Follow-on courses: Here is a partial list of classes that require Math 104 as a direct prerequisite (that is, Math 098 is not sufficient)
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I COSC 111 - Introduction to Programming ESSC 470 - Quantitative Methods in Geography and Geology ET 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology ET 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology Computing MATH 105 - College Algebra MATH 107 - Plane Trigonometry MATH 119 - Applied Calculus PSY 205 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology SOCL 250 - Quantitative Applications in Sociology TM 306 - Quantitative Analysis of Sustainability Issues
Section 0, CRN 50647: Mon/Tue/Thu 1:00- 2:50 in Pray-Harrold 321
Class meetings will be mostly interactive lectures, with some time to work on problems in class, and perhaps some time to go over problems from the homework.
During a regular semester (Fall or Winter), I expect that you will work on Math 104 for 6 to 10 hours per week outside of class. During a double-pace semester, you should double that number, of course.Mon/Tue/Thu: 10:00-10:30 office hour 10:30-12:20 Math 319 Pray-Harrold 520 12:20- 1:00 office hours and lunch 1:00- 2:50 Math 104 Pray-Harrold 321 2:50-3:50 office hours Wed/Fri: no schedule--I'm often on campus, though. I have various meetings to go to. Send e-mail to make an appointment.
I am also happy to make appointments if you cannot come to the general office hours. Please send me e-mail to arrange an appointment. However, I am not available when I am teaching other classes, as you can see in the schedule above.
The Mathematics Student Services Center (or "Math Lab") is also here to help you, in Pray-Harrold 411 Their hours are posted here. Please give them a call at 734-487-0983 or just drop by.
Another resource on campus is the Holman Success Center, formerly the Holman Learning Center.My general math interests are in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR). In particular, I do research in applied probability and queueing theory, the mathematics of predicting how long it takes to wait in line for service. You can learn more about this in Math 319 and 419 when I teach them. I also enjoy teaching about cost-minimizing/profit-maximizing methods called Non-Linear Programming (NLP) in Math 560, Optimization Theory.
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra: Concepts and Applications, 9th edition
Online homework via: MyMathLab.com ; use ross67208 for the CourseID. The EMU bookstore has a combined hardback-book/MyMathLab package with an ISBN of 9780321900876, but that is not the only way to get the materials. You could also buy a textbook on its own, and buy access to MyMathLab separately. Or, you could buy MyMathLab plus an e-textbook, if you are happy without a paper copy of the book.
You are expected to keep an eye on your scores using MyMathLab, and get extra help if your scores indicate the need.
A lot of our work will be done on computers. If you had been waiting for a good reason to buy a laptop, this is it.
Sometimes I will post course materials on my home page.
Date/Time Day Topic 5/6/2013 13:00 Mon Introductions, Syllabus 5/6/2013 13:15 Mon 1.4 5/6/2013 13:30 Mon 1.5 5/6/2013 13:45 Mon 1.6 5/6/2013 14:00 Mon 1.7 5/6/2013 14:15 Mon 2.2 5/6/2013 14:30 Mon 2.2 5/7/2013 13:00 Tue 2.2, 2.3 5/7/2013 13:15 Tue 2.3 5/7/2013 13:30 Tue 2.3 5/7/2013 13:45 Tue 2.4 5/7/2013 14:00 Tue 2.4 5/7/2013 14:15 Tue 2.4, 2.5 5/7/2013 14:30 Tue 2.5 5/9/2013 13:00 Thu 2.5 5/9/2013 13:15 Thu 3.1 5/9/2013 13:30 Thu 3.1 5/9/2013 13:45 Thu 3.2 5/9/2013 14:00 Thu 3.2 5/9/2013 14:15 Thu 3.3 5/9/2013 14:30 Thu 3.3 5/13/2013 13:00 Mon 4.1 5/13/2013 13:15 Mon 4.1 5/13/2013 13:30 Mon 4.2 5/13/2013 13:45 Mon 4.2 5/13/2013 14:00 Mon exam1ch123 5/13/2013 14:15 Mon exam1ch123 5/13/2013 14:30 Mon exam1ch123 5/14/2013 13:00 Tue 5.4 5/14/2013 13:15 Tue 5.4 5/14/2013 13:30 Tue 5.5 5/14/2013 13:45 Tue 5.5 5/14/2013 14:00 Tue (5.6 briefly) 5/14/2013 14:15 Tue 5.7 5/14/2013 14:30 Tue 5.7 5/16/2013 13:00 Thu 5.7, 5.8 5/16/2013 13:15 Thu 5.8 5/16/2013 13:30 Thu 5.8 5/16/2013 13:45 Thu 6.1 5/16/2013 14:00 Thu 6.1 5/16/2013 14:15 Thu 6.2 5/16/2013 14:30 Thu 6.2 5/20/2013 13:00 Mon (6.3 briefly) 5/20/2013 13:15 Mon review 5/20/2013 13:30 Mon review 5/20/2013 13:45 Mon review 5/20/2013 14:00 Mon exam2ch45 5/20/2013 14:15 Mon exam2ch45 5/20/2013 14:30 Mon exam2ch45 5/21/2013 13:00 Tue 6.4 5/21/2013 13:15 Tue 6.4 5/21/2013 13:30 Tue 6.4 5/21/2013 13:45 Tue 6.4 5/21/2013 14:00 Tue 6.4 5/21/2013 14:15 Tue 6.5 5/21/2013 14:30 Tue 6.5 5/23/2013 13:00 Thu 6.5 5/23/2013 13:15 Thu 6.5 5/23/2013 13:30 Thu 6.8 5/23/2013 13:45 Thu 6.8 5/23/2013 14:00 Thu 6.8 5/23/2013 14:15 Thu 6.8 5/23/2013 14:30 Thu 6.8 5/27/2013 13:00 Mon Memorial Day 5/27/2013 13:15 Mon Memorial Day 5/27/2013 13:30 Mon Memorial Day 5/27/2013 13:45 Mon Memorial Day 5/27/2013 14:00 Mon Memorial Day 5/27/2013 14:15 Mon Memorial Day 5/27/2013 14:30 Mon Memorial Day 5/28/2013 13:00 Tue 7.1 5/28/2013 13:15 Tue 7.1 5/28/2013 13:30 Tue 7.1, 7.2 5/28/2013 13:45 Tue 7.2 5/28/2013 14:00 Tue 7.2 5/28/2013 14:15 Tue exam3ch6 5/28/2013 14:30 Tue exam3ch6 5/30/2013 13:00 Thu 7.3 5/30/2013 13:15 Thu 7.3 5/30/2013 13:30 Thu 7.3, 7.4 5/30/2013 13:45 Thu 7.4 5/30/2013 14:00 Thu 7.4 5/30/2013 14:15 Thu 7.5 5/30/2013 14:30 Thu 7.5 6/3/2013 13:00 Mon 7.5 6/3/2013 13:15 Mon 7.5 6/3/2013 13:30 Mon 7.5 6/3/2013 13:45 Mon review 6/3/2013 14:00 Mon exam4ch7a 6/3/2013 14:15 Mon exam4ch7a 6/3/2013 14:30 Mon exam4ch7a 6/4/2013 13:00 Tue 7.6 6/4/2013 13:15 Tue 7.6 6/4/2013 13:30 Tue 7.6 6/4/2013 13:45 Tue 7.6 6/4/2013 14:00 Tue 7.6 6/4/2013 14:15 Tue 8.1 6/4/2013 14:30 Tue 8.1 6/6/2013 13:00 Thu 8.1 6/6/2013 13:15 Thu 8.1 6/6/2013 13:30 Thu 8.1 6/6/2013 13:45 Thu 8.2 6/6/2013 14:00 Thu 8.2 6/6/2013 14:15 Thu 8.2 6/6/2013 14:30 Thu 8.2 6/10/2013 13:00 Mon 8.3 6/10/2013 13:15 Mon 8.3 6/10/2013 13:30 Mon 8.3 6/10/2013 13:45 Mon 8.3 6/10/2013 14:00 Mon exam5ch7b8a 6/10/2013 14:15 Mon exam5ch7b8a 6/10/2013 14:30 Mon exam5ch7b8a 6/11/2013 13:00 Tue (8.4 briefly) 6/11/2013 13:15 Tue 9.2 6/11/2013 13:30 Tue 9.2 6/11/2013 13:45 Tue 9.2 6/11/2013 14:00 Tue 9.2 6/11/2013 14:15 Tue 9.2 6/11/2013 14:30 Tue 9.3 6/13/2013 13:00 Thu 9.3 6/13/2013 13:15 Thu 9.3 6/13/2013 13:30 Thu 9.3 6/13/2013 13:45 Thu 9.3 6/13/2013 14:00 Thu 9.4 6/13/2013 14:15 Thu 9.4 6/13/2013 14:30 Thu 9.4 6/17/2013 13:00 Mon 9.4 6/17/2013 13:15 Mon 9.4 6/17/2013 13:30 Mon review 6/17/2013 13:45 Mon review 6/17/2013 14:00 Mon exam6ch8b9a 6/17/2013 14:15 Mon exam6ch8b9a 6/17/2013 14:30 Mon exam6ch8b9a 6/18/2013 13:00 Tue 9.5 6/18/2013 13:15 Tue 9.5 6/18/2013 13:30 Tue 9.5 6/18/2013 13:45 Tue 9.5 6/18/2013 14:00 Tue 9.5 6/18/2013 14:15 Tue 9.7 6/18/2013 14:30 Tue 9.7 6/20/2013 13:00 Thu 9.7 6/20/2013 13:15 Thu 9.7 6/20/2013 13:30 Thu 9.7 6/20/2013 13:45 Thu 9 wrapup 6/20/2013 14:00 Thu 9 wrapup 6/20/2013 14:15 Thu 9 wrapup 6/20/2013 14:30 Thu 9 wrapup 6/24/2013 13:00 Mon review 6/24/2013 13:15 Mon review 6/24/2013 13:30 Mon review 6/24/2013 13:45 Mon review 6/24/2013 14:00 Mon review 6/24/2013 14:15 Mon review 6/24/2013 14:30 Mon review 6/25/2013 13:00 Tue final exam 6/25/2013 13:15 Tue (it's comprehensive) 6/25/2013 13:30 Tue (it's comprehensive) 6/25/2013 13:45 Tue (it's comprehensive) 6/25/2013 14:00 Tue (it's comprehensive) 6/25/2013 14:15 Tue (it's comprehensive) 6/25/2013 14:30 Tue (it's comprehensive)
Some variations in this outline are to be expected.
Regular attendance is strongly recommended. There may be material presented in class that is not in the textbook, yet will be very useful. Similarly, there are things in the textbook that are might not be covered in class, but are still very useful. If you must miss a class, arrange to get a copy of the notes from someone, and arrange for someone to ask your questions for you.
My lectures and discussions mostly use the whiteboard, along with demonstrations in Excel and other mathematical software. I do not usually have PowerPoint-like presentations, and thus cannot hand out copies of slides.
Just about every section that we use in the textbook will have at least one homework associated with it. These will generally be due the class day after the section is discussed in class (Monday's homework will be due Tuesday; Tuesday's will be due Thursday; Thursday's will be due Monday). Because most class sessions span more than one section, this means that you will often have 2 and sometimes 3 assignments in between classes.
There will be a 6 exams during the semester, plus a comprehensive final exam. Quizzes might also occur, announced or not, during the semester.
No scores will be dropped, unless a valid medical excuse with evidence is given. In the unfortunate event of a medical need, the appropriate grade or grades might (at the instructor's discretion) be dropped entirely, rather than giving a make-up. You are highly encouraged to still complete the relevant assignments and consult with me during office hours to ensure you know the material.
Your final score will be computed as follows:Current University policy recognizes the rights of students to observe religious holidays without penalty to the student. Students will provide advance notice to the instructor in order to make up work, including examinations, they miss as a result of their absence from class due to observance of religious holidays. If satisfactory arrangements cannot be made with the instructor, the student may appeal to the school director or head(s) of department(s) in which the course(s) is / are offered.
Academic dishonesty, including all forms of cheating, falsification, and/or plagiarism, will not be tolerated in this course. Penalties for an act of academic dishonesty may range from receiving a failing grade for a particular assignment to receiving a failing grade for the entire course. In addition, you may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for discipline that can result in either a suspension or permanent dismissal. The Student Conduct Code contains detailed definitions of what constitutes academic dishonesty but if you are not sure about whether something you are doing would be considered academic dishonesty, consult with the course instructor. You may access the Code online at: www.emich.edu/studentconduct/
Students are expected to abide by the Student Conduct Code and assist in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and protects the rights of all members of the University Community. Incivility and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a request to leave class and referral to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SJS) for discipline. Examples of inappropriate classroom conduct include repeatedly arriving late to class, using a mobile/cellular phone while in the class session, or talking while others are speaking. You may access the Code online at www.emich.edu/studentconduct/
Those who use laptops during class should sit in the back row if possible, to avoid distracting others with what is on their screens.
If you wish to be accommodated for your disability, EMU Board of Regents Policy 8.3 requires that you first register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in 240K EMU Student Center. You may contact DRC by telephone (734.487.2470). Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the DRC promptly as you will only be accommodated from the date you register with them forward. No retroactive accommodations are possible.