MATH 0306 SPRING 2017 LSCS SYLLABUS AND CALENDAR

MATH DEPT. WEBSITE: http://nhmath.lonestar.edu
Course Information Sheet for Math 0306 (Pre- Algebra)
North Harris College Spring 2017 (Jan 17th - May 14th)

Instructor: Philip Effiong Office: Win ship: 105

Phone: 281-618-5674 (Math Secretary) Email: [email protected]

FAX: 281-618-7130

Math Class Hours (Tuesday/Thursday))
Grading Scale: Download Textbook:

North Harris College 100% - 90% A nhmath.lonestar.edu

CRN 1201- 8am to 9.50am 89% - 80% B

79% - 70% C Course Resource

69% - 60% D* Pre-Algebra: Math

59% - below F 0306

*Note: Final grade of D is not awarded in

developmental courses only IP

Calculation of your Final Grade Or F are allowed

Your final average will be determined using the following percent:

Computer labs/Homework 20%

4 Exams 55 (Averaging best three Exams)

Final Exam: 25% (Departmental Exam)

NOTE: Students cannot receive a grade of C or better as their final grade if they do not score 50%
or greater on the final exam.

An explanation of each grade follows:

Regular Exams
You will have four exams during the semester and three of the exams will be averaged and graded. The

Exams dates are indicated in the calendar schedule:

Final Exam
At the end of the semester you will have a comprehensive departmental final exam. A week before the
exam the student should download the review sheet with answers from nhmath.lonestar.edu. Hard work
during the semester is the best preparation possible for this exam! PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS

MUST MAKE A MINIMUM OF 50% ON THE FINAL EXAM TO PASS THIS CLASS WITH A
C GRADE OR BETTER.

Computer Labs
All Math 0306 classes at North Harris College have a computer lab component. You are required to
complete a certain number of computer labs during the semester. These labs can be completed on most
computers on campus as well as on a home computer without internet access. I will give you full
instruction on how these labs can be completed.

Missing an Exam or Quiz
In general, there are no make-ups!! However, if you have a good reason to miss an exam or quiz you
must e-mail me as soon as possible and provide appropriate documentation the following class day by
either e-mail or hand delivered. Examples of good reasons are job interviews, doctor’s appointment, jury
duty, etc… Please note the instructor reserves the right to deny make up if the reason is trivial or if the
student does not have documentation. The student will receive two additional days for make-ups from the
day the student returns with the document. If not, the final exam grade will replace one low exam grade if
it is higher or if the student missed the exam.

Withdrawing From Class
After 3 absences that are not excused, the instructor reserves the right to drop the student from the class.
Please notify me by e-mail if you miss class.

Academic Honesty
Unless you are notified beforehand, collaboration with others on any graded work is prohibited.
Violations of this policy will result in a 0 for that work.

The Grades of IP, I, and F
The grade of IP is assign to a student who does not finish the semester with an overall average of 70 or
higher, but had good attendance and class participation. The grade of IP is assigned to a student who does
not finish the semester with an overall average of 70 or higher due to unavoidable circumstances such as a
house burning down, a death in the family, health related issues etc.... Students with an average of less
than 70 who do not maintain good attendance and class participation will receive a grade of F. Class
participation is defined as taking all exams and being present.

Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in the classroom in a manner that is conducive to the
learning environment. Cursing, talking on cell phones, or being disrespectful towards another student or
the teacher etc… is unacceptable behavior. The instructor reserves the right to ask the student to leave
class if the behavior continues. No LAPTOP computers or any electronic devices are allowed in the
classroom and ALL CELL PHONES MUST BE OFF.

Math Achievement Center (MAC): The MAC is staffed by professional math tutors that have been
trained to help with all levels of math—from Pre-Algebra through Calculus. The MAC is located in
Winship 110. Not only does the MAC offer individualized tutoring-- it also has computers where
students can work on assignments that are computer based. The MAC also has small rooms for study
groups. Operating hours are 8:30-7:30 Mon.-Thurs., 8:30-4:00 Friday, noon-4:00 Saturday, 1-4:30
Sundays (located in ACAD 200 on Sundays). For more information visit LoneStar.edu/STEM

THE USE OF CALCULATORS IS NOT ALLOWED IN MATH 0306.

Course: CALENDAR

Text: MATH 0306 SPRING 2017

Instructor: Prof Philip Effiong

Wk

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1/16 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/20

1 MLK Holiday INTRODUCTION/SEC 1.1 1/25 SEC 1.3
College Closed SEC 1.4
1/26
1/23 Vitae/Syllabi - 1/24 SEC 1.2 1/27
SEC 1.5 SEC 2.1 2/3
Please post these. SEC 2.2
2/2
2

1/30 1/31 Official Day Roster- 2/1
Instructor, Please verify 2/8
Official Day
Please take Attendance. your class roster.

3 SEC 2.3 SEC 2.5

SEC 2.4 SEC 3.1 2/10
2/6 2/7 2/9

4 SEC 3.2 2/15 EXAM I(CHAP 1.1 TO 3.2) 2/17
2/13
EXAM 1 REVIEWS LAB 1 TO 6 DUE DATE
2/16
2/14

5 SEC 3.3 SEC 3.4

2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24
6 3/1 3/3
SEC 1.6 3/8 SEC 2.6 3/10
2/27 SEC 1.7 SEC 3.5
7 2/28 3/2

3/6 SEC 4.1 SEC 4.3
8 SEC 4.2 EXAM 2 REVIEWS
3/7 3/9

EXAM 2 SEC 4.4
LAB 7 TO 13 DUE DATE

Wk Tue
Mon Wed Thu Fri
3/14
3/13 3/15 3/16 3/17
9
Spring Break St. Patrick's Day 3/24
3/20 College Closed - March 13-19, 2016 3/23
10
3/21 3/22 SEC 4.6
SEC 4.5

3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31
11 4/5
SEC 4.7 4/12 SEC 5.1 4/7
4/3 SEC 5.2
12 SEC 4.8 4/6 4/14
Spring
4/10 4/4 SEC 5.3 Holiday
13 Last day to drop and SEC 5.4 College
receive a "W." Closed
4/17 EXAM 3 4/13
14 April 14-16th
LAB 14 TO 20 DUE DATE SEC 5.7 4/21
4/24 4/11
15 SEC 5.8
SEC 5.5 4/19 4/20
5/1 SEC 5.6
16 4/18

5/8 SEC 6.1 4/26 SEC 7.1 4/28
17 SEC 6.2
4/25 SEC 7.2

4/27

GEOMETRY 1 5/3 GEOMETRY 2 5/5
5/2
EXAM 4 REVIEWS
5/4

EXAM 4 FINAL REVIEWS
LAB 27 TO 31 DUE DATE

FINAL EXAM 8AM TO 9.50AM 5/10 5/11 5/12

Final Exam Week
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