Introduction to Finite Mathematics, Spring 2008
MTH 107 Section 1 MWF 2, Bio Sci Auditorium
Instructor: Professor John Montgomery
Office:
224 Tyler Hall Office
Hours: MWF 3, and by arrangement
e-mail:
jmont@uri.edu Telephone: 874-4448
Standard Deviation Exercise (for Chapter 4)
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, February 8 (on the material through section 1.5), the
second on Wednesday, February 27 (on
the material through section 2.4), the third on Wednesday, April 2 (on the material through section 3.7), and the
fourth on Wednesday, April 23 (on the
material through section 4.5). The final
exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7,
from 11 -
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-VT3A4U97QC6N, and you should bookmark the URL http://west.ilrn.com/ilrn/authentication/welcome.do. 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 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 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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