MAT 030

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.

TITLE OF COURSE:

Compressed Pre Algebra with Basic Mathematics

PREFIX/NUMBER:

MAT 030

CREDIT HOURS:

2

2.

PREREQUISITE:

ACCUPLACER Math Test score of 24 – 56 (AR)

3.

RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Basic Mathematics by Brian Goetz, Graham Smith, & John Tobey

SUPPLIES:

MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit (packaged with new textbook or may be purchased online), paper, pencil and calculator (optional).

4.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

5.

COURSE OBJECTIVES :

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.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The final grade for this course is determined by a combination of exams, quizzes, projects, and homework. The point value of each assignment will be given to the students by the instructor is a separate handout.

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

7.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Textbook Chapters 1 – 3

1. Whole Numbers

1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers

1.2 Adding Whole Numbers

1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers

1.4 Multiplying Whole Numbers

1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers

1.6 Exponents, Grouping, and the Order of Operations

1.7 Properties of Whole Numbers

1.8 The Greatest Common Factor and the Least Common Multiple

1.9 Applications with Whole Numbers

2. Fractions

2.1 Visualizing Fractions

2.2 Multiplying Fractions

2.3 Dividing Fractions

2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

2.5 Fractions and Order of Operations

2.6 Mixed Numbers

3. Decimals

3.1 Understanding Decimal Numbers

3.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers

3.3 Multiplying Decimal Numbers

3.4 Dividing Decimal Numbers

8.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities.

Special Note for Pueblo Campus: This course uses MyLabsPlus for all assignments and exams and requires active participation in the use of the online software program. All Assignments and Exams must be done in MyLabsPlus.

The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

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. Disciplinary sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, or suspension. Academic sanctions may include failure of the course or the assignment at the discretion of the instructor. Students may receive both disciplinary and academic sanctions.

10.

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

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.

11.

SPECIAL REMARKS:

Homework: Homework will be assigned and evaluated as determined by the instructor.

Attendance: Attendance will be taken and students may be withdrawn from the class when they have missed 20% of the total class time. 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 will result in immediate disciplinary sanctions which may include the student’s temporary or permanent removal from the class.

Use of Electronics in the Classroom: Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor. Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and Facebook are not allowed. All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:		Compressed Pre Algebra with Basic Mathematics
	PREFIX/NUMBER:		MAT 030	CREDIT HOURS:	2
2.	PREREQUISITE:		ACCUPLACER Math Test score of 24 – 56 (AR)
3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:		Basic Mathematics by Brian Goetz, Graham Smith, & John Tobey
	SUPPLIES:		MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit (packaged with new textbook or may be purchased online), paper, pencil and calculator (optional).
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:		Includes the vocabulary, operations and applications of whole numbers, decimals, and basic fractions and mixed numbers.
5.	COURSE OBJECTIVES :		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.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:		The final grade for this course is determined by a combination of exams, quizzes, projects, and homework. The point value of each assignment will be given to the students by the instructor is a separate handout. 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
7.	COURSE OUTLINE:		Textbook Chapters 1 – 3 1. Whole Numbers 1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers 1.2 Adding Whole Numbers 1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers 1.4 Multiplying Whole Numbers 1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers 1.6 Exponents, Grouping, and the Order of Operations 1.7 Properties of Whole Numbers 1.8 The Greatest Common Factor and the Least Common Multiple 1.9 Applications with Whole Numbers 2. Fractions 2.1 Visualizing Fractions 2.2 Multiplying Fractions 2.3 Dividing Fractions 2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions 2.5 Fractions and Order of Operations 2.6 Mixed Numbers 3. Decimals 3.1 Understanding Decimal Numbers 3.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers 3.3 Multiplying Decimal Numbers 3.4 Dividing Decimal Numbers
8.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:		To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. Special Note for Pueblo Campus: This course uses MyLabsPlus for all assignments and exams and requires active participation in the use of the online software program. All Assignments and Exams must be done in MyLabsPlus. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
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. Disciplinary sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, or suspension. Academic sanctions may include failure of the course or the assignment at the discretion of the instructor. Students may receive both disciplinary and academic sanctions.
10.	DISABILITY STATEMENT:		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.
11.	SPECIAL REMARKS:	*Homework: Homework will be assigned and evaluated as determined by the instructor. Attendance: Attendance will be taken and students may be withdrawn from the class when they have missed 20% of the total class time. 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 will result in immediate disciplinary sanctions which may include the student’s temporary or permanent removal from the class. *Use of Electronics in the Classroom:* Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor. Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and Facebook are not allowed. All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.