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Are you unsure if this mathematics course is suitable for your needs? Find out if you meet the prerequisites and get an overview of the syllabus, calendar, and required materials. Learn about Professor Odell's rules and expectations for behavior in the classroom. Discover study resources and tips for success in this challenging course.
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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