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e-mail: del@delweg.com. When sending an e-mail, the subject should be the course name: College Algebra
Role of Computers in this Class:
Class: Math 160C: This is a 4 credit hour course. The class is in session for four hours per week. It is expected that you study the course material an additional 8 hours per week. Ideally you should attend class four hours per week, study the material 12 - 15 hours per week, and work problems an additional 6 - 8 hours per week. For most of you that means a total of 4 + 15 + 8 = 27 hours per week dedicated to this one course. It is a half-time job!
Office Hours: If you desire a conference with me, please make an appointment. For a brief discussion, simply stop at my desk before or after class. I will be available in the Faculty room on Tuesdays from 9AM to 9:50AM.
TESTS: There will be four one-hour tests whose total value will be 400 points, there will be a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points, there will be in-class quizzes whose total value will be 100 points, there will be hand-in homework assignments whose total value will be 100 points. Based on the 800 possible points your final grade will be determined as shown here:
In general, in-class quizzes are unannounced and may include material from any part of the course already discussed.
The date and content for hand-in homework will be announced in class with a two day lead time.
Failure to take two or more of the one-hour tests will result in a failing grade.
Failure to take the Final Exam will result in a failing grade.
The one-hour tests will be on these dates:
| Test 1: 10 Feb | Test 2: 2 Mar |
| Test 3: 6 Apr | Test 4: 4 May |
The comprehensive final exam will be administered in the normal classroom at the time designated and published by the college. No exceptions are permitted.
The Final Exam will be from 7 AM to 8:50 AM on Friday 11 MAY 2012.
Make-Up Quizzes & Tests: No make-up quizzes will be permitted. If you fail to take a quiz, a grade of zero will be recorded. If unusual circumstances prohibit you from taking a test on the scheduled date, you must obtain permission from Dr. Wegener (prior to the scheduled test time) to take the test at another time determined by Dr. Wegener. Such permission is granted only in very demanding or unusual circumstances. Under no circumstances will a make-up test be granted for more than one test. Hand-in homework will not be accepted after the due date.
Calculators: No Cell phones or any other device capable of communication may be used in class, on quizzes, or on tests. Calculators with no communication capability and no graphing capability may be used but will not be required for tests and quizzes.
Computers: No computers, laptops, ipods, pdas, cellphones, etc. may be operated during class time.
Academic Integrity : Any form of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course. No hats, caps, or hoods are permitted during tests. You are expected to read, abide by and uphold the STLCC Academic Integrity Statement available in the Policies and Procedures section of the DrDelMath website.
Withdrawal: A grade of "W" will be issued only if you initiate and complete the course withdrawal process by the final date (13 APR) for such withdrawal. Failure to attend classes will result in a grade of "F" if you do not complete the withdrawal process.
Special Accommodations: The college has a department called the ACCESS OFFICE to guide, counsel, and assist students who need special accommodations. If you receive services through the Access Office and/or need special arrangements, please speak to me about those special needs during the first week of classes.
Attendance: You are expected to attend every class during the semester. You are expected to arrive prior to the scheduled start time for the class and you are expected to remain in class until class is dismissed. If your attendance record is poor, it is unreasonable to expect significant help from your instructor. During your time in class, you are expected to be courteous and respectful of your fellow students.
Delano P. Wegener, Ph.D.
Instructor