Email: eric_aurand@tamu-commerce.edu

Webpage: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/ coas/math/FACULTY/AURAND/aurand.html

OFFICE HOURS:

MW 10-11, 3-4:30

TTh 12-2 or by appointment

F 10-11

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP TEST POLICIES:

Attendance will be taken and is mandatory to doing well in this class as schedule changes, daily assignments, homework, and schedule updates may be given in class. I will drop the lowest of your 4 Major Exams if you have two or fewer unexcused absences. There will be no make-ups without a University authorized excuse. No assignment turned in late without a University authorized excuse will be accepted.

GRADING POLICY:

There will be four major exams and a comprehensive final exam. There will also be quizzes and homework assigned in class. The grading will be as follows:

Quizzes and Homework = 15% 90% and up = A

4 Major exams = 60% 80% - 89% = B

Comprehensive Final Exam = 25% 70% - 79% = C

60% - 69% = D

Below 60% = F

“All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.” (See Student’s Guide Handbook, Policies and Procedures, Conduct)

Students requesting accommodations for disabilities must go through the Academic Support Committee. For more information, please contact the Director of Disability Resources & Services, Halladay Student Services Bldg., Room 303D, (903)886-5835

NOTES:

You will be required to use a graphing calculator for this class. I will be using a TI-83 plus graphing calculator for demonstration in class. See me if you do not plan on purchasing or borrowing a TI-83 for this class. We are required to cover sections in Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. It is your responsibility to come to class on time and to be ready to participate. If you are completely lost on a problem (or problems) you need to come for help during office hours or visit the math lab. Please make use of every resource that is available to help you.

Grades for students in freshmen level classes will be reported to the Registrar's Office at the end of the fifth week of class during the fall and spring semesters. The Registrar's Office will report grades to students, Advising Services, Academic Departments (faculty advisors) and mentors. This procedure will allow students to be knowledgeable about their academic progress early in the semester. The university, through Advising Services, faculty advisors and mentors, will take steps to assist students who may be experiencing difficulty to focus on improvement and course completion. Early intervention for freshman students is designed to communicate to students the University's interest in their success and willingness to participate fully to help students accomplish their objectives.