1. WELCOME TO MAC 1105
COLLEGE ALGEBRA

2. This Syllabus Is Subject to Change.
All changes will be announced during class.

3. Instructor: Cheryl Cantwell
Office: S204A
Phone:
E mail:
Include course number in subject line
Office hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 7:45-8:00
9:15-9:30
10:45-11:00
1:20-2:15
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:45-8:00
9:15-11: :40-2:00

4. Text: College Algebra Essentials, 3rd ed., Robert Blitzer
Get your textbook as soon as possible
You may use either the eBook through MyMathLab or a hard copy of the textbook
Solutions manual is your option
MyMathLab is mandatory for homework
See your syllabus for course ID
Start a notebook
Half for notes
Half for homework
Keep it neat and organized

5. Graphing Calculators Get a graphing calculator immediately
TI84 Smartview is used in class
Other models can be acceptable for use
TI-Nspire may not be used during a test
Some tests may have a no calculator part
Bring your calculator to class everyday
Practice using your calculator
In-class exercises
Homework
Do not wait until the day of a test

6. Grading Scale
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F

7. Method of Grading 4 tests Cumulative final exam Homework Quizzes
Extra credit
There is no rounding on the overall course average so take advantage of every point opportunity that arises.

8. Homework All homework is done through MyMathLab.
Each homework grade is determined the day of the test. I average the homework section grades and then take this percentage of 15 points.
Show the work you did to get your answers in an organized homework notebook.

9. Quiz Check-up
5 Quizzes
Lowest score dropped
May not make up if absent, late, or leave early
Some are announced, others are not
Some may be given on MyMathLab

10. Extra Credit
Go to our class webpage and click on the Extra Credit link
All extra credit is turned in and graded on test day
There are always Challenge Problems posted on MyMathLab that count towards your extra credit
Sometimes there are links to extra credit problems that you will print off and turn in, again on test day
Take advantage of all opportunities
Possible to improve class grade by a letter

11. Attendance Taken daily Deadline for grade of W is Oct. 29, 2012
No instructor may give a grade of W after Oct. 29, 2012
No W can be given for 3rd attempt
You may be withdrawn before the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor or a total of 6 classes
You may be given a grade of F after the above date if you miss 4 consecutive classes without contacting instructor or a total of 6 classes

12. Test Taking Policies NO make-up tests unless:
Medical emergency with documentation
Jury Duty, Court-Mandated Appearance, Religious Holiday, Military Duty, Work-Related Travel
Make arrangements ahead of time
Final exam score counts twice and replaces first missed test score
2nd missed test gets a score of 0

13. Prerequisites Grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra, or
Acceptable placement test score
It is your responsibility to make sure these prerequisites have been met
If they have not been met, please see me after class
It is important to get into the correct class as early as possible

14. Academic Integrity Honesty is expected
Cheating on tests will result in
Grade of 0 on that test
Possible 0 for the course
Quizzes are just like tests
Students may work together on out of class extra credit problems

15. COMMON COURTESIES Put your cell phone away when you enter class
If phone usage is seen or heard during class there may be an immediate pop quiz for the entire class
If there is a possibility of an emergency call you must alert me before class begins
Arrive late or leave early-sit by door
Close door quietly
No side conversations-distracts others

16. Schedule It will be adhered to as close as possible
All changes to test dates will be announced in class
Know when your tests are scheduled-be prepared!
Must move at a very fast pace to complete all material
No lecture on prerequisite material

17. Resources Instructor’s office hours
My website at www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell
www2.seminolestate.edu/mathstudent
Free tutoring in the Academic Success Center
Student Study Guide
Videotapes:on MyMathLab or check-out of library
MyMathLab
Study groups

18. Study Groups 2 or more students in a group
10 or more hours over the semester
Replace lowest test score with final exam score
Flexible
Communicate with each other
Time sheets turned in every 5 weeks
1st and last names
Class title
Totals
All timesheets submitted by the day of the 4th test

19. Class Webpage
Visit our class webpage at www2.seminolestate.edu/ccantwell
Click on the button for MAC 1105 College Algebra
Click on each link and explore the site
Pay special attention to the Extra Credit link, the Test Preparation link, and the Grade Calculator link

20. Opening page of Cantwell’s Website
You will find a button for printing your own graph paper
You will find a button for printing your own study group timesheet
You will find a button for Helpsheets on topics from Intermediate Algebra that we revisit in College Algebra

21. Calculator Help
Go to our class webpage and click the link for Additional Resources
You will see a link for an excellent calculator help site

22. What is expected on test days
Before the test, put your extra credit papers on the front table in the classroom
For test 1 all extra credit is on MyMathLab
You may keep out 1 or 2 pieces of scratch paper for the test
Put your name on the scratch paper and turn it all in with your test
Number the problems on your scratch paper and keep it neat
All books, notes, phones, backpacks, etc must be under the table during the test
You must show all supporting work for answers on the test in order to get credit
Once you complete the test, turn it in and you are free to leave

23. How to Succeed in This Class
Do not miss class
Take good, thorough notes
Use your notes to help you when you do the homework
Do the homework in a timely manner
Remember the homework and quiz grades combined have the same weight as a test. This can really impact your grade!
If you are struggling, get help! Do not wait and let it get beyond you.
Work with others in a study group, use each others’ strengths.

24. How to Prepare for the Tests
Do homework on a daily basis and keep up
A few days before the test take the Test Preparation Quiz on MyMathLab
Take the quiz without books, notes, or help. This will give you an honest assessment as to how prepared you are.
You are allowed to take it twice
Once the quiz is completed MyMathLab will prepare for you a personalized homework assignment
It will only contain problems that you are still missing so you can practice some more
You may work on these problems an unlimited number of times
Look at the Test Preparation Guide on our class webpage to see information concerning the test

25. Good luck!
I want nothing more than for each of you to succeed in this course.
To me, success means you leave with an understanding of the material, you have developed some critical thinking skills, you have improved your study and organizational habits, you have a better eye for detail, and you care about the quality of the work you produce!