M1100 Tentative Syllabus

M 1100

Algebra and Mathematical Reasoning

3 cr.

12pm; 2pm MW F HS 230

 Prerequisite:

 

 Text:

Mathematical Excursions

 Final Exam:

TBA

 Instructor

Dr. Glen Richgels HS 360
755-2824 or 755-2880

Office Hours:

other hours by appointment

 Topics

 

Statistics

 

Probability

 

Investments

 

Circuits

 

Other Topics as time allows

   

 

 

Assignments

Homework assignments will be made in class. Read and study all sections of the chapters and attempt assigned problems prior to class discussion.

Required

Attendance at all classes.

Evaluation

There will be 3-5 tests may be given throughout the semester. Quizzes may be given frequently and may be unannounced. The content for the quizzes and tests will be based on assignments, classroom discussion and lecture, and textbook material. Projects will be included in the test portion of your grade.

Grades

Grades will be based on the homework, quizzes, tests, and final exam.

Quizzes, Homework

frequent, unannounced

one-third

Tests and Projects

approximately tri-weekly

one-half

Final

Finals: TBA

one-sixth

 A
90% - 100%
B
80% - 89%
 C
70% - 79%
 D
60% - 69
Academic Integrity: Students are expected to practice the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all of their academic work. any form of academic dishonesty (e.g. plagarism, cheating, misrepresentation) may result in disciplinary action. Possible disciplinary actions may include failure for part or all of a course, as well as suspension from the University.
Upon request, this document and others distributed in this course can be made available in alternate formats. Please contact the instructor, Todd Frauenholtz, at 755-2824 or Kathi Hagen in the Office for Students with Disabilities at 755-3883 for assistance.

updated by Glen Richgels