Grading Policy

The lowest 100-point chapter test score will be dropped. A practice of giving make-up tests is not made. If a student knows that he or she will be absent the day of a test, he or she may take the test before the given day. If a make-up test is given, it will be much harder than the original test and must be made up before the following chapter test is given. No make-up tests will be given after the last class day. Each student is only allowed one make up test per course per semester. If every student in the class is present the day of the test, each student will receive 2 bonus points on the given test.

There will be a 3-point online quiz given over each section. These quizzes may be taken up to 5 times, and only the top grade will be recorded. Be sure to watch the deadline for these quizzes, because they cannot be made up for any reason.

There will be 5 Activities (20 points each) assigned during the semester. Again, pay close attention to the due dates. Points will be deducted if they are turned in late.

The 100-point Test 5 (This test may not be the one that is dropped.) will be given Monday, April 30, 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.

The last day to drop this class with a "W" grade is Wednesday, March 14.

A Blackboard website will be utilized in this class. You will find the "class notes" posted under "Course Documents."

Grade Components

Name	Weight	Subject
Test 1	100 points	Appendix, R.1, R.2, R.3, R.4, R.5, and 6.1
Test 2	100 points	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, and 1.8
Test 3	100 points	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7
Test 4	100 points	3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 6.2
Test 5	100 points	4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 5.3, 5.6, and 6.6
Online Quizzes	Approximately 3 points each over each section (100 points total)	MyMathLab
5 Activities	20 points each

Final Grades

A:	90-100	B+:	88	C+:	78	D+:	68	F:	0-54
A-:	89	B:	80-87	C:	70-77	D:	60-67
		B-:	79	C-:	69	D-:	55-59

Attendance Policy

Each students should arrive on time and prepared for class.

Do not attend class if you are going to sleep through any part of it.

Students, who submit written notification to their instructors within two weeks of the beginning of the semester, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Excused absences are limited to two class sessions (days) per semester. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up tests or other work missed due to an excused absence for a religious observance. Students should not be penalized due to absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of religious observances.

Student Conduct & Honor Code

The UNCP Academic Honor Code will be strictly observed in this class.

Any behaviors that disrupt the teaching and/or educational process will not be tolerated. If a student displays such behavior, the student will be asked to leave the classroom for the remaining class period. If the disruptive behavior continues, the Office for Academic Affairs will be asked to administratively withdraw the student from the class.

Disruptive behavior is defined as repeated, continuous, and/or other multiple student behaviors that hamper the ability of instructors to teach and students to learn. Examples include, but are not limited to:

* Eating in class

* Failing to respect the rights of other students

* Talking when the instructor is speaking

* Constant questions or interruptions

* Overt inattentiveness

* Creating excessive noise

* Entering class late or leaving early

* Use of pagers or cell phones in the classroom

**There will be absolutely no electronic communication devices allowed in the classroom to include texting during class - sending or receiving. All cell phones must be put away in a backpack of purse (not just in a pocket) before entering the classroom.

Extreme examples include, but are not limited to:

* Use of profanity or pejorative language

* Intoxication

* Verbal abuse

* Harassment

* Threats to harm oneself or others

* Physical violence

Conditions attributed to physical or psychological disabilities are not considered a legitimate excuse for disruptive behavior.

Office Location and Phone Number
1228 Oxendine Science Building
910-521-6256

Office Hours
1:00 - 3:00 MW, 12:30 - 1:30, F; by appointment T

Email Address
linda.hafer@UNCP.edu

Other Information

The University Writing Center, located in 131 Dial, will assist UNCP students with any writing assignment. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Appointments are not necessary, although they are encouraged. Students may make appointments by calling 521-6168.

The use of university computers as well as E-mail and Internet communication is for university-related business only.

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester as possible (preferably within the first week). All discussions will remain confidential. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 521-6695.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 521-6695.

For the Emergency Information Hotline, phone 521-6888.

The instructor reserves the right to change or modify any of the above conditions.