WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Academic Policies for Math 115-College Algebra, Math 116-Precalculus,
Math 160-Calculus I, Math 161- Calculus II

1. ATTENDANCE POLICY
   An attendance policy has been instituted by the Mathematics Department for students taking any of the above listed courses. Your professor will be taking regular attendance. After three (3) absences, a warning notice will be sent to the student and his/her advisor and after five (5) absences, the student will receive an automatic grade of F. In the latter case, the instructor is not required to grade any papers submitted by the student.
    
2. THE LEARNING CENTER FOR PRECALCULUS AND CALCULUS - S 107
   The Learning Center will also tutor students in College Algebra as of Spring of 1998. Students are encouraged to attend the Learning Center at least 3 times a week. Each study session should be at least 1 hour. Students must get a "chit" recording the time date and the tutor.
   Additionally, some instructors may adhere to the following policy: Students may study in groups in the WPU library or a local library, or the conference room S 143. If they studied in the library, they need a signature of a librarian who witnessed their working together or if is in S 143 the signature of faculty member, a student assistant or a secretary is required. Discuss the applicability of this policy with your instructor. Each session count as one (1) extra credit point toward their next exam for a maximum of ten (10) points.
   Students are reminded that the recommended time spent on homework is six (6) hours per week for a three (3) credit course and eight (8) hours per week for a four (4) credit course. Some students may have to spend more time.
    
3. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
   The Department of Mathematics has approved requiring a TI 85 graphics calculator for the above four courses. Those students who already have a TI 82 will probably be able to perform all that is required if they read their manual.
    
4. FINAL EXAM
   The final exam for each of the above courses is a common exam and will be given on the day assigned by the University for multisection courses. Your professor will arrange the time for you class.

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