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Introductory Algebra
MAT 002
Instructor Information
Prof. Stuart Kaplan
Office: C 3079
Phone: 516-572-7982
Fax: 516-572-9715
Email: kaplans@ncc.edu
Web Page:
http://www.matcmp.sunynassau.edu/~kaplans
Text
Introductory Algebra, Custom edition by Elayn Martin-Gay, Published by Prentice
Hall.
Student Access Code Card: Needed to register online for MathXL.
The card is free with a new book. Must be purchased separately if you do
not purchase a new book.
Calculator: At least a scientific calculator. Must have a square
root key, exponent button, and a negative button.
Course Description
This is a non-credit course required of students having
deficiencies in mathematics. Fundamental processes of arithmetic and
algebra, factoring, linear and fractional equations, exponents, radicals and
quadratic equations, right triangle trigonometry will be covered.Hand-held calculators will
be used.
Math Center Requirement
As part of this course, students should avail themselves of further study
and/or educational assistance available in the Mathematics Center: B-130 and
B-126. These activities and use of the resources provided are deemed an
integral part of the course, and will help the student master necessary
knowledge and skills.
Placement Statement
As a student in this course you are responsible to verify that you
are in the appropriate level math course based on your current math
placement. The Math Department will not be responsible and will not
waive the required prerequisite. If you are supposed to be registered
for a remedial course, the department will correctly place you into the
required remedial course when placement information becomes available.
You will be responsible to learn the material that was covered in the
course prior to the change. If you are unsure about your math placement,
please speak to me at the end of class.
Attendance
Class attendance is MANDATORY. If for some reason you miss a class, it is
the student’s responsibility to get in touch with the instructor. You are
responsible for getting any notes and/or assignments of work that you may
have missed.
Makeups
There will be NO makeups of quizzes or exams given. A grade of zero will
be given for any quiz or exam missed. If an unforeseen emergency arises, it
is your responsibility for contacting me. If a project is due, and you are
unable to bring it to class, then the project can be faxed or emailed to the
instructor. DO NOT assume that the assignment has been received. You are
responsible for contacting me to verify that the project/assignment has been
received. Any project handed in after the due date is subject to a grade of
zero.
Center for Students with Disabilities
If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would urge that you contact the staff in The Center for students with Disabilities, “U” Building (behind the old college union), 572-7241, TTY 572-7617. CSD will review your concerns and determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation are confidential.
Cheating
Cheating or plagiarizing of any type will not be tolerated. A grade of
zero will be given for that exam, quiz or project.
Exams & Grading
In this course, you will receive an “S” (satisfactory) if you complete
all requirements or a “U” (unsatisfactory) if you do not complete all
requirements. NOTE: There is no “W” or “INC” grade for this course. If
you do not complete the requirements, you will receive a “U”. Three “U”’s
in MAT 002 will result in dismissal from the college.
At the end of the semester, you will take a computerized final. Your
final grade depends on this test and only on this test. All work done
throughout the semester is in preparation for this test and will determine
if you get a chance to take this final exit exam and how many times you are
able to take this final exit exam.
YOU WILL GET ONE (1) CHANCE AT THE EXIT EXAM IF AND ONLY IF:
• You have no more that six (6) absences during the semester. There are no
‘excused’ absences. More than six (6) absences and you will not take the
final exit exam which means you will have to repeat the course.
YOU WILL GET AN ADDITIONAL CHANCE AT THE EXIT EXAM IF AND ONLY IF:
• You have a 70% average at the end of the course. Your average will be
comprised of On-line Computerized Chapter Tests, in class quizzes and other
assignments. There are no make-up exams, quizzes or assignments. You are
responsible for all that transpires in class. If you are absent, you are to
contact me, or a friend in the class, immediately, for missed work.
• You have a 60% average and you have less than four (4) absences.
In order to properly prepare each student for the exit exam, there will be a
quiz and/or exam given at the end of each week. It will be graded and handed
back so that the student and instructor can monitor their progress. There is
no college credit given for this course.
Office Hours
Tuesday 9:15am - 9:45am, Tuesday & Thursday 1pm - 2pm
Additional Hours by Appointment
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