MAT 050: Quantitative Literacy (4 cr.) Fall 2018 NOTE: This syllabus & schedule are subject to change based on the needs of the class. Instructor: Anthony Beretta Email: Anthony.beretta@d11.org Office: 174 Office Phone: 719-520-2052 Office Hours: By appointment COURSE MATERIALS Quantitative Literacy customized from Developmental Mathematics by Rockswold/Krieger (Mat 050) Quantitative Literacy W/ Mymathlab 2018 Rockswold ISBN 9781323837634 e- ISBN 9781323834299 All graded homework will be done through MyMathLab (MML). You MUST use MyMathLab to complete homework! A scientific calculator is allowed for this course. The TI-83, 84, 86 graphing calculators may be used in this course. Not permitted are the TI-89, TI-92, or any graphing calculator with symbolic algebra capability. The calculator must be a stand alone calculator. The calculator must not be connected to any electronic transmission device and not connected to the Internet or Intranet in any way. Calculators may not be shared during testing. COURSE DESCRIPTION Develops number sense and critical thinking strategies, introduce algebraic thinking, and connect mathematics to real world applications. Topics in the course include ratios, proportions, percents, measurement, linear relationships, properties of exponents, polynomials, factoring, and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for Math for Liberal Arts, Statistics, Integrated Math, and college level career math courses. Prerequisite Students are responsible for entering the course with the necessary levels of proficiency to include computation with fractions, decimals, integers, percents, and basic equation solving. Although these skills will be reviewed and integrated in various ways throughout MAT 050, they are not taught as new content. *For students who have taken the CCPT placement test, to qualify for MAT 050 they should have the following scores: either BAAD<62 with PADI>66 OR BAAD 62-106 with PADI<80. Prior qualifying prerequisite course/placement test scores were MAT 045, MAT 060, or MAT 075 with a C or better, or Accuplacer EA 30-84 or AR 40+. 1
STANDARD COMPETENCIES & OUTLINE 1. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to solve problems involving ratios, rates, proportions, percent s, and measurement conversions. a. Read and write ratios and proportions using colon or fraction form. b. Simplify ratios and write rates as unit rates. c. Determine whether a proportion is true. d. Solve for the missing term of a proportion. e. Solve word problems involving proportions. f. Convert numbers in percent form to fractional or decimal form and vice versa. g. Solve percent problems for base, rate, or amount (percentage). h. Solve word problems involving percent using the percent formula or proportions. i. Solve percent applications involving topics such as commission, discount, simple interest, and percent increase/decrease. j. Identify the basic units in the U.S. system and convert from one unit to another, introducing commonly used fractions as needed. k. Reproduce the metric chart (prefixes, abbreviations, and values) from kilo to milli. l. Convert from one metric unit to another. m. Convert units of length, weight, volume, and temperature between metric and U.S. systems introducing unit fractions and/or proportions as needed. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and usage of formulas. a. Apply formulas in calculating perimeter/circumference and area of plane geometric figures. b. Evaluate formulas for given values of the variables, including formulas with integer exponents, fractions, and decimals. c. Solve word problems that apply formulas. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to solve linear equations and inequalities. a. Solve first degree equations including those involving fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion, and percent. b. Check the solution of first degree equations. c. Graph linear equations in two variables using the Cartesian coordinate system. d. Determine the x- and y-intercepts of a linear equation. e. Find the slope of a line given two points or the equation of the line. f. Explain how slope relates to a rate of change in a problem. g. Find and write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form. h. Solve and graph applications using linear equations. i. Solve first degree inequalities, including compound inequalities. j. Graph solutions for first degree inequalities. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of & the ability to calculate & simplify expressions containing exponents & numeric square roots. a. Demonstrate proper use of order of operations & properties of exponents, including integer exponents. b. Change notation from standard decimal form to scientific notation and vice versa. c. Apply properties of exponents to simplify expressions involving scientific notation. ((2 x 106)(4 x 105)) d. Calculate & simplify square roots of real numbers with both rational & irrational solutions (exact & decimal approximations). 5. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to perform algebraic manipulations involving polynomials, polynomial operations, and basic factoring. a. Add, subtract, & multiply polynomial expressions with rational coefficients & express answer in simplest form. b. Divide a polynomial by a monomial. c. Factor out the greatest common monomial factor. d. Factor the difference of two squares. e. Factor trinomials of the form ax 2 + bx + c, a=1. 6. Demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills to problem solve. a. Model real-world application problems, interpret results, and summarize using complete sentences. b. Create & use graphs, tables, & equations to solve real-world application problems relating to linear relationships. c. Identify academic support resources. d. Engage in appropriate math learning and testing strategies. e. Effectively use calculators and other appropriate technology. 2
COURSE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS It is the student s responsibility to learn all the material in the chapters and sections in the course, regardless of whether or not the instructor covers it all in class. The exceptions are any material excluded by the syllabus. Students must use the textbook, the homework, and MML in addition to the lectures to learn the material. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 8 hours per week outside of class to be successful in this course. Students are expected to stay on schedule with all assignment completion deadlines and class attendance; or in the case of online classes consistent work in the online course shell. If a student misses class or assignment/quiz/test deadlines due to military obligations, verification may be requested by the instructor. Attendance Student success is directly related to attendance. There is a strong connection between your attendance and your final grade. If a student misses no more than 4 classes and has taken every chapter test, the student s lowest test grade will be replaced with the final exam grade (as long as the final exam grade is not the lowest). EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE You will receive points for all your completed work. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a zero on that assignment. A second offense will result in an F for the course. The following assignments are required for successful completion of this course: Assignment Homework, Quizzes, Projects, etc Percentages 20 Exams 80 Homework Homework is worth % of the final grade. Homework assignments are posted in MyMathLab and are due in MyMathLab by MST on the date listed. All technical issues with MyMathLab should be reported to MyMathLab directly and NOT your instructor. Exams There are 7 exams worth 80% of the final grade. No notes, books, or any other supplemental resources may be used during testing. Tests may not be retaken. No extra time for testing is allowed for non- ACCESSibility Services students due to liability issues to PPCC and the instructor. Students must finish the exam in the classroom during the class period the test is administered. Percent Letter Grade 90 100 SA 80 89 SB 70 79 SC 60 69 UD 0 59 UF 3
LATE ASSIGNMENTS, MAKE- UP ASSIGNMENTS & EXTRA CREDIT Family emergencies and technical problems do arise. You are encouraged to work on assignments ahead of time so your grade is not affected by unforeseen events. In case of a documented emergency, contact me before an assignment is due. To get an extension due to a documented emergency, you must email me in advance asking for an extension and proposing a reasonable deadline for completing work (which you then must keep). Failure to contact me in advance will result in no extension. Late exams are accepted as follows: If a student will be absent for a test, it is the student s responsibility to contact the instructor to make arrangements for the student to take the test early to avoid penalty. The first late test will be subject to a 10 point deduction, the second late test will be subject to a 20 point deduction, an the 3 rd late test will earn a zero. The FINAL EXAM date is listed on the schedule. Final exams will NOT be taken late, except for a documented emergency. The final exam counts the same as a chapter test. The instructor has sole discretion to determine if the emergency warrants taking the final exam late. Note that the final exam is given on the Monday/Tuesday after the last day of class. To be fair to students who have made a commitment to this class all semester long, extra credit assignments will not be available. Note: Computer problems are NOT an excuse for late work. It is good practice to complete work at least 24 hours in advance in case of emergencies. Also, plan to have a back-up computer or Internet access location (library, computer lab, etc.) in case something happens at your primary location. HELP TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT The IT Service Desk is equipped to deal with your information technology (IT) and telecommunications needs at PPCC. The IT Service Desk is located in room B 201 at the Centennial Campus and is open 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The help desk can be reached 24/7 via telephone at 1.888.800.9198 or online at help.ppcc.edu/. For MyMathLab help, you can contact MyMathLab at 1.800.677.6337. THE LEARNING COMMONS The mission of the Learning Commons is to promote student persistence by reinforcing the importance of supplemental support, collaborative inquiry, and independent learning. Library, Technology, and Tutoring Services have merged to allow for increased efficiency and effectiveness in partnering with students to develop lifelong learning strategies. Students can access computers, participate in workshops, or request academic assistance from tutors, faculty, and librarians to meet the academic demands of your courses. There are variety of other services and resources that can improve the overall student experience at PPCC. For more detailed information about services, we invite you to explore the Learning Commons or visit the website: https://www.ppcc.edu/learning-commons. For immediate assistance call: 502-2400 (Library Services) or 502-3444 (Tutoring Services). 4
INSTITUTIONAL SYLLABUS Institutional policies regarding academic honesty, plagiarism, student conduct, accreditation, Americans with Disabilities Act, assessment, classroom attendance policy, course evaluation, grading, withdrawals, incomplete grades, grade change requests, and student concerns are found on the institutional syllabus on the PPCC Online Campus (D2L) under Online Resources. The Institutional Syllabus can also be found here: http://www.ppcc.edu/instructional-services/institutional-syllabus August 27 Classes Begin No Shows Due T: September 11 Drop Date M: November 26 Withdraw Date December 17 or 18 Final Exam PPCC IMPORTANT DATES 5
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