Math Policies for Adjuncts
 
A.  Syllabus
In order to maintain consistency and provide a quality education, the math department of EMCC is in the process of implementing a common syllabus.  This will not only benefit students, but will also be helpful for new instructors as EMCC grows in the coming years.  The following list represents the basic pieces that each math syllabus should contain.  It does not matter in what order the items are placed.  More specific templates are included for those who are interested and examples of syllabi done in the past are also available.  The common syllabus provides a framework for all math classes that may change upon agreement of the math instructors.  Please click on the Syllabi link to see course specific syllabi.
 
NOTE:   Copies of all syllabi must be on file, so please give a copy of your syllabus to Kathy Whitney as soon as possible.  

• Details about course (name, section number, credits, location, time)
• Details about Instructor (name, office # and phone #, office hours, Math & Writing Center hours)
• Name of Textbook
• Course description (out of EMCC catalogue, available through division secretary)
• District Course Competencies (current version available through division secretary)
• Technology, if required.
• Materials/Supplies for the class (any item not already covered - calculator, notebook, etc.)
• Attendance/Make up policy
• Withdrawal Policy and Deadline
• Grading Scale & Basis for Grade (Refer to current Math Division guidelines, available through division secretary)
• Additional Resources (tutors, technology, videotapes, study guides, peers)
• Schedule of topics (Refer to current list of sections to be covered.  Available through division secretary)
• Disclaimer
• Optional:
  - Course Goals (any additional goal not already covered - confidence, logical thinking, etc.)
  - Cellular Phones/Pager Policies
  - Residential Faculty Office hours, locations and telephone numbers 
  

B.  Grading
Grades should be based on the following scale:
 
90 to 100 %   =   A
80 to 89 %     =   B
70 to 79 %     =   C
60 to 69 %     =   D
0 to 59 %       =   F
 
 
Overall Grade Breakdown:
Exams = 60 to 80 %
 
Mandatory Comprehensive Final Exam = 20 to 25 %
All students are required to take the final exam, regardless of grades achieved in the course.
 
Homework/Quizzes/Projects, etc. = 0 to 15 %