Course SyllabusBasic MathematicsINSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community College(This is the only email that I check regularly)TEXTThe purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of basic mathematic skills, concepts, and problem solving techniques. You will also be able to relate these the learned problem solving techniques to real life applications.ATTENDANCECALENDARGRADINGGrade Percent1.0 64 - 60SUCCESSCourse SyllabusFall 06MTH 095Basic MathematicsYou have enrolled in Jackson Community College’s Basic Mathematics. This is a four credit, 12-week course. We will be meeting for a total of 64 classroom hours.INSTRUCTOREric OllilaJackson Community College2111 Emmons RoadJackson, Michigan 49201Office – JM [email protected](This is the only email that I check regularly)TEXT Basic College Mathematics, 3rd edition, Martin-Gay; Prentice HallISBN # 0-13-186836-5COURSE DESCRIPTION MTH 095 Basic Mathematics 4 crProvides the most fundamental support for students who need to develop skills in the arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers and metric measurement.Prerequisite: There is no course prerequisite for this course. It is suggested however that addition and multiplication facts be memorized COURSE GOALSThe purpose of this course is to develop a progressive understanding of basic mathematic skills, concepts, and problem solving techniques. You will also be able to relate these the learned problem solving techniques to real life applications. Performance Objectives:Students will be able to:Compute basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers.Compute basic arithmetic operations with fractions.Compute basic arithmetic operations with decimals.Demonstrate a basic understanding of metric measurement.Compute basic arithmetic operations with signed numbersNote: This course does NOT count toward degree requirements at JCC.Page 2 of 6MTH 095 – Fall 06OllilaASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMESThe Board of Trustees has stated that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college. These are called Associate Degree Outcomes or ADOs. The ADO that is addressed in this course is:- Computational Skills and understanding appropriate to the program (ADO 3)ATTENDANCEAttendance is an important part of your success in this class. You are expected to attend and participate in each class session. Attendance will be taken by calling roll and/or daily homework problems. If you do not plan to attend regularly, you are advised to drop the class.CALENDARPlease refer to the provided class calendar for information regarding topics and dates.GRADINGYour final grade will be a compilation of your efforts on Chapter Exams, Final Exam, Homework, Classwork and Attendance/participation. The value of each is shown below.Chapter Exams 50% Final Exam 15% Homework 15%Classwork 15%Attendance/participation 5%The Final Grade (G) that you earn will be calculated by adding 50% of your Chapter Exam average, 15% of your Final Exam grade, 15% of your average scores on Homework, 15% of the average scores that you earned on Classwork, and 5% for Attendance/participation. Hey, this is starting to sound like a story problem! Here is real life example of putting your math to work. GRADING SCALEThe grading scale is as follows: Grade Percent4.0 100 - 903.5 89 - 853.0 84 - 802.5 79 - 752.0 74 - 701.5 69 - 651.0 64 - 60E 60 - 0Page 3 of 6MTH 095 – Fall 06OllilaGRADESYour grades will be posted on-line. When I have corrected an assignment I will post the grades on a commercial grade book called Engrade. I will give you a username and password. You will sign on at www.engrade.com. Once logged in you will be able to see you grades as soon as they are posted. This is the first time I have used Engrade and will welcome you comments regarding its ease of use, reliability and user interface.HOMEWORKThere are two types of homework; Suggested and Required. They are listed on the homework sheet and you are expected to do both. The suggested problems will give you practice and prepare you to complete the required problems. The suggested problems should be done as soon after class as possible. If you have trouble with these problems make a note of which problems gave you trouble and get some help. The required problems are due on the day of the chapter exams. Do not put off completing them until the day before they are due! These problems should be done at the conclusion of each section.Since you know what homework is due and when it is due right from the first day, no latehomework will be accepted. Even if you are absent on the day it due, it will not be accepted late. EXAMSThere will be 5 chapter exams and a comprehensive final exam. Calculators and notes arenot allowed as aids for exams.Exams are to be taken on the day announced. Please notify me immediately if you are unable to be present. You may take the exam early but not late unless appropriate documentation is presented. Once an Exam or Test is returned no make-up will be given. I realize that situations sometimes occur that are beyond our control. These times are generally infrequent and not usually on test days. These times may happen once a semester to only one or two people (and usually not to the same person). Therefore, in case of an extreme situation, if you must miss on the day of exam, the following procedure must be adhered to in order to make up the exam:1. I must be notified before class begins, that you will be missing the exam.2. The missed exam must be taken before I return the exams to the class. Since you know the dates of the exams for the entire semester, it is expected that all appointments and activities you need to attend should be made at timesother than test day.LATE WORKAll assignments are to be submitted on or before their due date. Late assignments will notbe accepted.Page 4 of 6MTH 095 – Fall 06OllilaSUCCESSThe faculty in the math department have noted that a student’s learning will be enhanced if you follow some guiding principals.1) Read your textbook. 2) Work the examples.3) Attend class regularly4) Participate in class discussions5) Do your homework regularly6) Form a study group.These strategies have shown to contribute to success in the past. If you use even one of them your chances of success will be enhanced!Even though it is listed last, forming a study group is one of the most important actions you can take.