MTH152

Math for Liberal Arts II

Section 004N

Fall 2008

Text Miller, Heeren, and Hornsby, Mathematical Ideas, 11^th Edition, Pearson

Prerequisite Passing MTH3 and MTH4 or passing the math placement exam

Instructor George A. Raub — adjunct faculty

Office Division Office, Room CT336; Mail box: #286, Room CT332

Phone 703.323.3118 (Division Office; only for leaving messages)

E-mail graub@nvcc.edu

Office Hours Tuesday or Thursday before class by prior appointment

SCOPE

The MTH 151-152 series provides students majoring in business, social science, or liberal arts an introduction to mathematical problem solving. The series is not intended for physical science, mathematics, or engineering majors. The course covers in whole or part chapters 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, and 13, and, time permitting, other topics. MTH 151 and 152 may be taken in any order.

SCHEDULE

The class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 8 A.M to 9:15 A.M. in Room CN105 from 8/25 through 12/21. Classes do not meet on 9/1, 10/13 – 10/14, and 11/26 – 11/30. Classes and final exams end on 12/21/08. Our tentative schedule follows.

Weeks	Activity
1 - 4	Chapter 8; test 1
5 - 8	Chapters 11 and 12; test 2
9 - 11	Chapter 13; test 3
12 -14	Chapters 4 and 6; test 4
15	Pad; other topics
16	Final exam

CALCULATOR

A graphing calculator is recommended for the course. A TI-83 or equivalent will suffice. Those without calculator skills may want to acquire the ensuing text: Edwards, TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator for Dummies, Wiley, ISBN 0-764-54970-7.

DISCLAIMER

Exams, homework, projects, etc. are due at the stated time, stated place, and stated modality and will not otherwise be accepted! No make-up or late submissions will be allowed unless prior arrangements are made!

Factors and Weights

Factor	Weight
Chapter tests; equally weighted, however many there are	.60
Chapter homework, all chapters taken together	.05
Class attendance and quizzes	.05
Final exam	.30

EXAMS

Tentatively we will have the indicated number of chapter exams, plus an inclusive final. I reserve the right to substitute a take-home exam for an in-class exam and to have pop quizzes without advance notice or make-up provisions.

ATTENDANCE

I will take daily attendance. Attendance means that you arrive on time and stay for the duration. I reserve the right to lock the door and to bar late students after 8:10 A.M. Attendance will be prorated for less than 100%.

HOMEWORK

Depending on your needs, you decide the kind and number of homework problems in the chapter that are best for you. I will accept your judgment and credit your homework accordingly. Chapter homework is due on the related chapter’s test day. Homework will be pro-rated for less than 100%.

GRADES

The College’s standard grading scale applies, namely grades based on the weighted score are as follows: “A” for 90s, “B” for 80s, “C” for 70s, “D” for 60s, and “F” otherwise. If we have extra credit projects, the extra credit points will be added to the weighted score. If it is to the student’s advantage, the final exam score will be substituted for all lower valued chapter exam scores, including missed or failed ones. Thus, if need be, you can pass the course by passing the final alone.

HELP

Materials are available in the Math Lab, Room CG409, 703.323.3139, and tutoring is available in the Tutoring Center, Room CG407, 703.323.3339. The Math Lab is a walk-in first come, first serve facility whereas students should make prior reservations at the Tutoring Center.

WITHDRAWAL

The last day to withdraw from class without penalty is 10/31/08. Approved withdrawal after this date requires official documentation and the dean’s signature.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Bring to my attention any special problems or needs within the first two weeks of the term. If you seek accommodation based on a disability, you must provide a current, officially signed and completed disability data sheet. Student Disability Services are located in room CG211 or can be reached at 703.323.3200.

OTHER

All the College’s policies and statements apply, including in particular those pertaining to Fire/Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Academic Dishonesty, Student Attendance and Participation, and NOVA as a place for learning and growing.

I reserve the right to make seating assignments for behavioral or other reasons.

Cell phones and beepers must be turned off during class.

NVCC policy supplement

The following are included by direction.

NOVA is a place for learning and growing. You should feel safe and comfortable anywhere on the campus. In order to meet this object, you should: a) Let your instructor, his/her supervisor, the Dean of Students or Provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome or uncomfortable situation arises that interferes with the learning process; b) Inform the instructor within the first two weeks of classes if you have special needs or a disability that may affect your performance in the course.

Inclement weather: For weather related class closings, see www.nvcc.edu/depts/homepage/closing.htm#faq

Fire/emergency: In the case of an fire/emergency, follow the procedures in the “Emergency Response Guide” posted in the classroom

Academic dishonesty: When the College officials award credit, degrees, and certificates, they must assume the absolute integrity of the work you have done; therefore, it is important that you maintain the highest standard of honor in your scholastic work. The College does not tolerate academic dishonesty. Students who are not honest in their academic work will face disciplinary action along with any grade penalty the instructor imposes. Procedures for disciplinary measures and appeals are outlined in the Student Handbook. In extreme cases, academic dishonesty may result in dismissal form the College. Academic dishonesty, as a general rule, involves one of the following acts:

1. Cheating on an examination or quiz, including the giving, receiving, or soliciting of information and the unauthorized us of notes or other materials during the examination or quiz.
2. Buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting any material purported to be the unreleased contents of a forthcoming examination or the use of such material.
3. Substituting for another person during an examination or allowing another person to take your place.
4. Plagiarizing means taking credit for another person’s work or ideas. This includes copying another person’s work either word for word or in substance without acknowledging the source.
5. Accepting help from or giving help to another person to complete an assignment, unless the instructor has approved such collaboration in advance.
6. Knowingly furnishing false information to the College; forgery and alteration of use of College documents or instruments of identification with the intent to defraud.

See www.nvcc.edu/curcatalog/admin/academic.htm.

Student attendance/participation: Education is a cooperative endeavor between the student and the instructor. Instructors plan a variety of learning activities to help their students master the course content. Your contribution is to participate in these activities within the framework established in the class syllabus. Faculty will identify specific class attendance policies and other requirements of the class in the class syllabus that is distributed at the beginning of each term. Successful learning requires good communication between students and instructors; there, in most cases, regular classroom attendance, or regular participation in the case of a non-traditional course format, is essential. It is your responsibility to inform your instructor prior to an absence from class if this is requested by the instructor in the class syllabus. You are responsible for making up all course work missed during an absence. In the event of unexplained absences, especially if you miss the first three weeks of class, your instructor will withdraw you administratively from the course.

Last day to withdraw without penalty: The award of a “W” after the last day to withdraw without grade penalty REQUIRES official documentation and the Dean’s signature.