Mathematics 1010

Fall 2005

• I will collect homework during the first class of each week. All of the homework
  assigned the previous week is due at that time.
• Each section of homework will be worth ten points. For example, if you have
  three sections of homework assigned for one week, then that homework set is worth
  a total of 30 points.
• You will get the full credit if you DO every problem. I will NOT be grading
  for correctness, so it is your responsibility to make sure you understand the
  problems and their solutions. This is basically motivation for you to do the homework
  because that is the only way to survive a math class. (Please notice that there is no
  way to get an A in this course if you choose not to do any of the homework. On the
  other hand, turning in all of the homework can help your grade substantially.)
• The homework is to be turned in according to the following instructions:

• The homework set MUST be stapled together with the corresponding cover
  sheet as the first page. (I will provide the cover sheets in class.) A
  homework set turned in without being stapled together or without a cover sheet
  will not be counted!! Please do not come to class hoping that I or someone
  else will have a stapler. Be prepared when you arrive.
• I will accept 10 late homework sections, up to two weeks late,
  throughout the semester for full credit. I will not accept homework
  more than two weeks late. I accept these late homework sections to allow
  for illness, oversleeping, hectic schedules, etc. Do not ask for special
  favors with regard to the homework policy, unless the circumstances are
  extraordinarily severe, because my response will not be in your favor. Also,
  it is not necessary nor recommended that you tell me why your homework is late.
  This policy is meant to be flexible enough to cover all reasons
  and so I don't get calls and emails every week with your personal drama stories.
• I only collect homework during the first class of the week!! If you
  need to turn in homework late, you will have to do so on the first class of
  the week (one or two weeks after its due date). This is the only time
  and location that I will accept homework. If you slide homework
  underneath my office door, I will throw it away without looking at it.

1. There will be no retakes of exams…ever. Your score is what you get.
2. There will be no make-up exams.
3. I will demand respectful behavior in my classroom. Examples of disrespect
   include reading a newspaper or magazine in class, social chatting with your friend
   in class, text-messaging your buddies during class or cuddling with your girl/boyfriend
   in class. If you choose to be disrespectful during my class, I can guarantee I
   will take action to terminate your disruptive behavior in whichever way I see fit.
4. There will be no cursing nor negative ranting (for example, “math sucks”)
   on any written work turned in. The penalty for such things on your written work will
   be a zero score on that assignment or test! Also, I will not hesitate to penalize grades
   for crude gestures or cursing in class.
5. If you have crisis-level extenuating circumstances which require flexibility with
   these policies, it is completely your responsibility to communicate with me as soon
   as possible. The longer you wait to communicate with me, the less I can do to help.
   I reserve the right to make exceptions to my policies based on individual needs and
   timeliness of your communication.