Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Course Syllabus

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus PS Number: 54600 Semester: Fall Year: 2015 Faculty Name: Lisa J. Music, Ph.D.

1 Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus PS Number: Semester: Fall Year: 2015 Faculty Name: Lisa J. Music, Ph.D. Title: Professor Course Prefix and Number: MAT 110-BZW2 Course Credit Hours: 3 Course Prerequisites: Course Title: MAT 065 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination Applied Mathematics Catalog Course Description: Includes the concepts of ratio and proportion, units and conversions, linear equations in two variables, inequalities, graphing and writing equation of a line, percents, interest, descriptive statistics, and logical symbolism. Emphasizes application in the various technologies. Instructor Contact Information: Campus Location: Prestonsburg Building & Room: P107F Office Hours: See posted office schedule Office Phone Number: Alternate Number: ext Best Times to Call: During office hours; however, it is best to contact me by KCTCS Lisa.music@kctcs.edu Special Instructions: It is best to contact me by . With any message, please include your name and the class in which you are enrolled. Supervisor Contact Information: Name: Dr. Patsy Jackson Campus Location: Prestonsburg Building & Room: C120H Office Phone Number: KCTCS Patsy.jackson@kctcs.edu

2 Text and Supplies: MyMathLab access and a scientific calculator are required for this course. The use of a computer with internet access is also required. Optional Textbook: A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th edition, by Angel, Abbott, and Runde KCTCS General Education Competencies Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts. B. Intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis critical and creative thinking written and oral communication quantitative literacy information literacy teamwork and problem solving C. Personal and social responsibility, including civic knowledge and engagement (local and global) intercultural knowledge and competence ethical reasoning and action foundations and skills for lifelong learning D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills. Course Specific Competencies (Student Outcomes): Upon completion of this course, the student can: 1. Write the equation of a given line and graph linear equations in two variables 2. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables 3. Set up and solve ratios and proportions 4. Use and interpret scientific notation 5. Convert between various units of measure 6. Solve problems involving percents

3 7. Solve problems involving significant digits, and accuracy and precision of measurements 8. Solve problems involving simple and compound interest 9. Calculate and interpret basic descriptive statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, range, variance, and standard deviation and use the normal distribution 10. Use logic to determine the validity of arguments 11. Solve application problems involving the above competencies Lab Competencies (Student Outcomes): (Enter if this does not apply.) Course Outline: I. Number Theory and the Real Number System A. Prime Numbers and Divisibility B. Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Divisor C. Rules of Exponents D. Scientific Notation E. Operations with Square Roots F. Applications II. Measurements and Units A. Significant Digits B. Precision and Accuracy C. Metric Units of Measurement D. Conversions to and from U.S. Customary ( Standard ) System of Measurement E. Applications III. Algebra and Graphs A. Solving Linear Equations in One Variable B. Solving Proportions C. Graphing Lines D. Writing the Equation of a Given Line E. Applications IV. Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations A. Solving Systems of Linear Equations B. Solving Inequalities C. Applications V. Consumer Mathematics A. Percents B. Simple and Compound Interest C. Applications VI. Statistics A. Sampling Techniques B. Statistical Graphs and Charts C. Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode) D. Measures of Dispersion (Range, Variance, Standard Deviation) E. Using the Normal Distribution Curve F. Applications

4 VII. Logic A. Conjunction, Disjunction, and Conditionals B. Truth Tables C. Categorical Propositions D. Fallacies and Valid Arguments E. Applications Course Structure: This is an online course and the student is expected to submit online work using MyMathLab (MML) by the due dates listed in the Course Outline (posted on MML). In order to adhere to the deadlines, the student is expected to read each section and complete assignments daily. Students will also view available media for each section. Quizzes are given for each chapter. Exams (midterm and final) are given and will be proctored by the testing center on a KCTCS campus. Technology/Media Component: The use of a scientific calculator, computer, and internet are required for success in this course. Graphing calculators will not be permitted for use during exams. Cell phones will not be permitted for use during exams. Service-Learning: Course Requirements and Evaluation: Grades will be based on Homework 20%, Quizzes 40%, and Exams 40%. Homework: Homework assignments will count as 20% of your final grade. An outline with anticipated due dates will be given on MML. The student is responsible for being aware of the homework assignments and due dates for the assignments. Homework assignments must be completed in the order assigned regardless of due dates. Homework assignments not completed by the end of the semester will receive a score of zero. Quizzes: Quizzes will count as 40% of your final grade. A quiz is assigned for each chapter covered in the course. Quiz anticipated due dates will be given in an outline on MML. The student is responsible for being aware of the quizzes and of the due dates for each quiz. All homework assignments in a chapter must be submitted before taking the quiz for that chapter. Homework assignments and quizzes must be completed in the order assigned regardless of the due dates. Students will have two attempts to take the quiz for each chapter. (The second attempt on a chapter quiz can be taken at any time after the first attempt during the semester.) Only the higher of the two quiz scores for each chapter will be counted. Quizzes will have a 2 hour time limit per attempt. Quizzes not completed by the end of the semester will receive a score of zero. The first attempt on a quiz must be completed before the student can access the assignments for the next chapter. Reviews will be given for the midterm exam and for the final exam. The reviews will count as quiz scores.

5 Exams: Exams will count as 40% of your final grade. There will be a Midterm Exam and a Final Exam. The student will be responsible for being aware of the due dates of the exams and completing the exams during the allotted time period. All assignments and quizzes (including the review) previous to the Midterm Exam must be completed before the student can access the Midterm Exam. All assignments and quizzes previous to the Final Exam (including the review) must be completed before the student can access the Final Exam. The Exams will be proctored by the testing center on a KCTCS campus. The student is responsible for making an appointment with the testing center on their home campus to take the exam. Proctor information can be found at The exam information will be posted on SharePoint for the proctors to retrieve. The student will need to verify with the proctor that they have received the testing information for the exams prior to the scheduled testing dates. The student should expect to receive a score of zero for any exam not completed by the end of the semester. Scientific calculators are permitted for use on exams. Graphing calculators will not be permitted for use during exams. Cell phones will not be permitted for use during exams. Grading Policy: The scale below shows the relationship between your semester percent average and the letter grade you will receive. A = 90% - 100% B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% E = 59% and below Attendance Policy: The student is expected to enroll on MyMathLab and complete assignments on a regular basis. Temporary access is available when enrolling on MyMathLab. The student is expected to read each section assigned, view available media, and complete the required homework assignments, quizzes, and exams within the allotted time frame. The student is responsible for being aware of the due dates for each homework assignment, quiz, and exam. Participation is reported to the Admissions Office and Financial Aid Office at various times during the semester. Missed Exam Policy: The Midterm Exam and Final Exam are to be proctored by the testing center on a KCTCS campus. If the student does not complete the midterm and/or final exam by the end of the semester, the student should expect to receive a score of zero for that exam. Late Assignment Policy: The student is expected to complete homework assignments, quizzes, and exams in a timely manner. The student should expect to receive a grade of zero for any homework assignment, quiz, or exam not submitted. The student cannot progress to the next assignment without submitting previous assignments regardless of the due date. The student is given ample opportunity to complete the homework assignments, quizzes, and exams before receiving a zero. The student is required to complete the assignments in the order assigned and must complete all assignments before completing the quiz for that chapter. All assignments and quizzes (including the review) previous to the midterm

6 exam must be completed before the student can access the midterm exam. All assignments and quizzes (including the review) previous to the final exam must be completed before the student can access the final exam. Withdrawal Policy: A student can withdraw from the course at his or her discretion and receive a W until midterm, November 13, After mid-term, the student will be allowed to withdraw with a W only if the student has submitted each Homework assignment and Quiz due, has taken the Midterm Exam, and, in the opinion of the instructor, has made a reasonable effort to pass the course. The student wishing to withdraw that does not meet the criteria will not be permitted to do so and will receive a grade at the end of the semester. The student is responsible for being aware of the proper procedure to withdraw from a course and should contact admissions for further information. The last date to withdraw with instructor permission is December 4, Additional information can be found at the following site:

Bittinger, M. L., Ellenbogen, D. J., & Johnson, B. L. (2012). Prealgebra (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley.

Bittinger, M. L., Ellenbogen, D. J., & Johnson, B. L. (2012). Prealgebra (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley. Course Syllabus Course Description Explores the basic fundamentals of college-level mathematics. (Note: This course is for institutional credit only and will not be used in meeting degree requirements.