| Professor Contact Information
Website |
John Carter
http://sites.msudenver.edu/jcarte11 |
Office: 1052
Office Hours: MW 1-2 pm TR 9-10 and 1-2 |
| Course Information | MTH 1109, Section 1, College Algebra for Calculus
Class time: Lab 8-8:50 Lecture 9-10:15 Class location: SSB 213 |
Required Course Materials:
- Online Homework System: MyLab Math for A Graphical Approach to Algebra & Trigonometry, 7th edition, by Hornsby, Lial, Rockswold. Access can be purchased online with a credit card or PayPal. Physical textbook is optional.
- Graphing calculator: TI-83, TI-83Plus, TI-84, TI-84Plus, or equivalent. Note that calculators which give algebraic answers in closed form (e.g. TI-89) are NOT allowed.
- Notebook for class notes
- Writing instrument
- Active participation and a positive attitude!
Accessing homework on MyLab Math:
- Visit www.MyMathLab.com and sign-up for an account, or login with your existing Pearson account. Use our Course ID to register:
“Midterm” Exams:
Three “midterm” exams will be given during class and are tentatively scheduled for weeks 5, 10, and 13
Labs:
Each day will be broken up into a 50 min lab followed by a 75 min “lecture.” The intention is to introduce material in the lab that is outside of the scope of the traditional college algebra course. Most of this material is assumed in college algebra (some is beyond what is done in college algebra.)
Labs will generally consist of group work, discussion, and presentation. Attendance is mandatory! 3 absences will result in your grade being lowered by one letter grade, 6 absences will result in a failing grade.
Grades:
The following grading scheme will be used to calculate your final course grade:
| Category | Percent of Grade |
| Lab Grade | 20% |
| MyLab Math Homework | 20% |
| “Midterm” Exams | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
Your final course grade will be no lower than the following:
| ≥90% | ≥80% | ≥70% | ≥60% | Under 60% |
| A | B | C | D | F |
Important Dates and Holidays:
Withdrawal dates for FULL-TERM courses are:
- Last day to drop with 100% Refund: Monday 28 January 2019
- Last day to drop with 50% Refund: Thursday 7 February 2019
- Last day for W: Friday 5 April 2019
- For all full-term and part-term courses, you can confirm your withdrawal dates on your Student Detail Schedule
Holiday Information:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No classes, campus open)
- Fall Break: Monday 25 March – Sunday 31 March (No classes, campus open)
Extra Help and Resources!
- FREE Math Department Tutoring: Begins second week of term. Drop-in help available in SI 1046. https://msudenver.edu/math/academicstudentsupport/tutoring/
- FREE Student Academic Success Tutoring: SSB 220 for drop-in tutoring. https://msudenver.edu/sas/tutoringcenter/walk-inschedule/calendars/mthcalendar/
- Related Khan Academy videos: https://msudenver.edu/math/academicstudentsupport/khanacademy/mth1110/
- Online Tutoring: Available through BrainFuse via the “Online Tutoring” link in the upper right corner of Blackboard
- FREE MSU Denver Counseling Center: https://msudenver.edu/counsel/
- FREE RoadRunner Food Pantry: https://msudenver.edu/deanofstudents/roadrunnerfoodpantry/
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University Policies
Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the following policies:
- GENERAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES
- GRADES AND NOTATIONS including WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE, ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL, and INCOMPLETE POLICIES
- Students should be aware that any kind of withdrawal can have a negative impact on some types of financial aid, including scholarships.
- ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
- POLICY STATEMENTS ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
- ACCOMMODATIONS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
- CLASS ATTENDANCE
- ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION (STUDENT EMAIL) POLICY
For a complete description of these policies go to https://msudenver.edu/math/policies/
Accommodations for Students with Disability: Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you have a disability which may impact your performance, attendance, or grades in this class and are requesting accommodations, then you must first register with the Access Center, located in the Plaza Building, Suite 122, 303.556.8387.
The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Accommodations will not be granted prior to my receipt of your faculty notification letter from the Access Center. Please note that accommodations are never provided retroactively (i.e., prior to the receipt of your faculty notification letter.) Once I am in receipt of your official Access Center faculty notification letter, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your accommodations. All discussions will remain confidential. Further information is available by visiting the Access center website http://www.msudenver.edu/access/ .
