Welcome to the Academic Systems Mathematics Courses
While you will be receiving a general Academic Systems syllabus for your math course,
below you will find information specific to your section of the class.
Instructor: Steve Kinholt
Office: SMT 334
Phone: (253) 833-9111 extension 4354
Office Hours: To Be Announced, but generally before and/or after class or arranged.
Email: I prefer that you use my “regular” email address skinholt@greenriver.edu but you can also
send messages within Academic Systems.
Web Site: http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/skinholt
Mailbox: My mailbox is located on the third floor of SMT. See the secretary for access.
Overview: This class is not a lecture course. Instead, it is a lab-based mathematics course
that uses computer courseware called Academic Systems. This class covers Math 62, 70, 72,
and 97 in a self-paced format where you’ll be learning via the computer (with help from a
workbook, handouts, and lab instructors). You should make sure that this self-paced,
computer version of the class will match your learning style. If not, a lecture course might be
better for you.
It is vital that you attend class during this first week to ensure that you are in the correct
place, in the correct class, and have the correct materials. After the first week, you may
choose to do your work according to a schedule that meets your needs. You may even be
able to work from home over the Internet if you have the right connections. However, you
will need to take tests on campus and you should always keep in contact with me.
Your Grade: Your grade will be calculated from your test scores and homework. Only 5%
of your final grade will be based on homework, and 95% of your grade will be the average of
your tests (including the final exam).
Homework Policy: You must submit written work for all the sections that are covered in the
chapter test, prior to taking the test. Your homework is the Practice Evaluate in your PAN
(workbook) and it can be found at the end of each section. (Exception: MATH 97 has
printed homework packets). Your work should include the original problem (unless it’s a
word problem or is too long) and the steps involved in the solution. Your homework needs
to be done neatly. See Homework handout for more information about homework.
Homework must include:
o Your name
o Section # and problem # labeled
o Problem
o Work shown
o Answer (Boxed)
You will receive credit for completed homework that includes the above guidelines. The
answers to all assignments are available from any instructor in the IVC 102 lab. You are
responsible for checking all the answers for the homework.
Tests: Your tests may be taken when (you are ready) up to and including the day of the
deadline. DO NOT miss these deadlines. You may take tests (including the final exam)
early. I encourage you to do this so that you may take a re-test if needed.
You need to take your tests during your scheduled class time. If an emergency comes up
where you can not do this, please call or email me so we can schedule another time for the
exam.
I will grade your tests within one or two days after you complete the test. To find out your
results, you may stop in the IVC 102 lab during class time or email me at the address given
above.
Your Progress: Please stay in touch with me throughout the quarter and let me know if you
have questions, comments, and suggestions. I am here to help.