PRE-ALGEBRA-NUMBER SENSE, GEOMETRY-- MAT 075
3 credit hours Spring 2008--Professor Gary Adams
Section T10, CRN 10571, 10:30 AM-12:50 PM Room E221, Thames Campus
Prerequisite: Acceptable placement score. A grade of "C" or better is required
to pass this course and proceed to Math 095.
Office Hours:9:50-10:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday, LAC Thames Campus, by appointment only.
E-mail: gadams@trcc.commnt.edu
Web site www.huskybiz.com for changes, assignments, announcements and downloads
Course Description:
This course focuses on basic arithmetic and pre-algebra skills.
Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimal numbers, proportions,
ratios, percents, perimeter, area, volume, applications, signed numbers,
algebraic expressions and equations. This course does not count
towards the minimum requirements for graduation. After completing
Math 075 with a C+ or better, students may take Math 095 Elementary Algebra Foundations
Text:
Pre-Algebra, 5thEd., K. Elayn Martin-Gay, Prentice-Hall,
Calculators are not allowed in this course.
Assignments: Separate sheet or here
Student Responsibilities:
- Come to class on time.
If you are late and enter carrying a cup of coffee or soft drink you will be marked absent.- Participate in class . If you don't understand something--ask immediately.
- Seek help when needed. Use office hours and free tutors in Learning Assistance Center. .
- Do the assigned homework everyday
- Be prepared for exams
- Keep all returned exams until your final grade is received
Course Evaluation:
- The following grades may be assigned:
A0 92 or more A0- 89-91 B0+ 88-90 B0 83-87 B- 79-82 C0+ 78-81 C0 73-77 C0- 69-72 D0+ 68-71 D0 63-67 D0- 57-62 F less than 57
- There will be 5 tests, each taking approximately 1 hour,
and a 90 minute final examination.
- There will be no make-up tests.
- I will drop the lowest test score . If you miss a test, that test score will be the dropped. (However,
if you miss the fourth test you must take the final exam).
- Your test grades and assignments are available online www.huskybiz.com. Your Student ID number
is the last four digits of your Three Rivers ID number.Attendance policy:
If you miss more than four unexcused classes will have five points subtracted from your final average.
Missed classes will be not be excused for any reason.
College Withdrawal Policy
You may withdraw, in writing at the Registrar's Office, for any reason until the end of the 10th week of classes.
From the 11th week through the end of the 13th week, you may withdraw with the signature of the instructor or advisor.
Disabilities Statement
If you are a student with a hidden or visible disability which may require classroom or test-taking
modifications, please notify and consult with Disabilities Counseling Services at 383-5240, who
coordinate services to students with disabilities. Please note that I cannot provide accommodations
based on any disability until I have received an accommodation letter from the Disabilities Counselor.
Cellular Phones
No cell phones, Blackberries and beepers or similar devices are allowed in class or in the Learning Resource
Center unless they are turned off or turned to a silent mode. Under no circumstances are you to
answer in class. When there are extenuating circumstances that require that you be available by phone
or beeper, you should speak to me prior to class, so that we can arrive at an agreement.
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