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Basic Algebra Syllabus
Term
II, 2009–10
Instructor: Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Semi-retired
Course: MAT 0024C Basic Algebra
Text: Introductory Algebra, 2th ed, by Miller, O’Neill, and Hyde
Office: NONE
Telephone: NONE -- Please contact me by Email!!
Email:
rapaljer@scc-fl.edu
Web Site:
http://www2.scc-fl.edu/rrapalje -- OR
-- Try Google “Rapalje”!!
1. ATTEND
CLASS REGULARLY
to have questions answered, to have new material explained, and to
participate in classroom activities. Classroom learning is the most
efficient way to learn--it makes the homework much easier.
2. SPEND TIME ON HOMEWORK , as
many hours as necessary to maintain the pace required to complete this
course on schedule. Work on homework regularly (not all at one time), try
for 2 hours per day, 6 days per week, during the regular term--at least
twice that amount during a short term. Decide how badly you want to be
successful in Basic Algebra, and plan your time accordingly!
SHOW ALL WORK IN A NOTEBOOK!
3. LOCATE YOUR RESOURCES
on
campus and at home (teachers, learning center, videos, friends, and family)
that you can call on when you have problems and questions. Have help lined
up before you have trouble. Study, do homework with friends, but be sure
they stay on the subject, and be sure that in the end YOU CAN DO THE
HOMEWORK without help. Have a friend in class to call in case you are
unable to attend class, to take notes, let you know what you missed, etc.
NO CALCULATORS ARE ALLOWED ON EXAM 1!
After that, calculators are allowed on all subsequent exams,
including the final exam. However, calculators that have computer algebra
systems are NOT allowed.
4. KEEP UP WITH HOMEWORK
at
all cost. If time does not permit you to do all the exercises, do every
other problem first, then come back and finish all assignments as you
prepare for exams.
NEVER GET BEHIND IN MATH!
5. GRADING SYSTEM, EXAMS, and MAKEUP
EXAMS.
Your grade will be determined by your performance on 4 100 point exams
and a 100 point Comprehensive Final Exam. If it will improve your average,
you may replace one poor or missing exam grade by counting the Final Exam
grade twice.
Make-up tests are discouraged. However, if an absence is
unavoidable on an exam day, a student will be allowed to make-up ONE
exam in the Make-up Testing Center, by making an appointment in the
Makeup Testing Office of the Altamonte Springs Campus at
407.404.6137.
Any makeup test must be completed before the next exam is given.
A = 90 – 100+ B = 80 – 89 C = 70 –
79 D = 60 – 69
NOTE: Unless you are SICK, you must have homework
complete to qualify for ANY makeup test. If you are sick, PLEASE
STAY HOME!! Use outside resources, including websites and tutoring after
you return to health, to catch up on what you miss in class. A DOCTOR’S
EXCUSE is required if you miss an exam! In all other cases, just send me an
Email!!
The current SCC withdrawal policy requires that NO withdrawals may be
assigned after March 15, 2010 for Term II classes! AFTER THIS DATE A LETTER
GRADE (A,B,C,D or F) MUST BE ASSIGNED!!
6. REGISTRATION LIMITATION.
You
are permitted only two total registrations in this class at the “regular”
price! For additional registrations, unless you apply for an exception, you
will be charged “out of state” tuition (about three times the regular
price!) and no Incompletes or Withdrawals are allowed. CONCLUSION: Study
hard, study smart, take this course seriously! It may be difficult for you,
but DON’T DROP OUT! No matter what happens, keep in touch with your
instructor. GO FOR AN “A” OR A “B” the FIRST TIME!
7. CELL PHONES.
If you have children at home, or if you are anticipating an emergency, you
may leave your cell phones on. Otherwise, out of courtesy for others and to
avoid unnecessary interruptions,
please turn cell phones
OFF for class.
Except for
possible emergencies, cell phones must be turned OFF during exams.
If you have
pending emergencies or children at home, then I will monitor your cell phone
for you during the test. EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES, YOU ARE NOT TO
LEAVE THE ROOM OR USE YOUR CELL PHONE DURING AN EXAM!!
8.
CHEATING. “.
. . a student is expected to be honest in all of his or her academic
coursework and activities. Academic dishonesty such as cheating of any kind
on examinations, course assignments, or projects; plagiarism,
misrepresentation, and the unauthorized possession of examinations or other
course-related materials, is prohibited.” (Seminole Community College
Catalog).
If you are caught
cheating on a test, or if you turn in homework that is NOT your own, you
will be suspended from the class and a grade of F will be assigned.
9. CONTACTING INSTRUCTOR. You may E-mail
and leave a message at any time of the day or night. If fire, weather, or
any other circumstance occurs that might lead to a cancellation of classes,
call the following number to find out whether or not the college has
closed: 407.708.4722
Toll Free 1.888.976.4722
This syllabus is subject to such changes as the instructor may deem
necessary and will announce in class. You are responsible for any changes
announced in class.
Individual Goals for this Class:
1. Learn
the math skills necessary, not just to “pass” this class but to succeed at
the next level!
(Go for an A or a B!!)
2. Develop
the discipline of doing daily homework.
3. Get
to know other students from this class and form a study group that will
carry over to the next level.
4. As
with athletes and musicians, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!
Have
a successful semester!!
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