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MATH 095 General Mathematics Main Page |
In order to take a credit-bearing mathematics course (MATH 110 College Mathematics I, for Coordinate Majors only, MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics, MATH 119 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts, or MATH 123 College Algebra.), you need to demonstrate proficiency in basic algebraic skills including operations with real numbers and variable expressions, solving linear equations and linear inequalities, manipulation of polynomials, solving quadratic equations, solving systems of linear equations in two variables, manipulating rational expressions and solving rational equations, and graphing and applying linear and quadratic functions. Examining this minimal list of topics, you will recognize many, if not all, of them, and, thus, be familiar with the topics that we will study throughout the course. So, the challenge is in your improving your understanding of mathematics and in developing your ability to recognize, to apply, and to communicate mathematical concepts. The skills that you will hone are valuable and will enable you to work with the variable expressions, complex formulas, functions and applications that you will encounter in a college mathematics course. To open the syllabus file, homework file, handouts, quizzes, exams, and solution files, if any, you will need Adobe Reader; once you download and install Adobe Reader, you will be able to open the files.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be unannounced. Keeping up to date on the readings and practice exercises will help you to be ready to take the quizzes, if any. You may not use a calculator for any of the quizzes. Since quizzes will be given at the beginning of class, you must be on time; you will not be given extra time during which to take/complete the quiz if you are late. If you miss an quiz, your grade will be recorded as zero (0). Once quizzes have been graded/returned and after students have had sufficient time to inquire about their answers and their quiz grades, the quizzes may be posted.
Exams: There will be three (3) examinations and one (1) cumulative final examination . The dates for these examinations are listed below. These examinations will be closed-book. You may not use a calculator for any of the examinations. You will not be allowed to use a computer, the calculator on your cell phone, or scrap paper during these examinations. You are expected to be on-time for the examinations; you will not be given extra time during which to take/complete an examination if you are late. Please remember that you are responsible for all readings in the textbook and online, in the resources provided on MyMathLab such as supplemental online video lectures, PowerPoint slides, practice exercises/quizzes/tests, all practice exercises listed in the readings and practice exercises handout, and all examples provided in the text and on MyMathLab as well as those discussed during class and provided on this web site.
Please remember that your questions are important to me, that I want to help you to do well in the course, and that there is no such thing as a stupid question. |
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