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COLLEGE ALGEBRA SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus
Summer 2015
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Two years of high school algebra and
appropriate placement or ACT score, or MATH 0123 or MATH 0105
with a grade of “C” or better, or their equivalent. Recent successful
completion of the prerequisites is assumed.
CONTACT INFORMATION
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 1513 College Algebra
A continuation of MTH 0123 or MTH 0105, including relations and
functions, graphing using transformations, algebra of functions,
circles and parabolas, polynomial and rational functions, systems
of equations, matrices, exponential and logarithmic functions,
sequences and series, and applications.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: Upon successful completion
of this course, the student will be prepared for MATH 1613 Plane
Trigonometry, MATH 2193 Elementary Statistics, MATH 2513
Finite Mathematics, or MATH 2523 Calculus for Business, Life
and Social Sciences.
TECHNICAL PREREQUISISTES: You should be comfortable
with using a computer, be able to open more than one application
at a time, use TCC email, use Blackboard, download plug-ins and
trouble-shoot when you have tech problems which may include
calling the appropriate helpline. Free tech assistance is only a
phone call way. Help information is listed to the right and the
“Get Help” button on both Blackboard and MyMathLab.
Textbook
Instructor: Joyce Shilling
Campus: Southeast Campus
Office: SEC 8247
Phone: 918.595.7692
Email is the fastest way to reach me!
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Online Monday 2:00 - 4:00 or email for
an appointment: Monday - Thursday
2:00 - 9:00 PM.
THE DIVISION OFFICE
Science & Mathematics Division
Associate Dean: Lyn Kent
Office: SEC 8125
Phone: 918.595.7742
Software
TEXTBOOK, SOFTWARE, & OTHER RESOURCES:
MyMathLab by Pearson is required. There are two ways to buy access to MyMathLab.
Both options may be purchased via the TCC Online Book store (http://www.TCCstores.com)
or at the Northeast Campus Bookstore. Other campus bookstores may not be selling this
software or package. There are software enrollment instructions on Blackboard along with
details about the free optional grace period; so everyone may start on time!
∎ OPTION 1: MyMathLab by Pearson Publishing comes with an eTextbook online,
ISBN 978055883549 (the red version). You may also purchase it online when you
register in MyMathLab for immediate use; more information is on the class
Blackboard website.
∎ OPTION 2: The textbook package includes MyMathLab and a physical textbook,
“College Algebra: Graphs and Models”, by Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen and Penna,
Publisher Pearson, ISBN 1256634425.
CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is required. MyMathLab has help information with the
TI-83 Plus & TI-84 Plus and my help sheets are with these models. On Exams you may not
use a CAS (Computer Algebra System) calculator such as a TI - 89 or a TI – Nspire or a cell
phone.
COMPUTER ACCESS: It is highly recommended that you have regular (daily) computer
access, preferably a home computer with broadband Internet access. Public computers
at TCC or other public access areas can be used however be aware that using public
computers may create a hardship. All course requirements remain the same whether your
computer access is public or private (home). To determine if your computer will support/run
MyMathLab please go to the website http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com/systemrequirements/ . If you experience technical difficulties with your own computer have a
backup plan, remember TCC has computers you may use.
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Course: MATH 1513
Section: 390
CRN: 30422
8 week Internet
Begins: June 1, 2015
Ends: July 26, 2015
ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SEVICES
Director: Susan Burlew
Office: SEC 2202
Phone: 918-595-7673
TCC STUDENT SERVICES & TCC
TECH SUPPORT
Phone: 918.595.2000
MYMATHLAB TECH SUPPORT
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 1.866.791.1160
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
A complete list of student support
services can be found in the Resources
section of the Blackboard course site. Links
are also included under the “Get Help”
button in Blackboard and MyMathLab:
https://bb.tulsacc.edu/bbcswebdav/
institution/DL/student_support.htm
HOW THE CLASS WORKS
GETTING STARTED:
∎ There is a free temporary access code so everyone can start on time!
∎ The first two assignments in MyMathLab are due on the first Tuesday of the semester.
∎ Open Blackboard for instructions on how to enroll in MyMathLab.
∎ After enrolling in MyMathLab, go to the “Start Here” button.
EMAIL: Email is the fastest and preferred method of individual
communication. I check email frequently 11:00 am -10:00 pm.
If an email response is not received within 24 hours check the
available space in your email box & then resend your email.
TEACHING METHODS: Help is available 24/7 in the form of
help buttons, videos, animations & online tech support. When
multiple attempts are available only the higher or highest score
will count towards your grade. Take assignments at least one
day early; waiting until the last minute makes you very vulnerable
to technical and personal problems which may cost you points.
Homework may be taken repeatedly. A minimum score of 80%
is required to access the corresponding quiz. Raise your homework score by only reworking problems you missed; open the
homework to a missed problem and click the “Similar Exercise”
button at the bottom and a new problem will be provided. Try out
all the help buttons including “Ask My Instructor” which will send
me your current problem & allow you to ask a question. After
using a help button work another problem & keep practicing
until you can work the problem without any assistance or notes.
Homework is available after its due date for 90% credit on any
problem completed late & does not affect the entire assignment.
Quizzes have 5 -7 problems randomly chosen from the
homework without help buttons. A minimum score of 80% on the
corresponding homework is required to open a quiz. Quizzes
may be taken three times. Review quizzes immediately after
submission & before closing. Help buttons are available in
review mode; figure out your errors before retaking the quiz.
Quizzes will not be available after their due date. If a quiz gets
locked up contact me however you may continue working. Your
five lowest quiz scores will be dropped after the final exam.
Chapter Reviews are required to have a minimum score of
70% to access the corresponding test. Chapter Reviews may
be taken repeatedly and are worth points. Since the homework
assignments are short, these provide an opportunity for you to
discover if you need more practice before the test. Chapter
Reviews are due the day before the test & will not be available
after their due date. If you close this assignment instead of
submitting it, you may reopen it & continue working.
Study Guides for Tests are optional and only have the types
of problems YOU missed on the Chapter Reviews.
Tests will only be available after a score of at least 70% is earned
on their Chapter Review. Tests may be taken at home twice & are
timed. Even though tests may be taken at home, they are still
"real" tests so use the “Honor System” (without notes, book, or
help from another person). Review all tests immediately after
submitting & before closing; help buttons will be available. Once
started if your test is not submitted you will be locked out of all
assignments, contact me immediately. I strongly suggest not waiting until the last minute to take assignments when tech problems
or other difficulties may prevent you from successfully completing
them. One lowest test score will be dropped after the final exam.
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Exam Preps are required to have a minimum score of 60% to
access the corresponding exam. Exam Preps may be taken
repeatedly & are worth points. Review these with help buttons
immediately after submission & before closing. Exam Preps
are due the day before the exams and will not be available
after their due date. If you close it instead of submitting you
may reopen it and continue working.
PROCTORED EXAMS must be taken with supervision.
Exams are multiple choice & may only be taken once. They
have a 1 hour & 50 minute time limit & once started must
be worked on continuously until completed. Calculators may
be used & scratch paper will be provided; CAS calculators
are not allowed such as TI—89 or TI –Nspire. On MyMathLab
the “PROCTORED EXAMS” button has exams, exam information,
& designated TCC testing sites. If you live at a distance,
contact me at least two weeks before the exam to find a testing
site for you at a college or university in your area; you are
responsible for any fees at these other colleges. Exams may
not be taken late! Avoid problems, plan to take these early;
they are worth a lot of points! Provided the final exam is
taken on or before its due date, your final exam score will be
used again to replace the midterm score if it is higher.
Division Rules for all College Algebra Classes: The
common final will be comprehensive utilizing MyMathLab.
You may not use your own books, notes, or scratch paper
during this exam. Calculators may not be shared during the
exam. Cell phones may not be accessed during the test. To
assist students in preparing for these exams, the following
policies have been established.
1. The common final will be the only exam for this class
given during finals week.
2. Each student should receive instructions for accessing
a sample final.
3. Students may use a calculator, and the formula sheet
listed under the Proctored Exam button.
4. Students must be enrolled in MyMathLab to access the
Final Exam.
To earn a grade of A, B, or C in this course, the department
requires that you must also score at least 50% on the common
final exam. Any exceptions to this must be appealed by your
instructor to the Associate Dean.
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS: All course work is in
MyMathLab. Submitted assignments will be immediately
graded &recorded in the gradebook accessible to both of us.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: All assignments
not completed on time receive a grade of zero. Due dates for
individuals are not extended so plan on taking assignments at
least one day early to prevent loss of points due to last minute
emergencies! If possible work a week ahead! Homework is the
only type of assignment that is available after its due date. All
other assignments will not be available after their due date. One
lowest test score & five lowest quiz scores will be dropped after
the final. The final exam score when completed by its due date
may be used again to replace the midterm score if higher.
GRADEBOOK: Your current average in the class is always available and accurate in the “Gradebook” button. Click on the “Show
Overall Score” button on the top. You can also check your grades on individual assignments however notice the default is only for
assignments over the last two weeks; you may use the buttons to change the scope of assignments viewed. Ignore the total points
earned as this is inaccurate until after the final. For assignments with multiple attempts only the highest score counts.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: I do not give grades, you earn them. Your grade represents your level of math knowledge demonstrated
during the semester. It does not represent your worth as a person, your personality or intellect. You will determine your grade by two
criteria: your score on the Final Exam and the number of points you earn. The Final Exam is a gateway test and you must answer at
least half the questions correctly to be eligible to earn an A, B, or C for the course; considering 50% is an F, it is not a very high standard.
If your Final Exam score is equal to or greater than 50% then your grading scale is:
Grade:
Points:
A
2000 - 1800
B
1799 - 1600
C
1599 - 1400
D
1399 - 1200
F
1199 - 0
If your Final Exam score is less than 50% then your grading scale is:
Grade:
Points:
D
2000 - 1200
F
1199 - 0
Points come from the following categories with the listed assignments:
Categories with their assignments
Subtotal
Homework category:
297
38 Homework – 9 points each, drop 5 lowest scores
297
Quiz category: includes Quizzes, Chapter Reviews & Exam Preps.
36 Quizzes - 9 points each, drop 5 lowest scores
403
279
7 Chapter Reviews - 12 points each
84
1 Exam Prep Midterm - 14 points
14
2 Exam Preps for Final - 13 points each
26
Test category:
Category
includes tests and exams.
1300
7 Chapter Tests - 50 points each, drop one lowest score
2 Exams: Midterm 500 points and Final 500 points
TOTAL
300
1000
2000
2000
“CLASSROOM” ETIQUETTE/ NETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives
during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn
from each other. Remember kindness is a virtue! Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
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Be respectful, it makes everyone’s day better and reflects well on you.
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Facial signals and voice intonation are not available to interpret email, so give me the benefit of the
doubt as I will for you.
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Stay on topic and within the scope of the course material.
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Use clear and concise language. Use sentences and avoid texting shortcuts.
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Use correct grammar and spelling in all college communications. Spell check is available in email.
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Use color and fonts that are easily readable.
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Avoid using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS as they can be perceived as the equivalent of yelling. You may format your text for emphasis.
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Use TCC email or the email features available inside of Blackboard or MyMathLab. If these resources are not available, and
you must email from an outside account, clearly identify yourself and your class.
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Converse with others the same way you would in a traditional classroom. Harassment will not be tolerated.
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Refer to the Student Policies and Resources Handbook for general classroom expectations.
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ATTENDANCE, TIME & EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is measured by completion of course assignments by their due dates. Math is a long distance race not
a sprint, pace yourself! Students who fail to complete an assignment with at least a 60% score in any two week period may be
administratively withdrawn. Students receiving benefits from government agencies must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific
agency.
TIME: Regular participation is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Students who have successfully completed this
class have spent an average of 6 hours a week in 16-week classes and more in 8-week classes! Time will vary based on your previous
knowledge and aptitude. Educational research has shown study times spread over several days work best so I recommend going
online at least 3 days a week, everyday is best. All assignments may be taken early! Due dates are for all members of the class and
will not be changed on an individual basis. Participation in this course via the Internet is the responsibility of the student.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to complete assignments on time or early! I will be contacting you throughout the semester by email.
Blackboard and MyMathLab are available 24/7 with occasional down times for updates and technical corrections.
What You Should Understand About Internet Classes
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The responsibility of teaching and learning falls heavily on YOU.
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ASK for help when you need help, immediately don’t wait!
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Be realistic about the amount of time required to do the course work, 5 – 15 hours a week, REALLY!
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Read and follow instructions carefully and immediately ask questions needed for clarification.
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Read the syllabus, you must know how the class works to be successful!
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Schedule study times and have a plan to complete assignments at least one day early!
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Waiting until the last minute to complete assignments makes you very vulnerable to technical and personal problems.
Getting behind is frequently the death blow to success. If you don't have time to keep-up, it will be even harder to find
time to catch-up.
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Internet classes require that students be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
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Log onto the class at least 3 times a week (every day is best).
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Check your TCC email often and communicate with me as needed.
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If you have questions about internet classes take the Blackboard Learning Orientation at:
http://sites.google.com/site/blackboardstudentorientation/home\
ONLINE IS MORE FLEXIBLE, NOT EASIER
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify and work with functions; including their inverses, graphs, and applications.
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Identify features of a graph and graph using symmetry and transformations.
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Find the sum, difference, product, quotient and composite of functions.
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Solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value equations and inequalities.
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Graph polynomial and rational functions and be able to find their roots.
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Graph and use exponential and logarithmic functions.
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Solve systems of equations and perform operations on matrices.
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Write the equations of parabolas and circles in standard form and graph.
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Solve problems involving sequences and series.
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Solve application problems by using numerical, symbolic, graphical, and logical techniques.
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TCC POLICIES
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWL for NON-PARTICIPATION:
Students will be withdrawn from the class with a grade of WN
for non-participation if they have not participated in the class
during the first week for 8-week classes and first two weeks
for 16-week classes . (For this class that means completing
an assignment in MyMathLab). The college reimbursement
schedule applies to online classes.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of
Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request
accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC)
at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and
hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864. Blackboard
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a
course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact
the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal
from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit.
Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students
who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may
receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.
Accessibility Information and MyMathLab Accessibility FAQ
links are under the “Get Help” button on both Blackboard and
MyMathLab.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating)
is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or
about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct
is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts
a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary
action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the
faculty include, but not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful
or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic
dishonesty, a faculty member may:
∎ Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require
the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;
∎ Record a “zero” for the assignment or test in question;
∎ Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from
the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the
class;
∎ Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the
semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a
student at the administrative level by submitting such a request
to the Dean of Student Services.
Course Drop or Withdrawal: A student who has been found
responsible for academic dishonesty in a course may not drop
or withdraw from the course. If the student processes a drop or
withdrawal from the course, the action will be reversed and the
appropriate grade will be recorded on the student's transcript.
EMAIL: All TCC students receive a designated TCC email
address (ex: [email protected]). All communications to
you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your
TCC email address. You must use TCC email to send email
to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
To access email go to MyTCC (https://mytcc.tulsacc.edu).
For information about TCC email for students, go to:
http://www.tulsacc.edu/office365/students .
INCLEMENT WEATHER: If extreme weather conditions or
emergency situations arise, TCC gives cancellation notices
to radio and television stations. This information is also
posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu) and sent via
TCC Emergency Alerts. Register to receive TCC Alerts from
the MyTCC home page (https://tcc.bbcportal.com/)
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education
courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills,
knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation
for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and
personal lives. TCC’s General Education Goals are:
Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Empirical Skills,
Teamwork, Personal Responsibility, and Social Responsibility.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible
for being aware of the information contained in the TCC
Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All
information may be viewed on the TCC website
(http://www.tulsacc.edu/).
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE: Tulsa Community College is
a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s
Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use
of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor
workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma
and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order
includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including,
but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking
lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco
free environment on all campus and off-campus locations
conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC
Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the
Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may
be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus
may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to
the syllabus in writing.
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College Algebra Summer 2015 Calendar
Week
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Date Due
Assignments due by
Assignments
11:59 PM CST
I strongly suggest you complete your assignments at least one day in advance just in
case you have tech or personal problems! Waiting until the last minute makes you
very vulnerable to unexpected problems!
All assignments may be taken early!
Week
1
Monday June 1
Start on time! Enroll in MyMathLab use the free temporary access code if needed.
Tuesday, June 2
Complete the ‘Start Here” tasks and the first two assignments.
Week
2
Monday, June 8
Homework: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and Quizzes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,
Tuesday, June 9
Chapter Review 1 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test (no exceptions).
Wednesday, June 10
TEST 1 may be taken at home twice; only the higher score counts!
Monday, June 15
Tuesday, June 16
Homework: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, and Quizzes: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5,
Chapter Review 2 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test (no exceptions).
Wednesday, June 17
TEST 2 may be taken at home twice; only the higher score counts!
Monday, June 22
Homework: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and Quizzes: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,
Chapter Review 3 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test (no exceptions).
TEST 3 may be taken at home, twice; only the higher score counts!
Homework: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, and Quizzes: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6,
Chapter Review 4 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test.
Week
3
Week
4
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Week
5
Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1
TEST 4 may be taken at home twice; only the higher score counts!
Thursday, July 2
Midterm Exam Prep — a minimum 60% score is required to take the Exam, no
exceptions. It may be taken repeatedly, don’t wait until the last minute!!!
Midterm — must be taken in a testing center! Detailed information is under the
Proctored Exam button. (Testing centers have shorter hours on Friday, check!)
Friday, July 3
Week
6
Monday, July 6
Tuesday, July 7
Wednesday, July 8
Week
7
Friday, July 10
Monday, July 13
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
Week
8
Monday, July 20
Tuesday, July 21
Wed., July 22
Homework: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, and Quizzes: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6,
Chapter Review 5 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test.
TEST 5 may be taken at home twice; only the higher score counts!
Last day to change from credit to audit or withdraw with a W grade.
Homework: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 17.1, 7.2, and Quizzes: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 17.1, 7.2,
Chapter Review 6 & 7 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test.
TEST 6 & 7 may be taken at home twice; only the higher score counts!
Homework: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and Quizzes: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3,
Chapter Review 8 may be taken repeatedly to earn the minimum 70% score
required to access the test.
TEST 8 may be taken at home twice; only the higher score counts!
Thursday, July 23
Exam Prep A and B both — a minimum 60% score on both is required to take
the Exam, no exceptions. They may be taken repeatedly, don’t wait until the
last minute!!!
Friday, July 24
FINAL EXAM (chapters 1 – 8) must be taken in a testing center, call for hours!
Detailed information is under the Proctored Exam button. (Testing centers have
shorter hours on Friday, check!) Plan to take the Final early! Waiting until the last
minute makes you very vulnerable to personal problems and technical issues! The
Class ends Thursday night. Grades will be emailed to you on Friday. If you have
questions about your grade email immediately!
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