MAT 030

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.

TITLE OF COURSE:

FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS

PREFIX/NUMBER:

MAT 030

CREDIT HOURS: 2

2.

PREREQUISITES:

Math Assessment

3.

RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Fundamentals of Mathematics: MAT030 with MyMathLab Studnet Access Kit, Second Custom Edition, by Pearson Custom Publishing with material taken from Basic College Mathematics, 3/e by Elayn Martin-Gay

SUPPLIES:

MyMathLabStudent Access Kit, paper, pencil. NO CALCULATORS.

4.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Includes the vocabulary, operations and applications of whole numbers, decimals and basic fractions and mixed numbers.

5.

STANDARD COMPETENCIES

A.

Calculate using whole and decimal numbers without a calculator.

B.

Demonstrate knowledge and usage of whole numbers.

C.

Demonstrate knowledge and usage of fractions and mixed numbers.

D.

Demonstrate knowledge and usage of decimals.

6.

COURSE OUTLINE

1.

The Whole Numbers

1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics

1.2 Place Value and Names for Numbers

1.3 Adding Whole Numbers and Perimeter

1.4 Subtracting Whole Numbers

1.5 Rounding and Estimating

1.6 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area

1.7 Dividing Whole Numbers

1.8 An Introduction to Problem Solving

1.9 Exponents, Square Roots, and Order of Operations

2.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

2.1 Introduction to Fractions

2.2 Factors and Prime Factorization

2.3 Simplest Form of a Fraction

2.4 Multiplying Fractions

2.5 Dividing Fractions

3.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

3.1 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions

3.2 Least Common Multiple

3.3 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions

3.4 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

3.5 Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations

3.6 Fractions and Problem Solving

4.

Decimals

4.1 Introduction to Decimals

4.2 Order and Rounding

4.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals

4.4 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle

4.5 Dividing Decimals and Order of Operations

4.6 Fractions and Decimals

7.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

This course is delivered via MyMathLab and requieres active participation in the use of the online software probram. It is strongley recommended that you attend the Math Lab (DAB 276) on a regular basis. All Assignments and Exams must be done in MyMathLab. Exams must be done in the Math Lab (AB 276). Textbooks, notes and calculators may NOT be used on the exams.

Grading Scale:
The following Grading Scale will be used:

90% – 100% - S/A
80% – 89% - S/B
70% – 79% - S/C
60% - 69% - U/D
0% - 59% - U/F

8. Special Remarks:

Cheating:

If cheating occurs, it will result in a zero on that exam.

Attendance:

Attendance will be taken and students will be dropped when they have missed 20% of the total class hours unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Missed exams will result in a zero for that exam unless prior arrangements have been made.

Conduct:

Professional and courteous behavior is expected at all times. Disruptive behavior is unacceptable in the classroom and may result in the student's temporary or permanent removal from the course.

Help is available outside of class in the math lab or from your instructor.

If necessary, your instructor can help you obtain a tutor.

9.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

10.

ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MAT 030	CREDIT HOURS: 2
2.	PREREQUISITES:	Math Assessment
3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Fundamentals of Mathematics: MAT030 with MyMathLab Studnet Access Kit, Second Custom Edition, by Pearson Custom Publishing with material taken from Basic College Mathematics, 3/e by Elayn Martin-Gay
	SUPPLIES:	MyMathLabStudent Access Kit, paper, pencil. NO CALCULATORS.
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Includes the vocabulary, operations and applications of whole numbers, decimals and basic fractions and mixed numbers.

5.	STANDARD COMPETENCIES
	A.	Calculate using whole and decimal numbers without a calculator.
	B.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of whole numbers.
	C.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of fractions and mixed numbers.
	D.	Demonstrate knowledge and usage of decimals.
6.	COURSE OUTLINE
	1.	The Whole Numbers
		1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
		1.2 Place Value and Names for Numbers
		1.3 Adding Whole Numbers and Perimeter

		1.4 Subtracting Whole Numbers
		1.5 Rounding and Estimating
		1.6 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
		1.7 Dividing Whole Numbers
		1.8 An Introduction to Problem Solving
		1.9 Exponents, Square Roots, and Order of Operations
	2.	Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
		2.1 Introduction to Fractions 2.2 Factors and Prime Factorization 2.3 Simplest Form of a Fraction 2.4 Multiplying Fractions 2.5 Dividing Fractions
	3.	Adding and Subtracting Fractions
		3.1 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
		3.2 Least Common Multiple
		3.3 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
		3.4 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
		3.5 Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations
		3.6 Fractions and Problem Solving
	4.	Decimals
		4.1 Introduction to Decimals
		4.2 Order and Rounding
		4.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
		4.4 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
		4.5 Dividing Decimals and Order of Operations
		4.6 Fractions and Decimals
7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES
	This course is delivered via MyMathLab and requieres active participation in the use of the online software probram. It is strongley recommended that you attend the Math Lab (DAB 276) on a regular basis. All Assignments and Exams must be done in MyMathLab. Exams must be done in the Math Lab (AB 276). Textbooks, notes and calculators may NOT be used on the exams. Grading Scale: The following Grading Scale will be used: 90% – 100% - S/A 80% – 89% - S/B 70% – 79% - S/C 60% - 69% - U/D 0% - 59% - U/F

8. Special Remarks:
Cheating:	If cheating occurs, it will result in a zero on that exam.
Attendance:	Attendance will be taken and students will be dropped when they have missed 20% of the total class hours unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Missed exams will result in a zero for that exam unless prior arrangements have been made.
Conduct:	Professional and courteous behavior is expected at all times. Disruptive behavior is unacceptable in the classroom and may result in the student's temporary or permanent removal from the course.
Help is available outside of class in the math lab or from your instructor.
If necessary, your instructor can help you obtain a tutor.

9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.