INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Kristin Lui-Martinez Email: Lui-Martinez_Kristin@smc.edu Voicemail: (310) 434-8822 Office: Math Complex 36 Office Hours: MW 10:45 am 11:45 am @ MC 36 Th 12:45 pm 1:45 pm @ MC 36 Or by appointment COURSE INFORMATION Section: 2860 Units: 5 Dates: August 28 th December 11 th Meeting Days: MW Meeting Times: 12:45 pm 3:10 pm Location: MC 73 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces algebra topics and the basic elements of exploratory data analysis needed for Elementary Statistics (Math 54). Course topics include formulas and algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, analyzing and producing data, sample statistics and graphs, functions, systems of linear equations, and probability. Course Comment: Math 50 is designed for students who are only required to complete Elementary Statistics (Math 54). Students who plan to take a non-math course which lists Math 20 or Math 31 as a pre-requisite should take those courses unless otherwise advised by the department offering the nonmath course. This course is not intended as a preparation for Precalculus or Calculus. Students planning to take Precalculus (Math 2) must complete Intermediate Algebra (Math 20). PREREQUISITES Math 84/85 (Pre-Algebra) with a grade of C or higher. TEXTBOOK Available in the SMC bookstore: A Pathway to Introductory Statistics, Lehmann, Pearson, 2016. Study Skills for the College Math Student, Marecek and Anthony-Smith, Pearson, 2 nd Online Access Code for MyMathLab. You may register for a 14-day trial for free, after that you will need to pay with a credit card or purchase an access code or use the one that came with your textbook. Registration within MyMathlab is required by the end of the THIRD WEEK of the semester. If you have not registered by this date, you WILL be dropped from the class and under no circumstances will you be not re-added to the course. CALCULATOR TI-83 Plus / TI-84 Plus is required. You are expected to bring the calculator to each class. We will go over the how to use the calculator in class, however, as the course is quite fast paced our time is limited, you will need to use the calculator on your own in order to be successful in this course. If you choose not to use a version of the TI-83/84 please be warned that it may take you longer to complete assignments and exams and I will not be able to show you how to use your calculator (you will not get extra time for making this choice). I will be assuming that you are using a version of the TI-83/84. You will not be allowed to use cell phones as a calculator during any exam. The school has a calculator rental program, go to the Math Lab and ask about how to rent one. 1
ATTENDANCE Attendance will be taken for each class meeting. I may drop you from the class if you have more than four unexcused absences. Speak to me in person or email me prior to or within a day after your absence. It is your responsibility to withdraw from the course if you want a refund or W grade. Do not rely on me to withdraw you. EMAIL COMMUNICATION I will use the SMC email system to communicate important information to the class. Check your SMC email regularly. I respond faster to emails that are CLEAR and CONCISE. Avoid using run-on sentences. When you email me, include the following either in the subject line or the email body: Your name The class you are in: Math 50 COURSE ENTRANCE SKILLS Use correct mathematical vocabulary and notation when translating from English to mathematics and from mathematics to English. Reasonably estimate the answer to a numerical problem. Solve proportion and percent problems. Prime factor whole numbers. Find the greatest common factor and the least common multiple of two or more whole numbers. Use the order of operations to evaluate expressions involving signed rational numbers, including, but not limited to, those containing nested grouping symbols and exponents. Convert between signed fractions, decimals, and percents. Solve introductory applications requiring the use of rational numbers. Show work in sequence with clear and logical steps. Find the perimeter and area of closed polygonal regions, as well as the surface area and volume of rectangular solids, using appropriate units of measurement. COURSE OBJECTIVES EXIT SKILLS Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to: Evaluate, apply, and simplify algebraic expressions. Use linear expressions, equations, and inequalities in application problems. Solve systems of linear equations. Produce data through random sampling and analyze the data collected. Analyze real data sets by finding measures of central tendency, position, and spread, including standard deviation, and by constructing various charts and graphs. Apply linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions to solve application problems including linear regression analysis. Use data to calculate and analyze the slope, y-intercept, and equation of a line in two variables and construct a graph of the linear equation and regression line. Solve and analyze basic probability problems using ratios, proportions, two-way tables and percentages. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Demonstrate success skills and academic behaviors including use of class notes and required text, regular attendance, timeliness, participation in class activities, and adherence to the College Honor Code and other codes of conduct. 2. Construct, evaluate, and analyze mathematical models and graphs to represent relationships in quantitative data. 2
GRADES Course grades are determined by the following: Homework 10% Study Skills 5% Worksheets 12% Exams 48% Final Exam 25% 100% Letter grades will be assigned by the scale below: A 90%-100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% F 59% or below Homework The homework sets will be online through MyMathLab. You are expected to do homework after each class meeting. Registration within MyMathlab is required by the end of the THIRD WEEK of the semester. If you have not registered by this date, you WILL be dropped from the class and under no circumstances will you be re-added to the course. The homework grade is calculated as follows: 5% is the online score you earn through MyMathLab and 5% is earned from submitted written work for the online homework. Write all work neatly and submit the day of the exam. Study Skills There will be 10 assignments from the Study Skills book. Assignments must be completely filled out for credit. Assignments that are partially completed will receive zero credit. Exams There will be four exams during the semester. Each exam is worth 12% of your total grade. Exams must be taken in class. Calculators, books, and notes are not allowed during exams. There are no make-up exams. I may replace your lowest exam score with the percent you earn on the final. Worksheets In-class worksheets given in class will be collected at the end of the period for credit. If you miss a class meeting, you will receive a 0 for the missed worked. No make ups. Final Exam The final exam is worth 25% of your grade and is cumulative. The final will be given on Wednesday, December 13 th at 12 pm 3 pm in our regular class room. No make-ups. If you earn 94% or higher on ALL exams, I may allow you to skip the final exam. IMPORTANT DATES Double Check all dates. Withdraw with Refund Sunday, September 10 th Withdraw to Avoid W Grade...Sunday, September 10 th Withdraw with W Grade...Sunday, November 19 th Labor Day..Monday, September 4 th Veteran s Day...Friday, November 10 th Thanksgiving..Thursday, Nov. 23 rd Friday, Nov. 24 th 3
ETHICAL CONDUCT Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating on any exam or quiz will receive 0 points for that assessment. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with The Code of Academic Conduct, which is printed in the General Catalog. Please be extremely careful that you do not engage in any behavior that could even be construed as cheating. Violations could result in failing grades, reports to the Campus Disciplinarian, and subsequent academic disciplinary action. Examples of cheating include but are not limited to: Exchanging (giving or receiving) information with another person during a quiz or exam Using aids/notes/digital devices not permitted during a quiz or exam Using false excuses to obtain extensions of time or special privileges Copying work from another person, an answer key, or solution manual and turning it in as your own. Helping someone else cheat. Breaking any other states rules for a given quiz or exam. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES accommodates students with disabilities. If you qualify for any special accommodations due to a disability, you need to officially process your request through the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) office as close to the beginning of the semester as possible. If you believe you have a learning disability that has not yet been documented, please see me and make an appointment at the DSPS office for assistance. The DSPS office is located in the Admissions/Student Services Complex, Room 101, and the phone numbers are (310) 434-4265 and (310) 434-4273 (TDD). Scheduling of accommodated exams will be arranged on a case-by-case basis. WITHDRAWAL It is the student s responsibility to withdraw from the course. Do not rely on me to withdraw you from the course. Visit the Corsair Connect Portal for dates and deadlines. TUTORING RESOURCES The SMC Math Lab offers drop-in tutoring help and one-on-one tutoring by appointment. Visit the Math Lab webpage for more information. DISCLAIMER The instructor reserves the right to alter this syllabus to conform to policies, state law, or to improve the quality of education offered by the class. Any changes will be announced in class and emailed. 4
Monday Wednesday August 28 August 30 Introduction 1.1 Variables, Constants, Plotting Points, and Inequalities 1.2 Expressions 1.6 Ratios, Percent, and Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers September 4 September 6 Holiday No Class 1.7 Exponents, Square Roots, Order of Operations, and Scientific Notation September 11 September 13 8.1 Simplifying Expressions 8.2 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable 8.3 Solving Linear Equations to Make Predictions 8.4 Solving Formulas September 18 September 20 8.5 Solving Linear Inequalities to Make Predictions 2.1 Simple Random Sampling 2.2 Systematic, Stratified, and Cluster Sampling September 25 September 27 3.1 Frequency Tables, Relative Frequency Tables, Exam 1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 1.7, 8.1 8.5 and Bar Graphs 2.3 Observational Studies and Experiments 3.2 Pie Charts and Two Way Tables October 2 October 4 3.3 Dotplots, Stemplots, and Time Series Plots 3.4 Histograms 4.1 Measures of Center October 9 October 11 4.2 Measures of Spread 4.2 Measures of Spread 4.3 Box Plots October 16 October 18 7.1 Graphing Equations of Lines and Linear Models Exam 2: 2.1 2.3, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1 4.3 7.2 Rate of Change and Slope of a Line October 23 October 25 7.3 Using Slope to Graph Equations of Lines and Linear Models 9.1 Using Two Points to Find an Equation of a Line October 30 November 1 6.1 Scatterplots 7.4 Functions 6.2 Determining the Four Characteristics of an Association November 6 November 8 6.3 Modeling Linear Associations 10.1 Integer Exponents November 13 November 15 Exam 3: 7.1 7.4, 6.1 6.3, 9.1 10.2 Rational Exponents 11.1 Exponential Functions November 20 November 22 11.2 Logarithmic Functions 12.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations November 27 November 29 5.1 Meaning of Probability 5.2 Complement and Addition Rules December 4 December 6 Exam 4 December 11 December 13 Final Exam Final Exam 12pm 3pm 5