Recitation Assignments:   The text contains many projects requiring students to perform sustained algebraic and trigonometric computations using techniques borrowed from calculus. Most of the questions asked on our common examinations will consist of components of these projects. In order to help students prepare for such examination questions, in which computations are isolated from the larger projects in which students are used to performing them, we have included “Modular Exercises” in most sections. Many of these exercises appear under the heading “Group Study Exercises” and are assigned to be worked in the class recitation period. Problems not completed in recitation should be carried over to the end of the week’s home work. If necessary, students should consult the mathematics tutors in the University Learning Center for assistance on those Recitation problems not worked in the Recitation period. If a Recitation assignment is completed early, students should begin READING the next section in the text.

Attendance Policy:  Math 109 meets four times a week; there are three lectures and one recitation hour. Recitation classes provide an additional opportunity for you to seek help with homework and concepts taught in class. Attendance at all classes (both lecture and recitation) will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Excused Absences:  In order for an absence to be excused, the student must present documentation (Dr.’s note, court notice, etc.) to the Course Coordinator or to the Math Department Office (to be forwarded to the course coordinator) – within 1 week of  his/her return to class. The documentation will then be evaluated by to the course coordinator and the student will be notified by e-mail as to the disposition of the excused absence request.

Exams:  There will be three common midterm exams during the semester and one comprehensive final exam during the final exam week. Exams are held on the following days:

Makeup Exam Policy:   There will be No make-up EXAMS or Quizzes during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.