NOTE:    This syllabus covers three (3) sections.  You will need to know either your class meeting time or section number to look up certain information contained in this syllabus that relates to your specific class.

First of all, this is an online course with very little instructor interaction.    As long as you keep a C or better in the class, you will not be required to attend any classes except for the proctored test dates listed later in this syllabus.  You may, of course, come to class during normally scheduled office hours for assistance and you may send questions to the course email address.   You will find the detailed class calendar later in this syllabus.

Please make sure to register in the correct course and section.  I am teaching several courses and sections this semester.

In the past, students generally either loved taking a math class online or absolutely hated taking a math class in this manner.  You are free to work at your own pace in this class; it is possible for you take the entire course in six weeks if you work at completing early.  Any homeworks and quizzes may be turned in early.  With one weeks notice, any test, including the final can be taken early during your normal scheduled class time.  No finals may be taken after the Test 3 date except during the university scheduled final times.

If you do not like working with computers this may not be the class for you. 

You have several options for obtaining help in this class:

1.       I will be available to help you during office hours in LC 102, this is optional for students with a grade of C or better.

2.       There is extensive help within the course. 

a.      There are videos that you can watch to help you with many of the concepts. 

b.      There are guided examples that lead you step by step through the process of each question type. 

c.      There is a Study Plan system which evaluates your abilities and guides you to the areas where you need further study.   

d.      There is a video series in the software to help you if you suffer from math anxiety which can be found under >>chapter contents>>Tools for success>>.

3.       Second, there are instructors that the publisher provides to give you assistance in your course work.  The Prentice Hall's Math Tutor Center is staffed by college-level mathematics instructors who can help you with what you are learning.

As a MyMathLab student, you can register for the Tutor Center free of charge:

·         Call 1-800-435-4084 (5:00 PM-12:00 AM EST, Sun-Thurs).

·         When asked for a registration number, simply provide your MyMathLab course ID or student access code.   The MyMathLab course ID is listed in ton page 1 of this syllabus and your student access code came with your book.

4.       Local Help is also available.  You may also wish to use the university Math Lab's free tutoring service.   Please check http://www.math.sc.edu/mathlab.html for locations, hours, holiday schedules and tutor schedules.

5.       The Department of Mathematics also keeps a list of for fee tutors if you feel that you need more individual attention.  You can access the departments tutor lists at http://www.math.sc.edu/mathlab/private/.  It is your responsibility to negotiate times and charges for this type of tutoring service.

Use all available outside resources, i.e. math lab, study groups, etc so that you understand the material and have a successful experience with this class.

Grading Information

All of your work for this class will be done on a computer.  For those students who do not have their own computers, you may work in the lab in LC102, when a class is not being held.  Please be aware that the computer labs in the LeConte College are only open from approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday only.  Other computer labs on campus have yet to be convinced to allow us to install the required software to run your course in their labs. 

All homework’s, quizzes and tests are taken on a computer and the computer does the grading.  Major proctored tests will manually be looked over your work before a final grade is assigned for the test.  Manual grading will not be done on any other HW assignment or quizzes since you are allowed to work on these until the due date.

Homework:   All Homework is generally assigned on the first day of the semester.  The homework due dates are spread throughout the semester and are designed to keep you on tract to finish the course by the end of the semester.  Homework is generally due on Sunday night at midnight (actually 11:59).  You can continue working on the homework assignment until all homework is correct or the due date has passed.   This means that you can continue working on a problem until you can find some help or figure it out yourself until to the due date.  So, it is generally a good idea to start your homework early so that you have time to focus on those problems which cause you the most difficulty.  All of the Homework together is worth 20% of your grade.  A complete list of Homework assignments in located in table following the syllabus.  So remember that homework is due on the assigned date and extensions are only given with reasonable justification.

Non-Proctored Online Quizzes:  There a six non-proctored online quizzes.  You are allowed an unlimited number of attempts until the due date on each quiz and your best score will be taken.  Each non-proctored online quiz is worth 5% of your grade or the 6 Non-proctored online quizzes are 30% of your total grade.

Proctored Tests:  Three proctored tests will be given during the semester.  The date and time of your tests depends on the course time and section number for your class.  You are required to take each exam on the date and time given below for your section unless you have made arrangements to take the test prior to the actual test date on a normally schedule class day. 

Test 1

Test 2

Test 3

Note:  This is the week of Thanksgiving Break, plan ahead if you are leaving town early.

Your final will also be proctored and will be given the dates below and is 20% of your final grade for the course:  Final schedule is set by the university and can not be changed.

These tests will be given online in the laboratory in LC102.  Please bring your USC ID to the test.  You will not be allowed to take the test without an USC picture ID or your driver’s license for identification.  The tests and final will be similar in nature to the non-proctored quizzes and homework that you have already taken online.  You have the option of taking any test early on Tuesday during your normally scheduled class time in LC102.  Please notify your instructor at least three business days in advance of your intention to take an exam early.  The final will not be given early after Test 3.   You do not have the option of taking a test late.

Please note that NO extra credit work will be assigned. You grade will be based solely on you homework, quizzes, tests, and final.  You may check your numeric grade at any time during the semester by checking the gradebook in the left frame of your course home page.  You do have an unlimited number of practice problems to use to improve your grades on tests and quizzes.  Your grade in this class is left entire up to you and the amount of effort you put into the class.

Grading Information Summary

Syllabus Updates and Email:  Check for syllabus updates and other information frequently.    There may be syllabus changes and updates during the semester.  You should check your email frequently and please check the course announcements page on a regular basis.   In the event of any university closure, homework or quiz changes, email and announcements may be posted often in regards to your class. 

Student Registration

CourseCompass is a website that helps you with your study skills, allows you to do homework, take tests, view videos and more! Access to CourseCompass is included with the purchase of a new textbook (you can also purchase a standalone access kit in the bookstore or online, but you need a valid Course ID from your instructor). For more information about CourseCompass, including system requirements, go to www.coursecompass.com, and click on Features, Getting Started, FAQs, or Support.

To register:

1. Go to www.coursecompass.com.

2. Click the Register button below Students.

3. Make sure you have everything you need to register:

Be sure that you register for your correct course, Course ID are available on the first page of the syllabus

􀂃 A Student Access Code  ………………………………………………………………………………..             

􀂃 A valid e-mail address……………………………………………………………………………………

􀂃 The Course ID:……………………………………………………………………………………………

􀂃 Your school zip code:…29208 ………………………………………………………………………….

4. Click Next.

5. Leave No, I am a New User selected. (Note: If you have previously registered for an online product

published by Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, Longman, or Prentice Hall, you

may already have a Pearson Education account. Click Yes, Look Me Up, then enter your login

name and password).

6. Enter the Access Code and your School Zip or Postal Code (Note: the access code is located in

Student Access Kit or inside your textbook).

7. Select your School Country from the drop-down list.

8. Click Next.

9. Enter the Course ID.

10. Click Next.

11. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and E-mail Address.

12. Select your School Name from the drop-down list.

13. Create a Login Name and Password, and then re-type your password in the required field.

14. Select a security question from the drop-down list, then enter the answer.

15. Click the respective links to review the license agreement and the privacy policy.

16. Click Next.

17. Click the print a copy link to get a record of your login name and password (also, a confirmation

email is sent).

18. Click the Log In Now button below CourseCompass.

19. Click Favorites, then select Add to Favorites to bookmark the CourseCompass website.

20. Log in to CourseCompass using the login name and password you just created.

21. In the Courses area, click on the Course name to access required course materials.

Inside My CourseCompass

Use the links in the Courses and Announcements area to check for news from your professor, view the course syllabus,

and to access textbook content. For Customer Technical Support, call Toll Free 1-800-677-6337, Monday through Friday

9 AM – 6 PM EST.

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To set up the software to run on your home/dorm computer, you must run the installation wizard.  The software will not run on your computer without this software.  The installation wizard can be found all semester on the left frame of your class home page.  You must run the installation wizard on any computer that you want to run the software, except for the computers in LC102. 

If you have any questions during the semester, please don’t hesitate to ask.  E-mail is an effective method of contacting us if you have any questions or concerns.  Many times, we can provide hints on homework problems or answer other questions via e-mail.  Please include your Course and Section Number in the Subject Line.  During the semester the email account ??? (I’ll let you know when I know) is monitored more often than our individual email accounts.