Introduction to
Finite Mathematics, Spring 2007
MTH 107 Section 2 MWF 12 Biosciences Auditorium
Help session for the final on Thursday,
May 3, from 2-3 in
Exam1a Exam1b Exam 2a Exam 2b Exam 3a Exam 3b Exam 3c Test 4 Practice Final
Instructor: Professor John Montgomery
Office:
224 Tyler Hall Office
Hours: MTR 2 and by appointment
e-mail:
jmont@uri.edu Telephone: 874-4448
Text: Johnson/Mowry, MATHEMATICS / A Practical
Odyssey 6th EDITION
Technology: Calculator required.
Department Web Page is http://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 Union, 874-2098.
Examinations: There are five examinations and a final. The first is on Wednesday, February 7 (on the material through section 1.5), the
second on Monday, Feb 26 (on the
material through section 2.4), the third on Monday, April 2 (on the material through section 3.7), and the
fourth on Wednesday, April 25 (on
the material through section 4.5).
Anyone with a 97% average on these four exams will be excused from the
final.
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 4 days after the section is covered in class. (See the schedule below.) 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, if you want,
for each set, and the last try counts as your score for that set. There are no make-ups if, for any reason, you
don’t take these tests on time; instead, I will drop your lowest two
scores from the average. To sign up to
take these exams you will need to paste the course key in two pieces: E-YKWMRF5PRJYDA, and you should bookmark the
URL http://www.ThomsonEdu.com/ThomsonNow You don’t need an ID number from the
book. 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. Disabling
popup blockers
The final exam is scheduled
for Friday, May 4, from 3-6 pm. All of these exams are closed book, closed
notes. No cell phone use of any kind
during exams. Your own calculator is
required on exams. Absolutely no sharing of calculators is allowed on exams.
All four regular 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 (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 regular exam, 100 points for
the online exam, and 200 points total for the final). You need at least 60% to pass, and 90% for an A-.
Some classes will include graded exercises. The points from these exercises will be bonus
points added to your next exam grade. You will be able to earn 10 bonus points on
every exam by doing well on quizzes and in-class work. Anyone with at least a 97% average (using the
bonus points) on the exams will be excused from the final.
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.
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.