Absence from class does not excuse a student from assigned work. In general, students will not be required to bring notebook computers to class unless the instructor gives prior notice. In this course, students will use the notebook computer for E-mail, for obtaining course information from their instructor's web page and from the Math 0097 web page, for using the Interactive Algebra tutorial software that accompanies the textbook, and for other uses that may be indicated by the instructor. Students should activate E-mail immediately. Students are expected to communicate with instructors using E-mail.
Instructors expect students to check their E-mail regularly.
Even though calculators may be downloaded from the web, students should purchase one to use since the notebook computer may not be up and running every time a calculator is needed. Even though students are encouraged to use a calculator, students need to be able to perform basic arithmetic computations without the aid of a calculator. If you have difficulty with the homework, ask questions in class and get extra help outside of class from the instructor or in the Learning Center. Homework assignments may be collected and checked at any time. To have a reasonable chance of succeeding in this course, a student will need to attend class regularly and do each homework assignment.