Fall 2016

TEXTBOOK

CHAPTERS TO BE COVERED

GRADING

ATTENDANCE AND TEST POLICIES

Attendance:
On test days, attendance is required. There are NO MAKEUP TESTS. If you miss a test and, in the opinion of the instructor, the absence is excusable, your final exam will count as two grades. If the absence is not excusable, you will receive a zero on the test missed. Be prepared to document your excuse with a traffic ticket, hospital bill, arrest form, etc. A doctor's note is not acceptable unless it says "(student's name) was unable to attend school on (date of test)." Tardiness is permitted on test days without penalty although you will have less time on the test than everyone else. If you are so late that someone has already turned in their test before you arrive, you will not be allowed to take the test.

NOTE: If you see a note posted saying that a test is canceled, make sure it is on FIU stationary and wait until the starting time of class before leaving.

Tests: All tests are offline and proctored! See the calendar below for dates and times, so as not to schedule any other classes in this time block. Students in South Florida will take these tests on FIU's MMC campus. The room number for each test will be added to the syllabus once a room assignment has been made. Students outside South Florida must find a school, community college, or university in their locale where a proctor can administer the test on the same day (not necessarily at the same time) and fax the completed test to me. This site may help you find a testing center outside South Florida. If you cannot find a proctor, email me immediately with the city in which you need proctoring. Students are responsible for the fees associated with all proctored exams taken at a site other than FIU. All tests must be written using pencil. A calculator with a square root button is required. Graphing calculators are prohibited on tests.

Cell phones:
Cell phones must be turned off during tests. The vibrate mode is not considered turned off. Cellular phones must not be visible to you or me. If they are on your belt, they are visible. If they are in your book bag or pocket, they are not. Violations of this policy will result in you having to put the cell phone in the hallway immediately outside the class. If you are afraid it will be stolen, you may choose to leave with it, but you will not be readmitted to the test and all unanswered test questions will be marked wrong. Smartwatches may not be worn during tests. They must be placed in your pocket, purse or book bag.

DROPS AND TUITION

DROPS are not initiated by Prof. Rosenthal. If you stop attending, you must drop this class yourself to avoid a grade of F. The deadline for dropping classes with a grade of DR is Oct. 31.

EXTRA TUITION CHARGES FOR REPEATED COURSES AND EXCESS HOURS:The Florida Legislature has mandated a tuition surcharge for the third time a student either takes or attempts a college credit course. This charge should serve as additional motivation for you not to have to retake this course. In other words, DO THE HOMEWORK!!!

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

COURSE CALENDAR

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Sept.  22
Lesson 18

Nov. 22
Lesson 49

Nov. 28
Review Module 1
(lesson 13)

IMPORTANT NOTE: