Attendance
You must come to class prepared and on time! Regular and punctual attendance is expected. Each class has a well defined beginning and ending time. Entering the classroom late or leaving before the class is dismissed disrupts the learning process. Therefore, late arriving students and/or those leaving the class at will may not be able to enter/re-enter until the break. They will be marked as absent and and/or will be penalized accordingly (see "Sanctions" below).
1. Five minutes after the beginning of the class the door will be locked. It will be opened again at the
break.
2. Take care of your physical needs and turn-off your phone and other entertainment equipment before
entering the classroom.
3. If you are absent, you are still responsible for material discussed or assignments given.
4. Graded materials are not kept for late pick-up; they are left in the classroom.
5. Late work will not be accepted, except for verifiable medical reasons.
6. Do not ask for my notes or if I said anything "important!" The answer to both is "NO".
7. A large portion of each class will be used for problem-solving. You are expected to participate in
all class activities.
8. If you can not take the final on the date and time assigned by the college (see schedule of finals),
do not take the class.
9. After three absences you may be dropped. However, dropping the class is your responsibility.
10. If you are expecting an "Emergency" call, or you are sleepy or tired, please do us all a favor, stay
home.
Assignments
You may collaborate with your classmates to solve homework problems. However, you must submit your own individual work and be able to explain your solutions, if asked by the instructor.
1. College Level quality of work is expected.
2. Messy work (Homework, Tests, Quizzes, final, etc.) will not be graded.
3. Homework is due at the beginning of the class on the due date.
4. Solution methods other than those presented in class are not acceptable.
5. Written work that does not conform to the standards below will receive partial or no credit,
even if the answer is correct.
Presentation Standards:
Written work is scanned. Therefore, it is imperative to follow the standards below, to the letter. If the machine can not read your name, your work will be rejected. Rejected work will receive a grade of zero (0).
1. Type your name, upper case lettering, on the top of the first page, as shown in class.
2. Use new 20 lb printer-paper and write/type on one side only.
3. If your answer is text only, your paper must be word-processed.
4. If you word-process your paper/report and you have equations in your text, use an
equation editor. Do not use non-standard notation for exponents or other mathematical
symbols. It is better to write equations clearly by hand, if you do not have an equation editor.
5. Use a sharp, 2H pencil so you can erase to make corrections when needed.
6. Use an appropriate grid for graphs, label the axes appropriately including key-values and
units (per example shown in class).
7. Start each problem/question at the top of a new page.
8. Present the solution in a top-down fashion and box the answer (the answer should be the
very last statement.)
9. Write/type using the equivalent of font: Arial 12.
10. Use one inch margins on both sides.
11. Round answers to two decimal places. If the number is less than one place a zero before
the period (ex. 0.34).
12. Box the answer.
13. Staple all sheets together in ascending order of the assigned problems and do not fold.
14. No work will be accepted the last day of classes.
In general, all work should be neat, clear, and concise. If I cannot read it, I will not grade it!
Academic Integrity
De Anza College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct (CSC). Dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. If you are found cheating, looking at others' exams, plagiarizing or in collusion in dishonest activities, you will receive an "F" for that particular work and you may be dropped and/or reported to the Dean of Students for farther disciplinary action. You are expected to abide with the ideals of academic integrity and accept personal responsibility for your work. During exams, protect your work. Any infringement will disqualify both parties.
Classroom Decorum
Learning is your responsibility. However, you are expected to abide by the institution's Code of Student Conduct. Engaging in behaviors that distract or interrupt the instructor's ability to teach or the students from learning will not be tolerated. Sanctions imposed on violators may vary from a 10-point deduction to being asked to leave the classroom or being dropped. The following is a partial list of unacceptable behaviors:
Ringing phones should be out of sight during the class session. Entering or leaving the classroom at will, continued, willful, open and
persistent defiance of the authority of the instructor, inordinate demands for time and
attention, talking, eating, drinking, pandiculating, or sleeping in class. Cell Phones,
earphones, Laptops, tablets e.t.c.
There is no need for any of the above electronic instruments for the successful completion of this class, unless otherwise directed by the instructor or have documentation from the Disability Resource Center stipulating the use of a specific device. Consequently, all electronic instruments, especially cell phones, must be turned off and out of sight during class. Violators will be sanctioned, accordingly.
Using your phone, computer, or tablet as calculator or borrowing calculators, erasers, etc. from other students during tests/Quizzes is not allowed.
Note: You may borrow a calculator, for a limited time, from the Library.
Communications: [email protected]
1. Due to lack of secretarial support, it may take up to 48 hrs for a response.
2. Do not call or email me asking for my notes or if I said anything "important!" The answer to
both is "NO".
3. Test/Quiz/Homework solutions will be posted on the bulletin board outside S48.
4. I welcome suggestions about issues relating to the course.
5. For derision, grumble, or praise see "Where to send Fan/Hate mail" tab.
Contesting Grades
DO NOT CONFUSE EFFORT WITH RESULTS. Student earned points are NOT subject to negotiation. Additional credit will only be given in those cases where there is evidence of oversight. Explaining what you did wrong does not constitute oversight on the part of the grader.
1. Submit a word processed explanation (oral or emailed explanations will not be considered).
2. Staple it in the front of the work in question no later than two class sessions immediately
following the one where the work was returned to you.
3. Contesting requests past the two session deadline will not be accepted.
4. Presenting other student’s work, seemingly the same as yours, for which the other student
received more credit than you did, will result in lowering the other student’s score to match
yours.
5. Messy work, or work not following the established standards can not be contested.
.
Assessment Method
Weekly homework, maximum three tests, several unannounced quizzes given at any time during the class period, and a comprehensive final given at the time and day assigned by the College (see schedule of finals at see: http://deanza.fhda.edu).
1. No make-ups will be given for any reason.
2. The lowest (if more than two) test, quiz, homework will be dropped.
3. Tentative exam dates are indicated on the class calendar.
4. The final is comprehensive.
5. If you can not take the Final on scheduled time (see Finals Schedule), do not take the class.
6. The examinations may contain T/F, M/C, and fill-in equations in addition or in lieu of solving
problems.
7. All examinations are closed book and notes, except for an 8.5" x 11" sheet (both sides) of
notes.
8. If you leave the classroom during a test you will receive a zero (0) for it.
9. On test days, you may be assigned a different seat.
10. I keep finals for 21 days. Please make an appointment if you wish to review it.
Scale
Homework ........................................................................................................ = 10 points
Tests ................................................................................................................. = 35 points Quizzes ..............................................................................................................= 20 points
Final Exam ................................................................................... .....................= 35 points
Instructor's personal evaluation of student's performance and participation . ..= 5 points
90 < A-, A, A+ < 100
80 < B-, B, B+ < 89
70 < C C+ < 79
60 < D-, D, D+ < 69
0 < F < 59
Note: The instructor reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the scale.
Bonus points are totally on the discretion of the instructor.
The instructor cannot guarantee a certain grade to anyone.
Materials
Four sheets of SCANTRON 2052, calculator (no phones), pencil #2, eraser, ruler, and a batch of #20 lb white paper (printer paper).
Sanctions
Sanctions may vary from an oral reprimand to a ten-point deduction, being asked to change seats, being asked to leave the classroom, being asked to see the PSME Dean before being allowed to re-enter the classroom, dropped, and/or being reported to the Dean of Students for farther disciplinary action. Ringing telephones incur a 10-point deduction.
Student Services
Click on the link http://www.deanza.edu/studentservices/ for information about financial aid, childcare, counseling, academic support, disability support, student activities and other services provided by the college.
Note: Those needing accommodations based on the impact of a disability must contact the Disabled Students Services directly.
Office Hours
Office hours are intended for students to have a private discussion about their grades or for clarification on a specific homework question, or lecture-problem, after the student has attempted to solve the problem himself. Office hours are not intended as a private tutorial session or for working out assigned or not assigned homework problems. For working out problems go to the Tutoring Center.
Restrictions
Due to the critical importance of the Copyright © of materials used and/or presented in class, you may not tape, photograph, or electronically record all or part of the lecture, tests, or quizzes. Violators will be sanctioned and /or may be dropped. And they will be held responsible for any copyright infringement caused by their failure to comply with this restriction.
Roster
The roster will be circulated/posted approximately every two weeks. If there is a discrepancy in your score, then you should follow the same process outlined in the "CONTESTING YOUR GRADES." No error will be recognized after one week or after the last day of classes.
Tutoring
The Student Success Center (S46) offers individual and group tutoring free of charge. If you need assistance do not wait. Tutor availability is limited. Sign up the first week of classes.
You must come to class prepared and on time! Regular and punctual attendance is expected. Each class has a well defined beginning and ending time. Entering the classroom late or leaving before the class is dismissed disrupts the learning process. Therefore, late arriving students and/or those leaving the class at will may not be able to enter/re-enter until the break. They will be marked as absent and and/or will be penalized accordingly (see "Sanctions" below).
1. Five minutes after the beginning of the class the door will be locked. It will be opened again at the
break.
2. Take care of your physical needs and turn-off your phone and other entertainment equipment before
entering the classroom.
3. If you are absent, you are still responsible for material discussed or assignments given.
4. Graded materials are not kept for late pick-up; they are left in the classroom.
5. Late work will not be accepted, except for verifiable medical reasons.
6. Do not ask for my notes or if I said anything "important!" The answer to both is "NO".
7. A large portion of each class will be used for problem-solving. You are expected to participate in
all class activities.
8. If you can not take the final on the date and time assigned by the college (see schedule of finals),
do not take the class.
9. After three absences you may be dropped. However, dropping the class is your responsibility.
10. If you are expecting an "Emergency" call, or you are sleepy or tired, please do us all a favor, stay
home.
Assignments
You may collaborate with your classmates to solve homework problems. However, you must submit your own individual work and be able to explain your solutions, if asked by the instructor.
1. College Level quality of work is expected.
2. Messy work (Homework, Tests, Quizzes, final, etc.) will not be graded.
3. Homework is due at the beginning of the class on the due date.
4. Solution methods other than those presented in class are not acceptable.
5. Written work that does not conform to the standards below will receive partial or no credit,
even if the answer is correct.
Presentation Standards:
Written work is scanned. Therefore, it is imperative to follow the standards below, to the letter. If the machine can not read your name, your work will be rejected. Rejected work will receive a grade of zero (0).
1. Type your name, upper case lettering, on the top of the first page, as shown in class.
2. Use new 20 lb printer-paper and write/type on one side only.
3. If your answer is text only, your paper must be word-processed.
4. If you word-process your paper/report and you have equations in your text, use an
equation editor. Do not use non-standard notation for exponents or other mathematical
symbols. It is better to write equations clearly by hand, if you do not have an equation editor.
5. Use a sharp, 2H pencil so you can erase to make corrections when needed.
6. Use an appropriate grid for graphs, label the axes appropriately including key-values and
units (per example shown in class).
7. Start each problem/question at the top of a new page.
8. Present the solution in a top-down fashion and box the answer (the answer should be the
very last statement.)
9. Write/type using the equivalent of font: Arial 12.
10. Use one inch margins on both sides.
11. Round answers to two decimal places. If the number is less than one place a zero before
the period (ex. 0.34).
12. Box the answer.
13. Staple all sheets together in ascending order of the assigned problems and do not fold.
14. No work will be accepted the last day of classes.
In general, all work should be neat, clear, and concise. If I cannot read it, I will not grade it!
Academic Integrity
De Anza College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct (CSC). Dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. If you are found cheating, looking at others' exams, plagiarizing or in collusion in dishonest activities, you will receive an "F" for that particular work and you may be dropped and/or reported to the Dean of Students for farther disciplinary action. You are expected to abide with the ideals of academic integrity and accept personal responsibility for your work. During exams, protect your work. Any infringement will disqualify both parties.
Classroom Decorum
Learning is your responsibility. However, you are expected to abide by the institution's Code of Student Conduct. Engaging in behaviors that distract or interrupt the instructor's ability to teach or the students from learning will not be tolerated. Sanctions imposed on violators may vary from a 10-point deduction to being asked to leave the classroom or being dropped. The following is a partial list of unacceptable behaviors:
Ringing phones should be out of sight during the class session. Entering or leaving the classroom at will, continued, willful, open and
persistent defiance of the authority of the instructor, inordinate demands for time and
attention, talking, eating, drinking, pandiculating, or sleeping in class. Cell Phones,
earphones, Laptops, tablets e.t.c.
There is no need for any of the above electronic instruments for the successful completion of this class, unless otherwise directed by the instructor or have documentation from the Disability Resource Center stipulating the use of a specific device. Consequently, all electronic instruments, especially cell phones, must be turned off and out of sight during class. Violators will be sanctioned, accordingly.
Using your phone, computer, or tablet as calculator or borrowing calculators, erasers, etc. from other students during tests/Quizzes is not allowed.
Note: You may borrow a calculator, for a limited time, from the Library.
Communications: [email protected]
1. Due to lack of secretarial support, it may take up to 48 hrs for a response.
2. Do not call or email me asking for my notes or if I said anything "important!" The answer to
both is "NO".
3. Test/Quiz/Homework solutions will be posted on the bulletin board outside S48.
4. I welcome suggestions about issues relating to the course.
5. For derision, grumble, or praise see "Where to send Fan/Hate mail" tab.
Contesting Grades
DO NOT CONFUSE EFFORT WITH RESULTS. Student earned points are NOT subject to negotiation. Additional credit will only be given in those cases where there is evidence of oversight. Explaining what you did wrong does not constitute oversight on the part of the grader.
1. Submit a word processed explanation (oral or emailed explanations will not be considered).
2. Staple it in the front of the work in question no later than two class sessions immediately
following the one where the work was returned to you.
3. Contesting requests past the two session deadline will not be accepted.
4. Presenting other student’s work, seemingly the same as yours, for which the other student
received more credit than you did, will result in lowering the other student’s score to match
yours.
5. Messy work, or work not following the established standards can not be contested.
.
Assessment Method
Weekly homework, maximum three tests, several unannounced quizzes given at any time during the class period, and a comprehensive final given at the time and day assigned by the College (see schedule of finals at see: http://deanza.fhda.edu).
1. No make-ups will be given for any reason.
2. The lowest (if more than two) test, quiz, homework will be dropped.
3. Tentative exam dates are indicated on the class calendar.
4. The final is comprehensive.
5. If you can not take the Final on scheduled time (see Finals Schedule), do not take the class.
6. The examinations may contain T/F, M/C, and fill-in equations in addition or in lieu of solving
problems.
7. All examinations are closed book and notes, except for an 8.5" x 11" sheet (both sides) of
notes.
8. If you leave the classroom during a test you will receive a zero (0) for it.
9. On test days, you may be assigned a different seat.
10. I keep finals for 21 days. Please make an appointment if you wish to review it.
Scale
Homework ........................................................................................................ = 10 points
Tests ................................................................................................................. = 35 points Quizzes ..............................................................................................................= 20 points
Final Exam ................................................................................... .....................= 35 points
Instructor's personal evaluation of student's performance and participation . ..= 5 points
90 < A-, A, A+ < 100
80 < B-, B, B+ < 89
70 < C C+ < 79
60 < D-, D, D+ < 69
0 < F < 59
Note: The instructor reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the scale.
Bonus points are totally on the discretion of the instructor.
The instructor cannot guarantee a certain grade to anyone.
Materials
Four sheets of SCANTRON 2052, calculator (no phones), pencil #2, eraser, ruler, and a batch of #20 lb white paper (printer paper).
Sanctions
Sanctions may vary from an oral reprimand to a ten-point deduction, being asked to change seats, being asked to leave the classroom, being asked to see the PSME Dean before being allowed to re-enter the classroom, dropped, and/or being reported to the Dean of Students for farther disciplinary action. Ringing telephones incur a 10-point deduction.
Student Services
Click on the link http://www.deanza.edu/studentservices/ for information about financial aid, childcare, counseling, academic support, disability support, student activities and other services provided by the college.
Note: Those needing accommodations based on the impact of a disability must contact the Disabled Students Services directly.
Office Hours
Office hours are intended for students to have a private discussion about their grades or for clarification on a specific homework question, or lecture-problem, after the student has attempted to solve the problem himself. Office hours are not intended as a private tutorial session or for working out assigned or not assigned homework problems. For working out problems go to the Tutoring Center.
Restrictions
Due to the critical importance of the Copyright © of materials used and/or presented in class, you may not tape, photograph, or electronically record all or part of the lecture, tests, or quizzes. Violators will be sanctioned and /or may be dropped. And they will be held responsible for any copyright infringement caused by their failure to comply with this restriction.
Roster
The roster will be circulated/posted approximately every two weeks. If there is a discrepancy in your score, then you should follow the same process outlined in the "CONTESTING YOUR GRADES." No error will be recognized after one week or after the last day of classes.
Tutoring
The Student Success Center (S46) offers individual and group tutoring free of charge. If you need assistance do not wait. Tutor availability is limited. Sign up the first week of classes.