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Calc 2 exam

The Department was unable to find a substitute for the exam. The exam will probably be the seond week after the break.

Spring 2009 Wikis

The wiki for MAT 101 and MAT 123 is available at:
http://ilspring09.pbwiki.com

MAT 001 – Spring 08

Text:	Basic Mathematics for Nassau Community College by Lial, Saltzman, Hestwood
Calculator:	TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator or TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Notebook:	An 8 ½ x 11 inch notebook is required and must be brought to class.
About This Course:	This is the first of two non-credit courses required to continue on to credit math. Topics include: whole numbers and rational numbers; fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions, percents; consumer and job related problems as well as some beginning algebra.
Classroom Behavior:	All cellphones and beepers must be turned off prior to class starting.At times students will be encouraged to work together. This must be done in such a manner that other groups and students are not disturbed. ID cards must be worn at all times.
Grades:	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 001 will result in dismissal from the college.Towards the end of the course you will have up to 2 chances to take the final exit exam. If you do not meet the minimum requirements set by the MAT/STA/CMP Department, you will have to repeat the course. You will earn chances to take the final exit exam as outlined below.
Attendence:	No more than 6 absences (with 2 times late being the equivalent of one absence) in a regular fall or spring semester.
Exit Exams:	A student may take the first exit exam if the student has more than 6 absences (with 2 times late being the equivalent of one absence) in a regular fall or spring semester. This is departmental policy.A student may earn an additional attempt at the exit exam if, and only if, the student has: no more than 4 absences and maintains an overall classroom average of 70%. The classroom average is determined 90% of exams and 10% notebook grade. The notebook is to be an 8 ½ x 11 inch notebook and must be brought to class.Notes for a particular class must be dated. Assignments, homework, class excercises must be done in the back working forward. A 10% notebook grade will be assigned for the class.
Computer Resources:	This text can be used with an online testing/tutorial program called MathXL. In order to access this site, you must register using a Student Code. These codes are found packaged with a new book. If you want a code and did not get one with your text, please see me. This online program has wonderful resources: it has a study plan, analyzes your weakness, and explains examples. This is an optional component to the course. I encourage you to use this system, for your final exam will be on a computer. It may be a good idea to practice taking math tests on the computer as the semester progresses. If you do not have a computer at home, you may use the computers in the Math Center, B130.
Extra Help:	Please avail yourself of the materials and services of the Mathematics Center in Rooms B126 and B130. They have help sessions, homework help, and supplementary materials. Make sure when attending help-sessions, you are prepared with your notebook, text, calculator and any specific questions that you need answered.
Concerning 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.
Tentative Schedule:	Topics and assignments are subject to change as we work throughout the semester. Be sure to keep up with announcements made in class.

MAT 101 – Spring 2009

MAT 101: Concepts Of Mathematics

Exams:

There will be three (3) in class exams including the final. The best 2 exams will be counted for 90% of the grade. There will be a special assignments that will count as 10% of the final grade.

Textbook

Logic and Set Theory with Applications, 4th ed. by Cheifetz et al. Published by MAI;

A course outline may be obtained from thr MAT/CS/ITE office

MAT 109 Spring 2009

Mat 109: Algebra and Trigonometry

Grading:

There will 5 in class exams worth 100 points and a final worth 200 points. This gives 6 grades of 100 points and the lowest will be dropped. There will be 100 points worth of quizzes and projects. Some of the lowest quiz/project grades will be dropped.

Textbook

Essentials of Algebra and Trigonometry by Christy, Rosenfeld &
Botkin. Published by Pearson

Other Stuff

PREREQUISITE
Satisfactory completion of MAT 002 or a working knowledge of elementary algebra.

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-l30 and B-l26. 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.

OBJECTIVES

General
This course covers most of the topics included in the high school course called “algebra 2 and trigonometry” and is planned for the student having deficiencies in that area who plans to go on with the study of mathematics.
Specific
To improve the students’ ability to solve problems in an orderly and logical manner, to provide the student with the basic ideas of numerical and analytic trigonometry, to develop accuracy and speed in the manipulations of algebraic functions, to acquaint the student with the basic equation forms and the graphs and problems that involve these forms. Without decreasing the emphasis on the traditional algebraic skills, a graphing calculator similar to the Texas Instruments TI-83/84 is recommended as a technological tool to assist in the integration of the above concepts.

Syllabus

The current syllabus is available in the MAT/CS/ITE Office, Room B 3028

Calculus 2 and Calculus 3 – Spring 2009

Spring 2009

MAT 123 Calculus II and MAT 225 Calculus III

Book:

Calculus – Single Variable Edition

by Hughes-Hallet et al.

4^th Ed
Wiley

Grades:

There will be 2 in class exams plus a cumulative final. Each exam is worth 100 points and the final is worth 200 points. The lowest 100 points will be dropped.

There will be additional assignments that will be counted as part of the final (approximately 10%).

Sample Grade Calculation: Exam 1: 85/100, Exam 2: 80/100, , final 140/200.
Since the final (70/100) is the lowest grade, the grades used are 85 + 80+ 70 = 235/300
Final Grade: 235/300 = 78 = C+

Calculator:

A graphing calculator is required. Suggested is a TI 83, TI 86 or TI 89. If you do not know how to use the features of this calculator, it is advised you bring the manual with you.

MATH Center:

Students are strongly encouraged to make use of the Math Center, B 130. The Math Center has both scheduled tutoring sessions and drop in help. Also available in the Math Center is the Instructor Answer Manual which contains the answers to all problems fully worked out. The Manual can be borrowed but not removed from the Center. The answer Manual is also available in the Library. I suggest you save your money and not buy the student answer key as it contains few answers with no worked out problems.

You can obtain a course outline from the MAT/CS/ITE Office, Room B 3028

All Classes Cancelled 10/15/08

All day and evening classes are canceled, Wednesday, 10/15/08 due to the Presidential debate at Hofstra University.

VERY IMPORTANT

All students better read the following and comply: http://www.ncc.edu/StudentLife/StudentSupportServices/OfficeOfHealthServices/Fall_08_immunization_require.htm

If you are dropped due to non-compliance, there is nothing I can do.  I must not let you in the class. 

This applies to both new and returning students. 

So before it is too late, get your records in and / or fill out the other form.