Mathematics 050
Beginning Algebra
Spring 2007
MTWThF
7:45-8:45am, O-217
| Instructor: Dr. Gabriela Popa
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Webpage:
http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/~gpopa/06-07/m050/math050.htm |
| Office: Ovalwood 282 |
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Email: popa.26
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| Office hours: |
MW, 9:30am-10:30am, in
Ovalwood 282 or by appointment |
Textbook: Beginning Algebra, (4th ed.) by Martin-Gay and Student Access Kit (Code)
Textbook ISBN: 0131622935; Textbook packaged with Code ISBN:013161561-0;
Stand-Alone Code ISBN: 013147894X
All may be purchased at the bookstore or for a substantial
discount with a credit card and your instructor.s code on line at www.mymathlab.com.
Instructor.s Code: popa64145
Calculator: Scientific or graphing calculator required.
TI83/84/Plus or TI30XIIS models recommended.
Course content: Chapters 1-3, 5-6
Homework Assignments: Homework
problems will be assigned on line using MyMathLab. Homework is graded online.
It is strongly recommended that you do your homework
regularly - otherwise you will be at a serious disadvantage in quizzes
and exams. You are encouraged to ask any questions about homework
problems in class, during my office hours and/or in the Math Lab.
The Math Lab: I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the
Math Lab in the Conard Learning Center.
Quizzes: Every week,
there will be a quiz.
Each
quiz will consist of problems selected from the most recent
homework assignments. At the end of the quarter your lowest quiz score
will be dropped. No make up quizzes will be given.
Midterm exams: There will be three
midterm exams. Each midterm exam will take the place of one
lecture. Absence from an exam (midterm or final) will be excused
if you can
provide verifiable and convincing evidence that you have a significant
illness or serious family crisis that will prevent you from attending.
In such a case, you are expected to make arrangements promptly with me
to make up the exam.
Final Exam: The final exam will be comprehensive, and will
take place from 6:00pm to 7:48pm on Monday, June 4th.
Grading Policy: Your grade will be based on
Quizzes
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5 %
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Three Midterms 3 x 100
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50 %
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Homework
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7 %
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other (30 points for study groups)
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5 %
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Final exam - 200 points
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33%
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Total 600 points
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100%
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The expected grading scale is
Grade
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A
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A-
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B+
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B
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B-
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C+
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C
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C-
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D+
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D
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E
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%
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90
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87
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83
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80
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77
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73
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70
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67
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63
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60
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0-59
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Mobile phones: Please remember to switch off all mobile
phones and pagers before lectures.
Statement
for students with disabilities: Any
student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the
impact of a disability
should contact me privately to discuss his or her specific needs.
Please
contact Michelle McLane at the Office for Disability Services at (419)
755-4304.
Or you may visit her at C100E Conard Learning Center in order to
coordinate
reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
This page maintained by
Gabriela Popa. Send me your
inquiries
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