Math 191 - Spring 2008 Syllabus

            Textbook:  For All Practical Purposes, by COMAP

            Topics: Selected topics from Chapters 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-23 and from other sources will be discussed during the quarter. The order of coverage will be decided by the instructor.

            Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory. You are allowed three absences per quarter, after which your grade will drop 1/3 of a letter grade for each class missed.

            Homework: Homework problems will be assigned for each topic covered. Assignments will be graded on completeness and effort, however problems similar to the ones given as homework will appear on the quizzes. Occasionally you may be asked to write a topic summary – in which case the summary will count towards your homework grade. You are expected to hand in neat, legible homework. Homework assignments

            Quizzes: A quiz will be given at the end of each topic. The date of the quiz will be announced in class. The lowest quiz-grade will be dropped. There will be no make-ups for missed quizzes.

            Extra credit: Occasionally there will be extra-credit opportunities, such as solving problems on the board, additional assignments, or papers/presentations. You are encouraged to take advantage of as many of them as possible.

            Exams: The final will be on Mon, June 9, 1:40-3:40, and it will be semi-cumulative. A research paper will be part of your final exam. The paper is due at the time of the in-class exam. There will be no make-up for the final exam.

            Course grade: The final grade will be computed as follows:

                                                Homework       10%

                                                Quizzes             60%

                                                Final Exam        20%+10%

                                                Extra credit    up to 10%

            Grading scale:             A 93-100%, A- 90-92% , B+ 87-89, B 83-86%, B- 80-82% , C+ 77-79, C 70-76%     C- 68-69% , D+ 65-67, D 60-64%, D- 58-59% , F  below 57%

            Office hours: 

             Please make good use of them!!

Fine Print:  The schedule above is tentative, and subject to change.