MGF 1107 71 Syllabus Spring 2015-2 PDF

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Syllabus for the 2015 Spring semester at College of Central Florida for helping to better understand the coursework for that class....

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COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Spring 2015 MGF 1107 Mathematical Explorations Section 71 Hope Dewlen Bldg 7 Room 102K (352) 854-2322 ext 1619 (however, the best way to reach me is via email or the alternate phone number listed below) Office Hours: MW 10:30am – 11:00am and 1:30 – 3:00pm, TH 10:30 – 11:00am (On Campus) MW 8:30 – 9:30pm, F 1:00 – 3:00pm and Sunday 5:00 – 7:00pm (Online) Alternate Phone: (352) 239-0344 [email protected] Email:

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Textbook: Thinking Mathematically by Blitzer 6th edition (optional) Software: MyMathLab access code (required) Couse ID: dewlen51125 (Temporary Access: If you're waiting for financial aid and can't pay immediately, you can access the full set of features in your course without payment for 14 days. The temporary access option enables you to start your coursework and avoid missing deadlines .) Description: This course is designed for students whose majors do not require courses in Statistics, College Algebra or Pre-Calculus. This course covers a selection of topics form within the following general areas: financial mathematics, linear and exponential growth, numbers and number systems, history of mathematics, elementary number theory, voting techniques, and graph theory. It is strongly suggested that students who plan to take MGF 1107 complete MGF 1106 prior to taking this course. This course does count toward the Gordon Rule mathematics requirement for the A.A. degree. Prerequisites: MAT 1033 with a grade of “C” or better, or a suitable placement score. Evaluation will be based on the following percentages: Homework: 10% (homework assignments in MyMathLab) Tests: 20% (5 online MyMathLab tests) Midterm: 35% (on campus in MyMathLab) Final Exam: 35% (on campus in MyMathLab) The following system will be used for the final letter grade: A: 90%-100% B+: 87%-89% B: 80%-86% C+: 77%-79% C: 70%-76% D: 60%-69% F: 0%- 59% FF: Failure due to academic integrity issues

Student Responsibilities / Course Requirements 1. MyMathLab Software Homework is assigned on each section in MyMathLab. You are expected to keep current with all assignments as this will help you to make the most of this class. The homework assignments that count as 10% of the grade are listed in MyMathLab, labeled as Homework, by chapter. These homework lessons must be completed by the date listed. Due dates are not negotiable. You may work ahead. You may re-do homework assignments for a better grade as long as the due date is met. Each homework assignment has a corresponding Media Assignment as a prerequisite. These media assignments include the video lessons, animations, and Power Point slides. These media assignments and the Tracked Tutorial Exercises serve as the teaching component for the course. 2.

Testing There are no re-tests or make-up tests in this course. There are 5 online tests in MyMathLab throughout the semester comprising 20% of your grade. There are 2 on campus tests in MyMathLab--the midterm and final-- each counting 35% of your grade. The online tests require a Lockdown Browser, which you will install during the initial Browser Check in the MML Home page. Check the Lockdown Browser installation before accessing the first test by using the Sample Test for Checking the Lockdown Browser. The lockdown browser disables accessing other sites during testing. The Lockdown Browser does not work on CF campuses; do not plan to take your unproctored tests on campus. ***The tests are to be treated as tests and are to be your work without assistance from other people or other sources. If I find your online tests grades to be inconsistent with your proctored test grades I reserve the right to have you re-take the four online tests in a proctored format. Failure to abide by these conditions will result in academic disciplinary procedures. A midterm and comprehensive final, each 35%, will be on-campus, proctored tests administered through the Testing Center, 2 nd floor of the Bryant Union/ Student Center (see #3 below), or at the Citrus or the Levy campuses. All tests are due by the specified deadline, whether online or on- campus. Due dates are not negotiable. You may take the midterm and final anytime by the specified due date, according to the schedule of the testing facility. The on-campus midterm and final will be online via MyMathLab (in one of the testing facilities) but will be proctored and password protected.

For those students who wish to take the on campus tests at the Citrus Campus, contact Julie Russell, x-6163, ([email protected]) in the Citrus Testing Center to make an appointment. If you need other accommodations at Citrus, contact Pat Booth, x-6146, ([email protected]) in the Library. At the Levy Center contact Lori Prevatt ([email protected]), x-2113, or Holly McGlashan ([email protected]) at x-2118 for an appointment. You will need to know the course for the test (MAT 1033). For anyone who will be out of the college service area you may arrange for proctored testing at

another college facility; make those arrangements with me (email me the name, phone, email address of the proctor) well in advance of the testing schedule. Calculators: You may use any calculator (other than a phone) below the TI-89 on all tests and homework. NO PHONES or wi- fi enabled device may be used at any time. 3. Ocala Campus Testing Center

Bldg. 5 – Room 205

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Students must bring photo identification and provide instructor's name, course number/section and which Test or Quiz they are taking. 2. Cell phones, pagers, or similar items are prohibited in the Testing Center. 3. Students will not be permitted to use any materials, devices, or equipment that have not been previously authorized by the instructor in their submitted instructions and guidelines. 4. Students must report to the Testing Center and begin testing at least two hours prior to the scheduled closing test time. 5. Students may be tested on a walk-in basis prior to 4:30 pm on any given testing day; however, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. 6. Students who plan to be testing after 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays must make appointments by calling or visiting the Testing Center. Telephone: 352-291-4419.

TESTING SCHEDULE Mondays: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (students must begin testing by 12:30 pm) Tuesdays: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm (students must begin testing by 7:00 pm; appts are required for testing after 4:30 pm) Wednesdays: 2:30 pm – 8:30 pm (students must begin testing by 6:30 pm; appts are required for testing after 4:30 pm) Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 pm (students must begin testing by 2:30 pm) Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm (students must begin testing by 2:30 pm) Note: there is no testing on Fridays during the summer four-day work week 4.

Drop Date The drop date for this semester is Tuesday, March 17, 2013. It is the student's responsibility to complete a withdrawal form if wishing not to complete the course. However, this is NOT the recommended course of action. Removing yourself from Angel or discontinuing participation in class is not an official withdrawal.

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Tutoring Students are encouraged to use study groups, seek help from the instructor, use SMARTHINKING, and use the Math Center for tutoring assistance. Check the Math Center for tutoring hours, Monday – Friday. Learning Support Center in Building 3-101A provides tutoring services, also. Check with them for hours. ***Having a tutor DOES NOT MEAN having someone else do your work.

Online Tutoring Assistance: www.SMARTHINKING.com You Tube: www.khanacademy.org Quick Math: www.quickmath.com Purple Math: www.purplemath.com

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Log On The MyMathLab Student Access Kit is included when purchasing a new textbook; or you may purchase the access code online or separately from the bookstore, and is required for log on. The course website is: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com The course ID needed for log on : dewlen51125 Log on for SMARTHINKING Initial logon is Your CF ID number and CF (e.g., 99999CF) for username and lastname (lowercase) for the password. Then you will create your own account. The limit for Smarthinking is 5 hours per student. If you desire more time contact Josh Strigle at x-1317 or [email protected].

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Technical Assistance CF Help Desk (for online technical issues, primarily Angel): 854-2322 x-1317 or [email protected]., Daniel Mainwaring MyMathLab: http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com or student help desk at 800-677-6337. You MUST run the Installation Wizard on each computer you use for MyMathLab (MML).

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Email When you send me an email (do not send Angel mail) include your name and the course. For example, sign your email as Sue Smith, MGF 1107 Section 70. You MUST send me an email indicating your email address (and any additional email addresses you use) this week. Further, when you send me an email it should be written with appropriate sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation; do not use “texting language.” Be sure to check your email daily while taking this course—stay in tune with the course to be successful.

9. College Policies – Spring 2015 Academic Integrity – Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in an “FF” for the course as well as disciplinary action under the Code of Student Conduct. A student will be referred to an Academic Integrity Seminar. There will be a charge for this two-hour seminar, and attendance is required (see Student Handbook). Failure to attend the Academic Seminar may result in the assignment of a final course grade of “FF,” denoting course failure due to a violation of the college’s Academic Integrity policy. Access Services for Students with Disabilities – To ensure students have equal access to educational opportunities here at the College of Central Florida, students with a disability, serious medical condition, a learning or psychological disorder are encouraged to register with the Office of Access Services and request accommodations. If eligible, Access Services will help facilitate you receiving approved accommodations. Please do this as soon as possible, to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion for your academic success. The Office of Access Services is located in Building 5, the Bryant Student Union-204, on the Ocala Campus. For more information visit the Access Services webpage at http://www.cf.edu/departments/sa/ss/access/, or email [email protected] or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1209 for further information.

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity – College of Central Florida does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, genetic information or disability status in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies contact Carol W. Smith, Equity Officer, 3001 S.W. College Road, 352-854-2322, ext. 1437, or [email protected]. CF STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM- The CF Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a confidential resource for assisting students who may have personal problems which could affect their school, work, or home lives. SAP provides early intervention and professional assessment and counseling to best meet the needs of the student. Services are free to all active CF students. The SAP is managed by BAY CARE LIFE MANAGEMENT, a health management organization. A student may call a toll free helpline during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-5:00PM. For crisis situations after hours, on weekends, or holidays a student may call the same number and the therapist on duty will be paged and will promptly respond to the call. For services a student may call the following toll free number: 1-800-878-5470 Classroom Decorum – Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the classroom. Continuous disruptive behavior will result in withdrawal from the course and disciplinary action under the Code of Student Conduct (see Student Handbook). Withdrawal – If you want to withdraw from this class, you must fill out the necessary forms and have them signed by the appropriate parties. If you just stop coming to class after the posted drop date, you may receive the grade of F.  Add/Drop period:  Spring A – Jan. 6-7  Spring B – Mar. 5-6  Spring C – Jan. 6-8 

Drop only:  Spring A – Jan. 8  Spring B – Mar. 9  Spring C – Jan. 9-12

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Last date for a refund:  Spring A – Jan. 8  Spring B – Mar. 9  Spring C – Jan. 12

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Last day to withdraw with a “W”:  Spring A – Feb. 6  Spring B – Apr. 14  Spring C – Mar. 17

The college reserves the right to evaluate individual cases of non-attendance. Students should be alerted to the following: (1) Withdrawals do not count in the CF GPA, but may not be viewed favorably at the university level or for financial aid. (2) A withdrawal counts as an attempt under the forgiveness/withdrawal policy and the course repeat policy. (3) There are increased costs to take the course on the third attempt (full cost of tuition, same as out-of-state rate). (4) There may be a reason a withdrawal request may be denied. Please see the College’s withdrawal procedures.

Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the rights to make any changes to these policies and procedures as well as the course outline as deemed necessary. The instructor will always strive to be fair about any changes....