Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell

Is this Course the Correct Course for You??????  Are you at the right level?  Is this course right for your curriculum needs?  See your Instructor if in doubt!!!!!!!!!

Prerequisites  YOU MUST MEET THE PREREQUISITES OR YOU WILL BE DROPPED.  Previous Course – C or better.

Syllabus  Examine missing examinations  Examine missing classes  Examine consequences for inappropriate behavior.  Examine grading Scale  Examine Odell’s rule on HATS.  Examine Policy on Cell Phones.  Examine policy on late papers.

Calendar  Very Valuable  Shows when tests are planned.  Dates are what will be discussed that day.  Suggest read the material ahead of class and do suggested homework after class.

Required  Textbook  Graphing Calculator  3-Ring notebook  Red pen  YELLOW highlighter  Stapler  Other items – see syllabus

Optional Items  Student Solutions Manual  Straight Edge  Hole punch  Calculator manual

Graphing Calculator Recommendations  Texas Instruments  TI-83, TI-83+, TI83+Silver  TI-84, TI-84+, TI-84+Silver  Not acceptable  TI-81, TI-85

Study Help  Study Center – Free Study Center will not work even problems.  Fellow Classmates  ***** Study Groups

Classroom Behavior  Courteous to fellow students & instructor.  No Temper Tantrums!  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Classroom Rule!!!!  No Cell Phones on!!!!

Nature of the Course  This course is a Marathon!!  It is not a sprint!

Biggest Challenge  TIME  Use it Wisely