Instructor: Neil Sigmon
Phone: 831-5340
Office: Whitt
209
Email: npsigmon@radford.edu
Homepage: http://www.radford.edu/npsigmon
Course Homepage: http://www.radford.edu/npsigmon/courses/math116/math116.html
Office Hrs: 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m., 3:45
– 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday
Other times by appointment
Textbook: Math and Humanity, Case, Corwin, and Sigmon.
Supplemental
Text located on D2L course website.
Textbook
Coverage: Sections 1.1-1.3, 1.5,
2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1-6.6, supplemental topics on sets, and
other topics if time permits.
Class Meeting Times: Section 01: Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Young 402A.
Section 02: Tuesday, Thursday 2-3:15 p.m. in Young 402A.
Test Dates: To be announced (There will be three major tests and
a final exam).
Final Exam
Date: Section
01: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th in Young 402A.
Section
02: 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th in Young 402A.
Grading
Policy: 60 % 3 Major Tests
20 %
Final Exam* (Comprehensive, common, and multiple Choice)
20 % Hand
written Homework, in-class work, WeBWorK Assignments
* Since the final exam is
cumulative, the final exam grade, if it is higher will replace the lowest test
score of the three major tests.
Grade Scale: 90-100 A
87-89 B+
80-86 B
77-79 C+
70-76 C
67-69 D+
60-66 D
<
60 F
A
“-”
grade will be awarded at the discretion of the instructor
Prerequisite: High School Algebra
“Makeup”
Test Policy: Approval for making up a
missed test should be given prior to the scheduled test. The makeup test
must be taken within one week following the scheduled test.
Documentation is required for all make-ups. Except for extraordinary
circumstances, approval for a makeup test will not be granted if the scheduled
test has already been given.
Attendance
Policy: Attendance is a requirement in this class. If you miss a
class, you are responsible for making up any missed work. Attendance will be
taken each class period. Attendance means RESPONSIBILITY
– I look much more favorably on students who have good attendance habits.
Late Homework Policy: Late hand written homework will be accepted but only
limited credit will be given. I consider late homework to be homework turned in
later than 5:00 p.m. of the day the assignment is due. The maximum number of
points a student can receive for a late homework is ten points lower than the
minimum grade of all students who have turned in the assignment on time. For
example, if an assigned homework is worth 80 points and the lowest score of the
on-time assignments is 60/80, the maximum grade a student can receive for the
assignment is 50/80. No exceptions to this policy will be granted
except for extreme circumstances that require official university documentation
or a predetermined arrangement between the student and myself that is done prior
to the assignment due date. Late assignments must be turned in within one
class day of the assignment due date to obtain any credit.
Resources
for Assistance
1. The Learning
Assistance Center: The Learning
Assistance and Resource Center (LARC), located in 126 Walker Hall, is open to
all students Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Certified, trained tutors provide face-to-face
help with basic study skills, writing, and content-specific material. An appointment is necessary and can be made
by calling 831-7704 or emailing larc@radford.edu.
2. NetTutorä : In
NetTutorä you may work online with
“live” tutors who are available extensively throughout the week, or you may
submit a question or paper for a later response. After you have logged into the MyRU web
portal, you can access NetTutorä through the D2L learning management system by clicking on the link to
NetTutorä in the “Radford
University Support” widget.
Laptop/Cell
Phone/Electronic Device Policy: No cell phones, computers, or other electronic devices are
to be used in this class when these devices are not being used in a way that is
conducive for learning what is being taught in class during a particular day or
time. Determining what is conducive will be left up to the instructor's
discretion. The instructor retains the right to ask a student to leave class if
they exhibit this or any other behavior that is a distraction to
learning for other students in the class.
Catalog Course Description: Mathematics
is studied in its historical and cultural context, as a creative human
endeavor. Topics covered include numerical and geometrical ideas and their
development, sets, infinity, formal logic, and applications to music and the
visual arts. Will not satisfy requirements for a major in
mathematics. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in
Mathematical Sciences.
Student Goals and Objectives of the Course: On finishing
this course students should (i) be able to answer basic but important questions
about the early history and development of mathematics; (ii) be able to apply a
few techniques involving numbers and geometry; (iii) be able to symbolize a
simple argument and determine whether it is valid; and (iv) know a bit about
the mathematical structures in art and music. Students will be able to use the
tools of mathematics and quantitative reasoning to conceptualize and solve
problems.
Students will be able to:
a. identify and interpret relationships among numeric,
symbolic, and graphical information
b. generate mathematical models using numeric, symbolic, and
graphical information for use in real-world
applications
c. solve problems using numeric, symbolic, and graphical
information
Disability
Policy: Students seeking academic accommodations under the
Americans with Disabilities Act must register with the Center for Accessibility
Services (CAS) to determine eligibility. Students qualified for academic accommodations
will receive accommodation letters and should meet with each course professor
during office hours, to review and discuss accommodations. To begin the
registration process, complete a Student Registration Form and submit
documentation to PO Box 6902, Radford, Virginia 24142, or deliver to the
Russell Hall, Room 325, by fax to 540-831-6525, or by
email to cas@radford.edu (See
documentation guidelines). For more information, visit the Center for
Accessibility Services (CAS) website or call 540-831-6350.
Honor Code: By accepting
admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand,
support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or
exception. Violations of the University Honor Code include (but are not limited
to): lying, stealing and unauthorized possession of property, cheating,
multiple submission, and plagiarism. This class will be conducted in strict
observation of the honor code. Refer to your Student Handbook for a complete
copy of the University Honor Code.