CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
Survey of Mathematics -- UEMA 109
Instructor: Jim Greene Home Phone: 215-332-9032
E-Mail (files) [email protected] or [email protected]
Web Page http://jimgreene.homestead.com and http://www.chc.edu/uema109
Text and Calculator: Mathematical Ideas by Miller, Heeren, and Hornsby.
Course Objective:
To study basic elements of mathematics and their application to everyday situations. Topics include problem solving strategies and techniques, elementary set theory, mathematical logic, elementary number theory, introduction to algebra, financial mathematics, geometry, right triangle trigonometry, probability theory, and elementary statistics. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving strategies as they are applied to the life sciences, human services, and criminal justice administration environments.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Tests and Grades
Attendance/Class Participation 20 points
Project 30 points
Quizzes 25 points (Approx. every other class. Lowest grade dropped)
Final Exam 25 points
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Final Project
The project may be based on a topic related to an individual's line of business, another college level course, or topic of personal interest. You should make every effort to use actual data whenever possible. If you use company data make sure that you have management approval.
The project will account for 30% of the final grade and is to consist of the following parts:
Application of mathematics refers to the depth that the material covered in the course is used in your project. The purpose of the project is for you to apply the course material to an actual real world application to provide an added dimension. Your project should illustrate the use of all the major components: problem solving techniques, number theory, algebra, statistics and use of technology,
The technical paper should consist of an introduction in which you state the subject on which you are conducting the study or the problem you are solving, a description of how you performed the task, and a conclusion summarizing the results of your study and what you learned from the experience. Use diagrams and charts to support your work.
The presentation can be in a style of your choice. Assume that you are presenting the project to senior management, an audience at a convention in which you are the keynote speaker, or in a job interview. Be creative, however every aspect should be professionally done. And, above all, have fun doing the project.
Topics for Discussion
Please read Chapter 1 in preparation for class on August 28.
Examination Policy:
There will be no make-up on quizzes. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. Make-up on the final exam will only be given if documented proof is provided to the instructor as to the circumstances causing the absence.
**No assignments will be accepted after the last scheduled class meeting.