MATH090

  Math 090: Elementary Algebra
College of Arts & Sciences Syllabus

Credit Hours:  0 (3 Scheduled Hours, No College Credit)

Course Description:  This course develops the foundations of algebra beginning with the real number system and its operations. Topics include variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, factoring, the rectangular coordinate system, and graphing linear equations. Applications of proportion, percent, and the use of formulas to develop problem solving skills.

Course Prerequisites:  Math Placement Result 00 - 40, or ACT Math 01 – 16, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 020 – 040

Instructor:  Joe Loconte

Office Location:  BBH 204G

Office Hours: MWF : 12:00 – 1:00 PM / 2:00-3:00 PM

Phone Extension:  (847) 902-3003 (Departmental Phone: 773-442-5767)

E-mail:  jloconte@neiu.edu

List of Required Texts / Materials:

Required: “My Math Lab Student Access Kit”, Pearson Publishing

Student Access Kit provides on line multi-media textbook, online homework, and other learning resources.  This is available at Beck’s Book Store or online at www.mymathlab.com. This must be purchased by September 10, 2015; otherwise, it is recommended you withdraw from the course.  The instructor cannot offer any assistance or workarounds for this requirement.

Optional: “Beginning &Intermediate Algebra”, Elayn Martin Gay, Fifth Edition, Pearson

This course develops the concepts, quantitative abilities, and writing skills for success in college mathematics.  At the end of this course, a student should be able to solve simple linear equations and inequalities using decimals, fractions, decimals and percents.

Assignments:

Units 1-6 Homework (see MyMathLab attachment):  Each homework assignment is equally weighted when calculating the homework score.  For example, if there are five assignments for a total of 10 points, each of the five assignments has a value of 2 points.

Units 1-6 Tests (see Syllabus attachment).

Grading Policies and Formulae:

Required Homework Notebook.  Two bound 8 ½ by 11 spiral bound notebooks are to be kept, one for class notes and the other for documented online homework solutions. Failure to document online homework with step by step written solutions will result in no MML homework unit credit regardless of the online score. Notebooks need to show coherent organization, as well as careful attention to main concepts, definitions, examples, and vocabulary. A scientific calculator (TI 30X IIS) is allowed on one or more tests.  For units where calculators are allowed, you should use this calculator for your homework so you will be used to it by test time.

Scores / Grades.  There will be six unit grades, scored as follows:

      Unit#     Homework  + Test  = Total Points

         1               10      +      90     =    100

         2               10      +      90     =    100

         3               10      +      90     =    100

         4               10      +      90     =    100

         5               10      +      90     =    100

         6               10      +      90     =    100

         ALL         60      +     540     =   600

In order to earn online homework credit, the homework notebook must be submitted on each test date documenting step by step solutions that have been scored online. Unit tests are closed book and without notes. The final grade will be the average of these scores with no test score dropped. The grading scale is:

       Unit          A (90-100)     B (80-89)       C (70-79)       D (65-69)       F (0-64)

       Semester  A (540-600)   B (480-539)   C (420-479)   D (390-419)   F (0-389)

Taking a Test.  Test dates are documented in the class syllabus.  Students are required to have Student ID’s with them on test days.  Work (problem steps) must be shown to receive any credit for a problem and the work must support the answer; there are cases, however, where work need not be shown.  The possession of a graphing or polynomial calculator, cell phone, ipod, or other communication device, during testing will result in a zero for that test.  Bathroom breaks are not allowed – take care of that prior to the test.  If scrap paper is needed, the instructor will supply it.

Course Outline:

See attached Syllabus.

Absence Policy:

Students are expected to be on time and prepared for each class. They are expected to be actively engaged and participating in the class work or will be marked absent. Class attendance is required. Two Final Grade Points will be deducted for each unexcused absence after the 4^th absence (MWF class), 3^rd absence (TR or MW class), or 2^nd absence (1 day/wk class). A tardy (10 minutes) is considered an absence. Students are not allowed to leave during class without the permission of the instructor except for emergencies and they must provide an explanation at the end of class or they will be marked absent. The accumulation of 12 (MWF) / 8 (TR/MW) / 4 (1 day/wk) absences determines a grade of “F” regardless of the grade record.

Missing a test.  If a student knows that he/she is going to miss an exam, the instructor must be notified in writing at least one week prior to the test date and request an alternate date which must be before the scheduled date and must be acceptable to the instructor. A student must notify the instructor by e-mail within 24 hours of a missed exam in order to receive consideration. The student must document in writing the reason for the test absence. Failure to provide documentation will be recorded as a test grade of zero for that unit. If a student misses two exams, a withdrawal from class is recommended.

Academic Integrity Policy:

By enrolling in this course, you are bound by the NEIU Student Code of Conduct: http://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-rights-and-responsibilities/student-code-conduct.  You will be informed by your instructor of any additional policy specific to your course regarding plagiarism, class disruptions, etc.

Classroom Behavior.  Cell phones and other electronic media are to be turned OFF during class and not on the desk top; if a phone can vibrate, it is on and needs to be turned off.  Students are encouraged to request a conference with the instructor in regard to any aspect of the course. Visitors are not allowed in class. The Instructor reserves the right to assign seats and to limit food or drink.  Food / drink are not allowed in the computer labs.

ADA Statement:

Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. To request accommodations, students with special needs should make arrangements with the Student Disability Services (SDS) office, located on the main campus in room D104. Contact SDS via (773) 442-4595 or http://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-disability-services.

Campus Safety:

Web links to Campus Safety: Emergency Procedures and Safety Information can be found on NEIUport on the MyNEIU tab or as follows: http://homepages.neiu.edu/~neiutemp/Emergency_Procedures/MainCampus/

Course Communication:

All pertinent class communications between the instructor and students is conducted exclusively through NEIU e-mail. Thus it is the responsibility of students to check their NEIU e-mail account for all significant information and updates on class cancellations in the event of threatening weather conditions. Communication between the instructor and students via personal e-mail accounts (e.g., @gmail.com or @yahoo.com) will not occur.  However, if you have registered a non-NEIU email through your My Math Lab account, you can also expect some communication to that email address.  Grades, however, will be communicated through your NEIU email only.

Incompletes:

An “I” (incomplete) may be given if a student is absent for serious, unavoidable and well documented reasons.  This applies only to students who were passing (C or better) at the start of the absence.  The incomplete does not reset or erase any existing test or homework scores.  All test / homework scores for completed units remain unchanged.  The incomplete is used to complete homework and/or take test(s) for the Unit(s) missed during the absence.

Students will have two semesters (including Summer, if applicable) after the incomplete grade has been assigned to remove the incomplete. Incompletes that have not been removed within two semesters will be changed to an “F” grade.

Late Work:

Late work is strongly discouraged, as it can impair your chances of success in the course. This late work policy applies to all graded assessments (including tests) in the course. I understand that unexpected things can come up, so the late-work policy for our course is outlined below.

Serious Emergencies: For serious emergencies, your instructor will decide whether your late work may be accepted for full or reduced credit. Serious emergencies include things like serious illness, accidents, natural disasters, and university server outages. E-mail your instructor the information about your emergency and request approval to make up the assignment, lab, quiz, or exam. If you receive approval, make up the work according to the plan set by you and your instructor.

All Other Unexcused Late Work: Unexcused late work includes course work that is turned in late because of things like job-related, technical, or other personal issues. Your instructor will decide whether your late work may be accepted. Your instructor will impose a per diem late penalty of 5% of the assignment points per day, up to seven days, with no credit given after seven days. To request an extension on an assignment, please request approval BEFORE the final deadline.

Only one unexcused, non-emergency late submission will be allowed per student per course.

Learning Support Center:

The Learning Support Center (LSC) provides peer-directed academic tutoring for individuals and groups in the following areas:

• General Education courses 
• Writing
• Reading
• Math Development and college level math
• Academic Coaching
 

The primary emphases are promoting active learning strategies, encouraging student engagement, and providing content support. Academic support is provided to students who are seeking assistance with understanding course concepts and preparing assignments, along with developing an improved learning system for college which includes motivation, academic engagement, brain-based habits for college learning, and learning strategies for note taking, textbook reading, and test taking.

Tutors are graduate and undergraduate students who are carefully selected on the basis of their own academic achievement by faculty and given supervision, training, and support to serve as tutors, mentors, and academic coaches. Additionally, the LSC provides all NEIU students an area for learning groups and an opportunity to learn with other students. Appointments are strongly encouraged, and students are welcome to drop in to discuss their individual academic support needs.

For more information, visit the LSC website at www.neiu.edu/lsc or, to schedule an appointment with a tutor, call 773-442-4568.  

MATH091

Math 091: Intermediate Algebra I
College of Arts & Sciences Syllabus

Intermediate Algebra I - 24822 - MATH 091 - 1 (Spring 2016)

Credit Hours:  0 (3 Scheduled Hours, No College Credit)

Course Description:  This course focuses on the concepts and structures of intermediate algebra. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, interval notation, graphing linear equations in two variables, slope of a line, equations of a line, polynomials, factoring, and systems of linear equations, and rational expressions.

Course Prerequisites:  MATH-090 or NEIU Math Placement Result 01, or ACT Math 17 - 18 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 041 - 059.

Instructor:  Joe Loconte

Office Location:  BBH 204G

Office Hours:  MWF 11:00am – 12:00 noon

Phone Extension:  847-902-3003 (Departmental Phone: 773-442-5767)

E-mail:  Jloconte@neiu.edu 

List of Required Texts / Materials:

Required: “My Math Lab Student Access Kit”, Pearson Publishing

Student Access Kit provides on line multi-media textbook, online homework, and other learning resources.  This is available at Beck’s Book Store or online at www.mymathlab.com. This must be purchased by January 29, 2016; otherwise, it is recommended you withdraw from the course.  The instructor cannot offer any assistance or workarounds for this requirement.

Optional: “Beginning &Intermediate Algebra”, Elayn Martin Gay, Fifth Edition, Pearson

This course develops the concepts, quantitative abilities, and writing skills for success in college mathematics.  At the end of this course, a student should be able to graph and solve linear equations and linear inequalities; graph and solve systems of linear equations; simplify, add, subtract, multiply, divide polynomial expressions and solve polynomial equations.

Assignments:

Units 1-5 Homework (see MyMathLab attachment):  Each homework assignment is equally weighted when calculating the homework score.  For example, if there are five assignments for a total of 10 points, each of the five assignments has a value of 2 points.

Units 1-5 Tests (see Syllabus attachment).

Grading Policies and Formulae:

Required Homework Notebook.  Two bound 8 ½ by 11 spiral bound notebooks are to be kept, one for class notes and the other for documented online homework solutions. Failure to document online homework with step by step written solutions will result in no MML homework unit credit regardless of the online score. Notebooks need to show coherent organization, as well as careful attention to main concepts, definitions, examples, and vocabulary. A scientific calculator (TI 30X IIS) is allowed on one or more tests.  You should use this calculator for your homework so you will be used to it by test time.

Scores / Grades.  There will be five unit grades, scored as follows:

      Unit#     Homework  + Test  = Total Points

         1               10      +      90     =    100

         2               10      +      90     =    100

         3               10      +      90     =    100

         4               10      +      90     =    100

         5               10      +      90     =    100

         ALL         50      +     450     =   500

In order to earn online homework credit, the homework notebook must be submitted on each test date documenting step by step solutions that have been scored online. Unit tests are closed book and without notes. The final grade will be the average of these scores with no test score dropped. The grading scale is:

       Unit          A (90-100)     B (80-89)       C (70-79)       D (65-69)       F (0-64)

       Semester  A (450-500)   B (400-449)   C (350-399)   D (325-349)   F (0-324)

Taking a Test.  Test dates are documented in the class syllabus.  Students are required to have Student ID’s with them on test days.  Work (problem steps) must be shown to receive any credit for a problem and the work must support the answer; there are cases, however, where work need not be shown.  The possession of a graphing or polynomial calculator, cell phone, ipod, or other communication device, during testing will result in a zero for that test.  Bathroom breaks are not allowed – take care of that prior to the test.  If scrap paper is needed, the instructor will supply it.

Course Outline:

See attached Syllabus.

Absence Policy:

Students are expected to be on time and prepared for each class. They are expected to be actively engaged and participating in the class work or will be marked absent. Class attendance is required. Two Final Grade Points will be deducted for each unexcused absence after the 4^th absence (MWF class), 3^rd absence (TR or MW class), or 2^nd absence (1 day/wk class). A tardy (10 minutes) is considered an absence. Students are not allowed to leave during class without the permission of the instructor except for emergencies and they must provide an explanation at the end of class or they will be marked absent. The accumulation of 12 (MWF)/ 8 (TR/MW) / 4 (1 day/wk) absences determines a grade of “F” regardless of the grade record.

Missing a test.  If a student knows that he/she is going to miss an exam, the instructor must be notified in writing at least one week prior to the test date and request an alternate date which must be before the scheduled date and must be acceptable to the instructor. A student must notify the instructor by e-mail within 24 hours of a missed exam in order to receive consideration. The student must document in writing the reason for the test absence. Failure to provide documentation will be recorded as a test grade of zero for that unit. If a student misses two exams, a withdrawal from class is recommended.

Academic Integrity Policy:

By enrolling in this course, you are bound by the NEIU Student Code of Conduct: http://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-rights-and-responsibilities/student-code-conduct.  You will be informed by your instructor of any additional policy specific to your course regarding plagiarism, class disruptions, etc.

Classroom Behavior.  Cell phones and other electronic media are to be turned OFF during class and not on the desk top; if a phone can vibrate, it is on and needs to be turned off.  Students are encouraged to request a conference with the instructor in regard to any aspect of the course. Visitors are not allowed in class. The Instructor reserves the right to assign seats and to limit food or drink.  Food / drink are not allowed in the computer labs.

ADA Statement:

Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. To request accommodations, students with special needs should make arrangements with the Student Disability Services (SDS) office, located on the main campus in room D104. Contact SDS via (773) 442-4595 or http://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-disability-services.

Campus Safety:

Web links to Campus Safety: Emergency Procedures and Safety Information can be found on NEIUport on the MyNEIU tab or as follows: http://homepages.neiu.edu/~neiutemp/Emergency_Procedures/MainCampus/

Course Communication:

All pertinent class communications between the instructor and students is conducted exclusively through NEIU e-mail. Thus it is the responsibility of students to check their NEIU e-mail account for all significant information and updates on class cancellations in the event of threatening weather conditions. Communication between the instructor and students via personal e-mail accounts (e.g., @gmail.com or @yahoo.com) will not occur.  However, if you have registered a non-NEIU email through your My Math Lab account, you can also expect some communication to that email address.  Grades, however, will be communicated through your NEIU email only.

Incompletes:

An “I” (incomplete) may be given if a student is absent for serious, unavoidable and well documented reasons.  This applies only to students who were passing (C or better) at the start of the absence.  The incomplete does not reset or erase any existing test or homework scores.  All test / homework scores for completed units remain unchanged.  The incomplete is used to complete homework and/or take test(s) for the Unit(s) missed during the absence.

Students will have two semesters (including Summer, if applicable) after the incomplete grade has been assigned to remove the incomplete. Incompletes that have not been removed within two semesters will be changed to an “F” grade.

Late Work:

Late work is strongly discouraged, as it can impair your chances of success in the course. This late work policy applies to all graded assessments (including tests) in the course. I understand that unexpected things can come up, so the late-work policy for our course is outlined below.

Serious Emergencies: For serious emergencies, your instructor will decide whether your late work may be accepted for full or reduced credit. Serious emergencies include things like serious illness, accidents, natural disasters, and university server outages. E-mail your instructor the information about your emergency and request approval to make up the assignment, lab, quiz, or exam. If you receive approval, make up the work according to the plan set by you and your instructor.

All Other Unexcused Late Work: Unexcused late work includes course work that is turned in late because of things like job-related, technical, or other personal issues. Your instructor will decide whether your late work may be accepted. Your instructor will impose a per diem late penalty of 5% of the assignment points per day, up to seven days, with no credit given after seven days. To request an extension on an assignment, please request approval BEFORE the final deadline.

Only one unexcused, non-emergency late submission will be allowed per student per course.

Learning Support Center:

The Learning Support Center (LSC) provides peer-directed academic tutoring for individuals and groups in the following areas:

                  ·General Education courses 
                  · Writing
                  · Reading
                  ·Math Development and college level math
                  · Academic Coaching

The primary emphases are promoting active learning strategies, encouraging student engagement, and providing content support. Academic support is provided to students who are seeking assistance with understanding course concepts and preparing assignments, along with developing an improved learning system for college which includes motivation, academic engagement, brain-based habits for college learning, and learning strategies for note taking, textbook reading, and test taking.

Tutors are graduate and undergraduate students who are carefully selected on the basis of their own academic achievement by faculty and given supervision, training, and support to serve as tutors, mentors, and academic coaches. Additionally, the LSC provides all NEIU students an area for learning groups and an opportunity to learn with other students. Appointments are strongly encouraged, and students are welcome to drop in to discuss their individual academic support needs.

For more information, visit the LSC website at www.neiu.edu/lsc or, to schedule an appointment with a tutor, call 773-442-4568.

Math 092: Intermediate Algebra II
College of Arts & Sciences Syllabus

Intermediate Algebra II - 24838 - MATH 092 - 7 (Spring 2016)

Credit Hours:  0 (3 Scheduled Hours, No College Credit)

Course Description:  This course further develops the concepts and structures of intermediate algebra. A review of linear equations, polynomials, and factoring, prepares students for the study of linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations and functions. Additional topics to prepare students for college algebra include rational expressions and equations, complex numbers, rational exponents, and properties of logarithms.

Course Prerequisites:  MATH 091 - 499 or MATH-091A - 499Z or NEIU Math Placement Result 02 - 45 or ACT Math 19 - 36 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 060 - 084 or Accuplacer College Level Math-020 - 120

Instructor:  Joe Loconte

Office Location:  BBH 204G

Office Hours:  MWF 11:00am – 12:00 noon

Phone Extension:  847-902-3003 (Departmental Phone: 773-442-5767)

E-mail:  Jloconte@neiu.edu 

List of Required Texts / Materials:

Required: “My Math Lab Student Access Kit”, Pearson Publishing

Student Access Kit provides on line multi-media textbook, online homework, and other learning resources.  This is available at Beck’s Book Store or online at www.mymathlab.com. This must be purchased by January 29, 2016; otherwise, it is recommended you withdraw from the course.  The instructor cannot offer any assistance or workarounds for this requirement.

Optional: “Beginning &Intermediate Algebra”, Elayn Martin Gay, Fifth Edition, Pearson

This course develops the concepts, quantitative abilities, and writing skills for success in college mathematics.  At the end of this course, a student should be able to simplify, add, subtract, multiply, divide and solve the following types of expressions and equations: polynomial, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic.

Assignments:

Units 1-4 Homework (see MyMathLab attachment):  Each homework assignment is equally weighted when calculating the homework score.  For example, if there are five assignments for a total of 10 points, each of the five assignments has a value of 2 points.

Units 1-4 Tests (see Syllabus attachment).

Grading Policies and Formulae:

Required Homework Notebook.  Two bound 8 ½ by 11 spiral bound notebooks are to be kept, one for class notes and the other for documented online homework solutions. Failure to document online homework with step by step written solutions will result in no MML homework unit credit regardless of the online score. Notebooks need to show coherent organization, as well as careful attention to main concepts, definitions, examples, and vocabulary. A scientific calculator (TI 30X IIS) is allowed on one or more tests.  You should use this calculator for your homework so you will be used to it by test time.

Scores / Grades.  There will be four unit grades, scored as follows:

      Unit#     Homework  + Test  = Total Points

         1               10      +      90     =    100

         2               10      +      90     =    100

         3               10      +      90     =    100

         4               10      +      90     =    100

         ALL         40      +     360     =   400

In order to earn online homework credit, the homework notebook must be submitted on each test date documenting step by step solutions that have been scored online. Unit tests are closed book and without notes. The final grade will be the average of these scores with no test score dropped. The grading scale is:

       Unit          A (90-100)     B (80-89)       C (70-79)       D (65-69)       F (0-64)

       Semester  A (360-400)   B (320-359)   C (280-319)   D (260-279)   F (0-259)

Taking a Test.  Test dates are documented in the class syllabus.  Students are required to have Student ID’s with them on test days.  Work (problem steps) must be shown to receive any credit for a problem and the work must support the answer; there are cases, however, where work need not be shown.  The possession of a graphing or polynomial calculator, cell phone, ipod, or other communication device, during testing will result in a zero for that test.  Bathroom breaks are not allowed – take care of that prior to the test.  If scrap paper is needed, the instructor will supply it.

Course Outline:

See attached Syllabus.

Absence Policy:

Students are expected to be on time and prepared for each class. They are expected to be actively engaged and participating in the class work or will be marked absent. Class attendance is required. Two Final Grade Points will be deducted for each unexcused absence after the 4^th absence (MWF class), 3^rd absence (TR or MW class), or 2^nd absence (1 day/wk class). A tardy (10 minutes) is considered an absence. Students are not allowed to leave during class without the permission of the instructor except for emergencies and they must provide an explanation at the end of class or they will be marked absent. The accumulation of 12 (MWF)/ 8 (TR/MW) / 4 (1 day/wk) absences determines a grade of “F” regardless of the grade record.

Missing a test.  If a student knows that he/she is going to miss an exam, the instructor must be notified in writing at least one week prior to the test date and request an alternate date which must be before the scheduled date and must be acceptable to the instructor. A student must notify the instructor by e-mail within 24 hours of a missed exam in order to receive consideration. The student must document in writing the reason for the test absence. Failure to provide documentation will be recorded as a test grade of zero for that unit. If a student misses two exams, a withdrawal from class is recommended.

Academic Integrity Policy:

By enrolling in this course, you are bound by the NEIU Student Code of Conduct: http://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-rights-and-responsibilities/student-code-conduct.  You will be informed by your instructor of any additional policy specific to your course regarding plagiarism, class disruptions, etc.

Classroom Behavior.  Cell phones and other electronic media are to be turned OFF during class and not on the desk top; if a phone can vibrate, it is on and needs to be turned off.  Students are encouraged to request a conference with the instructor in regard to any aspect of the course. Visitors are not allowed in class. The Instructor reserves the right to assign seats and to limit food or drink.  Food / drink are not allowed in the computer labs.

ADA Statement:

Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. To request accommodations, students with special needs should make arrangements with the Student Disability Services (SDS) office, located on the main campus in room D104. Contact SDS via (773) 442-4595 or http://www.neiu.edu/university-life/student-disability-services.

Campus Safety:

Web links to Campus Safety: Emergency Procedures and Safety Information can be found on NEIUport on the MyNEIU tab or as follows: http://homepages.neiu.edu/~neiutemp/Emergency_Procedures/MainCampus/

Course Communication:

All pertinent class communications between the instructor and students is conducted exclusively through NEIU e-mail. Thus it is the responsibility of students to check their NEIU e-mail account for all significant information and updates on class cancellations in the event of threatening weather conditions. Communication between the instructor and students via personal e-mail accounts (e.g., @gmail.com or @yahoo.com) will not occur.  However, if you have registered a non-NEIU email through your My Math Lab account, you can also expect some communication to that email address.  Grades, however, will be communicated through your NEIU email only.

Incompletes:

An “I” (incomplete) may be given if a student is absent for serious, unavoidable and well documented reasons.  This applies only to students who were passing (C or better) at the start of the absence.  The incomplete does not reset or erase any existing test or homework scores.  All test / homework scores for completed units remain unchanged.  The incomplete is used to complete homework and/or take test(s) for the Unit(s) missed during the absence.

Students will have two semesters (including Summer, if applicable) after the incomplete grade has been assigned to remove the incomplete. Incompletes that have not been removed within two semesters will be changed to an “F” grade.

Late Work:

Late work is strongly discouraged, as it can impair your chances of success in the course. This late work policy applies to all graded assessments (including tests) in the course. I understand that unexpected things can come up, so the late-work policy for our course is outlined below.

Serious Emergencies: For serious emergencies, your instructor will decide whether your late work may be accepted for full or reduced credit. Serious emergencies include things like serious illness, accidents, natural disasters, and university server outages. E-mail your instructor the information about your emergency and request approval to make up the assignment, lab, quiz, or exam. If you receive approval, make up the work according to the plan set by you and your instructor.

All Other Unexcused Late Work: Unexcused late work includes course work that is turned in late because of things like job-related, technical, or other personal issues. Your instructor will decide whether your late work may be accepted. Your instructor will impose a per diem late penalty of 5% of the assignment points per day, up to seven days, with no credit given after seven days. To request an extension on an assignment, please request approval BEFORE the final deadline.

Only one unexcused, non-emergency late submission will be allowed per student per course.

Learning Support Center:

The Learning Support Center (LSC) provides peer-directed academic tutoring for individuals and groups in the following areas:

                  ·General Education courses 
                  · Writing
                  · Reading
                  ·Math Development and college level math
                  · Academic Coaching

The primary emphases are promoting active learning strategies, encouraging student engagement, and providing content support. Academic support is provided to students who are seeking assistance with understanding course concepts and preparing assignments, along with developing an improved learning system for college which includes motivation, academic engagement, brain-based habits for college learning, and learning strategies for note taking, textbook reading, and test taking.

Tutors are graduate and undergraduate students who are carefully selected on the basis of their own academic achievement by faculty and given supervision, training, and support to serve as tutors, mentors, and academic coaches. Additionally, the LSC provides all NEIU students an area for learning groups and an opportunity to learn with other students. Appointments are strongly encouraged, and students are welcome to drop in to discuss their individual academic support needs.

For more information, visit the LSC website at www.neiu.edu/lsc or, to schedule an appointment with a tutor, call 773-442-4568.