MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE -- CLARKSTON CAMPUS

SPRING SEMESTER 2012 Information Sheet

DATES:                                   __________________

Day and Evening classes begin            Jan 9

No Show reporting period                 Jan 16-22

MLK Jr. Day (College Closed)             Jan 16

Student Study Day (No Class)             Feb 21

Midpoint                                 Feb 29

Spring Break                             Mar 5-11

Last Day of Class                        April 26

Learning Support Final Exams             April 20,21,25,26

Final Exam Collegiate math classes       April 27-May 3      

Learning Support Exit Exams              TBA (April 27 – May 3)

Grades due                               May 7

Absences     Students’ academic success is the major priority of the College.  Because regular participation enhances the learning process, students are expected to adhere to the attendance policy set forth by the College and individual faculty members.  Differences in content and teaching styles exist among courses, which can impact students’ learning.  Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to attend all classes.  Students are accountable for assignments and material covered during an absence. Please don't stop attending class without consulting your instructor and doing the proper paperwork.

Math Lab     The Math Lab, (Arne Paulsen, Supervisor) is a place for individual help to supplement class time and instructor office hours. This tutoring is free and available by appointment or to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.  The Math Lab is operated by the Learning & Tutoring Center in CB-1207, Phone: 678-891-3590. 

Computer      The Open Computer Labs are located in the Jim Cherry LRC, Rm. CL2330 and in CC-1180.

Lab           Phone: 678-891-3207. 

Grading       A (90-100) B (80-89) C (70-79) Collegiate D (60-69) Learning Support IP (60-69) F (0-59)

The grade of C or better is often a prerequisite for the next MATH, CSCI, or ENGR course and is always recommended.  [Learning Support students should also refer to the Comprehensive Course Guide.]

Calculator    TI-84 graphing calculators are required in Math 0098 through Math 1433 and in courses beyond those as noted in the class schedule online & instructors’ syllabi.

Workshops     The following workshops are available: TI-83/84 graphing calculator and Mathematica.  Please see your instructor for more information.

Student       “Behavior that is disruptive or that interferes with the campus learning process in

Rules of      the classroom or on campus is not permitted.  No person shall physically abuse,

Conduct       threaten or intimidate any member of the faculty, staff, student body, or any

official visitor to the College.”

Grades        Grades are available 5 days after the end of final exam week @ https://sis.gpc.edu

Dept. Chair   Donna Brouillette – Department Chair 678-891-3712 CH-3211

Dept. Office  678-891-3710; CH-3210

Disability Services

If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services (CDS).  A CDS Counselor will coordinate those services.

Equal Opportunity Statement

No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program of activity conducted by Georgia Perimeter College.                                                     

Affirmative Action Statement

Georgia Perimeter College adheres to affirmative action policies designed to promote diversity and equal opportunity for all faculty and students.

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE

MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE/ENGINEERING ACADEMIC GROUP

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY (Rev. 08/13/07)

As a community committed to learning, Georgia Perimeter College recognizes and specifies that students, whether working as individuals or in a group, shall always present to the instructor their own work for an honest grade assessment.

Academic Honesty Procedures have been established by Georgia Perimeter College to insure due process in cases of cheating.  A copy of procedures is in the Student Handbook and can also be found at http://depts.gpc.edu/governance/policies/New100/101.pdf.