2. Mathematics  Professor  Jon Odell

3. 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!!!!!!!!!

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Biggest Challenge  TIME  Use it Wisely