Excursions in Mathematics (Math 1140)

CRN 40856: Lecture MW 3-3:50pm 1104 Rood, Discussion/Laboratory F 11-11:50am 2275 Rood

CRN 44817 : Lecture MW 3-3:50pm 1104 Rood, Discussion/Laboratory F 12-12:50pm 2209 Rood

CRN 40862 : Lecture MW 3-3:50pm 1104 Rood, Discussion/Laboratory F 2-2:50pm 2275 Rood

Instructor: Dr Kirsty Eisenhart

Lab Instructor: Crystal Dymock

Office: 3363 Rood

Office Phone: 387 - 4510 (messages only)

Mailbox: 3319 Everett Tower (math dept office)

Email:crystal.c.dymock@wmich.edu

Office hours:  See the combined tutor lab hours.

 

Course Syllabus: See the math 1140 webpage for important dates and the math 1140 syllabus for course policies.

Assessments: 

Friday Lab Evaluations

 150 pts

 

Projects

  80 pts

 

WebCT Assignments

   70 pts

 

Tests

 450 pts

 

 Final Exam

 250 pts

 

Total

1000 pts

Grading Scale:

A

B A

B

C B

C

D C

D

F

90 -100%

85 - 89%

80 - 84%

75 - 79%

70 - 74%

65 – 69%

60 - 64%

below 60%

 

Friday Lab Syllabus: As seen above, the Friday Lab participation involves 150 of the total 1000 course points. These points will be earned through quizzes, homework and attendance as shown below. For any assessment, you must show your work in order to receive full credit.  If you only state the end result you will not earn full credit on the problem.

 

Recitation Assessments: 

Homework

58pts (scaled)

 

Quizzes

70pts

 

 Attendance

22 pts

 

Total

150 pts

 

Homework: Homework will be assigned weekly and collected at the beginning of your Friday lab. Late homework will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend class drop off your assignment prior to your lab in my mail box which is located in the main math office (3rd floor of Everett Tower). If you are absent for any reason you are still responsible for turning in the assignment on time. All work must be shown to receive credit. Place problems in sequential order and staple in top left corner. When suggested problems are given, I expect you to have at least attempted them; suggested homework will only consist of a few problems and will help in review at the beginning of class when needed.

Quizzes: There will be 7 unannounced quizzes each worth 10 points. Quizzes are given at the end of the class period so you must be present and stay until the end of the discussion to receive points. Make-up quizzes will only be given in emergency circumstances and will consist of different questions from those on the in-class portion.

Attendance: Attendance is vital for the success of any course. You will earn 2 points for each class attended.

Groupwork: Being present is extremely important in your understanding of the material. Groupwork may be given, along with handouts, when time allows.

Incompletes:   According to University policy, incompletes are given only in those rare instances when extenuating circumstances have prevented a student from completing a small segment of the course. An incomplete is never given as a substitute for a failing grade. The last day a student can process an officially withdrawal from a class to avoid a failing grade is Monday, November 5.

 

WMU Policies and Procedures:  You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs that pertain to Academic Honesty. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. [The policies can be found at http://www.wmich.edu/catalog under Academic Policies, Student Rights and Responsibilities.] If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.

Your Success: Your Success in this class is important to me and the rest of the math 1140 teaching team. Please feel free to utilize the entire team. The lab instructors can be found in 3363 Rood Hall during their office hours and Dr Eisenhart is located in 3329 Everett Tower. If we are busy when you stop by we will gladly arrange a more appropriate time. The best way to contact me is by email at crystal.c.dymock@wmich.edu.