BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Binghamton, New York
COURSE POLICY STATEMENT
Mathematical Explorations I - MAT 113
Spring 2004
INSTRUCTORS: Alunni, M. and Porter S.
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TEXT: USING and UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS Bennett/Briggs, Second Ed.
PREREQUISITE: MAT 090 Foundations for College Mathematics I or equivalent
OBJECTIVES: This course is an interdisciplinary approach to topics in mathematics using computer technology. Topics include: Statistical analysis of data, Financial Management, Network Analysis, Project Design and Voting Theory. This course is not designed to prepare you for further mathematics courses although we hope it will encourage you to learn more about mathematics. Course outlines and objectives are on file in Mathematics Department office.
COMPUTER COMPONENT: In this course the computer will be used as a resource in many different ways. Prior experience with computers is NOT required. All of the information you will need in order to utilize the computer will be provided. If you have questions regarding the use of the computer at any time you should seek assistance. Be sure to take good notes and keep them in a place where you can find them quickly.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance at every class is expected. There will be no opportunity to make up grades for activities completed during class time. You are responsible for all material covered and any announcements made regardless of the reason for your absence. Learn the e-mail address of your instructor and use the e-mail to get assistance.
HOMEWORK/QUIZZES: Homework & Quizzes will be assigned and graded on a regular basis. Late assignments will not be accepted. There will be no makeups for missed quizzes.
ACTIVITIES: In class activities will be assigned collected and graded on a regular basis. Many of the activities will be completed in a small group setting. Missed activities may not be made up.
PROJECT: A project worth 20% of your course grade is required. A detailed explanation is included on a separate page.
EXAMS: There will be three exams given during the semester. If an exam is missed for a valid reason, as determined by the instructor, then make-up arrangements can be made only if the instructor has been notified prior to the time of the exam.
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive final exam will be given during the final exam period. Failure to take the final at the scheduled time will result in an "F" grade for the course.
OFFICE HOURS and EXTRA HELP: Your instructor will schedule specific hours during which he or she will be available to help you. Be sure to write these hours down and seek help if you need it. If none of these set hours fit your schedule see your instructor for an appointment. Also, there is a Math Help Center in the basement of the library. The center is free and no appointment is necessary, just drop in and ask for HELP!
CALCULATOR: A scientific calculator is required. Calculators may not be shared during exams.
GRADING: The course grade is based on the following equally weighted criteria.
Homework/Quizzes-20%
In-Class Activities-20%
Project-20%
Exams-20%
Comprehensive Final Exam-20%
FINAL GRADE: The percentages earned from the five items above will be totalled to determine the final grade for the course.
90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
59% or less F
Pluses and minuses may be used for extremes of appropriate grade levels.
COURSE OUTLINE and COURSE OBJECTIVES: These items are on file in the Mathematics Department office.