Course prefix
and number:
MATH 0993 Sections: 010, 040
Semester:
Spring 2008
Course title: Preparation for College Math II
Credit hours: 3 Lecture
hours: 3 Clinical/Lab hours: 0
Catalog description: (Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score) The student will study basic statistics, measurements, metrics, plane geometry, integers and rational numbers. Includes an introduction to algebra. Computation and applications will be stressed.
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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10:00 –12:00 |
9:00 –12:00 |
10:00 –12:00 |
9:00 –12:00 |
10:00 –12:00 |
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2:00 - 5:00 |
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2:00 - 5:00 |
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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.
Upon completion of this course,
you will be able to:
1.
Convert units of measurement and area (including
metric system)
2.
Perform operations on integers (without calculator assistance)
3.
Perform operations with rational numbers (without calculator assistance)
4.
Simplify and evaluate variable expressions (with and
without parenthesis)
5.
Apply mathematical properties
6.
Solve simple linear equations [a+x=b,
ax=b, ax+b=c, ax+b=cx+d, a(x+b)=c]
7.
Translate words to algebraic expressions
8.
Solve word problems
9.
Solve perimeter, area, and volume problems
10.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and solve problems
related to basic geometric concepts
(i.e.,
angles, lines, geometric figures, and similar and congruent triangles)
11.
Solve simple Pythagorean theorem problems
Calculators may be used
at the discretion of the instructor.
Objectives related to chapter 10 of the current text should be
demonstrated without calculator assistance.
(See attached calculator usage policy)
Evaluation (Subject to Revision)
This material for this course will include
a review of some material from the first five chapters of the text as well as
chapters 8-12. There will be a total of four
unit 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.
If one test is missed, the
student’s final exam score will be used for the missed exam score.
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
·
Final
Exam = 150 points
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Homework
assignments = To be discussed in class
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 |
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 March 28, 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.