Ankeny Campus

http://www.dmacc.edu

Syllabus

 

Academic Standards Commission

 

Instructor Information

Name

Randy Smith

E-mail address

rrsmith@dmacc.edu

Phone number

(515) 964 – 6388

Fax number

(515) 965 – 7083

Office location

Building 4, room 18

Office hours

F  8:00 – 9:00 A.M.           

TWRF  12:20 – 1:20 P.M.

Course Information

Course title

Finite Math

Course number

Math 115

Credits

4

Section number

L

CRN number

21929

Days & Time

MTWR  10:10 – 11:05 A.M.

Location

Building 4, room 11B

Course description

http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/descriptions.htm

Prerequisites

1 year of H.S. algebra, or Math 092

Course competencies

http://dmaccintranet.dmacc.cc.ia.us/competencies/math/math115.pdf

Important Dates

Midterm

http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp (15-week course dates)

Final

Monday, May 1st  10:30 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Textbooks & Materials

Required textbooks

Finite Mathematics, 8th edition, Lial, Greenwell and    Ritchey, published by Pearson,  Addison Wesley

 

Course Policies

Attendance

I do not have an attendance policy, however, it only makes sense that success and attendance have a direct relationship.

Grading criteria

Tests, quizzes, assignments, and peer evaluations will make up your final grade.  You should maintain a record of your test, quiz, and assignment results in order to evaluate your progress at any given time.  I use a straight percentage grade method with flexibility. Also I will give plus/minus grades.  This method will be explained the first day of classes.

 

There will be three group exams each worth 100 points and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points.  Quizzes will be worth 10 points each and will be given once a week.  The two lowest quiz scores will be dropped from your grade.  Homework assignments will be worth 10 points each.

 

You may use notes on yellow paper, hand written outside of class on the first three examinations and quizzes.

 

 

You will be placed in groups the first week of class.  If you are dissatisfied with your group, you will be allowed to do group work individually.

Classroom guidelines

If a student is absent on a quiz day, that student WILL

NOT be allowed to make up the quiz.

Missed exams

If a student is absent on a test day, that student WILL

NOT be allowed to make up the test, unless the instructor has been contacted prior to the time of the test.  A reason for the absence must be given at that time.

 

Everyone will be expected to take the final exam on the scheduled date and time.

 

Late assignments

Are not accepted

Study expectations

There will be time allowed at the beginning of each class for answering questions on the assignment from the previous class.  Participation in classroom discussions plays an important part in identifying your strengths and weaknesses.  Therefore, you should feel free to ask questions and volunteer information whenever appropriate. Generally, assignments will be given on a daily basis.  It is a must that you do your daily assignments in order to do well in this class. 

 

Academic dishonesty

“See DMACC Educational Services Procedures ES 262 VII. A. and B” for information on plagiarism, cheating, information about appeals procedures or reference publication that addresses this information in detail.”

DMACC Information Web Sites

DMACC home page

http://www.dmacc.edu/

Instructor home pages

http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/welcome.htm

Admissions & registration

http://www.dmacc.org/potienti.htm

WebCT

http://webct.dmacc.edu

Student handbook

http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/

Add/drop dates

http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.htm

Refund policy

http://www.dmacc.org/refund.htm

Support Services

Accommodations

“It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities.  Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice or 515-964-6810 TTY.”

Services for students with disabilities

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.htm

 

Contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850V,
515-964-6809 TTY or the counseling & advising office on any campus for an Application for Accommodation.

Academic & educational advising

http://www.dmacc.org/student_services/academic_advising.htm

Career counseling

http://www.dmacc.org/student_services/career_resource.htm

Library

http://www.library.dmacc.cc.ia.us/

 

Building 6, room 3

Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 9:00 pm

Friday – 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Academic Achievement Center

http://www.dmacc.edu/web2000/student_services/academic_achievement_center.htm

 

Provides academic assistance for students on a drop-in basis.  Also serves as a make-up testing center.

 

515-964-6558 or 1-800-362-2127 ext. 6558

 

Building 6, Room 20

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday – 8:00 am to 2:30 pm

NOTE:  Summer hours may vary

Computer labs

http://www.dmacc.edu/helpdesk/HD_student.htm

 

Building 6

Monday – Thursday 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

Friday – 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday – 7:30 am to 1:00 pm

Disclaimer

“This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution.  It is subject to change without notice.  Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements.  If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”

 

 

Date

Material

1/9

Section 1.1

1/10

Section 1.1

1/11

Section 1.2

1/12

Section 2.1

1/16

No Class

1/17

Section 2.2

1/18

Section 2.2

1/19

Section 2.3

1/23

Section 2.4

1/24

Section 2.4

1/25

Section 2.5

1/26

Section 2.5

1/30

Section 3.1

1/31

Section 3.1

2/1

Review

2/2

Exam #1

2/6

Section 3.2

2/7

Section 3.2

2/8

Section 3.3

2/9

Section 3.3

2/13

Section 4.1

2/14

Section 4.1

2/15

Section 4.2

2/16

Section 4.2

2/20

Section 4.3

2/21

Section 4.3

2/22

Section 4.4

2/23

Section 4.4

2/27

Section 7.1

2/28

Section 7.2

3/1

Section 7.2

3/2

Section 7.3

3/6

Section 7.4

3/7

Section 7.4

3/8

Review

3/9

Exam #2

3/13

Section 7.5

3/14

Section 7.5

3/15

Section 7.6

3/16

Section 7.6

3/20 – 3/24

No Class (Spring Break)

3/27

Section 8.1

3/28

Section 8.1

3/29

Section 8.2

3/30

Section 8.2

4/3

Section 8.3

4/4

Section 8.3

4/5

Section 8.4

4/6

Section 8.4

4/10

Section 8.5

4/11

Section 8.5

4/12

Review

4/13

Exam #3

4/17

Section 9.1

4/18

Section 9.1

4/19

Section 9.2

4/20

Section 9.2

4/24

Section 9.3

4/25

Section 9.3

4/26

Section 9.4

4/27

Review

5/4

Final Exam (10:30 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.)