Math 101 (Elementary Algebra), RC, Fall 2004, M/W 6- 8:20pm

(with 8-minute break), Rtom SOC-31, Code # 51312

The prerequisite is Math 250 (C grade or higher) or equivalent, or testing into Math 101.

The instructor is Mr. Paul Kryder (Email pau/smath~ä~cu,ncast net, home phone 559-637-0051, no campus phone, “oJjIce” hours are 15 minutes beJbre and after each class in SOC-31.) Disabled students please see me discretely for all special arrangements/accommodations.

Final exam is 12-13 (M), 6 - 8 pm.

Course covers fundamental operations, linear equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, systems of linear equations, and meaningful applications of much of the above.

The required text (please bring to class) is Elementary and Intermediate Algebra (2’~ edition), by McKeague. (Solution manual is optional.) Also, a basic or scientific calculator should be brought to every class, and later on a j~ and graph paper will be needed (1 will let you know when).

6 “chapter” exams planned plus I comprehensive final exam, all but the lowest single one of which will count. Each exam closed book, closed notes, 100 points “possible”. Please bring a new large blue book to each exam (purchase in bookstore,). Quizzes and homework used to “enhance” “chapter” exam scores. No makeup quizzes given. Makeup exams given on first miss only for RC function conflicts or VERY serious personal situations; normally, if you miss an exam, then that must be your drop exam. For second missed exam I am somewhat more lenient about makeups but a verified excuse must still be provided. All makeup exams must be taken during the hour after class in SOC-3 1—NO other special appointments!! (No early exams or quizzes ever given.)

Semester ing scale is F < 60% ~ D < 68% ~ C < 80% ~ B < 91% ~ A. Once the semester is over, NO additional work may be done to raise your grade, Incompletes given only in the most extreme, unexpected (and verified) circumstances and will NOT be used merely to “bail you out” of getting a bad grade.

Cheating is NEVER tolerated and will be dealt with VERY severely according to the RC policy on cheating and plagiarism, stated in the RC catalog.

Please attend class regularly and on time, and be ready to learn and be on task. Please do NOT come to chit-chat, be distractive or rude, or be disrespeciful of others or their property. Please shut off all cell phones, beepers, and any other artificial noise-making devices. Since you cannot shut off babies and small children, / must insist that you not bring them to class in the first place.

Outside help is available at my “office” time and in the tutorial center (HUM-58). Please take advantage of these resources in a timely manner if you need them. (There are also CD-ROM and online tutorial resources to accompany the text available,’ p/case see the ‘For the ,S’tude,i~’ section at the beginning of the text /~r details.)

SEMESTER HOMEWORK LIST IS ON THE BACK OF THIS SYLLABUS