SYLLABUS FOR MATH 090 – Fall Semester 2013
Lecturer: Leona Allen Office Phone: 229-3778
Office:MIT 161G Mailbox: MIT. 177email:
Office Hours: 7:00 am – 8:30 am M-W-F;
7:00 am – 10:00 am T-R; By appointment
Textbook: Basic College Mathematics 2nd, by Miller, O'Neill, Hyde : University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( the cover has a Turtle on it) (required)
Online connectmath account (required)
Course Codes: Math 090 section 018 Tu-Th (12:30 -1:45)
ConnectMath Code: AFJEA-6LMXV
Requirements:Each student must complete all assignments (online), quizzes, and tests.
A grade of C or better is needed to pass the course.
Tutoring:The following two locations offer tutoring for Math 090. No appointmentis needed. You will be given a schedule of the times available. This service is free.
· Tutoring will be available in Mitchell 133
· Math-Science Center in Bolton 180 also provides walk-in tutoring
· Library, East Wing
Exams: All exams will be given on the day specified in the syllabus and will be announced and you should refer to the syllabus. Examsmust be taken on the specified date. There will be no make-up date unless prior permission is obtained from the instructor. Results will be posted on D2L.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given during the last twenty minutes on the dates indicated in the syllabus. You must be in attendance to take the quiz. There will be no makeup quiz, PERIOD! If you miss more than two quizzes, please see me.
Homework:You are expected to do the required assigned homework on a regularbasis. Students should remember that to insure success in all subjects,especially mathematics, problems should be completed in a timelymanner. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR ASSIGNMENTS. Homework assignments will be completed online. The website will be provided (see attached registration information)
Attendance:Students are required to attend all classes. Any student who misses morethan 4 classes (for 2 days a week class) will not receive a grade higher than a C-. This grade isnot high enough for entrance into math 95. In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an H1N1 swine flu outbreak or inclement weather, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, you will be provided an addendum to this syllabus that will supersede this version.
Behavior:Disruptive behavior will be handled in accordance with UWM policy. http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SecU/SyllabusLinks.pdf
Miscellaneous: Please let me know as soon as possible if you have a disability that requires special accommodations. Absolutely No cell phones, IPods, CD players, blue tooth devices, game boys, psp’s earphones, MP3 players, etc. may be in use during class.
Supplies:You will need pencils, paper and a three ring binder.
Calculators are not allowed.
Please turn off all pagers and cell phones before entering class. Thanks.
Grading: Attendance5% In Class work 5% 5 Chapter Exams 50%
On Line Homework 20% Final exam 20%
Grading Scale:
A93 – 100% A-90 -92% B+87 -89%
B83 -86% B-80 -82% C+77 – 79%
C73 – 76% C-70 -72% D+67 – 69%
D63 -66% D-60 – 62% F 0 – 59%
STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR CONNECT MATH:
1. Go to the website: http://www.connectmath.com
2. Click on the link marked “Sign up now” (in the center, towards the lower part of the page, under NEW USER?) and supply the code listed on the syllabus for your lecture section, along with other information, when prompted.
3. Your instructor, Prof. Allen and the lecture section will appear on your screen.
4. If you do not money now for your book use the code here in order to do your homework for two weeks only. The code will lock you out after two weeks. Try to get your book as soon as you can so, that you can stay on top of your work and your grade.
5. 6C50E-B1006-71AB0-D8910. If you have your book use the code on the front page of the syllabus.
MATH 090 SYLLABUS FALL 2013-14 Tu-Th Sections 018
The following indicates the sections in the text which will be discussed and the exams to be given on the date. (Subject to change if needed) Be ready to discuss the work.
TUESDAY THURSDAY
9/3 Course Overview, Pre-Test 9/5 1.5 - 1.7
9/10 1.8, 2.1 – 2.2 9/12 2.2 - 2.5
9/17 2.6 and Review for Exam 1 9/19 Review & Exam 1 (Chs 1 – 2)
(online HW for Ch 1 – 2 due)
9/24 3.1 – 3.3 9/26 3.4 - 3.5
10/1 4.1 – 4.2 10/3 4.3 – 4.4
10/8 4.5 – 4.6, 5.1 10/10 Review for Exam 2, 5.2
10/15 Exam 2 (Chs 3 -4) 10/17 5.3 - 5.4
(online HW for Ch 3-4 due)
10/22 6.1 – 6.3 10/24 6.5 - 6.6
10/29 Review and Exam 3 (Chs 5 – 6) 10/31 7.1 – 7.3, Read 8.1 (online HW for Ch 5-6 due)
11/5 8.1 – 8.3 11/7 8.4 - 8.5
(on line HW for Ch 7 due)
11/12 10.1 - 10.3 11/14 10.4 – 10.5
11/19 Review & Exam 4 (Chs 8, 10) 11/21 9.1- 9.3 (not negative integer exponents)
(online HW for Ch 8,10 due)
11/26 9.5 – 9.6 11/28 11.4 – 11.6
(written HW for 9.1-9.3due) (written HW for 9.5-9.6 due)
12/3 Review & Exam 5 (Chs 9, 11) 12/5 Exam 5 (Chs 9 - 11)
(online HW for Ch 9, 11 due)
12/10 Go over exam/grades & 12/12 Retake Day
Study Day; Friday Dec 13, REVIEW SESSION, optional
FINAL EXAM ON MONDAY Dec. 16, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, Location TBA
Last Updated 8/26/2013