1 MAT 142: College Mathematics Fall 2011 Course Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Jenifer Boshes E-mail: [email protected] Office Phone: 602-496-0572 Office Hours: M 2:00-3:00, T 12:15-1:15, W 5:00-6:00, Th 12:15-1:15 and by appointment Office: UCENT 360P Course Information Course Description: Welcome to MAT 142! The purpose of this course is to relate college-level mathematics to real-life problems. We will emphasize problem-solving techniques, specifically by means of discussing concepts including proportional reasoning, set theory, probability, statistics, and finance. Course Objectives: - Students will be able to apply proportional reasoning to solve a range of problems - Students will learn about sets, set notation, set operations and use set theory to solve problems - Students will learn basic counting techniques and a variety of strategies to solve probability based problems - Students will apply a variety of statistical measures to solve problems - Students will solve a variety of financial based problems including problems involving simple and compound interest, annuities, and amortized loans Prerequisites: This course is open to students whose major does not require MAT 119, MAT 170, or MAT 210 and have completed either MAT 106 or scored at least a 30 on the ALEKS Placement test. This course also carries General Studies “MA” credit. How to Succeed in this Course: - Our weekly class meeting for problem solving is not the only time you should be working on the course content. You are expected to spend at least 6 hours per week outside of our scheduled class meeting to access the course content in the computer lab or your personal computer. - You are highly encouraged to work out solutions to problems and take notes while interacting with the online content just as if you were in a traditional lecture. You can use these notes as you prepare for your exams or in class for the problem solving sessions. - It is highly recommended that you schedule to take an exam as soon as you finish a unit while the information is still fresh in your mind before moving on to the next unit. - Stay ahead of schedule and make sure you are aware of all the resources available to you as listed here in the syllabus and in your course site. - Pay attention to course landmarks so you don’t fall behind. - Create a study and/or assignment schedule to stay on track. Staying “on track” is a critical component of student success in this course. If you find yourself falling behind, contact me and take the appropriate steps to get back “on track.” Students who fall behind or exhibit consistently poor performance will be required to attend the computer lab until they are back “on track.” Be proactive and seek help first! - Communicate with your instructor and classmates as needed. - Check your ASU e-mail regularly. - Log in to the course web site every day.2 Evaluation Activities: This course requires students to complete four important evaluation activities: - Success in ASU Math Study Consent Form - ACES Pre-test - ACES Post-test - Engagement Survey Your course website includes detailed information about the evaluation activities, how long it takes to complete each one, and when each one should be completed. It will take about 45 minutes total over the semester to complete all four evaluation activities. Don’t forget you will need to include your name and ASURITE ID on each evaluation activity in order to get credit for completing the task. Course Materials & Structure Course Materials: - Readings: You are not required to purchase a textbook for this course. Reading materials will be provided in each lesson as .PDF chapters. If you would like to purchase a hard copy (available for purchase at the ASU bookstore) we are using the following text: Mathematics All Around, 4th Edition; by Thomas L. Pirnot - Videos: All lecture content is delivered by web based video that can be accessed by any computer that is connected to the Internet. You will be expected to locate a computer and internet connection that can handle watching web based videos. - Quizzes: Quizzes are administered online and determine your learning path and the content materials you will receive. This could differ from your classmates depending upon your understanding of the material. The quiz score results do not get calculated into your final course grade. - Knewton Online Study Center: Once you take your quiz you will be directed to your set of learning activities in the Knewton Study Center. If you’re not sure what to do, click on the LET’S GO button for a recommendation. Click here for a graphic to help you understand how the study center works. - Problem Sets: Our class time will be devoted to group problem solving sessions. You will be expected to work with classmates to solve complex problems reflecting the materials you are learning. You are expected to come prepared with a notebook, pencil, and calculator. - Exams: Once you have earned your unit badge in Knewton Study Center, you should schedule your unit exam using Tutor Track to take your exam in a proctored environment. It is required for you to bring headphones to the computer lab for taking the exam. You must take the exam before the close date (listed in your course schedule) as there are no extensions or makeups. Based on the recommended pace of the course you should not have any trouble meeting these deadlines.3 - Calculator: At minimum, a scientific calculator is required for this course. A few of the recommended models include the TI-30, TI-34, TI-36, TI-83, and TI-84. A graphing calculator is not required. However, if you plan on taking STP 226: Elements of Statistics at the Downtown Phoenix campus, please note that a TI-84 (or other graphing calculator) is required for that course. You are expected to bring your calculator to class daily. Cellular phone calculators are not permitted in class or during an exam. Also, the sharing of calculators is not permitted during exams. Course Structure / Flowchart: - Click here to see a graphic of the course flow for MAT 142. Studying, Preparation, and Outside of Class Time: This is a hybrid course and therefore the majority of your work will be taken online outside of the classroom. It is recommended that you spend a minimum of 6 hours per week
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