Math 104: Precalculus Course Information (Spring, 2013)

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    Sample Syllabus for Math 104 (Please modify!!!)

    Math 104 Sample Homework (You can modify this, too.)

Math 104 Schedule for Spring 2013:

         MTWTh           MW            TTh   

Please remember the following:

• Be sure to read the Mathematics Department Policies. There is some very important information there (such as our policies on exams, what to do if you cannot come to class, etc.)

• Make sure you include your name, contact information, etc. on the syllabus above. You can implement your own homework policies, statements on classroom behaviors, dropping a score, grading standards, etc. Be sure to review the entire document before you print and distribute it to your class.

• Please send your syllabus to saburo.matsumoto@canyons.edu prior to the beginning of the semester. Also, use this address to send your exams. Any questions/concerns should be addressed there as well.

• Unlike some other coordinated courses, there is no common final in this course. You write (and grade) your own final examination.

• Below are some specific guidelines. Please contact me in advance if you deviate significantly from these.

Here are the department guidelines regarding tests:

• No take-home exams
• No Scantron (machine-gradable) exams
• No notes for exams
• No make-up exams are recommended. (You can either drop the lowest test score or replace it with the final exam’s score).

Your syllabus must contain your grading policies.  Here are suggested ranges for grading.

• Homework and/or quizzes:          10-15%

• Chapter exams:                         60-70%

• Final exam:                               20-30%

You should also outline the method you use to assign grades. Students should have a clear understanding of how their grade is calculated. It is suggested you use the following scale. Let x be the student's overall percentage.

Grade	if
A	x is at least 90%
B	x is in [80%, 90%)
C	x is in [70%, 80%)
D	x is in [60%, 70%)
F	x is in [0%, 60%)

The syllabus must contain student learning outcomes (SLOs). You can find them in the sample syllabus above. The SLOs will be used as a measure of what our students are learning in each class. We have started to assess SLOs in all classes.

If you need any books or supplementary materials, contact me. If you are not planning to teach this course again next semester, please return your books and materials to me before the break. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me via email at saburo.matsumoto@canyons.edu or at 661-362-3661.