MATH 1312 Introduction to Mathematical

Reasoning - Spring 2008

See the Department website (www.math.uh.edu) for details on how to contact your instructor and for the location of your instructor’s website.

Text

Elementary Geometry for College Students, Daniel C. Alexander and Geralyn M. Koeberlein, 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007, ISBN-10: 0-618-64525X

Prerequisite    

Credit for or Placement out of Math 1310 or Math1311.

Math Lab

The MathLab offers free tutoring to all students enrolled in this course.

Mathlab is located in the Center for Academic Support and Assessment (CASA) in 222 Garrison Gym.

Supplies

A calculator, small ruler and compass will be needed for some sections. 

Homework and quizzes

Homework will not be collected or graded, BUT must be completed.

Quizzes questions come from the homework exercises will be given. These will start the third week of school. They will be graded but not returned. Solutions will be posted.

There will be weekly assignments posted on your instructor’s web page.  These will be due at the start of class on the posted due date.  No late assignments will be accepted.

Exams

There will be three in-class exams . The exam dates will be announced at least one week in advance.

You must bring your student ID to every exam!

See your instructor’s website for dates.

Final: See UH Final Exam Schedule

Makeups

 If it is necessary for you to miss an in-class test, please contact your instructor immediately and in advance whenever possible.  There will be NO makeup tests; your final exam score will also serve to replace any ONE missed test.

Calculators

Calculators will be allowed on any exam.

Grading

Grading Scale:

Grading:

  • Assignments   10%
  • Quizzes           10%
  • Tests               60%   (20% each)
  • Final Exam     20%

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Total:                            100%          

If you call your average “x” . . .  

A x  >  93 B- 80 ≤ x < 83 D+ 67 ≤ x < 70
A- 90 ≤ x < 93 C+ 77 ≤ x < 80 D 63 ≤ x < 67
B+ 87 ≤ x < 90 C 73 ≤ x < 77 D- 50 ≤ x < 63
B 83 ≤ x < 87 C- 70 ≤ x < 73 F Below 50

Final

See UH Final Exam Schedule. The final is mandatory for all students and comprehensive.

Important Dates

See your instructor’s website for these or check the course schedule.
   

504/ADA Policy

Whenever possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, we will attempt to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students who request and require them. Please call 713-743-5400 for more assistance.

Academic Conduct

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this class. Failure to report a dishonest act is also categorized as Academic Dishonesty in the UH Student Handbook. If you notice a classmate committing a dishonesty act, please talk to me about it. (See page 8 of the Student Handbook for more details on the UH Policy.)

Modifications

Your instructor reserves the right to make modifications to the syllabus during the semester as necessary. If any modifications become necessary, they will be announced in class or/and added on the instructor's web site. Students are responsible for any announcements made in class.