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Course Name: Technical Mathematics Course Number: MS 143 Academic Year: Spring 2015 Meeting Time: 4:00-6:20 Monday Meeting Place: C-305 Prerequisites: Elementary Algebra, or 16 on Math ACT, or 21 on

1 Course Name: Technical Mathematics Course Number: MS 143 Academic Year: Spring 2015 Meeting Time: 4:00-6:20 Monday Meeting Place: C-305 Prerequisites: Elementary Algebra, or 16 on Math ACT, or 21 on Compass Algebra. Required Laboratories: Online work Credit Hours: 3 Clock Hours: 3 Revision Date: January 8, 2015 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Instructor: Alida Gookin Office Location: C-108 Office Phone #: ext Address: agookin@pccua.edu Office Hours: Posted at & beside office door Instructor cell phone: COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to provide mathematical tools needed by students enrolled in selected technical and occupational (AAS) programs. The course incorporates mathematics that helps students analyze, set up, and solve problems in their various majors. Emphasis is placed upon the practical aspects of mathematics. It includes selected topics on the operation of real numbers; conversion of fractions, decimals and percents; ratios and proportions, percent and applications; measurement which includes conversion between English and the metric system; essentials of algebra, consumer/financial mathematics; statistics, graphs, and probability; topics in geometry. INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS OR OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use math in the following ways: A. Operation on Real Numbers Exponents and order of operations, Solving Average Problems, Multiplying and dividing by multiples of tens, Estimation to determine the reasonableness of an answer, Scientific Notation Conversion among fractions, decimals, and percents B. Set up and solve applied problems of the following types: Ratio and proportion, Applied percentage problems. Percent sales tax, Discounts, Percent Increase/Decrease, Investing, Commission, Other A= R B C. Display skills and solve problems related to the English and Metric Systems Correctly read measures, Understand and round measure to the appropriate number of significant figures, Understand the practical and mathematical relationships between English & Metric measures, Know metric prefixes and their relationships, Solve conversion problem involving two Metric measures, Know basic conversion principles that can be use to convert between any measures

2 D. Solve statistics, graph and probability problems Calculation of Mean (average), Median, Mode and Range problems, Read and/or interpret graphs: Line, bar, circle and histogram, Construct graphs from a databases, Gather data and represents it appropriately in graphical form, Understand the terminology related to probability and calculate the probability of an event E. Solve consumer related problems Balancing a check book, Calculating sales and income tax, Simple and Compound interest, Installment Buying calculating payment, interest rate, time necessary and total amount paid on loan, when one component is missing; Amortization and cost of home/business ownership F. Understand basic geometry Recognize and classify various shapes, use geometric formulas to solve related problems. Angles, Perimeter, Area, Volume and Surface Area, Triangles, Square Roots and Pythagorean Theorem, basic trigonometric ratios. PCCUA CORE COMPETENCIES The five core competencies (STACC) are incorporated within the context of the subject being taught. The competencies address skills the College has committed to developing in all students. 1) Social and Civic Responsibility Exhibit behavior that demonstrates adherence to legal/ethical standards. Accept responsibility for oneself in the classroom and prepare oneself for each class. Be courteous and respectful to others and show positive attitudes and creativity. 2) Technology Utilization Develop or improve the ability to use online resources to learn math and the ability to use a calculator appropriately. Develop the ability to use measuring devices. 3) Analytical and Critical Thinking Discriminate among degrees of credibility, accuracy, and inferences drawn from given data, be able to follow examples or patterns, and develop problem solving skills. Display reasoning that includes analyzing data, evaluates alternatives, sets priorities, and predicts outcomes. 4) Communication Be able to focus on material presented in the classroom by honing listening skills. Be able to ask questions at appropriate times and in appropriate ways. Be able to convey to others your own thoughts on how to solve a problem. Graciously accept corrections or instructions offered by others who are willing to help you or work with you. 5) Cultural Awareness Recognize the importance of mathematics and mathematical reasoning in our culture. Accept the fact that different people have different interest levels, preparation for, and ability in mathematics. Recognize one s own importance in our society to become a contributing member, as well as the impact others have on you to achieve. Realize the importance of this community college in your life and your community.

3 TEXT AND REQUIRED MATERIALS: Textbook: Developmental Mathematics Publisher: Hawkes Author: D. Franklin Wright You will also purchase an access code to go with this book. Other resources from books and online sources, such as will be used as well. Required Materials: Textbook, pencils, access code, graph paper*, notebook paper (preferably in 3-ring binder), ruler*(both standard and metric), protractor*, Calculator with exponential capacities. (*starred items may be provided in class, but would be useful for you to have yourself to use at home.) GRADING POLICY Online Homework (30%) This work must be done by the due date. If it is not, you will lose points on the grade for it, but it will turn into a zero if not done before the test over that material. If you have trouble getting online, you must do the work from the textbook. Consult me for which problems to do. You must come in for extra time if you are not on pace. The hours that I will be in C305 will be MW 12:30-1:50, TuTh 9:30-10:50, and M 4:00-7:20 Be sure and do the bonus homeworks (usually chapter reviews) to replace lessons that you never certified on. Notebook (10%) will be checked at midterm and at the final exam. Notebook should show all written work done when doing online work, as well as notes taken in class or from online videos you may watch. Each page should have at the top the section number from the book that you are doing or taking notes on. Tests (30%) will be given on each chapter and in class online. The lowest test grade will be dropped. No tests can be made up if missed unless one knows he/she will be absent on a test day and takes the test ahead of the time that the class takes it. All tests will be given in class. Projects (10%) These will be online or assigned projects or worksheets that help one understand the world of money and business better, as well as worksheets on measuring, balancing checkbooks, etc. Final Exam (20%) will be comprehensive.. Note: The midterm grade will be determined without dropping the lowest test grade, and without dropping any quiz or homework grades. GRADING SCALE A %; B 80-89%; C 70-79%; D 60-69%; F below 60% ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance and punctuality must be a high priority of any math student. Please inform the instructor if you know ahead of time about when you will have to be absent. Also send an or text message to the instructor when you are absent to let her know you are still with it as far as your interest, efforts, and motivation to succeed are concerned. If you have an absence, your advisor will be contacted. If you miss more than twice, you will be dropped from the course. Any tardy or early-out will count as a half-absence. If you have to leave the classroom for any reason, please do not ask to be excused, but leave and try to return within five minutes. This will not count as a half-absence.

4 PARTICIPATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES Students who do not work outside of class on this course can expect to fail this class. This class is not lab-only. You have homework and if you don t keep up with it on a daily basis, you will fall behind. Always be prepared for class, having studied over the previous week s material and done your online homework. Always bring textbook, paper, pencil, to class. Calculators will not be used until after the 3 rd chapter. DO NOT use calculators on the first three chapters on homework either. You will be expected to show your calculations that are done by hand in your notebook. Electronic devices, such as cell phones or pagers, are not permitted in class and must be turned off. Students are not to bring food or drink to the classroom. Children are not permitted. Students must be respectful of the instructor as well as classroom peers. If you need extra help in math, Mr. Sellers in the STAR lab (C-202) is available for helping math students. We also have the STEM lab available for getting help in math. Besides this you have a great deal of help that you can get online. EARLY ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING MEASURE After the first test, your progress and grades in this course will be determined by your test grade and your progress on your online work. If your average is deemed to be below 70, you will be required to do remediation. INTERVENTION BASED ON EARLY ASSESSMENT OUTCOME For every point below a 70 you will be required to stay at least an extra 15 minutes in the lab outside of classtime. This time may be spent at other times that I am in the ICL lab, or with Mr. Sellers in the STAR lab. You will continue this until you have caught up with homework. You may also be given additional work from the textbook. SUPPORT FOR LEARNING Students will be assessed for learning outcomes by the fourth week of class. In this course students have several options to assist with learning course material, as mentioned above. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Cheating on quizzes or tests, or any other forms of academic dishonesty is prohibited. The penalty for academic dishonesty in this course is a "0" for the assignment with notification of the infraction to the Dean of Instruction. A second instance of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for the course and may also result in disciplinary sanctions including probation or suspension from the college. Plagiarism on papers or projects submitted for credit is prohibited. Plagiarism can be defined as unintentionally or deliberately using another person s writing or ideas as though they are one s own. Another person includes other students. Tutors should also see that you are actually doing your own work when you hand it in or put it in your notebook or work online. Plagiarism in math is often done by copying someone else s math work or by having someone do online work for you.

5 CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides student support services that assist students in achieving their educational objective. Those services include advising, financial aid, counseling and guidance, and safety and security. ADA POLICY: Scott Post is the Vice Chancellor for Student Services and serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. As an open enrollment college, PCCUA strives to meet the needs of students with selfdisclosed disabilities who wish to advance their education. A student with a disability must meet with the campus Disabilities Coordinator to obtain reasonable accommodations. Students who have met with the Coordinator are more likely to experience success in a positive learning environment. If you have a disability please contact the Student Disabilities Coordinator on this campus who is George White at Ext. The process of student referral under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found in the Student Handbook. FERPA POLICY Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records without the student s permission, with very limited exceptions. For more information contact the Registrar s Office. INSURANCE Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for its students. The college does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for that reason, the college has contacted an insurance agency to assist any student with individual student insurance coverage. Forms for this insurance are available in the Registrar s office. ACTS The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public Colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as No Comparable Course. Additionally, courses with a D frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE Website and selecting Course Transfer. The syllabus and the policies, guidelines, and dates included are subject to change at the instructor s discretion.

6 Technical Mathematics what will be taught or done in class Date Sections from the book Added projects January , 1.2, 1.3, 1.4/ Syllabus Balancing a checkbook January 19 & , 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 Money basics 1-4 (money management) Continue to keep record of expenses February / test on chapter 1 February 9 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5 February , 3.1, 3.2 / test on ch. 1 Money basics 5-9 (banking & retirement) Bonus: Chapter 1 review Money basics 10-13, (money in marketplace) Also do the money quiz Measure with a ruler Bonus: Chapter 2 review February , 3.4, 3.5, 4.1 until ch. 4 ALL WORK ASSIGNED ABOVE DUE TODAY March 2 4.2, 4.3, 4.4/ test on ch. 2 Section 11.1 Bonus: Chapter 3 review March 9 4.5, 4.6, 4.7/ test on ch. 3 MIDTERM NOTEBOOK CHECK Section 11.2a March , 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Section 11.2b March , 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 Section 8.1 Bonus: Chapter 4 Review April 6 6.1, 6.2, 6.3/ test on ch. 4 Section 8.2 Worksheet on trigonometry April , 8.5, 8.6/ test on ch. 5 Section 8.3 Bonus: Chapter 5 Review April 20 Appendix A.1, A.2, A.3 Section 8.4 Bonus: Chapter 6 Review April 27 Review for exam. Emphasis will be on sections covered in Ch. 6, 8, 11, and Appendix May 4 Exam will be given at 4:00 pm.

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