Policy Statement

Math 135 – Summer 2003

Instructor: Mark Whitacre, 532-4626 (mwhitacre@lebanon.k12.mo.us)

Course Description: Prerequisite: “C” or better in MTH 103 or equivalent, or 2 units of high school algebra and an approved score on a departmental placement test. Contents include the study of linear and quadratic equations, inequalities and their applications; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations.

Grading: Homework/Quizzes: 100 pts.

Tests: 300 pts.

Final Exam: 100 pts.

Total: 500 pts.

90%-100% A, 80%-89% B, 70%-79% C, 60%-69% D

Homework: Guidelines for homework and quizzes.

1) Pencil only. Use your eraser – no “scribble outs.”

2) Show all work. An answer without supporting work gets no credit.

3) Work must match answer.

4) Be neat and organized. If I can’t read it, I won’t grade it.

5) Use two columns at the most, and leave space between them.

6) In the top right-hand corner, put your name and the date assigned. Use first and last name.

Tests: There will be three major tests and a final. The dates of the tests will depend on how fast we can cover the material. Calculators may be used on certain tests. There will be times when a calculator may not be used. A comprehensive final exam will be given.