MTH099
– 8th DAY TERM 2003 SYLLABUS
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INSTRUCTOR: R. Harney SUBJECT:
Introduction to Mathematics CREDITS:
3.0 CLASSROOM:
M-213 ( |
EMAIL:
[email protected] Voice
Mail: 703-369-3252, Ext 386 CLASSTIME:
T,TH WEB
SITE: www.geocities.com/rharney3/ |
PREREQUISITES: None.
ATTENDANCE: You are expected to
attend each class for the full duration of the class. I will take attendance
daily. Attendance will be taken by
signing a class role sheet for every class.
The total number of minutes that you are in attendance for each class
will be recorded. In the event that you
come to class late, the minutes that you missed will be deducted from the full
time of 300 minutes. If you do not come
to class and contact me ahead of time to inform me of your reason for not
attendening, I will contact you by telephone.
A report will be generated for every missed class and turned into ECPI
administration.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: “Introductory
Algebra, An Applied Approach” 6th Ed., by Aufmann, Barker, Lockwood,
Houghton-Mifflin Co., ISBN 0-618-20323-0.
STUDENT SOLUTIONS
MANAUAL:
“Student Solutions Manual,” 6th Ed., by Aufmann, Barker, Lockwood,
Houghton-Mifflin Co., ISBN 0-618-20325-7. This manual is available on closed
reserve in the ECPI Manassas library.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED
MATERIALS: Scientific
Calculator; 3-Ring Binder; Paper; Wood or Mechanical Pencils (no work will be
accepted in ink); a separate eraser, sissors, and ruler.
COURSE
DISCRIPTION:
This course will provide each student with mathematically sound and
comprehensive coverage of the topics considered essential in an introductory
algebra course as well as the fundamental skills needed by students for Finite
Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra. The
course reviews integers, common fractions, ratio and proportion and introduces
the student to the algebra of linear equations, problem solving, polynomials,
factoring and graphing linear equations in two-variables, including the concept
of slope of a line. The course will meet
the needs of the student who recently graduated from high school and will also
serve the needs of the students whose mathematical proficiency may have
declined during many years away from formal education. The ECPI Entrance Test score determines
placement in this course.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Recognize place value and
read and write word names for integers, common fractions and decimals.
Use rounding or truncating
of integers and decimals to estimate the value of an answer to an applied
mathematical problem.
Compute with a 95%
accuracy using the “order of operations” and using integers, decimals and
common fractions.
Solve applied problems
using the skills mastered in these objectives.
Solve literal equations
(formulas) for any specified variable.
Specific algebra skills include:
The following schedule is our plan for success this
term. Although it is published, it is not written in stone and is subject to change as we progress
through the course. It is
a guide of what we intend to cover each day and will serve as what you might do
should you miss a class.
WITHDRAWAL DATES:
You may withdraw from the course within three (3) days from the start of a
semester.
PROBLEM SETS: Problems will be assigned for all of the
material covered. Some Problem Sets may
be required to be turned in at the end of a class, while other Problem Sets may
be started in class, as time permits.
Other Problem Sets will be gradeded for completeness and showing ALL
work leading to the correct answer. There are detailed solutions in the
solutions manual for many of the problems and answers to odd problems are in
the back of the book. Go through the entire set, problems are grouped by type
and you need to attempt all the different types. Struggling through problems is
an excellent way to learn. I will address homework questions at the start of
every class. You should budget at least 10 hours a week (more time
if necessary) for homework and study for this course outside of the hours spent
in class.
STUDENT
HELP/ASSISTANCE: You should take full advantage of many of the
HELP Resources available to you.
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HOMEWORK HELP |
TUTORING |
HOW TO STUDY and MATH ANXIETY |
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Student Solutions Guide |
Work
with other students in the class |
Tips on How
to Study Math (NVCC) |
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CD-ROM with Book; Videotapes in Library |
Instructor’s
Office Hours |
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Quiz Solutions |
Available
by appt. with instructor |
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CHEATING: Cheating
on any quiz or exam constitutes a violation of ECPI’s Honor Code. Cheating
means giving or receiving help. The
quizzes and exams are NOT group projects, however you may choose to work
together on Problem Sets. This behavior will be reported to either the General
Education Department Head or the Provost for further action.
OTHER RULES:
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Cell
phones or beepers are to be turned off during class!
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Please
refrain from eating or drinking inside of the classroom.
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When
contacting the instructor for any reason, do so by both email and voice mail.
GRADING: 16.6% Problem Sets,
16.6% Quizzes, 33.3% Midterm, 33.3% Final
EPCI GRADING SCALE: (Based on 300 points)
90 - 100% A
80 - 89.9% B
70 - 79.9% C
65 - 69.9% D
0 - 64.9% F
Problem
Sets: 10 points each. Best 5 scores count, for a
total of 50 points.
Quizes: 10 points each. Best 5 scores count, for a
total of 50 points.
One Midterm:
100 points. Final: 100 points.
Total Possible Points:
400. (Final Grade based upon 400 points)
This is a Pass (P)/Non-Pass (NP)
class. A grade of “P” will be given to
anyone receiving 65 – 100%, while a grade of “NP” will be given to anyone
receiving 0 – 64.9%,
RETEST/MAKE-UP EXAMS: A
retest or make-up test will be given for one of two reasons:
1.
A
student fails an original examination; OR
2.
A
student is absent from a scheduled examination but fails to provide sufficient
and documented reasons for the absence.
In either case the highest grade allowed is 65 (D). In the case of absence the retest will
normally be given the day the student returns to school. In the case of a failed test, the retest will
normally be given within three (3) days of the failed examination. Students who miss an original (first
administered) examination for sufficient and documented reasons may arrange
with their instructor for a make-up examination and receive full credit. Make-up examinations will normally be given
the day the student returns to school.
It is the STUDENT’S
responsibility to see the instructor of the course in order to schedule a
retest/make-up examination. The
appointment times for the retest/make-up are scheduled at the instructor’s
discretion.
COURSE CONTENT:
Refer to the MTH 099
Course Schedule Handout.
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