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Math 101-4: Intermediate Algebra
(Diane Rivard)

Spring 2010

Lecturer: Diane Rivard
Email: rivard@math.wisc.edu
Phone: 262-2882
Office: 720 Van Vleck Hall

Office Hours: M, W: 11:00 - 1:00.

Math 101 meeting times: Tu,Th 11:00 - 12:15 in B305 Van Vleck

Texbook:
Intermediate Algebra 2e, softcover, Miller/O'Neil/Hyde, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 007-7332113.

This book is available for purchase at the University Bookstore.


Grading:
Exam 1: Chapters 1, 2: 15%
Exam 2: Chapters 3, 4, 5: 20%
Exam 3: Chapters 6, 7: 20%
Final Exam: Chapters 1-8, 10: 30%
Quizzes: 15%
There will be a quiz every Thursday but I will drop the lowest 2 scores.


EXAMS
Exam 1: Tuesday February 16, 11:00-12:15, B305 Van Vleck.
Exam 2: Thursday March 18, 11:00-12:15, B305 Van Vleck.
Exam 3: Tuesday April 20, 11:00-12:15, B305 Van Vleck.
Final Exam: 2:45PM-4:45PM, Thursday May 13, 2010 , Room 5206 SOC SCI.
  • FINAL EXAM is scheduled for 2:45 P.M. Thursday May 13, 2010. Please take note right away.
  • If you can not take the exam due to legitimate excuses, please send me an e-mail as soon as possible.
  • The final exam is scheduled by the university and cannot be rescheduled except under certain circumstance. There will be no early final exam.

    Getting Help
    The first step should always be to see me during office hours. If you can't make my office hours, send me an email to set up an appointment. You should also check out the following resources:

    • Mathematics Tutorial Program A free small-group tutorial program in Van Vleck. Very structured, requires a time commitment by students.
    • Math Lab A free drop-in tutorial program in Van Vleck staffed by TAs and undergraduate tutors.
    • GUTS A free student-run program covering a variety of subjects. Staffed mostly by student volunteers.
    • List of Private Tutors

    Classlist
    An email Classlist has been created for important announcements about this course. Your @wisc.edu or @students.wisc.edu email address is the one that will be used for the list, as well as all other official communication from the University, so check your email frequently. Also check your Junk Mail folder regularly, as some ClassList mail may end up there!