Instructor: Sergei Chmutov

• Office: Ovalwood 365.
• Telephone: 755-4287
• email: chmutov@math.ohio-state.edu
• http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/~chmutov.1/19-20/m1148/math1148-2.htm
• Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:35 - 2:50 PM at O-208.

TEXTBOOK: College Algebra by J.Miller, D.Gerken, (MacGraw-Hill), Second Edition, ISBN-10: 0077836340
You should read sections of the book before they are studied in class.

Homework will be assigned through Carmen: https://carmen.osu.edu and the online system ConnectMath.

Tests and quizzes: Every Friday will be a quiz. There will be three midterms and one final exams. You may use your calculator. You may not use your text, notes, or solutions to assignments. Except for extraordinary reasons, you must take the examinations at the scheduled times.

Calculators: A graphing calculator is a required component in this course. It is recommended that you use a TI-83, TI-83 plus, or a TI-84. Note that the TI-89, TI-92, and calculators that use a Computer Algebra System are not permitted.

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

MIDTERM 1	Friday, September 13.	MIDTERM 2	Friday, October 18.
MIDTERM 3	Friday, November 15.	FINAL EXAM	Monday, December 9, 1:00-2:45 PM

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

Homework 100

Quizzes 100

Midterms 3x100

Final exam 200

TOTAL 700

GRADING SCALE (Percent):

A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-	D+	D
90	87	83	80	77	73	70	67	63	60

• Goals: Students develop skills in quantitative literacy and logical reasoning, including the ability to identify valid arguments, and use mathematical models.
• Expected Learning Outcomes:
  1. Students comprehend mathematical concepts and methods adequate to construct valid arguments.
  2. Students comprehend mathematical concepts and methods adequate to understand inductive and deductive reasoning.
  3. Students comprehend mathematical concepts and methods adequate to increase their general problem solving skills.

Disability Service Statement.
The University strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options. To establish reasonable accommodations, I may request that you register with Student Life Disability Services. After registration, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. SLDS contact information: mcgregor.40@osu.edu; 419-755-4304; 279 Ovalwood Hall, 1760 University Drive.

Academic Misconduct Statement.
It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term "academic misconduct" includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee via the Associate Dean's Office at the Mansfield campus. For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct (http://studentconduct.osu.edu).