Course description	Exams	Homeworks

• Instructor: Joseph Malkoun (email: malkoun A. T. math D. O. T. sunysb D. O. T. edu)


• Course coordinator: William Bernhard (email:  bill A. T. math D. O. T. sunysb D. O. T. edu)


• Classes meet Tuesdays and  Thursdays  from 2:20 to 3:40 pm at Stony Brook Union 231. Please note that my own section is section 5.


• My office is in 2-122 in the math building (a.k.a math tower). My office hours are Wednesdays 3-5 (in 2-122), and also Wednesdays 7-8 (in the MLC).


• Summary: This course provides a review of high school algebra with the aim of preparing students for calculus and other mathematics. Completion of this course satisfies the Basic Mathematics Competence requirement. Students who obtain a C or better can continue into any class in mathematics or statistics requiring a placement level of 3. This course does not satisfy the DEC C requirement for graduation. Nor does it count towards graduation credits.


• Textbook: Intermediate Algebra by Miller, O'Neil and Hyde.


• Homeworks: there will be homeworks roughly every 2 weeks, so check the Homeworks section on this website regularly. Grade breakdown: 50%.
  


• Midterm 1: The first midterm will take place on February 25th at 8:30pm-10pm. Grade breakdown: 15%.


• Midterm 2: The second midterm will be given on March 23rd at 8:30pm-10pm. Grade breakdown: 15%.


• Final: The final will be given on May 11th at 8:30pm-11pm, in Stony Brook Union rm 123. Grade breakdown: 20%.
  


• DSS Advisory: If you have a physical, psychiatric, medical, or learning disability that could adversely affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, we urge you to contact the Disabled Student Services office (DSS), Educational Communications Center (ECC) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748.  DSS will review your situation and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation regarding disabilities will be treated as strictly confidential. Students for whom special evacuation procedures might be necessary in the event of an emergency are encouraged to discuss their needs with both the instructor and with DSS. Important information regarding these issues can also be found at the following web site.