Course Syllabus Math 112 – Contemporary Mathematics Spring 2004
Instructor:	Shannon ML Reohr
Office:	T203
Phone:	255-1743 ext. 2394
Email:	reohrs@cayuga-cc.edu
Web Address:	www.cayuga-cc.edu/people/facultypages/reohrs/
Office Hours:	1:30 – 3:00 Monday/Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 Tuesday/Thursday Available by appointment Monday – Friday
Text:	Topics in Contemporary Mathematics 7^th Edition, by Bello and Britton
Calculator:	TI – 30X IIS
Prerequisites:	Math 099 or equivalent
Course Description:	The course is designed to prepare the student to develop an understanding of the foundation in Mathematics, which includes arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data Analysis, and Quantitative Reasoning. The student will show competence in these skill areas with additional support using the computer software including the resources available on the Internet, http://college.hmco.com/mathematics.
Course Objectives:	§ Develop mathematical skills that may be utilized in other college courses and that are necessary to enter subsequent mathematics courses § Develop problem-solving skills that may be applied in other college courses and everyday life. § Meet mathematics department objectives.
Requirements:	§ Be on time and attend all class meetings – being tardy more than 10 minutes may be considered an absence. § Notify instructor when you need to leave class early for an appointment, otherwise leaving more than 10 minutes early may be considered an absence. § Be respectful of your instructor, other students, and guests. § Take an active roll in class work and assignments. § If absent, make up work and be prepared to move on. § Complete and pass a comprehensive departmental final
Attendance Policy:	The college attendance policy is followed. Hence, students are required to attend all class sessions. Roll will be taken in each class. Missing 9 or more M, W, F and 6 or more T, Th classes results in a withdrawal from class. This includes all absences. There are NO EXCUSED ABSENCES under this policy. This policy accommodates sufficient absences for participation in field trips, athletic trips, illness, court appearances, and personal reasons. A student is responsible for keeping track of his/her absences. Instructors are not required to notify a student orally or in writing before dropping a student from a course. Coming to class 10 minutes late, or leaving more than 10 minutes early, will be the equivalent of an absence.
Text Sections:	Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11
Evaluation:	All grades will be based on a point system. You will receive points for tests, quizzes, homework quizzes, projects, class participation, and the final exam. Your final grade will be the (total points you earned) / (the total possible points) multiplied by 100. Your lowest quiz grade and hw quiz grade will be dropped. Grading Scale: § A 90 – 100 § B+ 88 – 89 § B 80 – 87 § C+ 78 – 79 § C 70 – 77 § D+ 68 – 69 § D 60 – 67 § F Below 60
Tests, projects, quizzes, hw quizzes, and class participation:	§ Four or five in class exams. Make-up exams (usually different than the exam taken in class) are possible on an individual basis for valid reasons, however the student must call the instructor before the next class, and the test must be completed within 4 business days. § Projects will be assigned throughout the semester that must be turned in before or during class on the date specified, or there will be a penalty of 10 points each day the project is late. § At least one quiz per chapter. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped, however no make up quizzes will be given. § Homework quizzes will be given within the first 5 minutes of class. If you are late, you will not be able to take the quiz. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped, however no make up quizzes will be given. § Class participation involves coming to class prepared to be actively involved and refraining from side conversations, reading newspapers, sleeping, etc. Absences without any notification, tardiness, leaving class early, and failure to be actively involved will have a penalty attached to your participation grade of 30 total points. § Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam.
General Information:	§ If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodations, or you have questions related to accommodations for testing, note takers, etc. please let me know as soon as possible, and speak with Helene Stapleton or Robert Meeks in the Academic Support Center. § This is a faster paced course than the Math 099 course and if you are falling behind with the material, you need to see me for extra help outside of class/and or use any of the support systems available through the academic support center. § The syllabus may change at the discretion of the instructor

Math 099 – Elementary Algebra Temporary Schedule Spring 2004 – T/Th classes
January 27
January 29
February 3
February 5
February 10
February 12
February 17
February 19	Winter break – no classes
February 24
February 26
March 2
March 4
March 9
March 11
March 16
March 18
March 23
March 25
March 30
April 1
April 6
April 8 - 18	Spring Break – no classes
April 20
April 22
April 27
April 29
May 4
May 6
May 11
May 13
* This is a temporary schedule and it will change as the semester goes on. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask myself, or another classmate, if the schedule has changed. This will ensure that you are aware of any quizzes, hw quizzes, or tests that may be scheduled throughout the semester.