Introduction to Finite Mathematics, Spring 2005
MTH 107 Section 3 TR 3:30
Bliss 205
Final Exam: Monday, May 16,
Review
Sessions: Thursday, May 12, 330-430
Test
1 Answers Test
2 Answers Test
3 Answers Test
4 Answers Practice
Final
Instructor: Professor John Montgomery
Office:
224 Tyler Hall
e-mail:
jmont@uri.edu
Telephone: 874-4448
Office Hours: F 3, TR 2:30 and by appointment
Text: Johnson/Mowry, MATHEMATICS / A Practical
Odyssey 5th EDITION
Technology: Calculator required.
Department Web Page is www.math.uri.edu
. My personal web page 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 Union, 874-2098.
Examinations: There are four examinations. All
exams are given outside class at 6 pm on Monday nights. The first is on Monday, February 7 in BiSc Auditorium (on the material through
section 1.5), the second on Monday,
February 28 in BiSc Auditorium (on the material through section 2.4), the
third on Monday, April 4 in Independence
Auditorium (on the material through section 3.7), and the fourth on Wednesday, April 27 in Independence
Auditorium (on the material through section 4.5).
All exams are closed book,
closed notes. No cell phone use of any
kind during exams. Your own calculator
(no sharing) is required on exams.
All exams should be taken at
the scheduled time and place. 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, 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 up to 85% by the corresponding grade on
the final exam, regardless of whether you have taken the semester exam.
Grading: Your final grade will be based upon your total score
out of a possible 600 points (100 points for each exam, and 200 points total
for the final). You need at least 60%
(360 points) to pass, and 90% (540 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 list of recommended homework problems for each section that we
cover. HOMEWORK
PROBLEMS 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 classwork
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.
When you come to class, please be respectful of your student
colleagues.
Free Tutoring: The Academic
Enhancement Center offers the services of experienced tutors, including
advanced undergraduate students and mathematics graduate students. The schedule will be posted on the Math
Department web page listed above. The
Center offers an interactive learning environment where students can enjoy a
cup of coffee, get help or help others with schoolwork, or find individual or
group assistance as needed. It is
located on the 4th floor of Roosevelt hall in University
College. It’s a good place to hang out.