INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Alice Mason
OFFICE: BR 113
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 372-3567 or 372-3441 (Math Office)
E-MAIL ADDRESS: amason
OFFICE HOURS: MTWR 4:15 - 5:15; F 3:00 - 4:00; others by appointment
TEXTBOOK TITLE: Excursions in Modern Mathematics, 3rd Ed.
AUTHORS: Tannenbaum and Arnold
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Use arithmetic, algebra and geometry to study some interesting and useful applications of mathematics
MAJOR TEACHING METHODS: Students are expected to read assignments and try homework problems BEFORE class. I will answer questions, work examples, and lead class discussion. Use of the Internet and the WWW will be an important part of the learning experience in this course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are expected to attend each class and to arrive on time.
GRADING:
Three tests and a final exam, each worth 100 points
Occasional quizzes (some announced, some not), homework
and computer projects, including constructing a web page, worth
100 points
NO MAKE-UPS! Final exam score will replace lowest test score (if it is better). Lowest quiz score will be dropped.
GRADING SCALE:
A 90 - 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79%
D 60 - 69%
F < 60%
Note: The Final Exam will be given 3:30 - 5:30 on Wednesday, May 9.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SEMESTER FOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE.
This course satisfies the TTU General Education requirement in Mathematics.
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