Course prefix and number: MATH 0983 Section: 010
Semester: Summer 2008
Course
title:
Preparation for College Math I
Credit
hours: 3 Lecture
hours: 3 Clinical/Lab hours: 0
Catalog description: (Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score) The student will study arithmetic concepts, including the
four operations of arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages and
applications.
Faculty
Bruce Myers
815-802-8454
bmyers@kcc.edu
Department Phone: 815-802-8468
Office Location/Office hours
Office: L-328
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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8:00 – 8:30 |
8:00 – 8:30 |
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11:15 - 12:00 |
11:15 - 12:00 |
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4:00 – 5:30 |
4:00 – 5:30 |
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Textbook(s): Basic College
Mathematics,
8th edition, Aufmann, R.N., Barker, V.C.,
Lockwood, J.S.
Relationship to
academic programs and transferability
This course was designed to meet specific
student needs either individually or within a program. Transferability of this
course will be determined by each transfer institution. Please see an academic
advisor for an explanation concerning transfer option. Refer to the IAI
web page at www.itransfer.org for more
information.
Goals
and Objectives: Upon
completion of this course, you will be able to:
1.
Accurately
perform whole number operations
2.
Define
and identify prime numbers
3.
List
factors of selected composite numbers
4.
Find
Least Common Multiples and Greatest Common Factors
5.
Accurately
perform numerical fraction operations (providing solutions in simplest terms)
6.
Accurately
perform decimal fraction operations
7.
Accurately
round decimal and non-decimal numbers to given place value
8.
Write
comparisons as ratios and/or rates, and solve problems with proportions
9.
Solve
word problems with percents (using percent equation and/or proportion method)
10.
Write
equivalent numerals for percents, fractions, and decimals
11.
Solve
word problems requiring one and/or two step operations (involving non-negative
rational numbers)
12.
Apply
the order of operations to simplify non-variable expressions (involving
non-negative integers, numerical fractions, and decimal fractions)
It is expected that each objective be met without the
assistance of a calculator.
Evaluation (Subject to Revision)
It is the goal of this course to cover the
first five chapters of the text. There will be a total of five chapter
tests and a comprehensive final exam. The final exam and will be more heavily
weighted than the prior exams. Any student that does not attempt
the final exam will receive a failing course grade.
If a student is not satisfied with his or her
performance on an exam, the student may elect to retake the test by completing
an equivalent form of the original exam. The student will be allowed one
re-take opportunity per exam and the re-take must be completed, without
exception, during the class period following the class period in which the
original exam is returned (which means that a student cannot re-take the final
exam). If a retake is attempted, the score of the re-take test will
be recorded. If a student fails to take the original exam due to
absence on the test date, that student will not be allowed to make-up the test
and/or have a re-take opportunity.
In addition to chapter tests, out of class
work may be assigned with point values to be determined at the time of the
assignment.
Point Values: (dependent on completion of all
material)
·
Chapter
tests (5 @ 100 points each) = 500 points
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Final
Exam = 150 points
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Homework
assignments = To be determined
Final Grade:
Final grades will be based on a percentage
scale. While the final scale will not exceed the following example, it may be
lowered at the instructor's discretion (for the entire class or a
student-by-student basis)
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Final Grade |
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90 - 100 |
A |
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80 - 89 |
B |
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70-79 |
C |
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60-69 |
D |
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0-59 |
F |
Course Policies
Calculator Usage Policy:
Calculators and computers are changing the way mathematics is studied
around the world. Hand held calculators are a tool that people use in every
walk of life. We believe that
technology should be used to enhance the study of mathematics, but not to
circumvent the acquisition of basic skills.
With that in mind, we have developed the following policy regarding
calculator usage in KCC’s
Preparation for
College Math I – MATH 0983:
Calculators will not be used during the first four chapters of the
text. Calculators may be used, at the
instructor’s discretion, for chapter 5 (and chapter 6 if that material is
covered in a particular section).
While calculators will not be allowed during exams, students are
encouraged to use calculators as a study aid, to check their work, and to
become comfortable with using the calculator for different mathematical
operations.
Preparation for
College Math II – MATH 0993:
The level of calculator usage for this course will be determined by
individual instructors. However students
may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform operations on rational
numbers (Chapter 10) without the assistance of a calculator. For that reason, the instructor may choose to
not allow calculator usage in chapter 10.
Attendance Policy: It is understood that conflicts arise forcing
students to miss class from time to time.
That is unavoidable. If a student
must miss class, the student is still responsible for the material covered
during the missed period. Questions
pertaining to missed material will not be addressed in subsequent classes
except during the course of normal review.
Students will not
be penalized for absence and are not required to inform the instructor of the
reason for absence. If a student knows
in advance that he or she will be absent the student can make prior
arrangements to complete graded work.
It is understood
that in most cases, regular attendance is critical for academic success. So, while excessive absence will not be
penalized, regular attendance will be rewarded.
Attendance will be taken every class period. At the end of the semester, those students
that attended 95-100% of the class meetings will receive extra credit of 20
points, students in attendance 90-95% of the semester will receive 15 extra
credit points, and those attending 85-90% of the semester will receive 10 extra
credit points. Attendance rates lower
than 85% will not be rewarded.
College Policies
Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. The last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” is July 11, 2008.
Code of Conduct
By participating in
this course, the student agrees to adhere to the KCC Code of Conduct, found in
each academic year's catalog, and understands that his or her classroom
behavior shall be in compliance with the code.
College Resources
Tutorial Assistance – The center offers free tutorial services on a
walk-in basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college
courses and individual skill development activities. The
Learning Laboratory – The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses
instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students
enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing,
reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills.
Special
Populations Services – KCC offers
advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically
and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies. Students
will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory
courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional
programs. For special populations services, go to room L326.
Copyright
The materials on this course are only for the
use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this
course. Further Information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at http://www.kcc-online.org/copyright/policy.html.
Syllabus
disclaimer
Course
syllabus/calendar is subject to change.
Individual results vary; “success” is not guaranteed.