MAT 107

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.

TITLE OF COURSE:

Career Math

PREFIX/NUMBER:

MAT 107

CREDIT HOURS:

3

2.

PREREQUISITE:

Successful Completion of MAT 060 with a S/C or better OR successful completion of MAT 075 with a S/C or better OR ACCUPLACER Math Test score of 45 – 60 (EA)

3.

RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, 9/e with MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit by Robert A. Carmen and Hal M. Saunders

ISBN: 9780558985967

SUPPLIES:

MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit (packaged with a new textbook or may be purchased online), pencil, paper, scientific calculator

4.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Covers material designed for career technical students or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include arithmetic review, calculator usage, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs and finance. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. The specific topics covered are selected to meet the needs of the students enrolled in the course.

5.

COURSE OBJECTIVES :

A.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

B.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of basic operations on a hand held calculator.

C.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of higher level operations on a hand held calculator.

D.     Demonstrate knowledge and use of ratios and proportions.

E.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of percents.

F.       Demonstrate knowledge and use of units of measure.

G.     Demonstrate knowledge and use of signed numbers.

H.     Demonstrate knowledge and use of powers of ten and scientific notation.

I.        Demonstrate knowledge and use of algebraic operations.

J.        Demonstrate knowledge and use of elementary algebraic equations and formulas.

K.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of higher level algebraic equations and formulas.

L.       Demonstrate knowledge and use of systems of equations.

M.   Demonstrate knowledge and use of angles.

N.     Demonstrate knowledge and use of triangles.

O.     Demonstrate knowledge and use of circles and polygons.

P.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of geometric solids.

Q.     Demonstrate knowledge and use of finance.

R.      Demonstrate knowledge and use of graphs.

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% - A
80% – 89% - B
70% – 79% - C
60% - 69% - D
0% - 59% - F

7.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Textbook Chapters 1 - 9

1. Arithmetic of Whole Numbers (Optional Review)

1-1 Working with Whole Numbers

1-2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers

1-3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers

1-4 Division of Whole Numbers

1-5 Order of Operations

2. Fractions

2-1 Working with Fractions

2-2 Multiplication of Fractions

2-3 Division of Fractions

2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

3. Decimal Numbers

3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers

3-2 Multiplication and Division of decimal Numbers

3-3 Decimal Fractions

4. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

4-1 Ratio and Proportion

4-2 Special Application of Ratio and Proportion

4-3 Introduction to Percent

4-4 Percent Problems

4-5 Special Applications of Percent Calculations

5. Measurement

5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers

5-2 English Units and Unit Conversion

5-3 Metric Units

5-4 Direct Measurements

6. Pre-Algebra

6-1 Addition of Signed Numbers

6-2 Subtraction of Signed Numbers

6-3 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers

6-4 Exponents and Square Roots

7. Basic Algebra

7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas

7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions

7-3 Solving Simple Equations

7-4 Solving Two-Step Equations

7-5 Solving More Equations and Formulas

7-6 Solving Word Problems

7-7 Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions

7-8 Scientific notation

8. Practical Plane Geometry

8-1 Angle Measurement

8-2 Area and Perimeter of Polygons

8-3 Triangles, Regular Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons

8-4 Circles

9. Solid Figures

9-1 Prisms

9-2 Pyramids and Frustums of Pyramids

9-3 Cylinders and Spheres

9-4 Cones and Frustums of Cones

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 may use MyLabsPlus for assignments and exams and may require active participation in the use of the online software program.

Special Note for Online Section (01W): This course requires active participation in using computer software to view demonstrations, hear lectures, and respond to assignments on the web. Class meetings will be delivered on the web. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONSITE CLASSES; ALL WORK IS COMPLETED ONLINE. The examinations will be given via MyMathLab. You must have access to a computer that allows access to the internet, if you do not have such access, you MUST drop from the course immediately.

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.

Special Note for Online Section (01W): You are not required to attend on campus classes. All coursework is completed online. Your first login to Desire2Learn (D2L) and/or MyLabsPlus (MLP) is considered attending class for the first time. Subsequent logins constitutes attending class. Your last date of attendance will be recorded based on your last login to either D2L or MLP.

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:	Career Math
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MAT 107	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:	Successful Completion of MAT 060 with a S/C or better OR successful completion of MAT 075 with a S/C or better OR ACCUPLACER Math Test score of 45 – 60 (EA)
3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, 9/e with MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit by Robert A. Carmen and Hal M. Saunders ISBN: 9780558985967
	SUPPLIES:	MyLabsPlus Student Access Kit (packaged with a new textbook or may be purchased online), pencil, paper, scientific calculator
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Covers material designed for career technical students or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include arithmetic review, calculator usage, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs and finance. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. The specific topics covered are selected to meet the needs of the students enrolled in the course.
5.	COURSE OBJECTIVES :	A. Demonstrate knowledge and use of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. B. Demonstrate knowledge and use of basic operations on a hand held calculator. C. Demonstrate knowledge and use of higher level operations on a hand held calculator. D. Demonstrate knowledge and use of ratios and proportions. E. Demonstrate knowledge and use of percents. F. Demonstrate knowledge and use of units of measure. G. Demonstrate knowledge and use of signed numbers. H. Demonstrate knowledge and use of powers of ten and scientific notation. I. Demonstrate knowledge and use of algebraic operations. J. Demonstrate knowledge and use of elementary algebraic equations and formulas. K. Demonstrate knowledge and use of higher level algebraic equations and formulas. L. Demonstrate knowledge and use of systems of equations. M. Demonstrate knowledge and use of angles. N. Demonstrate knowledge and use of triangles. O. Demonstrate knowledge and use of circles and polygons. P. Demonstrate knowledge and use of geometric solids. Q. Demonstrate knowledge and use of finance. R. Demonstrate knowledge and use of graphs.
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% - A 80% – 89% - B 70% – 79% - C 60% - 69% - D 0% - 59% - F
7.	COURSE OUTLINE:	Textbook Chapters 1 - 9 1. Arithmetic of Whole Numbers (Optional Review) 1-1 Working with Whole Numbers 1-2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers 1-3 Multiplication of Whole Numbers 1-4 Division of Whole Numbers 1-5 Order of Operations 2. Fractions 2-1 Working with Fractions 2-2 Multiplication of Fractions 2-3 Division of Fractions 2-4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions 3. Decimal Numbers 3-1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers 3-2 Multiplication and Division of decimal Numbers 3-3 Decimal Fractions 4. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 4-1 Ratio and Proportion 4-2 Special Application of Ratio and Proportion 4-3 Introduction to Percent 4-4 Percent Problems 4-5 Special Applications of Percent Calculations 5. Measurement 5-1 Working with Measurement Numbers 5-2 English Units and Unit Conversion 5-3 Metric Units 5-4 Direct Measurements 6. Pre-Algebra 6-1 Addition of Signed Numbers 6-2 Subtraction of Signed Numbers 6-3 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers 6-4 Exponents and Square Roots 7. Basic Algebra 7-1 Algebraic Language and Formulas 7-2 Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions 7-3 Solving Simple Equations 7-4 Solving Two-Step Equations 7-5 Solving More Equations and Formulas 7-6 Solving Word Problems 7-7 Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions 7-8 Scientific notation 8. Practical Plane Geometry 8-1 Angle Measurement 8-2 Area and Perimeter of Polygons 8-3 Triangles, Regular Hexagons, and Irregular Polygons 8-4 Circles 9. Solid Figures 9-1 Prisms 9-2 Pyramids and Frustums of Pyramids 9-3 Cylinders and Spheres 9-4 Cones and Frustums of Cones
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 may use MyLabsPlus for assignments and exams and may require active participation in the use of the online software program. Special Note for Online Section (01W): This course requires active participation in using computer software to view demonstrations, hear lectures, and respond to assignments on the web. Class meetings will be delivered on the web. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONSITE CLASSES; ALL WORK IS COMPLETED ONLINE. The examinations will be given via MyMathLab. You must have access to a computer that allows access to the internet, if you do not have such access, you MUST drop from the course immediately. 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. Special Note for Online Section (01W):* You are not required to attend on campus classes. All coursework is completed online. Your first login to Desire2Learn (D2L) and/or MyLabsPlus (MLP) is considered attending class for the first time. Subsequent logins constitutes attending class. Your last date of attendance will be recorded based on your last login to either D2L or MLP. *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.