Syllabus Addendum for MAT 090

In Lecture:

• New material is presented.
• Some homework questions are answered.
• Information concerning quizzes and exams is distributed.
• Attendance quizzes are taken daily (you will need note cards).

In Lab:

• Led by a lab assistant.
• On quiz days, review for the quiz the first 20 minutes and the actual quiz will be given the last 30 minutes.
• On exam days, the exam is administered for the entire 50 minutes. No extended time is given on exams. If you are registered with the Student Disabilities Office make arrangements with Mr. Coen in advance of the first exam.

In Recitation:

• Led by the same lab assistant.
• The entire period is devoted to practicing methods presented in lecture. Problems (usually different from the homework) will be assigned.

Tutoring Lab:

• Wallace 342, hours will be posted outside the door.
• Staffed with qualified tutors to help you with understanding concepts in this course. They also offer assistance with test anxiety, study skills, etc.
• Practice Exams
• This is FREE! Take advantage of it!

Outside of Class:

• Print notes off Blackboard.
• Look over the sections we are going to cover in lecture before coming to lecture.
• When we finish a section in lecture the odd numbered problems of that section are automatically assigned. Do not wait for me to say, "Do the problems from sections... ."
• Check your work in the back of the book after every few problems. If you are missing them, figure out why or get help.
• You should be spending a minimum of two hours outside of class for each hour inside of class. That is a minimum of 8 1/2 hours a week on homework! Recitation and lab time does not count toward this time!

A few notes about behavior:

• Be on time to all parts of this course.
• Be on task during the entire class period.
• During class, cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set to a silent mode. Cell phones may not be used as calculators.
• Be respectful to the lecture leader, lab assistant, and other students.
• Do your own work! Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated on any assignment, including daily attendance problems.

• Be here! Attendance to all sections of this course is a must.
• Bring your book, Blackboard notes, paper, writing utensil, calculator, and any other necessary materials to all sections of the course.
• Listen during lecture and work problems with me.
• Take notes during lab as well. Even if you have worked a problem, rework it when the lab assistant does.
• Ask questions during all sections of the course. Even in lecture (although our time is limited)!
• Come get help when you don't understand. Either from me or in the tutoring lab.
• Stay caught up. Don't get behind. Do the homework as soon as we complete a section.
• Read the section that will be covered in lecture before attending.
• Do all of your homework.
• Keep an open mind.