Math 2413-1201-Calculus I-Lone Star College
Math 1413-Calculus I - University of Houston Curriculum
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2014
Lone Star College-North Harris
Instructor: My Le
Email: my.h.le@lonestar.edu
Course Homepage: http://lonestar.edu/blogs/myle2
Phone number: 281-765-7809
Office: 115R WNSP.
Office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm, 2:30-3pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-12pm.
COURSE INFORMATION
Best way to get in touch with me is email. If you have a question, email
me: Put Math 2413 in the subject line if you want a response. Put your Full
Name in the email if you have a personal question. Check website, specially
the announcements first.
My expectations:
1. You come to class every day (I understand life issues happen occasionally, but come to class anyway!) If you miss class, you are responsible
for what I announce in class.
2. You TRY to do the math, even if math is not your best subject. I will
do everything I can help you learn the material, but YOU must do the
work.
3. You learn the course policies and follow them.
4. You must keep up with the schedule for assignments, quizzes and tests.
(If we need to change the schedule, I will announce in class.)
What you can expect from me:
1. I will do my best to explain the course material and work lots of examples so you can learn how to solve the problems.
2. I will post the notes I lecture in class on my webpage, so you can catch
anything you missed.
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3. I will post class announcements and schedule changes on my page, so
you know what is coming up.
4. I will be as encouraging as possible, I want you to succeed.
5. I will follow the course policies too.
Course Learning Materials:
Course Learning Materials: The textbook, online quizzes, EMCF assignments, and additional help materials will be made available by logging into
CourseWare at http://www.casa.uh.edu. These first portion of these materials are freely available for the first two weeks of class. All students must
purchase a Course Access Code and enter it on CourseWare by the first day
of the third week of class to continue accessing the course learning materials.
TEXTBOOK:
Text: The learning materials for Math 2413; equivalent to Math 1431 at
UH, including the textbook, are found online on the CourseWare site at
www.casa.uh.edu. Students are required to purchase an access code to access the learning materials.
WEEKLY HOMEWORK:
Homework will be collected on Tuesday in class, starting the second week of
class, except on weeks when recitation does not meet. In these cases, additional information will be given. A list of problems will be posted from the
course home page along with instructions. You must print off this file and
provide your work and answers on the sheets. You may print double sided
to save paper. Staple them in the upper left hand corner, and make sure
that all information (name, etc.) is provided. If you do not follow the given
directions, you will receive a ZERO. You must attempt ALL of the problems
in order to receive ANY credit. Your work on your homework will not be
returned.
CLASSWORK:
Classwork will be given everyday except the tests’ days and you work in
groups. If you miss class, you will miss grade on classwork. Classwork will
not be returned to you.
WRITTEN QUIZZES:
A short written quiz will be given as noticed.
ONLINE QUIZZES: There will be 2-3 online quizzes given each week.
You can attempt these quizzes up to 20 times, and the highest grade will be
used for your score. You can access the quizzes by logging into CourseWare
at http://www.casa.uh.edu. Quizzes will not reopen once they have closed
MAJOR EXAMS:
There will be four exams and a Final Exam scheduled on the course calendar.
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All students are expected to complete their exams in class at the scheduled
time. ONLY ONE lowest of the four grades will be replaced with the final
exam grade if it is to your benefit but THE ZERO FROM CHEATING WILL
NOT BE REPLACED. If you are absent for a major test, there will NOT
be any MAKE-UP TESTS. (You may take tests earlier than scheduled but
the test will not be given after graded exams have been returned.)
Note: If any student requires special testing accommodations, please provide the instructor with the appropriate form. The student is responsible for
requesting any special testing accommodations through Counselling and the
Testing Center.
FINAL EXAM:
At the end of the semester, you will have a comprehensive and mandatory
final exam. The final exam grade will replace the lowest test grade if it is
higher. If you miss the final exam, it will result a zero.
REMEMBER: The final exam’s grade will not be replaced by a regular
exam’s grade.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance will be taken every day. If you miss class, you not only will be
counted absent, you also miss a daily popper’s grade. You are responsible
for material covered and any announcement in your absence. Tardiness, non-participation, any form of disruptive behavior and or excessive
absences may result in an administrative withdrawal from this class. Only
miss class when you cannot avoid it. Please contact me by phone or email
anytime you will miss class.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Cheating or collaboration with others on any graded work is prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in a 0 for that work.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Please turn off your cell phones while in class. I-pods and other such devices
cannot be used in class. Please put these away before class begins.
WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS:
Do not expect to be dropped by your instructor if for some reason you are
not able to complete the course. It is your responsibility to fill out the paperwork and drop this course on or before November 10th, then you will
receive a W for the course. Students still enrolled after November 10th will
receive an A, B, C, D, or F. However, your instructor reserves the right to
drop any student who has had more than 3 unexcused absences or missed
over 25 % the length of the course.
AN ADA STATEMENT:
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute
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that provides civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. If you have
a disability that requires accommodation(s) to participate in this course,
please contact the LSC-North Harris Learning Accommodations Center Office as soon as possible (Winship 120, 281-765-7940). The office will provide
you with documentation I need to provide your accommodation(s). Failure
to handle this in a timely manner may delay your accommodations.
EXPLANATION of SIX DROP RULE:
Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as
first time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to
section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with
a grade of W) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer
student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher
education that have already been counted against their six drop limit. Each
student should fully understand this drop limit before you drop any course.
Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional
information and assistance.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION INFO:
LSCS is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff,
and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See http://www.lonestar.edu/oem
for details. Register at http://www.lonestar.edu/12803.htm to receive emergency notifications. In an emergency, contact LSCS Police at 281-290-5911
or x5911.
EVALUATION:
The Course Grade will be calculated as follows:
• Classwork-EMCF 5%
• Quizzes (both online and written) 10%
• Homework 10%
• Test 1 - 10%
• Test 2, 3, 4 - 15% each
• Final Exam 20%
• TOTAL 100%
GRADING POLICY:
• 90-100: A
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• 80-89: B
• 70-79: C
• 60-69: D
• Below 60: F
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