{"id":768,"date":"2018-08-14T17:50:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T17:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/?page_id=768"},"modified":"2019-01-21T18:00:24","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T18:00:24","slug":"stretch-algebra-fall-18-section-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/past-courses\/stretch-algebra-fall-18-section-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretch Algebra Fall 18 Section 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Professor Contact Information<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Website<\/b><\/td>\n<td>John Carter<\/p>\n<p>Jcarte11@msudenver.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11<\/td>\n<td>Office: 1052<\/p>\n<p>Office Hours:<\/p>\n<p>MW 1-2 pm TR 9-10 and 1-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Course Information<\/b><\/td>\n<td>MTH 1108, Section 5, College Algebra for Calculus<\/p>\n<p>Class time: Lab\u00a010:30-11:20\u00a0Lecture\u00a011:30-12:45<\/p>\n<p>Class location: SSB 213<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Required Course Materials:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Online Homework System:\u00a0MyLab\u00a0Math for\u00a0<i>A Graphical Approach to Algebra &amp; Trigonometry<\/i>, 7th\u00a0edition, by Hornsby,\u00a0Lial,\u00a0Rockswold.\u00a0Access can be purchased online with a credit card or PayPal. Physical textbook is\u00a0<i>optional<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Notebook for class notes<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Writing instrument<\/li>\n<li>Active participation and a positive attitude!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Accessing homework on\u00a0<\/b><b>MyLab<\/b><b>\u00a0Math:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymathlab.com\/\">www.MyMathLab.com<\/a>\u00a0and sign-up for an account, or login with your existing Pearson account.\u00a0Use our Course ID to register:\u00a0carter53254<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cMidterm\u201d Exams:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Three \u201cmidterm\u201d exams will be given during class and are tentatively scheduled for weeks 5, 10, and 13<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Labs<\/b><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Each day will be broken up into a 50 min lab followed by a 75 min \u201clecture.\u201d 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.)<\/p>\n<p>Labs will generally consist of group work,\u00a0discussion,\u00a0and presentation. Attendance is mandatory! 3 absences will result in your grade being lowered by one\u00a0letter\u00a0grade, 6 absences will result in a failing grade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The following grading scheme will be used to calculate your final course grade:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Category<\/td>\n<td>Percent of Grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lab Grade<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MyLab\u00a0Math Homework<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u201cMidterm\u201d Exams<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Final Exam<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your final course grade will be no lower than the following:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u226590%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\u226580%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\u226570%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\u226560%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>Under 60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Important Dates and Holidays:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Last day to drop with 100% Refund: Sunday 26 August<\/li>\n<li>Last day to drop with 50% Refund: Wednesday 5 September<\/li>\n<li>Last day for W: Friday 2 November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Labor Day: Monday 3 September (<b>No classes<\/b>, campus closed)<\/li>\n<li>Fall Break: Monday 19 November \u2013 Friday 23 November (<b>No classe<\/b><b>s<\/b>, campus open, except for Thursday 22 November where campus is closed)<\/li>\n<li><b>Saturday 8 December, 9am-11am: FINAL EXAM<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Extra Help and Resources!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE Math Department Tutoring: Begins second week of term. Drop-in help available in SI 1046.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/math\/academicstudentsupport\/tutoring\/\">https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/math\/academicstudentsupport\/tutoring\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE Student Academic Success Tutoring: SSB 220 for drop-in tutoring.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/sas\/tutoringcenter\/walk-inschedule\/calendars\/mthcalendar\/\">https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/sas\/tutoringcenter\/walk-inschedule\/calendars\/mthcalendar\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Related Khan Academy videos:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/math\/academicstudentsupport\/khanacademy\/mth1110\/\">https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/math\/academicstudentsupport\/khanacademy\/mth1110\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Online Tutoring: Available through\u00a0BrainFuse\u00a0via the \u201cOnline Tutoring\u201d link in the upper right corner of Blackboard<\/li>\n<li>FREE MSU Denver Counseling Center:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/counsel\/\">https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/counsel\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FREE\u00a0RoadRunner\u00a0Food Pantry:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/deanofstudents\/roadrunnerfoodpantry\/\">https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/deanofstudents\/roadrunnerfoodpantry\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Page Break<\/p>\n<p><b>University Policies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>GENERAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>GRADES AND NOTATIONS including WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE, ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL, and INCOMPLETE POLICIES<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>Students should be aware that any kind of withdrawal can have a negative impact on some types of financial aid, including scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>ACADEMIC DISHONESTY<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>POLICY STATEMENTS ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>ACCOMMODATIONS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>CLASS ATTENDANCE<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li>ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION (STUDENT EMAIL) POLICY<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For a complete description of these policies go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/math\/policies\/\">https:\/\/msudenver.edu\/math\/policies\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Accommodations for Students with Disability:\u00a0<\/b>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.msudenver.edu\/access\/\">http:\/\/www.msudenver.edu\/access\/<\/a>\u00a0<b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professor Contact Information &nbsp; Website John Carter Jcarte11@msudenver.edu &nbsp; &nbsp; http:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11 Office: 1052 Office Hours: MW 1-2 pm TR 9-10 and 1-2 &nbsp; Course Information MTH 1108, Section 5, College Algebra for Calculus Class time: Lab\u00a010:30-11:20\u00a0Lecture\u00a011:30-12:45 Class location: SSB 213 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/past-courses\/stretch-algebra-fall-18-section-5\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":0,"parent":562,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-768","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=768"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/768\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/jcarte11\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}