Introduction to Finite Mathematics, Fall 2007
MTH 107 Section 2 MWF 10 Kirk Auditorium
Test 1a Test 1b Test 1c Test 1d
Instructor: Professor John Montgomery
Office:
224 Tyler Hall Office
Hours: M at 11 and 3, W at 11, and by
appointment
e-mail:
jmont@uri.edu Telephone: 874-4448
Text: Johnson/Mowry, MATHEMATICS / A Practical
Odyssey Chapters 1-4
Technology: Calculator required.
Department Web Page is www.math.uri.edu
. My web page (http://www.math.uri.edu/~jmont/) can
be found by going to the Department Web Page and clicking “Faculty”, and then
on my picture. Much valuable information
can be found in these two places, including tutoring schedules, and practice
exams.
Accommodations: Any student with a documented disability is
welcome to contact me early in the semester to work out reasonable
accommodations to support your success in this course. Students should first contact Disability
Services for Students, Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial
Examinations: There are five examinations. The first is on Friday, September 21 (on the material through section 1.5), the
second on Friday, October 12 (on the
material through section 2.4), the third on Friday, November 9 (on the material through section 3.7), and the
fourth on Friday, December 7 (on the
material through section 4.5). The final
exam is scheduled for Friday December 14
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The fifth exam is “online”, and given gradually
throughout the semester. Each section of
each chapter has a set of 5-15
multiple-choice problems assigned for you to do on the web. They are due before each chapter exam. There is a 10% penalty for late
submissions. They are graded immediately
on the basis of 100%, and your semester average on these problems counts as the
grade for the fifth exam. You have two
tries for each set, and the best try counts as your score for that set. To sign up to take these exams you will need
to paste the course key: E-4N6PYE5K3MWDD,
and you should bookmark the URL http://www.ThomsonEdu.com/ThomsonNow You don’t need an ID number from the
book—just use the key. When asked for your ID, use the last 6 digits of your
URI ID. You need to disable all of your pop-up blockers. Internet Explorer: ‘Tools’—‘Internet options’—‘privacy’—uncheck
‘popup blockers’. If you have Google or
Yahoo toolbars, just right click in the toolbar area and uncheck them
All exams should be taken at the scheduled time and
place. No make-up exams will be
given. Instead, the final exam will be
divided into 4 parts, corresponding to the material covered on the four semester
exams. You will receive a grade for each
part. If for some reason you should miss
an exam for any reason (including a death in the family, automobile accident,
oversleeping, or just not ready to take the exam), the corresponding part of
the final exam will count as the make-up exam.
In fact, two of the semester exam grades can be improved by the
corresponding grade on the final exam, regardless of whether you have taken the
semester exam or not.
Grading: Your final grade will be based upon your total score
out of a possible 700 points (100 points for each exam, and 200 points total
for the final). You need at least 60%
(420 points) to pass, and 90% (630 points) for an A-. Some classes will include graded
exercises. The points from these exercises
will be added to your next exam grade. You will be able to earn from 10 to 15
bonus points on every exam by doing well on quizzes and in-class work.
Homework: Math is not a spectator sport--the only way to learn
it is to do it. Although the homework is
not collected and is not a component of your grade per se, it is the most
important part of the course. I have
supplied you a schedule of classes and a list of recommended homework problems
for each section that we cover. SCHEDULE AND HOMEWORK. These problems should be done soon after the
associated material is covered in class.
Some students will need to do more problems, but everybody should do at
least the recommended list. You will also find class time more comprehensible
if you keep current, and read the textbook—it is nicely written. Some of the bonus problems will be based on
the current homework.
Attendance: Attendance will not be taken, but you are expected to attend
every class with your book and calculator.
If you should miss class for any reason, catch up with the material as
soon as possible, and make sure you learn about any announcements made in
class, e.g., changes in exam dates, extra bonus problems, help sessions,
etc. When you come to class, please be
respectful of your student colleagues.
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