.

Behavior:

Unacceptable behavior in class that inhibits others from learning will result, after one warning, in your being removed from the class.  Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:  tardiness, leaving early,  profanity, private conversations, uncooperativeness, reading (other than class materials), using radios or cell phones.   Cheating on a quiz or hour exam will result in a zero score, which can not be dropped.  Cheating on the final exam will result in your receiving F/NO CREDIT for the course grade.

Grades will be determined on the average of:               ea = each Quizzes (10 to 50 points ea) Homework and Homework Quizzes (10 points ea) Class Participation Tests (100 points ea) Final Exam (200 points) Grade = total points earned / total points possible

Grading Scale: 100 - 90 . . . . . . . . . .  A 89 - 80   . . . . . . . . . .  B 79 - 75   . . . . . . . . . .  C 74 - 70   . . . . . . . . . .  D 69  & below  . . . . . . .  F

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