Math 173-002
Precalculus
MTWRF 1:00-1:50F
CLB 403
CRN 60642
Instructor: Rob Grondahl
E-Mail: rgrondahl@jccc.edu
Office: CLB 202 (Next to the coffee shop)
Office Hour: M-F 11:00-11:55a
Phone: 469-8500 x2802
Textbook: Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus; Connally, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, Et. Al.; 5th Edition; Wiley
Calculator: Only scientific calculators are allowed on quizzes and tests, no graphing calculators.
Prerequisite: MATH 116 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math placement test.
Math Resource Center (MRC): CLB 212
Evaluation:
Homework: You are expected to at least work all the odd problems in each section. Homework is not collected.
Quizzes: You will have a quiz over each section to determine your understanding of the material. These quizzes will constitute 20% of your overall grade. Quizzes cannot be made-up, but your lowest three quizzes will be dropped.
Tests: We will have 4 unit tests. Each test will constitute 15% of your grade. Tests can be made-up in the Testing Center (Student Center 334), if you contact me in advance.
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive. The final exam will constitute 20% of your grade. Your final exam grade will replace your lowest test score.
At the end of the semester, if the class average is below 75%, the grades will be shifted to make it 75%.
Quizzes: You will have a quiz over each section to determine your understanding of the material. These quizzes will constitute 20% of your overall grade. Quizzes cannot be made-up, but your lowest three quizzes will be dropped.
Tests: We will have 4 unit tests. Each test will constitute 15% of your grade. Tests can be made-up in the Testing Center (Student Center 334), if you contact me in advance.
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive. The final exam will constitute 20% of your grade. Your final exam grade will replace your lowest test score.
At the end of the semester, if the class average is below 75%, the grades will be shifted to make it 75%.
Grading Scale:
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 60-69% | D |
| 0-59% | F |
Link to Course Description
Caveats:
To successfully complete the pre-requisite(s) for this course, a student must earn at least a "C" in the pre-requisite course(s) or earn an appropriate score on a placement exam. If a student is found not to have successfully fulfilled the pre-requisite(s) for this course, the student will be dropped from the course.
Disabilities:
If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.
JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.
