Excursions in Mathematics (Math 1140)

CRN # 14372: Lecture MW 2-2:50pm 1104 Rood, Discussion/Laboratory F 12-12:50am 2271 Rood

CRN # 14374: Lecture MW 2-2:50pm 1104 Rood, Discussion/Laboratory F 1-1:50pm 2271 Rood

Instructor: Dr Kirsty Eisenhart

Teaching Assistant: Greg Gale

Office: 3361 Rood

Math Office Phone: 387 - 4510 (messages only)

Mailbox: Everett Tower, 3rd floor (math dept office)

Email: gregory.e.gale@wmich.edu

Office hours: TA Office Hours

Course Syllabus: See the math 1140webpage for important dates and the math1140 syllabus for course policies.

Assessments: 

Friday Lab Evaluations

100 pts

 

WebCT Assignments

  50 pts

 

Tests

300 pts

 

 Final Exam

150 pts

 

Total

600 pts

Grading Scale:

A

B A

B

C B

C

D C

D

F

90 -100%
540 - 600 pts

85 - 89%
510 - 539 pts

80 – 84%
480 - 509 pts

75 - 79%
450 - 479 pts

70 - 74%
420 - 449 pts

65 - 69%
390 - 419 pts

60 - 64%
360 - 389 pts

below 60%
below 360 pts

 

 

Recitation Syllabus: As seen above, the recitation participation involves 100 of the total 600 course points. These points will be earned through quizzes and homework, 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

60 pts

 

Quizzes

40 pts

 

Total

100 pts

 

Homework: Homework will be assigned weekly and collected at during your Friday lab. There will be twelve homework assignments throughout the semester, with each being worth 5 points.  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 (3rdfloor of Everett Tower). If you are absent for any reason you are still responsible for turning in the assignment on time.  Please turn in assignments with problems in sequential work, and as stated above, show all work. 

Quizzes:  There will be four quizzes throughout the semester; one for each section covered.  Each quiz will be worth 10 points.  NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES.

Attendance: Attendance is not mandatory.  Although attendance is not required, it is strongly encouraged to attend regularly.

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 March 19th.

 

WMU Policies and Procedures.   You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the Undergraduate (pp.274-276) [Graduate (pp. 25-27)] Catalog that pertain to Academic Honesty. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse (including WebCT entries). 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 teaching assistants can be found in 3361Rood Hall 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, gregory.e.gale@wmich.edu