Syllabus — Math 170, Finite Mathematics
Section 001, Spring 2010
MWF 8 - 8:50 am in LeConte 115
Course web page: http://www.math.sc.edu/~seeluang/math170
| Lecturer: | Office Hours: |
| Paisa Seeluangsawat seeluang  LeConte 400k |
Mon, 1 - 2pm in LeConte 400k Wed, noon - 2pm in LeConte 105 (math tutoring room) or by appointment. |
Prerequisite: placement test or a C in Math 111 or 115
Textbook: (required) Finite Mathematics, 4th Ed. by Waner, Costenoble.
Graphing calculator is required. TI-83 or TI-84 are allowed. TI-89 is not. Ask the instructor regarding other models.
Learning outcomes:
- Students understand matrix and probability, and see thair uses in the real world.
- Students get accustomed to clocking in at 8am on weekdays.
Attendance: If you miss more than 5 classes (whether excused or unexcused), your letter grade may be affected. Missing more than 10 classes will result in an 'F' grade. (university policy)
Homework is assigned daily. Though it is not collected, I trust that you do your homework and then check with the answer key in the back of the textbook. Skipping homework will harm your quiz/test scores.
Quiz will be given about weekly. Quiz problems will be similar to homework problems. No make-up quiz is given, so please get to class on time. Two quizzes will be dropped to accommodate oversleeping, bad traffic, minor sickness, etc. Additional accommodations may be given only for documented major illness/emergencies.
There will be three in-class midterms tentatively on Wed 2/10, Wed 3/17 3/24, Wed 4/14 Mon 4/19 . The final exam is on Mon 5/3, 9 am - noon in the regular classroom. No make-up tests except for important emergencies accompanied by an official verification. Students whose schedule conflicts with a test/exam should let me know well in advance to work out an alternative.
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterms | 3 x 15% |
| Final exam | 35% |
Letter grades will more or less follow the standard 90-80-70-60 cutoffs for A-B-C-D, with "+" for scores near the cutoffs.
Help Available: (all free except the last)
- Office hours (see above)
- Textbook's website
- Math Tutoring Center runs walk-in help desks around campus. No appointment neccessary.
- Private tutors for hire.
Notes:
- Class communication might be sent to your USC email address. Check it regularly or forward it your Yahoo/Gmail/Hotmail account. See, http://www.sc.edu/universityemail/faq_students_answer.shtml#7-2.
- Any student with a documented disability should contact the Office of Student Disability Services (LeConte 112A, phone: 777-6142) to make arrangements for appropriate accommodations. http://www.sa.sc.edu/sds/
- What could be worse than failing the class? How about getting kicked out of school for cheating!? http://www.sc.edu/academicintegrity/
- Students are responsible for meeting all university
deadlines–registrations, fee payment, drop deadlines, etc.
Below is a highlight from the
academic calendar.
Partial refund varies based on withdrawal date.
Fri 1/15 Drop this course without "W" grade. Get 100% refund. Mon 2/22 Drop this course without "WF" grade.
