Syllabus, Part I
Math 1324, Revised Spring 2009
El Paso Community College
Syllabus
Instructor’s Course Requirements
Spring 2009
I.
Course Number and Instructor Information
Mathematics 1324, Introductory Mathematics For Business
and Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Math 0305
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Carmen Thompson
CAMPUS AND OFFICE NUMBER: Valle Verde Room A1504
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 831-3139
EMAIL: cthomp25@cp.epcc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: MW 10:00am–12:00pm, 3:00pm–3:30pm;
TTh 10:00am–11:25am, 2:30pm–3:00pm;
F
10:00am–12:00pm; or by appointment
After Spring Break, MW 5:00pm–5:30pm instead of 3pm; F 10:00am–1:00pm
II.
Text and Materials
A.
Required Text
Finite Math & Applied Calculus, 4th Edition, Vol. I, by Waner and
Costenoble (this is a custom book for EPCC and UTEP – the page numbering
is the same as in the entire 4th edition)-required.
B.
Materials
Scientific calculators are required, graphing calculators are recommended.
Homework will be completed online. WebAssign access code is required and
packaged with new books or can be purchased on the WebAssign website at
webassign.net.
III.
Course Requirements
A.
Required Work
1. Unit Exams (400 points): There will be four (4) unit exams worth up to
100 points each. There will be no retakes on exams, and no exam
grade will be dropped, but if it is to the student’s advantage the final
exam percentage grade may replace one of the other four exam grades
(see below for information on missed exams).
Revised, Spring 2009
2. Classwork/Homework (100 points): Classwork will be assigned
throughout the semester to be picked up and graded occasionally.
Homework will be completed online (see materials). It is to the student’s
advantage to work on homework assignments on a daily basis and
complete the assignment by the due dates. The average of the
classwork/homework assignments will be worth 100 points.
3. Final Exam (100 points): The final exam is comprehensive and
mandatory. If student does not take the final exam, he/she will receive an
“F” for the course. The final exam will not be dropped or replaced.
B.
Grading Scale
The final grade will be calculated by taking the total points earned and
dividing by 6. A letter grade will be assigned based on the following scale:
Average Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
C.
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Late Work
AT THE INSTRUCTOR'S DISCRETION, LATE WORK MAY BE
ACCEPTED. LATE WORK WILL LOSE 20 POINTS FOR EACH CLASS
PERIOD LATE DEPENDING ON TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT.
D.
Missed Exams
It is the student's responsibility to make prior arrangements with the
instructor if unable to attend class the day of the test. Make-up exams will not
be given, except in special circumstances. If a student is absent for a unit
exam and has a valid excuse, he/she will have the option of counting the final
exam twice-once for one missed exam and once as the regular final exam
score. Final exam scores will not be used to replace a zero unless one has
an authorized excuse. If a student misses two or more exams (unexcused)
before April 17, 2009, the student will be dropped for non-course
pursuit. If a student misses two or more exams (unexcused) after April 17,
2009, the student will receive a final grade of “F”.
IV.
Instructor’s Policies
A.
Classwork/Homework
High ethical standards are prerequisites for successful careers and reflect on a
person’s character. All graded work must be the student's own work. A student
caught cheating will be referred to the Instructor Dean for further action by the
College.
Revised, Spring 2009
B.
Attendance--Drops
It is the student's responsibility to attend class as per the schedule. It is also the
student's responsibility to withdraw from the course for whatever reason. The
instructor assumes no responsibility for student withdrawal from the course or
for the completion of student's course work. Course expectations are outlined
in this syllabus. Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is April 17, 2009.
C.
“I” Grade
A grade of “I” (incomplete) will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor.
To receive an “I” a student must complete 80% of the course with at least a
70% average. The proper forms must be signed by the instructor and the
student before they may be submitted to the registrar.
D.
Children and Technology in the Classroom
1. Children will not be allowed in the classroom.
2. Students are required to turn off radios, CD players, beepers, and
cell phones during class time.
3. The calculators on cell phones, PDAs, etc. are not allowed during an
exam.
E.
This class may be taken for Honors Credit – see instructor.
Revised, Spring 2009
V.
CALENDAR FOR MATH 1324 (Approximate)
Week
Dates
Lessons covered
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2
January 18 – 24
January 19 – Martin Luther
King Holiday
January 25 − 31
3
February 1 – 7
Review, Exam I
4
February 8– 14
February 15 – 21
February 22 – 28
March 1 – 7
March 8 – 15
March 16-20 Spring Break
March 21 – 28
March 29 – April 4
March 31-Cesar Chavez
Holiday
April 5 – 11
April 10-Good Friday
Holiday
April 12 – 18
April 17 − Last day to drop
course and get a “W”
April 19 – 25
April 26 –May 2
9.1, 9.2
1
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
May 3 – May 19
May 10 – 16
Homework due
from these lessons
1.4, 1.5
9.3, 9.4. 2.1
2.2, 2.3, Review
Exam II, 5.1, 5.2
5.3, 6.1
6.2, 6.3
6.4, Review
Exam III, 7.1
7.2, 7.3
7.4, 7.5
Review, Exam IV
Review for Final Exam
Final Exams
Date for Final Exam:
For class that meets MWF at 1:00pm, Monday May 11 from 1:00-2:50pm
For class that meets MWF at 2:00pm, Wednesday May 13 from 1:00-2:50pm
For class that meets TTh at 8:30am, Tuesday May 12 from 8:00-9:50am