MATH 112
SPRING
2008
Professor:
Dr. Ed Smith, Professor of
Mathematics
Office: Ayers Hall 139
Telephone: 782-5819
Email:
esmith@jsu.edu
Office Hours:
Text: Algebra for College Students,
by Kaufmann and Schwitters, eighth edition.
Grading: The following will contribute to your
final grade in this course:
1) Two announced tests worth 50% of your grade
together.
2)
Comprehensive final exam, worth 40% of your grade.
3)
Pop quizzes on homework worth 10% of your grade.
Any
missed tests will be replaced by your grade on the final exam which cannot
be missed.
Policies
and Exhortations:
1. Tests:
There will be three major tests during the course of the semester. You are expected to do the work using only
the information and abilities in your own mind, without consulting any mortal
being. You must turn in the test at the
end of class period no matter when you arrived for the test (get here on time).
2. Homework: Homework is for preparation for tests. The problems assigned are indicative of the
types of problems which may appear on tests. If you do not understand a
problem, get help quickly. To expect
success in this class, you should do all
homework assignments on the day they are assigned. DO NOT GET BEHIND.
3. Attendance: You should attend class regularly and be on
time. Missing part of a class will be considered absence. Disrupting class with distracting behavior
will be counted as an absence. You should never consider whether your poor
grade in a course has to do with an instructor's performance, a lousy book,
etc. if you have not attended all classes on time and completed all homework
assignments in a timely fashion. The most important factor by far in your
academic success is always what you do regardless of instructor, textbook, or
institution.
4.
Academic Honesty: Academic
dishonesty in this course, as defined in the student handbook (generally, any
attempt to influence any person's grades or attendance records through
dishonest means) is strictly forbidden.
If you are caught, you will receive a grade of "F" for the
course. In addition, the university
administration may take further more serious actions.
5.
Civility: Habitual tardiness
cannot be tolerated, since it is distracting, rude and shows disrespect for the
other students. All students are expected to attend class on time, fully prepared, with appropriate
materials and all devices which make noise turned to the off position (e.g.,
cellular phones, pagers, personal stereos, etc.). Distracting behavior will result in penalties
such as the assignment of a research
project and paper on the topic of civility and its decline in the academic
setting and society in general. Any student behavior deemed disruptive by the
professor may result in expulsion of the student from the classroom, with an
absence for the day and possible disciplinary action.
6.
Disablities: According to Public Law 504 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act,
CLASS SCHEDULE
Note: Sections
corresponding to dates are approximate and subject to change. If you miss a class, you are responsible to
find out about any such changes or anything else which was announced or covered
in class on that day.
Jan. 10 Intro, 4.6 25 10.1,2
15 5.5,6 27 10.3
17 6.1 Apr. 1 10.4
22 6.2
3 10.5,6
24 6.3
8 13.1
29 6.4 10 13.5
31 6.5 15
review
Feb.
5 6.6 17 review
7 review
12 TEST 1
14 8.1,2
19 8.3
21 8.4
26 8.6
28 8.3
23 9.2,3
Mar.
4 9.4
6 9.5
11 review
13 TEST 2