Spring Semester 2015
Course Information:
MATH 130 is NOT a prerequisite for MATH 117. This course will NOT assist you in getting into MATH 117. If you have questions, please see the instructor after class.
Text: Excursions
in Modern Mathematics by Tannenbaum, 8th Edition (regular hard copy, or loose leaf edition, or ebook). Must have MyMathLab.
You do not need to bring your book to class.
Calculators: You will need a basic calculator capable of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, such as the TI-503 SV.
You will not be allowed to use your cell phone, ipod, etc. as a calculator.
Use of any unauthorized electronic devices (cell phones, ipods, cameras, etc.) on an exam will result in a score of 0 points for that exam.
Bring a calculator, a pencil and your CSU ID (RamCARD) to class every day, especially on exam days.
Sections and Instructors:
| 001 (12169, 12172) |
Kelly Chappell, chappell@math.colostate.edu |
Meets TR 8:00-9:15 in ENGRG 100 |
| 002 (12170, 13493) |
Kelly Chappell, chappell@math.colostate.edu |
Meets TR 2:00-3:15 in ENGRG 100 |
Course Coordinator: Hilary Freeman Contact: freeman@math.colostate.edu
Grading Criteria:
The work for this course will occur in class and outside of class using internet based practice and quizzes.
Come to class every day with your calculator and supplies for taking notes, and be prepared to participate.
The exams will be given in class in scantron format.
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Final Percentage
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Final Letter Grade
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| 90%-100% |
A |
80%-89%
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B |
70%-79%
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C |
60%-69%
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D |
59% and below
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F |
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Grades will be posted on RamCt. Check your grades on a regular basis for accuracy.
If there is a discrepancy, please discuss it with your instructor WITHIN 2 weeks of the posting.
Assignments and exams that are over two weeks old are not eligible for regrades.
Quizzes:
- Quizzes will be administered online using MyMathLab.
- Quizzes will have homework assignments (also online) as prerequisites. Allow sufficient time to master the prerequisites as well as complete the quiz before the due date.
- There will be at least 11 quizzes; only the best 10 quiz scores will be kept.
- You have only 2 attempts for each quiz and unlimited attempts for the prerequisite homework assignments.
- Make sure you study effectively- if you are taking ten tries to get a question right, think of that as earning a 10%. If you do a problem 20 times and get it right 10 times, then you earned a 50%. Make sure you are practicing enough to get the grades you would like to earn on an exam.
Exams:
There will be 4 exams: three in-class exams and one exam given during the final exam time. The highest exam scores will each count 20%. The lowest exam score will count 10%. They will cover
material from class notes, the book, online material, and
homework. You are encouraged to utilize the study materials available through the course website: course website:
Please note that each exam will have 24 questions. The exam dates are:
Exam 1 - Thursday, February 12
Exam 2 - Thursday, March 12
Exam 3 - Thursday, April 16
Exam 4 - During Finals Week
Please note that Exam 4 is given during finals week and thus the Finals Schedule will apply.
Section 001 (8:00 am section) will take Exam 4 on Thursday May 14 from 6:20 pm to 8:20 pm.
Section 002 (2:00 pm section) will take Exam 4 on Tuesday May 12 from 9:40 to 11:40 am.
Students showing up more than 25 minutes late may not be allowed to sit the exam.
You must attend the exam corresponding to section for which you are registered.
You may NOT arrange
to take the last exam early or late.
Click here for Practice Exams.
Missing Class:
No late work is accepted in MATH 130 unless you have a properly documented university approved absence and work is arranged IN ADVANCE.
Please contact your instructor at least 1 week prior to the absence to make arrangements.
Missing an Exam:
If you know you are going to miss an exam(see next section for unacceptable absences),
please fill out the Alternate Exam Request form, attach appropriate documentation,
and return it to your instructor at least one week prior to the exam. You will receive confirmation of your request if approved.
Occasionally, an emergency such as a sudden illness requiring a doctor's visit or a
death in the family may mean that you miss an exam.
In such cases, you must notify the instructor of your section by email within 24 hours of the missed exam.
If you are unable to reach your instructor, please
leave a message for him/her with the Mathematics Department office: 491-1303.
You will be required to provide written documentation of your
emergency before you will be allowed to make up any missed exam.
Unacceptable absences:
If you miss course work for other than University approved absences or documentable health-related issues,
you will not be allowed to make it up. In
particular, "My mom bought this plane ticket months ago," "I have
to drive to Dallas for a wedding," etc. are not valid excuses for
missing work. Questions about this policy should be addressed to
the course coordinator.
Honesty Policy:
Any student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty may receive a grade penalty and be subject to further University disciplinary
action. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, collaborating on an exam, using a cell phone or ipod on an exam, and
using reference material (writing on hands, shoes, etc.).
If you are found to be in possession of reference materials while working on exams, you will be charged with academic dishonesty.
Resources:
- Book Work: A short list of book problems related to the
material covered is provided with the exam study guides. Although the problems
will not be collected, it is in your best interest to do them, as they will help prepare you for the online review and quizzes. Furthermore,
some exam problems will relate to the book problems.
- Office Hours: Office hours will be posted on RamCT- these are times set aside for you to receive help- please bring questions. If you cannot make any office hours, you may email your instructor for a possible appointment.
- Exam Study Guides: Study guides are available on the Exams page, as well as sample exams. Together,
these materials provide you with a list of topics you may see on exams as well as the exam format.
- "Ask A Tutor" option via MyMathLab. Average tutor wait times are under 10 minutes. Tutors can also be scheduled in advance.
- MyMathLab Study Plan and practice problems are available online.
ADA Statement:
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable
accommodations be made for students with disabilities.
If you need such assistance, please contact your instructor as
soon as possible. Specifically, please bring RDS forms to the
instructor no less than one week before an exam.
Overrides:
Neither the instructors nor the course coordinator are
authorized to give an override into the course. If you
have an extreme issue and need to take the course (i.e.
graduating senior etc.) please go to Weber 101.
