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COURSE SYLLABUS

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TITLE OF COURSE:

Career Math

 

PREFIX/NUMBER:

MAT 107

CREDIT HOURS:

 3

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PREREQUISITES:

Successful completion of MAT 060 or math assessment

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RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Basic Mathematics through Applications, 4/e, Geoffrey Akst & Sadie Bragg

 

SUPPLIES:

Pencil, paper, scientific calculator

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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. STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
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.
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Demonstrate knowledge and use of ratios and proportions.

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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. COURSE OUTLINE
1.0 Whole Numbers
1.1  Introduction to Whole Numbers
1.2  Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
1.3  Multiplying Whole Numbers
1.4  Dividing Whole Numbers
1.5  Exponents, Order of Operations, and Averages
1.6  More on Solving Word Problems
2.0 Fractions
2.1  Factors and Prime Numbers
2.2  Introduction to Fractions
2.3  Adding and Subtracting Fractions
2.4  Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
3.0 Decimals
3.1  Introduction to Decimals
3.2  Adding and Subtracting Decimals
3.3  Multiplying Decimals
3.4  Dividing Decimals
4.0 Basic Algebra: Solving Simple Equations
4.1  Introduction to Basic Algebra
4.2  Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
4.3  Solving Multiplication and Division Equations
5.0 Ratio and Proportion
5.1  Introduction to Ratios
5.2  Solving Proportions
6.0 Percents
6.1  Introduction to Percents
6.2  Solving Percent Problems
6.3  More on Percents
7.0 Signed Numbers
7.1  Introduction to Signed Numbers
7.2  Adding Signed Numbers
7.3  Subtracting Signed Numbers
7.4  Multiplying Signed Numbers
7.5  Dividing Signed Numbers
8.0 Basic Statistics
8.1  Introduction to Basic Statistics
8.2  Tables and Graphs
9.0 More on Algebra
9.1  Solving Equations
9.2  More on Solving Equations
9.3  Using Formulas
10.0 Measurement and Units
10.1  U.S. Customary Units
10.2  Metric Units and Metric/U.S. Customary Unit Conversions
11.0 Basic Geometry
11.1  Introduction to Basic Geometry
11.2  Perimeter and Circumference
11.3  Area
11.4  Volume
11.5  Similar Triangles
11.6  Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem

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EVALUATION PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation methods and procedures will be determined by the instructor.   These may consist of but not limited to:  quizzes, assignments, exams, individual and/or group projects.

Grading Scale:

90% - 100% - A

80% - 89% - B

70% - 79% - C

60% - 69% - D

0% - 59% - F

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

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 time.  Missed exams  will result in a zero for that exam unless prior arrangements have been  made.

Help is available outside of class, in the math labs or from the instructor.

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.