______Lisann Castagno______ ___ Fall 2007__________
Instructor’s
Name Semester / Year
Division Office:
Allied Health/Science/Math Phone_885-2360
ext. 223__
Office Hours:_before
and after class_______ e-mail
lcastagno@manor.edu
Course Number/Title/Credit
Hours: MH101 / College Math/ 3 credits
Course Description:
This course
utilizes a problem solving approach to situations that can be interpreted in a
mathematical framework. The
interpretation is based on the organization of information, the determination
of relationships within that information, evaluations and drawing
conclusions. This course uses problem
solving strategies, the properties of real numbers, algebra, fundamentals of
finance, probability, and statistics to give the students the tools they need
to succeed. The use of a hand held
calculator is included. Emphasis is
placed on reasoning skills and the application of mathematics in consumer affairs,
business, social sciences and liberal arts.
Prerequisite: Placement into College Level Math Course or
passing grade on all required developmental math courses.
Philosophy of the
Course:
In a highly
technological society, success in any field requires well-developed
quantitative abilities. College
mathematics is a course designed to prepare students for careers in business,
elementary education, liberal arts and the social sciences where an
understanding of mathematics and the ability to apply mathematics to concrete
situations is essential. The course will
also develop the students’ analytical skills, which enhance their performance
in non-mathematical areas.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the student will be able
to:
Student Outcomes
Outcome
1: The student will be
able to conduct research on the internet and discuss his/her findings in a concise and precise
written and oral format.
Measure: The student will
select an instructor approved web project proposed in the textbook. The student will submit a written report and
give an oral presentation on the results of this internet research
project. Both reports will be
mathematically correct and delivered in precise, concise, language.
Standard: 70% of the students
will earn a C or better on this project.
Outcome 2: The student will
be able to analyze and evaluate a statistical study.
Measure: Given a sample
study, the student will evaluate the study using the guidelines on page 247 of
the textbook. This evaluation will be
submitted as a written report.
Standard: 70% of the
students will address each of the eight guidelines for evaluating a statistical
study, and complete a satisfactory analysis for at least 6 of the 8 guidelines.
Outcome 3: The student will
be able to use finance formulas in practical applications.
Measure: Given a set of 10
problems involving personal finance situations, the student will select the
appropriate formula, substitute the correct values into the formula and complete
the calculations necessary to accurately evaluate the expression.
Standard: 70% of the
students will complete 70% of the above information. The work will be accurate and complete.
Outline of Course Content
Thinking Critically (1A,
1C, 1D)
Problem Solving and Standardized
Units (2A, 2B, 2C)
Test 1
Percentages,
Scientific Notation, Uncertainty (3A,
3B, 3C)
Financial Management (4A, 4B, 4C)
Mid-Term
Fundamentals of statistics and
statistical studies (5A,
5B)
Graphing, Correlation and Causality (5C, 5D, 5E)
Fundamentals of Probability,
Combining Probabilities
(6A ,6B)
Test 2
Law of Averages, and Counting and
Probability (6C,
6D)
Exponential Growth and Decay (7A, 7B, 7C)
Project Presentations
Final
This is a tentative schedule and
may be amended to reflect the needs of the class.
Approaches to Teaching:
These
objectives will be accomplished through lectures, classroom discussions, and
cooperative learning in problem solving situations. Students must take an active role in asking
questions, proposing methods of solutions and exploring alternative approaches
to problem solving. Students will also
be required to read the text, do assigned exercises and supplement the class
with outside readings and assignments.
Procedures for Evaluation and Grading
·
There will be two tests, a
mid-term, project and final examination.
Each will count for 20% of the final grade
·
Completions of homework
assignments, participation in class discussions and group problem solving will
be taken into consideration in determining your final grade
·
Grade equivalents are:
0 - 59
= F
60 - 69
= D
70 - 79
= C
80 - 89
= B
90 – 100 =
A
Attendance:
Your
attendance is crucial to success in this class.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to notify me and to arrange
a method of obtaining missed material.
You are responsible for all missed material. Arrangements for a missed test will be at the
discretion of the instructor.
Material Used:
A Scientific
Calculator
Text: Essentials of Using
and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning
Approach
Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett and William L. Briggs
Publisher: Addison Wesley
ISBN: 0-201-79387-3
Digital
plagiarism (cutting, pasting and copying sections of an article written by
another, downloading papers from a “paper mill” web site and submitting as work
written by the student; utilizing any graphics or audio or video clips without
permission; and submitting any work with an electronic source without correct
citation) is strictly prohibited and a violation of fair use and intellectual
property rights.
The
Academic Dean will be formally notified of any violation of this policy. The penalty for the first violation will be a
grade of F for the assignment. Any
subsequent violations will result in a grade of F for the course and possible
dismissal from the college.