TEXT AND SUPPLIES:  The text is Elementary Algebra Math 017 by Marvin L. Bittinger.  It may be available in one of the bookstores on campus.  If not try Spring Garden Book Supply at 1537 Spring Garden.  You will also need lined 8.5"x11" paper, graph paper, and writing instruments.  Calculators will not be permitted on exams.
 
TOPICS COVERED:
Unit 1 real numbers and algebraic expressions
Unit 2 equations and inequalities
Unit 3 graphs and systems of equations
Unit 4 polynomials

IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday    January   30 Exam 1
Monday    February 13 Exam 2
Monday    February 27 Exam 3
Monday    March    20 Exam 4
Monday    April     3    Exam 5
Wednesday April    19 Exam 6
Time and date of Comprehensive Final Exam to be announced.
 
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:  Usually I will show some examples on the chalk board during the first part of each class.  During this time there should be no side conversations because they may distract other students as well as myself.  During this time you are encouraged to call out answers to questions that I ask and also ask me questions if I say something that you do not understand.  If a student or students are asking many questions I may ask you to raise your hands and wait for me to call on you.

During the last part of each class you will usually be working on assignments at your seats.  During this time you are encouraged to work with other students on your assignments but you should keep your voices low so as not to disturb other students.

Beepers and cell phones should be turned off or set to vibrate so as not to disturb other students or myself.  You should also refrain from eating and drinking during class.

LEARNING LAB:  If you wish to meet with a student tutor, go to the Math Learning Lab to make an appointment.  You may receive up to 1 extra credit participation point per week for your tutoring sessions in the Learning Lab if you bring back a statement signed by the tutor.
 
PARTICIPATION GRADE:  Most days in class you may receive up to 2 points for participating in class and also up to 2 points for completing a homework assignment.  If you attempt the homework assignment but do not finish it you may still turn it in for 1 point.  On exam days you will receive up to 2 participation points for taking the exam.  At the end of the semester I will drop your 12 lowest participation points and convert your participation total into a percent.  If your participation grade is over 60% you will get at least an MP (Making Progress) grade for the course.

OVERALL GRADE:  Each assignment, quiz, and exam will be assigned a point value.  Quizzes may be unannounced.  The final exam will be worth either 250 points or 1500 points whichever is to your advantage.  If, for example, there are 622 points not counting the final exam, then the final exam will be worth either 250 points out of 872 points for the course or 1500 points out of 2122 points for the course, whichever is to your advantage.  At the end of the
semester I will total your points and convert the total to a percent and grade as follows:
 
70-100%  P (passing)
60-69%  MP (making progress)
0-59%   MP or F depending on your participation grade
              The MP grade is given to students whose participation grade is
              over 60% even if their overall grade is less than 60%. Other
              students with less than a 60% average receive an F (fail).

MAKE-UPS:  Daily problems, quizzes, and extra credit assignments cannot be made up but I will drop your 12 lowest points.  Exams cannot be made up if for any reason you are not in class but I will drop your lowest exam grade excluding the final exam.

EARLY WORK: You may submit extra credit assignments but not daily problems or quizzes in advance for days when you expect to be absent from class but I will drop your 12 lowest points.  Exams cannot be taken early if you know in advance that you will be unable to attend class on a day when an exam is scheduled but I will drop your lowest exam grade excluding the final exam.
 
ATTENDANCE AND PROMPTNESS:  Attendance will be taken daily as required by the college.  Three latenesses count as one absence.  If you are absent more than once through February 6 or more than twice through March 3 I will report to the college that your attendance is unsatisfactory.  If you are absent more than twice through April 7 you should discuss your situation with me.  Otherwise you may be dropped from the course.

If you are on financial aid and must miss class more than once through February 6 or more than twice through March 3 you should discuss your situation with me.  Otherwise your financial aid may be discontinued.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:  In the event of inclement weather there are several ways of determining whether CCP is open.  You may listen for CCP's school closing number 238 on KYW radio at 1060 on the AM dial or check KYW's school closing web page at http://www2.kyw1060.com/schools/ or for a price you may call KYW's school closing phone number at 1-900-737-1060.  Usually if SEPTA is running close to normal then CCP will remain open.

GIFTS:  To avoid any appearance of impropriety no gifts of any kind will be accepted.