1. Grading Scale - The tests are designed for the following grading scale:
90 - 100 A 80 - 90 B 70 - 80 C 60 - 70 D Below 60 F
2. Grading Weights - There will be a number of hour quizzes (combining for about 40% of the grade), problem sets (about 20% of the grade), computer assignments (about 20% of the grade), and a final exam (about 20% of the grade). Quizzes must be taken on time and problem sets and computer assignments must be turned in on time (no make-ups). The lowest hour quiz grade, the lowest problem set grade and the lowest computer assignment grade will be dropped.
3. Homework - The academic regulations in the college catalogue state that a college student is expected to prepare 2 hours per week outside of class for every semester hour. This implies that for a 4 semester hour course a student is expected to do 8 hours per week of homework. To be successful you must practice until you can't easily make a "misteak". Homework assignments and other information can be found on my web page, http://ola4.aacc.edu/csdavis/
4. Attendance - It is the student's responsibility to get all assignments and information for classes missed. This can be done by calling a classmate or by calling me at 410-777-2563 or e-mailing me at csdavis@aacc.edu
5. Office hours - My office is located in the Math Building, room 231F. I will be glad to help you during any of the office hours listed below and at other times by appointment or on a drop-in basis when I am there.
| Monday | 10:30-12:00n, 7:00-7:20pm | Tuesday | 10:00-12:00n | |
| Wednesday | 10:30-12:00n, 7:00-7:20pm | Thursday | by appointment | |
| Friday | 10:30-11:00am |
6. Math Labs - The Math Lab located in Library 107 is available to math students needing assistance with math, and the Math Computer Lab located in Math 206 is available to help with both math and math software.
7. Class Participation - Students are encouraged to participate seriously in discussions in class, including asking questions, giving answers, offering alternate solutions, etc. Extraneous comments, private conversations between students, and other disruptions, of course, are not permitted.
8. Honor - I urge you to work together and use references on all homework, problem sets and computer assignments. Hour quizzes and examinations are to exhibit what you can do by yourself. If you are a student who has cheated on tests in the past I seriously invite you to take tests honestly here. I have very strong feelings about honor.
9. Drugs and Alcohol - It is not normal to abuse alcohol or drugs. For information, call the Director of the Substance Abuse Education Program at 410-777-2527.
10. Disabled Students - If you are a disabled student in need of special services, please contact the Disabled Student Services Office in Academic Advising, SC126, 410-777-2306.