Policies for Math 222 Students

(First Displayed on Website 12/12/02)

The policy of the Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) is that all Math 222 students must take two common exams (of 75 minutes each) and a common, comprehensive final exam (of 150 minutes) at the end of the semester. All of these exams are graded collectively by all instructors of Math 222. No notes, integration formula cards or books may be used during the exams. Calculators are not allowed. There will also be frequent quizzes (at least 10, at least 8 of which will be averaged) graded by individual instructors. The quiz average will have a weight equal to one common exam.

The date, time and location of the final exam shall set later in the semester.

Dates and times for the two in-class exams are as follows:

Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 4:15 - 5:40 PM

Wednesday, April 9, 2003, 4:15 - 5:40 PM

Evening classes will have their exams on the above dates, but the time will be 5:45 - 7:10 PM. After a short break, classes will resume at 7:15 PM, and attendance will again be taken.

It is DMS policy that there are to be no make-up tests. If you miss one test, the grade for the missed test shall be determined by your grade on the final exam for the pertinent material. If you miss two common exams, you shall receive a grade of 0 (zero) for each missed exam. Attendance will be taken before each common exam to be checked against the exam booklets returned at the end of the exam.

In addition to the common exams, you shall also be graded on selected homework problems and two computational assignments.

THE FINAL GRADE FOR MATH 222 IS TO BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:

30% - Final Exam

40% - Two Common Exams

20% - Quiz Average

10% - Homework and Computer Assignments

A comment on tardiness and absences: You must arrive on time to each class meeting. Instructors have every right not to permit you to enter the classroom when you are late. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class meeting. Occasionally instructors will discuss subject matter in a manner that may differ from the presentation given in the book. If you are absent, you will have to read the book, or make up the material in other ways. Students are responsible for all the material presented in class. If you absent yourself from class frequently, not only will you be short-changing yourself on instruction, you will receive a warning that you are jeopardizing your performance in Math 222.

Your instructor should be able to answer all your questions related to Math 222. In the unlikely event that your instructor cannot resolve your course related problem, you may contact the Math 222 Coordinator (Prof. Denis Blackmore, ext. 3495, deblac@m.njit.edu)