Course
Syllabus
Mathematics for General Education MA103A
MWF
Fall 2003
Instructor Name: Eileen
Kadow, Assistant Professor
Office
No: Room
275, Emmetsburg
Phone: 712-852-5214
or 1-800-242-5108 Ext 214
Fax:
712-852-5344
Email: ekadow@iowalakes.edu
Office
Hours:
Catalog Description:
This is a
general survey course which includes sets, number systems, elementary algebra,
exponents, equations and inequalities, fractions, ratios, proportion and
variation, probability and statistics, elementary graphing, consumer
mathematics and an introduction to geometry.
Prerequisites:
proficient testing score
Credits:
3 credits
Text & Additional Materials:
Text: Thinking Mathematically, Second Edition, by Robert Blitzer
CDs: available
in the Aspires office
Video
Tapes: available at
the library
Required Calculator: TI-83
+ (a must for this class)
Course Objectives/Competencies: The student should be able
to …
1. Gain a more positive attitude toward
math.
2. Use the TI-83+ graphing calculator
in problem solving and critical thinking.
3. Develop skills in basic algebraic
operations, equation solving, & graphing.
4. Improve use of financial management
mathematics in real life situations.
Course Schedule/Outline:
Chapter One Problem
Solving and Critical Thinking
Chapter Two Set
Theory
Chapter Five Number
Theory and the Real Number System
Chapter Eight Consumer Mathematics and Financial
Management
Chapter Six Algebra: Equations and Inequalities
Chapter Seven Algebra:
Graphs, Functions, and Linear Systems
Chapter Nine Measurement
Chapter Ten Geometry
Chapter Eleven Counting
Methods and Probability Theory
Chapter Twelve Statistics
Methods of Instruction:
Text readings, text assignments, TI-83+ calculator
activities, group in-class work
Grading Policies:
Scale: A = 90-100% Points:each
chapter test = 100 pts
B = 80-89% each chapter assignment packet = 20 pts
C = 70-79% unannounced quizzes/activities = vary in
points
D = 60-69% final exam Mon Dec 15, at
F = 0-59%
Makeup Policy: no makeups
for chapter tests unless arrangements have been made with me prior to the
test. Your lowest chapter test score
will be dropped if you have 3 or less absences from class (for whatever
reason).
No
makeup for unannounced quiz or activity.
No
makeup for the final exam, so plan to be present on Mon Dec 15.
Other Expectations:
Class attendance is extremely important. Plan to attend each day or you will find that you will
easily fall behind.
Need help: (It is as easy as
1. Ask me for assistance.
2. The Aspires office has tutors and a
set of CDs for each chapter.
3. The library has a complete set of
video tapes that goes with the textbook that can be very beneficial as a study
supplement.
In the classroom: Please remove hats, turn off cell
phones, and “speak up” when you want me to slow down or go over something a
second time.
Assignments/notes: Due the day of each test. No credit for late assignments. Assignments must be clearly marked at the top
right corner of each assignment with the chapter #, section #, page #, and
problem numbers.
Students
must abide by all policies as stated in the
STUDENT ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
Actions
contrary to academic integrity will not be tolerated. Activities that have the effect or intention
of interfering with learning or fair evaluation of a student’s work or
performance are considered a breach of academic integrity. Examples of such unacceptable activities
include, but are not limited to:
·
Cheating (intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized material,
assistance or study aids in my academic work).
For example, using a cheat sheet for a test, looking at another
student’s paper during an exam, stealing or buying all or parts of an exam or
paper, altering and resubmitting work for a better grade without prior approval
to do so, etc.
·
Plagiarism (representing another’s ideas, words, expressions or data in writing
or presentation without giving proper credit, failing to cite a reference or
failing to use proper documentation, using works of another gained over the
Internet and submitted as one’s own work).
·
Falsification and/or misrepresentation of data (submitting contrived or
made-up information in any academic exercise).
For example, making up data, citing non-existent sources, etc.
·
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty (knowingly helping or attempting to help another
violate any provision of the academic honesty policy). For example, working together on a take-home
exam or other assignment when the option has not been made available, giving a
paper/assignment to another student for his/her use, etc.
·
Multiple Submissions (submitting, without prior approval from the instructor involved, any
work submitted to fulfill academic requirements in another class). For example, submitting the same paper for
two different classes, etc.
·
Unfair Advantage (trying to gain unauthorized advantage over fellow students). For example, gaining or facilitating
unauthorized access to exam materials (past or present); interfering with
another student’s efforts in an academic exercise; lying about the need for an extension
on a paper or assignment; destroying, hiding, removing or keeping library
materials, etc.
Any
violation of this policy will be treated as a serious matter. The instructor has primary responsibility
over classroom behavior and maintaining academic integrity. Depending on the nature and severity of the
offense,
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