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It'll be difficult to catch up if you fall behind in this course. Keep me informed if something
unexpected comes up that may affect your participation and/or performance in the course.
If, by chance, an emergency requires that you miss a substantial amount of class, please let
me know so we can make arrangements to help you catch up and be successful.
Prepare for class:
You are expected to be on time. Class starts promptly at 1:00 pm. You
should be in your seat and ready to begin class at this time. You are also expected to have
any assignments or projects due ready for submission at the start of class. In addition,
students are responsible for studying or reviewing the textbook/eText section that will be
covered that day in advance. The lecture and examples demonstrated in class will make
much more sense if you have a jump on the material.
2.
Be respectful:
Raise your hand to be recognized. Classroom discussion should be civilized
and respectful to everyone and relevant to the topic we are discussing.
All Cell phones,
pagers, computers, games, or other electronic devices that generate sound and/or
pictures must be turned off during class.
Disruptive behaviors, including arriving late to
class, excessive talking, sleeping, or using unauthorized electronic devices during class is not
permitted. Packing up your things early is disrespectful to me and disruptive to others
around you as well.
3.
Communicate and seek help:
You are not alone in this class! Students are expected to
communicate with fellow students and the instructor regarding questions/answers to the
course material and assignments. This means we should share information and learn from
each other, but does not give permission for students to submit identical (shared)
assignments (see Academic Honesty below). Take advantage of the many resources
available to you to help you learn. Make an appointment with me for individual help. Use
the Math Clinic (check schedule at
http://www.minotstateu.edu/mathcs/ ), get peer tutoring
through the Center for Teaching and Learning (Old Main 101; 858-4039) or the POWER
Center (TRiO Student Support Services), or form a study group with some of your
classmates.
4.
Adhere to Late Work Policies:
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Homework:
Homework in MyMathLab is due at 11:59 pm each Sunday. You have three
chances to answer each assigned question correctly, and I strongly discourage students
from falling behind in homework. Strive to be a daily doer.
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Projects:
There will be four projects assigned throughout the semester. Projects
submitted late will incur a 10% grade penalty for each day overdue. Any other
arrangement is unfair to your classmates who participate fully in the course and meet
their deadlines.
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Exams:
Exams will be administered to all students in class. If you miss an exam, you will
receive a grade of zero, and there are very few instances where a make-up exam will be
allowed. If you have extenuating circumstances and a make-up exam is allowed, you
must make an appointment with me to take the missed exam at the earliest
opportunity. If you know in advance that you will be absent on the exam day, you must
make arrangements with your instructor to take the exam early. No exceptions!