MAP 103 Proficiency Algebra
Summer II 2005

Course Description:   MAP 103 is designed for those students who need to fulfill their entry-level mathematics requirement and/or who wish to review their algebra in preparation for MAT 123. Placement at level 2 on the Mathematics Placement Examination is the usual criterion for MAP 103.

Textbook - The required textbook is Intermediate Algebra by K.Elayn Martin-Gay, (Second Edition).

Homework

You cannot learn Mathematics without working problems. Homework problems will be assigned each week. Do all of the assigned problems. Solutions should be written neatly and clearly. Selected ones will be graded. It is also recommended that you work additional problems to increase your understanding. If you do not understand how to solve a certain problem, get help from your instructor, your classmates, or from tutors in the Math Learning Center. You are encouraged to study and discuss homework problems with others from the class, but please write your solutions yourself.
See the link on your left for the list of homework problems, and their due dates. Homework will be assigned every Thursday, and will be due the following Monday.

Quizzes

There will be one in-class quiz every day throughout the semester.

Office hours:

Monday	3:30 - 4:30 pm	Math. Bldg. room 3-116
	4:30-5:30 pm	M.L.C.( Math S-240 )
Wednesday	3:30 - 4:30 pm	Math. Bldg. room 3-116
	4:30-5:30 pm	M.L.C. ( Math. S-240 )

In addition, the Math Learning Center, located in room S-240 of the Math. building, is open Monday through Thursday 10:00am-9:00pm. More information about the Math Learning Center is available at their website.

Grading - The final grade for this class will be computed from your final exam score, homework and quizzes weighted by the following amounts:

Important : There will be no make-ups for missed homework and quizzes.

Calculators

Calculators, books, notes etc. are not allowed during exams. If you need to bring a backpack etc. to an exam, you must place it, all pockets and flaps closed in plain sight of the proctors. Also, it is not recommended to use calculators while you are solving your homework.

Students with disabilities - If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, you are strongly urged to contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services (DSS) office: Room 133 in the Humanities Building; 632-6748v/TDD. The DSS office will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. A written DSS recommendation should be brought to your lecturer who will make a decision on what special arrangements will be made. All information and documentation of disability is confidential. Arrangements should be made early in the semester (before the first exam) so that your needs can be accommodated.