Math 154
Spring 2003
Syllabus
| Instructor: | Mrs. Ann Darke | ||
| Office: | Kettler 231 | ||
| Phone: | 481-6240 office
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| E-mail: | darkea@ipfw.edu | ||
| Office Hours: | 8:30 - 8:50 and 11:00 - 11:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
or by appointment | ||
| Prerequisite: | Math 153 with a grade of C or higher, or by placement. | ||
| Text: | Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus by Connally, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, et al. (A student solutions guide is also available, but not required.) | ||
| Calculators: | You are required to have a graphing calculator. The TI-83 (or TI-83 plus) is recommended. You may rent one for $10 through the Student Government (Walb 231) on a first come first served basis. You can also get help with the graphing calculators in 3 ways in addition to asking the instructor. First, the text book has a companion Graphing Calculator Guide for the TI-83/82 by Carl Swenson which is very helpful. Second, you can ask questions on the Graphing Calculator Forum found at www.ipfw.edu/forums. Third, the department has Common Office Hours with professors that are familiar with graphing calculators (handout to come). | ||
| Internet Notes: | The syllabus and chapter/unit assignment sheets will be available on the internet at http://users.ipfw.edu/darkea/ for you. Also, the Math Dept.'s web page has a lot of useful information. www.ipfw.edu/math | ||
| Homework: | Homework will be assigned but not collected. However, we will go over the homework in class and you will be expected have done it. It is not recommended to put off the homework. You will receive an assignment sheet at the beginning of each chapter. All homework that involves graphing should be on graph paper. There is graph paper available to you to print out at http://users.ipfw.edu/darkea/ We will be working in groups and on occassion I will collect work that will be completed in these groups. | ||
| Quizzes: | You will be given 9 quizzes (20 pts. each). The 2 lowest quiz scores will be dropped. See the "Tentative Schedule" for dates. You will NOT be allowed to make up a quiz without 1) prior permission or 2) documented excuse. | ||
| Tests: | You will be given 3 tests during the semester. See the "Tentative Schedule" for dates. You will NOT be allowed to make up a test without 1) prior permission or 2) documented excuse. | ||
| Final Exam: | A comprehensive final will be given on Monday, May 5th, from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. for the 9:00 class and on Wednesday, May 7th from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. for the 10:00 class. Mark your calendars NOW! The final will count for 25% of your final grade. Failure to take the final will result in an automatic F for the course. | ||
| Grading Scale: | A: . . . 90-100%
B: . . . 80-89% C: . . . 70-79% D: . . . 60-69% | ||
| Attendance: | Attendance will be taken during most classes and will be used as a factor in determining "borderline" grades (within 1% of the next higher grade). | ||
| Disabilities: | Students who have or acquire a disability which raises academic concerns may contact Services for Students with Disabilities in Walb 118, telephone 481-6657 (voice/TDD). | ||
| Personal Problems: | If, at any point during the semester, you find yourself in need of talking with someone about a personal or family crisis, please call any of the following individuals: Don Smith, IPFW personal counselor, at 481-6595; Ben Gates, Protestant campus minister, at 481-6992; or Carol Merkel, Catholic campus minister, at 481-6994. | ||
| Study Strategies: | Attend all classes and come prepared. Have your homework completed. Bring the text, paper, pen or pencil and a graphing calculator to each class. Read the section in the text that is to be covered before class. Make notes about any questions that you have and, if they are not answered during the lecture, ask them at the appropriate time. Participate in class. As mentioned above, ask questions. Also, do not be afraid to answer questions. Take notes on all definitions, concepts, rules, formulas and examples. After class read your notes and fill in any gaps, or make notations of any questions that you have. DO THE HOMEWORK!!! Math is not a spectator's sport. You learn by doing it yourself. Allow at least three hours outside of each class for homework. Do not fall behind. Seek help when needed. Visit your instructor during office hours and come prepared with specific questions; check with the school’s tutoring service; find a study partner in class; check additional books in the library for more examples -- just do something before the problem becomes insurmountable. Do not cram for exams. Each chapter in the text contains a chapter review. Work these problems a few days before the exam and review any areas of weakness. | ||
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