MICHAEL MUFFULETTO

Instructor, DMCS

McNeese State University

 

Office: 130-C Kirkman Hall

 

PHONE NO

475-5792 (or) 475 -5809

 

 

 

 

E-mail:    mmuffuletto@mcneese.edu

 

Semester: SPRING 2009

 

Class Timings:

MATH170-A2

8:00 -8:50

MWF

Drew 370

MATH113 -D2

1:00-1:50

MW

Kirk 111

MATH113-H1

10:50-11:40

TH

Kirk 108

MATH 113-V1

4:00-4:50

MW

Kirk 109

 

 

Office Hours

                                                                                                                                 

Monday:  9:00 AM -11:00 AM ,12:30-1:00PM,3:00-4:00PM

Tuesday: 1:05-3:00PM

Wednesday: 9:00AM- 11:00 AM , 12:30-1:00PM,3:00-4:00PM

Friday:  9:00 AM -10:00AM

 

MATH LAB HOURS : (kIRK MAN 208 )

Monday: 2-3 Pm

Wednesday: 2-3Pm

Thursday: 1:05Pm-2:05Pm



Class Attendance: You are expected to attend all classes.  Roll will be taken at each class meeting.  If you miss a class, you are responsible for all material covered.  Please do not be late for class.  If you are late or need to leave early, please sit near the door.

Homework and Quizzes: Due dates for homework assignments will be on your MyMathLab (MML) calendar and will also be announced in class.  You are expected to complete these on MML and turn in Textbook Pages associated with each.  Homework may be completed outside of the lab if necessary.  Please note that there are certain plug-ins required to do this from a computer outside of the lab we will be using (Kirkman Room 201).  You are allowed to use your notes for homework and quizzes.  You may not use notes or homework for a test.

 

MyMathLab: MML is a web-based interactive tool also known as CourseCompass.  MML does require the use of Internet Explorer.  Often, it will not work properly with Mozilla Firefox or any other browser.  It is very student friendly and is designed to allow you to do homework and quizzes online which are primary components of your final grade.  In the homework sets you will be allowed unlimited attempts at each problem as long as it is handed in by the due date.  You are given two attempts at quizzes.  No late homework or quizzes will be accepted.  MML offers guided solutions for homework problems and additional help should you need it.  Quizzes will have an assigned begin and end date during which you will be able to complete the quiz.  You will only be able to take the quiz proctored.  The calendar feature on MML will provide you with assignment dates and due dates for homework, quizzes, and possibly tests.  So check the calendar often.  If you have any questions regarding MML, feel free to contact me.  The MML codes are packaged with the book at the book store.
Your Course ID is                                      .    

                       
GRADING POLICY: The semester grade for the course will be calculated by using the weights (%) indicated below:

Points:
The Final Exam will be 25% of your grade.
Three Multiple Choice Tests will be 45%.
Quizzes will be 10%.
Homework Assignments will be 10%.
Math Lab Attendance will be 5%.
Textbook Pages will be 5%

Final Grade:
A := 90 – 100
B := 80 – 89
C := 70 – 79
D := 60 – 69
F :=   0 - 59

 

OBJECTIVES:
► The student will be able to solve linear equations, rational equations, and quadratic equations with applications.
► The student will be able to solve absolute value equations with applications and equations involving radicals.
► The student will be able to perform fundamental operations with functions.
► The student will be able to determine zeroes of polynomials.
► The student will be able to find inverse of functions.
► The student will be able to graph functions including exponential and logarithmic functions.
► The student will be able to solve exponential and logarithmic equations with applications.
► The student will be able to perform basic operations with complex numbers.
► The student will be able to solve system of equations and inequalities

Classroom Behavior: Students are expected to show respect for the Instructor and each other.  Those who do not follow this will be asked to leave and possibly sent to the Dean of DMCS.
          


NOTES:
1. The final exam will be a departmental exam.
2. A student who scores below 60 on the final exam and below 60 for the semester grade for the course will receive a mark of “F” in the course.
3. A student who scores below 60 on the final exam, but scores 60 or better for the semester grade for the course will be given on chance to retake the final exam before the semester mark is assigned.
4. A student who scores at least 60 on the final exam will receive a minimum mark of “D” in the course.
5. In the case of an EXCUSED absence, the instructor reserves the right to reweigh the final exam in lieu of a make-up test.
6. In the case where a student's score on his final exam indicates exceptional achievement above and beyond that indicated by the semester average, the instructor reserves the right to reweigh the value of the final exam in computing the semester grade.

A STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A PASSING MARK IF, AND ONLY IF, THE STUDENT PASSES THE FINAL EXAM WITH A 60 OR BETTER.

Attendance Policy:   http://www.dmcs.mcneese.edu/syllabi/Math/AttendancePolicy.htm
Diversity Awareness:  http://www.mcneese.edu/policy/diversity.htm

Academic Dishonesty:  www.mcneese.edu/integrity

 

ANY STUDENT WITH IMPAIRED SENSORY, MANUAL, OR SPEAKING SKILLS IS ENCOURAGED AND HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT AND REGISTER WITH THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES REGARDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS.  SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE ONLY FOR STUDENTS WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION.

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Turn off your cell phone off* before coming to class.

Come to class on time.  If you’re late, you’re absent.

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   *Vibrate will be fine as well.  If you have a family emergency, just quietly exit the class.  We can discuss the situation later.  This goes for beepers as well.