Course Title:	Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
Lectures:	MTWF 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. in Lawson 151
Lab (Recitation):	Faner computer lab; for times and other details see recitation schedule and other info
Final Exam:	Friday, August 2, 12:00 - 1:50 p.m. in Lawson 151
Text:	Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics, Pearson Press, Custom 1st Edition, 2012, Text comes bundled with access code to the Pearson website, MyLabsPlus (ISBN-13 for bundle is 978-125-673-9838). Access to MyLabsPlus is required for the course.
Technology:	i>clicker2 is required to receive credit for quizzes in lectures.
Prerequisite:	Three years of college preparatory high school mathematics including geometry and Algebra II AND satisfactory placement score or permission of the Department of Mathematics.
Office:	Neckers 391
Phone:	453-6593
E-mail:	hrhughes@math.siu.edu
Office Hours:	MTWRF 9:20 - 10:30 a.m., or by appointment Recitation instructors’ hours: recitation schedule and other info
Open Lab Hours: (in Morris Library Room 174)	Sunday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

● to improve the ability of students to apply elementary mathematics to the solution of practical problems;

● to learn how basic mathematical principles help in understanding a great variety of phenomena in science and society;

● to understand something of the interplay between mathematics as a liberal art and mathematics as an applied science; and

● to develop the capacity for critical thinking in the increasing number of areas of contemporary society in which mathematics is a useful tool.

See the calendar for a day-by-day listing of topics, sections in the textbook, and lecture notes.

Class participation and quizzes will be based on responses using the i>clicker2 in lecture. Homework will be assigned in MyLabsPlus. Homework worked in MyLabsPlus will constitute the Lab grade. The lowest 20% of each of the quiz and homework grades will be dropped. Three one-hour exams will be given. Make-up exams will be given for pre-approved absences or when the student is absent for documented reasons beyond his or her control (for example, incapacitating illness or emergency hospitalizations). Grades will be based on a 90% A, 80% B, 70% C, 60% D scale.

Regular attendance, consistent homework and regular review of earlier material are essential for successful completion of the requirements of the course. MyLabsPlus gives you many opportunities to practice the course material. You are encouraged to keep a notebook for lecture notes and the work you do by hand when completing homework. All work submitted for a grade is to be the student's own independent work.

The last day to withdraw from the course without a grade is Sunday, June 23. The last day to withdraw from the course with a grade of W is Sunday, July 14. You should be aware that the grade INC (incomplete) cannot be used as a withdrawal and can only be assigned to students who are passing the course and for reasons beyond their control cannot complete all class assignments. See the undergraduate catalog for more details.

MyLabsPlus is an online teaching and learning environment which will be used for submission of homework and reviewing for exams in the weekly lab/recitation sessions in Faner. Students in Math 101 are required to have access to MyLabsPlus. In addition, we strongly recommend that you have your own copy of the Math 101 textbook. Textbook and access code are packaged together and sold at local bookstores. (Note: If you decide not to purchase a textbook, codes can be purchased separately online. If you do purchase online, be sure to purchase a MyLabsPlus code - do not buy MathXL or MyMathLab.)

● To use MyLabsPlus, first log into SalukiNet (https://salukinet.siu.edu/cp/home/displaylogin), click on the “My Records” or “My Courses” tab and follow the link to “Pearson MyLabsPlus.”

● In addition to the homework assigned in MyLabsPlus, class participation quizzes will be given during lectures using the i>clicker2.

i>clicker2 is a response system that allows you to respond to questions posed during lecture sessions. You will be graded on your in-class participation and an i>clicker2 remote is required for your participation to be counted. Be sure to purchase the i>clicker2 and NOT the original i>clicker. The correct ISBN-13 is 978-142-928-0471. You can use i>clicker2 in classes which require either the i>clicker2 or the original i>clicker.

In order to receive this credit, you will need to register your i>clicker2 remote online within the first two weeks of class. While you can register online at http://www.iclicker.com/registration at any time, you must have come to class at least once and responded to at least one question in order to complete the registration. For the online registration, complete the fields with your first name, last name, student ID, and remote ID. Your student ID should be “siu”+dawgtag, e.g., “siu850123456.” The remote ID is the series of numbers and sometimes letters found under the bar code on the back of your i>clicker2 remote. It can also be found on the LCD screen upon powering on your i>clicker2 remote. i>clicker2 will be used every day in class, and you are responsible for bringing your remote daily.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available on BERT's website at www.bert.siu.edu, Department of Safety's website www.dps.siu.edu (disaster drop down) and in Emergency Response Guideline pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency.

Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.