CALCULATORS:  Essentially you only need a basic calculator that is capable of performing  arithmetic and exponent calculation. A graphing calculator such as  the TI-84 (TI-83) is acceptable.  However, calculators with CAS capability such as TI-89 or higher or similar (Typically with a QUERTY keyboard) are prohibited in all exams.  Please bring the calculator to all class meetings and exams. You may use the calculator for each test, but you will be required to show all work for the tests and if you rely on the calculator for solutions, you will get zero credit. You are here to learn mathematics rather to demonstrate your using a  calculator and a calculator will be used only as an aid.

 This course will use Blackboard http://bb9.aum.edu. Syllabus, Class announcements, homework assignments, weekly schedule and updated grades will be posted on Blackboard. On-line quizzes within BlackBoard may be offered.  

HOMEWORK/QUIZZES/WORKSHEETS:  It is imperative that you do the homework. If you have trouble with the assigned problems (or any others in your book) then see me ASAP. Please work as many problems as you can (even beyond the assigned list if possible). The bottom line is that if you want to learn some mathematics, the only way to do this is by “getting your hands dirty” working problems.  The collected Homework/Quizzes/worksheets will be averaged for part of your final grade. Sometimes in-class Quiz may be given without notice in advance.

EXAMS: There will be five in-class chapter  tests and a comprehensive final examination.

GRADES:  each test is worth 200 points, and the final is worth 200 points.  
          The lowest score of the five tests and the final exam  will be dropped. Problems in each test may need knowledge from previous chapters or the prerequisite.           

            If you get the following percentage you will receive

                                                        >=90…….................…A

                                                        >=80 and <90………..B

                                                        >=70 and <80………..C

                                                        >=60 and <70………..D

                                                       <60.................................F                         

Grades in the course will reflect students’ demonstrated attainment of course objectives. I reserve the right to adjust these ranges downward or make appropriate scaling if necessary due to excessive difficulty of assignments or tests. Borderline cases  will be considered according to the attendance, grades of all  tests by the sole discretion of the instructor.   

STUDYING RESOURCES:

• There are 30 class meetings (each of 100 minutes) .

• FREE TUTORING HELP: Students can go to the Learning Center, 325 Moore Hall, 244-3470, for free tutoring help for this course by appointment.   Additional tutoring services are available in the Instructional Support Lab, 203 Goodwyn Hall, 244-3265.

• Book Companion Website: Brooks/Cole Resource Center: http://www.cengage.com/search/productOverview.do?Ntt=precalculus,+stewart||34611451715029938214507831771872740321&N=16&Ntk=APG||P_EPI
                            

• Homework Tools: Student solutions manual: (ISBN-10: 0840068794 | ISBN-13: 9780840068798)
                                

• Learning Tools:

  Text-Specific DVD (ISBN-10: 0840068824 | ISBN-13: 9780840068828)
  Study Guide (ISBN-10: 0840069170 | ISBN-13: 9780840069177 )

                              

APPEALS: After final course grades have been submitted, you may appeal your final grade. As a first step, you would make a written appeal to the instructor of the course.

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: Perfect or near-perfect class attendance is important for students to gain and demonstrate competency in course concepts and skills. Students are expected to accept responsibility for class attendance and to complete in-class work assignments and examinations as scheduled by the instructor.

            Please be courteous to your fellow students and the instructor at all times. For example, do not converse with other students, read the newspaper, or sleep during the lecture. Do not pack up earlier than scheduled dismissing time.

Cell phones have to be set to silent (or preferably be turned off). If you have to answer a cell phone call during class, please quietly leave the classroom and move to a location where your conversation does not disrupt any class in progress.

Children should not be brought to class, except in emergency circumstances and only with the permission of the instructor.

Food, drinks, or gum should not be brought into the classroom.

AUM prohibits smoking in campus buildings. If you smoke, you may only do so outside the buildings.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. You can discuss solutions with classmates, but cannot copy (totally or partially) someone else’s solution or allow someone else to copy your solution. You will receive an ”F” in the course if you are caught.

DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC HONESTY. The policies of the Student Discipline Code apply. You are advised to familiarize yourself with these policies, which can be found in the current edition of the AUMANAC.  Please, adhere to the standards of academic integrity stated in the AUM Catalog.

SPECIAL SERVICES.
It is the policy of Auburn University Montgomery to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. If you qualify for this service, please contact either the AUM’s Center for Disability Services (CDS) located in Library Tower, Room 706 (Phone: 334-244-3632, Fax:334-244-3907, TDD: 344-244-3754) or me for the corresponding referral.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Material presented in this course may be protected by copyright law.    

Disclaimer: The right of interpretation of this syllabus exclusively belongs to the instructor.