Spring
2009
F502 TTh
12:30
- 1:45
pm
Section 8913; 2 units |
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Course
Description |
Materials |
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Important
Dates |
Notebooks |
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Homework |
Quizzes |
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Evaluation |
Accommodations |
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Student Learning Outcomes |
Class Policies |
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Course Description
Fundamentals of arithmetic
including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with
emphasis on mental arithmetic involving whole numbers up to 12.
Operations with fractions, decimals and percents are stressed. Area and
volume formula for fundamental shapes will be discussed.
Offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
Non-associate degree applicable.
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Materials
REQUIRED TEXT –
Fundamental Mathematics through
Applications
4th edition, by Akst & Bragg. A
textbook, student solution manual
and lecture videos areavailable in the Math Study Center and LRC (library) if needed.
No calculators will be used or are
allowed in this course.
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Important
Dates
February 6:
Last
day to drop a class without a 'W' on your transcripts and get a refund.
February 6:
Last
day to add a class.
April 24: Last
day to drop a class.
June 4:
Grades available on
WebConnect
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Notebooks
Please purchase a three-ring notebook
(not spiral) and section dividers for use in this course ONLY. Label
the section dividers as follows: QuestionsJournal,
Notes & Homework, Quizzes,
Other Activities. Please
label homework with the section number and assigned problem numbers
at the top of the first page of the assignment.
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Homework
Please
label homework with the section number and assigned problem numbers
at the top of the first page of the assignment.
It is important for you to complete all assignments in a timely manner.
I will collect and spot grade homework every Tuesday. The sections I
collect will be announced the week before. NO MAKE-UPS (i.e. you
may not turn in work after I have collected it). However, I will drop
your two lowest Homework scores.
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Quizzes
Expect
approximately seven
quizzes. NO MAKE-UPS, but I will drop your lowest
quiz score. The comprehensive final is scheduled
for Tuesday, May 26, from
12:00 to
2:00
pm. You must earn a passing
grade of 70% or better on the final exam AND an overall average grade of
70% or better to pass the course.
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Evaluation
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Homework, 5 points each
- 60 points |
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Other
Activities - TBD |
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Quizzes,
40 points each - 240 points |
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Final Exam -
100 points |
The
Final Exam is scheduled for Tuesday,
May 26 from 12:00
- 2:00
pm |
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students seeking an "I" (incomplete) for a grade must file a
petition with me citing "unforeseeable, emergency, and
justifiable" reasons for this grade.
Final Note:
Attendance, participation, and a
subjective instructor impression of a student's work may be used in
assigning a final grade to borderline cases.
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Accommodations
Academic accommodations are available for
students with disabilities. If you suspect that you have a learning
disability, or require services for any other type of disability, please
contact Disabled Student Programs and Services in the Student Center
Complex or phone 660-4239.
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Student
Learning Outcomes
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Use tutorial software to develop mathematical skills. |
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Formulate tools for success in future mathematics
courses. |
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Recognize and correct computational errors. |
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Perform fundamental arithmetic operations including
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers. |
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Perform fundamental arithmetic operations including
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using decimal
numbers. |
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Perform calculations with fractions including basic
arithmetic operations and reducing fractions. |
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Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. |
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Convert decimals to percents and fractions to percents. |
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Solve word problems involving percents, linear measures,
areas, volumes, weight and/or time. |
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Reduce rates and ratios to lowest terms and use
proportions to solve word problems. |
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Class
Policies
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You are expected to attend each
class, arriving on time and remaining for
the entire class. Please let me know before class starts if you
will be leaving early. |
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Math is not a spectator’s sport. A
student may be dropped for two or more absences but should not
expect to be dropped and is ultimately responsible for officially
withdrawing from the course. If absences become a problem, please
come and speak with me. |
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All cell phones must either be turned
off or put on vibrate during class time. |
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You are responsible for getting class
notes and any schedule changes or other announcements on days missed
from the class. Any changes and announcements will be posted on my
web site. |
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You are expected to be courteous to
each other and to the instructor. You will be asked to leave the
class for display of behavior the instructor deems as disruptive to
the learning environment. You are encouraged to establish study
partners with whom you may study and prepare for exams. |
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If you feel you need more help than I
or other classmates can offer there is free tutoring available in
the Math Study Center (Room L104). Their hours are Monday through
Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. |
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You
are expected to work actively with your peers, sharing, taking and
giving, listening and explaining, questioning and answering. You are
responsible for being prepared for participation in class discussions
and in group work, and for assisting your peers to come to an
understanding of mathematics. |
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You are
expected to keep up to date, study the text and do the homework. The
usual rule of thumb for college courses is a minimum: Two hours of
study out of class for every hour in class. You should spend at least
this amount of time studying for this class. |
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