4► Course Requirements and Grading System is based on 1000 pointsMy Areas of ResponsibilityYour Areas of Responsibility8► Available HelpOther General InformationCollaboration While JCC encourages students to collaborate in study groups, work teams, and with lab partners, each student should take responsibility for accurately representing their own contribution.School Closing PolicyPage 1 of 6 Syllabus for MTH 095: Basic Mathematics Section 73 (MyMathLab® Required) JCC@LISD-TECH Winter 2010 Instructor: LB Hilbert Phone: Home: 734.428.8509; Cell: 734.320.2627; E-mail: [email protected] Programs: MyMathLab® (packaged with new textbooks in JCC bookstore OR maybe purchased separately online) Textbook: Basic Mathematics: Third Edition by Elayn Martin-Gay (optional) Supplies: Pencils (I would suggest automatic pencils as there are no pencil sharpeners in the rooms), a large separate eraser (the homework and tests must be done in pencil), a 3-ring notebook, dividers, and lots of paper. 1► Overview of Requirements for Successful Completion of MTH 095: Basic Mathematics Students must successfully complete required course work. Your grade will depend on your success on the required course work. 2► Course Outcomes: Students will be able to do: ▪ Compute basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers. ▪ Compute basic arithmetic operations with fractions. ▪ Compute basic arithmetic operations with decimals. ▪ Demonstrate a basic understanding of metric measurement. ▪ Compute basic arithmetic operations with signed numbers NOTE: This class does not meet the mathematics requirements for graduation from JCC and you must achieve at least a 2.0 to move on to MTH 098. The Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. Several of these Associate Degree Outcomes* (see below) are addressed in this class: ADO 3. Computational skills and understanding appropriate to the program of study ADO 4. Critical thinking and problem solving *Associate Degree Outcomes: Mathematics is required for graduation from Jackson Community College and is a component of general education. General education promotes essential skills and understandings that collectively define the educated person 3► Course Topics and Assigned Homework See the Class Calendar for a timeline of topics covered, exams and the homework assignments. To help you learn it is recommended that you: ▪ Read and study the textbook, look over the sections to be covered – Before class ▪ Attend class regularly ▪ Participate in class discussions, ask about what you don’t understand ▪ Read through the sections covered in class by working through the examples ▪ Form a study group with other students in the class ▪ Get help early and often ▪ Do and understand the homework assignments ▪ Read and understand the syllabus and class calendar ▪ Have access to the internet and to be able to log on to JetNet & MyMathLab® ▪ I expect you to spend 8 to 12 hours a week outside of class working on and learning mathematicsPage 2 of 6 4► Course Requirements and Grading System is based on 1000 points Students must successfully complete required course work. Your grade will depend on your success on the required course work. Requirements Points Percent of Grade Exams**: Four exams at 125 points or 12.5% each. You may use no notes and no calculator. The tests will be cumulative. 500 50% Final Exam (Comprehensive) You may use no notes and no calculator. 150 15% Homework 200 20% Attendance (70 points) Quizzes (30 points) and Participation (50 points) 150 15% Total 1000 100% About extra credit…“The mathematics department strongly recommends that extra credit not be offered in mathematics courses. In order to foster a collegiate environment, maintain the integrity of student grades, and provide for proper student placement and advancement through sequenced courses, the department believes this to be in the best interests of both students and faculty. Extra credit is understood to include bonus points on a test or assignment, separate extra credit assignments, and other forms of providing opportunities for more than 100% credit.” **Exams: If you must miss a exam, you must talk me before the exam is given in class to discuss options for taking the exam. Once an exam is returned, no make-up exam will be given. See the Class Calendar for the dates of the exams and the primary focus of each one. Please note that revisions to the Class Calendar may be necessary because of unforeseen circumstances. It is important to attend class regularly to be sure you are up to date on these revisions. My Areas of Responsibility Accessibility – E-mail me; call me at home (07:00 until 22:00) I do not have established ‘office hours’ as I have no office, however I am usually available before and after class. You may set up an appointment with me or by going to the main office and asking for me. The hours that I am generally available are posted under Instructor in JetNet. You may also print additional copies of the Calendar or Syllabus from JetNet. I will be honored to assist you with your questions concerning this class or your college experience. Timeliness – The classroom will be organized using a business model. This class is my chosen work; therefore I will be prepared, I will start each class on time, and end on time. I will base my start and end times on my cell phone time. I will provide timely feedback on your work. Your Areas of Responsibility Timeliness – This class is your chosen work; therefore I expect you in class, before the start of each class so that by the time class starts you are settled in, with your materials ready to start the class. Coming in late to my class (your work) is unacceptable, irresponsible, disrespectful, and disruptive to the entire class. I expect that you stay in class until dismissed. If you are late to class (the door will be closed), I expect you to wait in the hall, outside the classroom, until I invite you in. I will invite you in after I have answered any questions about the previous day’s homework and before I present any new material.Page 3 of 6 Attendance and Participation – You will get the most from this course by attending every class, participating in the learning activities in class, online, and completing the