Sp2010Syllabus


 * Math 950 Section 601 – Spring 2011 **


 * **Tuesday** ||  || **Thursday** ||
 * ||  || **Jan 6 Intro, 1.1 - 1.3** ||
 * **Jan 11 1.4 - 1.7** ||  || **Jan 13 1.8 - 1.9** ||
 * **Jan 18 Chap 1 Test** ||  || **Jan 20 2.1 - 2.4** ||
 * **Jan 25 2.5 - 2.7** ||  || **Jan 27 Chap 2 Test** ||
 * **Feb 1 3.1 - 3.4** ||  || **Feb 3 3.5 - 3.6** ||
 * **Feb 8 Chap 3 Test** ||  || **Feb 10 4.1 - 4.5** ||
 * **Feb 15 4.6 – 4.9** ||  || **Feb 17 Chap 4 Test** ||
 * **Feb 22 5.1 – 5.4** ||  || **Feb 24 5.5, MRev** ||
 * **Mar 1 Chap 5 Test** ||  || **Mar 3 Midterm** ||
 * **Mar 8 6.1 - 6.3** ||  || **Mar 10 Chap 6 Test** ||
 * **Mar 15 7.1 - 7.4** ||  || **Mar 17 Spring Break** ||
 * **Mar 22 7.5 - 7.10** ||  || **Mar 24 Chap 7 Test** ||
 * **Mar 29 8.1 - 8.3** ||  || **Mar 31 9.1 - 9.3** ||
 * **Apr 5 Chap 8/9 Test** ||  || **Apr 7 10.1 - 10.5** ||
 * **Apr 12 11.1 - 11.4** ||  || **Apr 14 12.1 - 12.4** ||
 * **Apr 19 Chap 10/11/12 Test** ||  || **Apr 21 Final Review** ||
 * **Apr 26 FINAL EXAM** ||  ||   ||

__littleco@uvu.edu__ Cell phone: 801-361-7344
 * T / Th 5 to 7:05 PM Room LA 227**
 * Instructor: Cory Little**

Chapter Tests 50% Final Exam 20% Midterm Exam 10% Participation (Homework, Attendance, Wiki) 20%
 * Grading: **

A 93-100% C 73-76% A- 90-92% C- 70-72% B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69% B 83-86% D 63-66% B- 80-82% D- 60-62% C+ 77-79% E 0-59%


 * Homework** is available on the wiki for each section that we cover. The homework for each chapter is due at the beginning of class on the day of the test for that chapter. It should be complete, and show work if possible. **MyMathLab**
 * code**: little71191


 * Don’t miss test day!** It will cost you - literally!

All tests, including the **Midterm** and **Final** exams will be in class. The **Final** will be in the classroom at **5 PM** on **April 26th**.


 * What can you do on the wiki?** (Remember, everything must be copyright free.)
 * Initiate and contribute to page discussions.
 * Add or edit entries in the glossary.
 * Contribute additional or alternative explanations for topics.
 * Add other resources or links to resources that make the text more complete or more understandable.
 * Fix errors or otherwise make it more readable and useful.
 * Provide additional practice or homework problems and/or answers.

Revised July 2008 The fee for this class, paid with your tuition, is for the costs of printing for syllabi, exams, and additional handouts.
 * DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM FOR ALL MAT 0950 CLASSES**
 * Course Fee: **

If you have any disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please contact the Accessibility Services Department (room BU-146; 863-8747). Academic Accommodations are granted for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by the Accessibility Services Department. If you have any diagnosed learning or physical disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please let the instructor know as soon as is feasible.
 * Attention Students With Disabilities: **

The Learning Strategist offers learning assistance to students who are having problems with test taking, concentration, attendance, and all types of study skills. You may contact the Learning Strategist in LC somewhere or at 863-7418.
 * Learning Strategist **** : **

The Math Lab, located in LA 201, is a free service to you. Tutors are available to give you one-on-one help with concepts, skills and applications. Videotaped lectures that correspond with your textbook are available to view on __DVD__ in the lab. The Math Lab hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Note: The first week of classes the hours are limited. The Math Lab also has Online Tutoring at [] Call 863-8310 for more details.
 * Math Lab **** : **

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course. The penalty for a first offense is a minimum of zero credit for the assignment, which cannot be redone. A second offense will result in a //failing grade for the course// and will be reported to the Department Chair and to Student Judicial Affairs. Below is the definition of cheating taken from the current //Utah Valley University Catalog//. This definition does not apply to group work assigned by the instructor.
 * Academic Honesty: **

// Cheating is the act of using, attempting to use, or providing others with unauthorized information, materials, or study aids in academic work. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, passing examination answers to or taking examinations for someone else or preparing or copying others' academic work. //

Students who choose to drop the course must complete the drop process by the date listed in the class schedule. Failure to drop the course by the drop deadline listed in the course catalog may result in receiving an E grade. To qualify for an incomplete you must have completed 80% of the coursework with a passing score and have a documented medical or employment emergency that physically prevents you from attending class.
 * Dropping the course/Incompletes: **

A departmental midterm and final exam will be given in this course to assess outcomes.
 * Midterm/Final: **

Due to the nature of the material covered and the course objectives the following policies have been defined by the department: 1. No calculators on the Pretest, Midterm, & Final Exams 2. No calculators on Chapter Tests through section 5.6 3. Optional calculator use on Chapter Tests covering 5.7 – end.
 * Calculators: **