Northeastern State
University
College of Science and
Health Professions
Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science
Tahlequah, OK
INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. William G. King
Office Hours:
MWF 10:00 a.m. and MWF 2:00 p.m. and TTh 10:00
Telephone: 918-444-5840
FAX: 918-458-2325
E-mail: kingw@nsuok.edu
URL: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~kingw
Course Title
and Number: Class
Days and Time:
PREREQUISITES: A mathematics ACT score of 19 or above
OR a score of 75 or above on CPT OR a grade of C or better in Math 0133
CATALOG
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Linear
and quadratic equations and inequalities; relations, functions, inverse
functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; zeros
of polynomials and determinants; permutations, combinations and the binomial
theorem, as well as other selected topics.
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS:
Algebra
by Mark Dugopolski, Addison Wesley Publishing 2007 (4th Edition).
scientific
Calculator
STUDENT
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)
Regular class
attendance is expected. The instructor
reserves the right to reduce a students grade for excessive absences. The policy is a letter grade reduction for
each four absences. Students with valid excuses such as sickness or death in
the immediate family will be excused.
Students are expected to arrive to class on time and be ready to take
notes. Students are expected to
participate in classroom discussion when appropriate.
STUDENT
EVALUATION:
There will be
three hour exams and one final exam.
The break down of points is as follows:
|
Three
Hour Exams (100 points each) |
300
points |
|
Homework
|
100
points |
|
Final
Examination |
100
points |
|
Total
Points |
500
points |
Each student=s
final grade will be determined by their total points acquired based upon the
following scale:
GRADING SCALE
A ................ 90%
B ................ 80%
C ................ 65%
D ................ 55%
Home Work:
Homework will be assigned from each section and covered. Select problems will
be assigned for collection on the next class meeting at the beginning of class.
No late assignments will be accepted.
Exam
Replacement Policy: If
the student= score on the Final Exam is higher than
the lowest regular Exam score, the Final Exam score will replace their lowest
Exam score in determining the student= final grade.
Withdrawal Policy: November 11th is the Last Day to Drop with automatic W. The Last Day to drop a single class or withdraw form NSU is December 12th.
Final
Exam: Final Exam will be given Monday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m.
ADA
Compliance:
If any member of
the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations ,
the instructor will work with you and the University=s
Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that
you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of such
disability and desired accommodations at the first class attended.