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OL-Contemporary Mathematics-11/30/20 (MATH1332.20201130.60 6811)

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MATH 1332

This page of your syllabus contains information that is speci!c to this course, such as the course schedule, grading policy, etc. Page 1 contains information that is standard for all MATH 1332, Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning), courses. Please be sure to read both pages.

Delivery and Terms

Attached Files: Student_Registration_Handout_rice10877 Contemporary Math November 30 2020.pdf (17.372 KB)

This is a self-paced course, which means that you may work at your own pace within the eight weeks of the course, but you MUST complete all coursework on or before the last day of class. To help you meet this requirement, your instructor has provided a recommended course schedule. Refer often to the course schedule and the course calendar to stay on task.

The class begins on 11/30 and ends on 01/29. Please use MATH-1332-TD009 with all correspondence regarding this course.

You must complete the Course Contract before the class census date to be considered actively participating in this course. Failure to complete the Course Contract by the !rst Friday of your course will result in an administrative withdraw.

Demonstrating Activity in This Course

CTC policy states students must demonstrate activity in an online course prior to cert-roll date. The CTC Mathematics Department uses the Course Contract as demonstration of activity in the course. Go to "Start Here!" to !nd the Course Contract. You must verify your BioSig identity to have access to the course Contract. Failure to complete the Course Contract by the !rst Friday may result in withdrawal from this course.

Assignments and Course Schedule

Access the course frequently. Study the assigned chapters by following the Course Schedule and Lessons in Blackboard. Access the Course Content section in MyMathLab to complete your coursework. Select from the additional resources that best !t your learning style for clari!cation and practice.

MyMathLab: Help Me Solve This and the Multimedia Library Blackboard: Resources

Submit assignments electronically in accordance with the schedule (see below).

Schedule of Assignments

Lesson Chapter(s) Assignments Location Due Dates

Preliminary Tasks Complete Start here! Activities. Blackboard 1206

1 2

Complete the Learning Activities. Submit Homework Assignments. Submit Chapter Application Assignment. Take Chapter Quiz.

Blackboard MyMathLab Blackboard MyMathLab

1206

2 3

Complete the Learning Activities. Submit Homework Assignments. Submit Chapter Application Assignment. Take Chapter Quiz.

Blackboard MyMathLab Blackboard MyMathLab

1213

Exam 1 MyMathLab 1220

3 8

Complete the Learning Activities. Submit Homework Assignments. Submit Chapter Application Assignment. Take Chapter Quiz.

Blackboard MyMathLab Blackboard MyMathLab

0110

4 10

Complete the Learning Activities. Submit Homework Assignments. Submit Chapter Application Assignment. Take Chapter Quiz.

Blackboard MyMathLab Blackboard MyMathLab

0117

Exam 2 MyMathLab 0117

5 11

Complete the Learning Activities. Submit Homework Assignments. Submit Chapter Application Assignment. Take Chapter Quiz.

Blackboard MyMathLab Blackboard MyMathLab

0124

6 12

Complete the Learning Activities. Submit Homework Assignments. Submit Chapter Application Assignment. Take Chapter Quiz.

Blackboard MyMathLab Blackboard MyMathLab

0129

Final Exam (Required) MyMathLab 0129

Throughout this course, you will:

Monitor your progress throughout the course by checking your grades periodically. You do this by selecting the grade book link in the course menu in MyMathLab. Your instructor will transfer your grades from MyMathLab to the Blackboard grade book at the end of the semester. You can check your grade in Blackboard at the end of the semester by selecting My Grades in the blue course menu to the left.

Course Schedule

These dates are deadlines for the course. You may submit assignments and take exams early.

Copyright Notice: Materials used in connection with the course may be subject to copyright protection.

Exam Information

1. Log into MyMathLab and access this course. 2. Select the appropriate test tab in the menu. 3. Select the exam.

The time limit is two hours and the exam will close at the end of the time. The exam may be accessed only one time. You may use the CTC Formula Book and approved calculator. A cell phone calculator may NOT be used. You are expected to take exams by yourself, using only the resources listed above.

Your Course Exams

Exam Chapters Covered

References Time Limit

Dates Location

Exam 1 2, 3 CTC Formula Book and approved Calculator

2 hours

1230 MyMathLab

Exam 2 8, 10 CTC Formula Book and approved calculator

2 hours

0117 MyMathLab

Final (Required)*

2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12

CTC Formula Book and approved calculator

2 hours

0129 MyMathLab

Your exams will be available in MyMathLab. To take an exam:

NOTE: Please contact your professor if you have any technical di"culties.

Failure to comply with these procedures may result in a grade of "F" and be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion.

You will take three exams as described in the table below.

*You must take the comprehensive !nal exam and score 50% or better to pass this course.

How should I prepare? Utilize the Exam PDF Reviews found in MyMathLab to prepare for each exam.

Course Grade

Course Grade Calculation

Component Possible Points

Homework 250 points

Chapter Applications 50 points

Chapter Quizzes 300 points

Exam 1 100 points

Exam 2 100 points

Final Exam 200 points

Extra Credit 25 points

Total 1025 points

Course Grade Calculation

Grade A B C D F

Points 900-1025 and

50% on the Final Exam

800-899 and 50% on the Final

Exam

700-799 and 50% on the Final

Exam

600-699 and 50% on the Final

Exam

0-599 or less than 50% on the Final

Exam

This is what you are graded on:

This is how your course grade will be determined:

Monitor your progress

You can check your grades throughout the course by selecting the Tools > My Grades link in the menu. After the course ends and your instructor has submitted grades, you can view your course grade at WebAdvisor.

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