COURSE SYLLABUS MTH 102 D01 Quantitative Literacy 3 credits Spring 2017 Instructor: Assistant Professor Deborah D. Fries E-Mail: dfries@worwic.edu Phone: 410-572-8727 Office Hours (HH 106): Monday, Wednesday 4:30pm 6:00pm and Tuesday, Thursday 12:30pm 1:30pm I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students develop the ability to reason with quantitative information through the study of the principles of reasoning, number sense, probability and statistical reasoning, and mathematical modeling. This liberal arts course develops mathematical ideas that students will encounter in college and career settings. Emphasis is on contemporary applications to various real-life problems. Hours: 39 lecture. Prerequisites: ENG 095 and MTH 092 or acceptable reading and mathematics diagnostic assessment scores. Usually offered in the fall and spring. MATERIALS: Blitzer, Robert F. Thinking Mathematically (with Integrated Review with Worksheets plus MyMathLab with Pearson etext) Pearson, 2014. Students must have a graphing calculator. BLACKBOARD: Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other requirements may apply). Please refer to this link for computers available on campus that meet these requirements: http://www.worwic.edu/students/learningresources/resourcelabs.aspx Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other material posted for this course: Login Information: 1. From Wor-Wic home page, point to "mywor-wic" (top-right above Quick Links). 2. Enter your Wor-Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor-Wic email user ID and password) to access the portal homepage. 3. In the My Blackboard Classes web part, click on a class listed to be directed to the Blackboard site. 4. Blackboard may also be accessed through Quick Links on the college homepage and also through a link at the bottom of the homepage. Blackboard academic integrity and computer usage policy: All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals
Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures II. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to support the College s program of general education through the study of logical analysis and reasoning techniques, investigation of the historical development of mathematical concepts, and a survey of mathematical applications in current fields of study. At the end of the course, students will be able to: Course Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment Strategies 1. Use inductive reasoning and critical thinking skills in real-life problems (GEO 2,4) Employ Polya s four-step guide for solving problems. Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions based on consumer financial models involving growth and exponential functions. 2. Use logic techniques to reason. (GEO 2) 3. Relate the historical development of number systems (GEO 5) 4. Apply the basic concepts of probability and statistics. (GEO 4) Compare the future value of investments based on different compounding rates. Check validity of arguments using Euler circles. Form conjectures and conclusions based on deductive reasoning. Construct truth tables to analyze simple and compound statements. Organize the development of mathematical ideas within history. Distinguish among practical, classical and pure mathematics throughout the centuries. Calculate and interpret statistical measurements of central tendency and dispersion. Test & Project #1 Explain the relationship between statistical inference and probabilities. Create stem-and-leaf displays, histograms and graphs to display descriptive statistics. Apply the properties of the normal curve to predict relationships. Solve counting problems involving permutations and probability; calculate compound probabilities
Apply the law of large numbers and expectations to practical situations III. IV. 5. Use basic mathematical properties to explore mathematical/scientific literature. (GEO 1) Read and summarize one piece of modern mathematical literature. Compare/Contrast ideas from historical works with current literature. Analyze the validity of statistical reports that appear in newspapers, magazines, the Internet and the Web. 6. Utilize, manipulate and Convert units using dimensional analysis. convert measurements with accuracy and Calculate with accuracy and precision. precision. (GEO 4) Practice estimating size, weight and capacity. Topics include: Nature of Problem Solving Nature of Measurement Probability and Statistics using technology Logic Overview of the history of mathematics Nature of problem solving Personal finance Project #2 ACTIVITIES: Course activities include classroom lectures, group and paired problem-solving sessions using textbook exercises, oral and written assignments from current electronic databases, computer applications using the appropriate software packages, analyzing papers on the historical development of mathematics, chapter quizzes and tests. COURSE EVALUATION: Students will complete six units of study. Grades will be weighted as follows: TWO PROJECTS: Writing/Electronic Database Assignment (10% each) Project 1: Describe the historical development of mathematics within one specific culture Project 2: Summarize one piece 30-50 pages of a modern mathematical work (as approved by the instructor). You may seek writing assistance from a qualified instructor in the Reading/Writing Center. These drop-in conferences are available on a first come, first served basis during the regular hours of the Reading and Writing Center, so do not wait until the last minute to seek writing assistance. Come prepared with your original assignment and a printed copy of your written work. Center hours are Monday and Thursday 8:30-6:30, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-8:00 and Saturday 10:00-1:00. Do not wait until the day before an assignment is due to seek assistance. Please note that writing conferences are conducted in MTC 204.
THREE TESTS (10% each) Each test will include lecture and text material as well as information from presentations and student projects. TEXTBOOK/MYMATHLAB EXERCISES AND QUIZZES (30%) Homework may be assigned from the textbook. Students are expected to turn in textbook homework during the next class period. Computerized homework assignments, quizzes and practice tests are completed on the website www.worwic.mylabsplus.com. Due dates will be listed on the website. For homework exercises, students are given three chances for success; on quizzes students have two opportunities to earn maximum points. Computers are available in the College Math Lab, BH 309. FINAL EXAM (20%) The is comprehensive. Grades will be assigned accordingly: A 90-100% B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F Below 60 CLASSROOM CIVILITY: Wor-Wic Community College respects the rights of faculty to teach and the rights of students to learn. Consequently, the college regards classroom civility as crucial to building and maintaining diverse, dynamic, and productive learning environments. See current College Catalog for full description of appropriate student conduct. Civil behavior is defined as behavior that is courteous, polite, and respectful. Students in all programs should conduct themselves in a way that is respectful to their classmates, the instructor and the classroom environment. This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding any behavior that distracts their classmates or instructor from the subject matter or discussion during the full class period. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic integrity is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic integrity. Any student found violating the academic policy will receive an automatic 0 for the assignment and then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the plagiarism or cheating will be kept in the Math and Science Office. Plagiarism: In both oral and written communication, the following guidelines for avoiding plagiarism must be followed: 1. Any words quoted directly from a source must be in quotation marks and cited. 2. Any paraphrasing or rephrasing of the words and/ or ides of a source must be quoted. 3. Any ideas or examples derived from a source that are not in the public domain or of general knowledge must be quoted. 4. ALL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS MUST BE THE STUDENT S OWN WORK. There are ambiguities in concepts of plagiarism. Each instructor will be available for consultation regarding any confusion a student may have. Cheating: Cheating is the act of obtaining information or data improperly, or by dishonest or deceitful means. Examples of cheating are copying from another student s test paper, obtaining information illegally on tests, and using crib notes or other deceitful practices.
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Tentative Schedule MTH 102 Spring 2017 1/17/17 Chp 1, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking 1.1, 1.2 1/19/17 1.3, Chp 2, Set Theory 2.1 1/24/17 2.2, 2.3 1/26/17 2.4, 2.5 Chp 3 Logic 3.1 1/31/17 3.2, 3.3 2/2/17 3.4, 3.5 2/7/17 3.6, 3.7 2/9/17 3.8, Review for Test #1 2/14/17 TEST #1 2/16/17 4.1, 4.2 2/21/17 4.3, 4.4 2/23/17 Chp 8, 8.1 2/28/17 8.2, 8.3 3/2/16 8.4, 8.5 (Spring Break March 6 11) 3/14/17 8.6, 8.7 3/16/17 8.8, Review 3/21/17 TEST #2 3/23/17 Chp 9, 9.1, 9.2 3/28/17 Chp 9.3 3/30/17 Chp 12, 12.1, 12.2 4/4/17 12.3, 12.4 4/6/17 12.5 4/11/17 Review chapters 9,12 4/13/17 Student Presentations 4/18/17 TEST #3 4/20/17 Evaluations, review for final 4/27/17 FINAL EXAM 10am-noon