MT 110-01

Class #45850

Applied Mathematics

Fall 2008

3 credit hours

Mon/Wed 5:00-6:15

Room G201

 

Instructor: Cindy Shelton

Office: 208J(Goodpaster bldg.)

Office hours: MW 4:00-5:00, TTH 9:30-11:00 & 1:00-3:30

Telephone: 1-800-928-4256 ext. 62097

e-mail: cindy.shelton@kctcs.edu

Required material:  mathxl & scientific calculator

Web page:  http://webs.ashlandctc.org/cshelton

 

 

Examination and grading policy

 

                  Midterm exam                                    20%               90-100%  P(A)         

                  Chapter exams                                   40%                 80-89%  P(B)

                  Final Minimal competency exam           20%                 70-79%  P(C)

                  Homework                                         20%                 60-69%  P(D)

                                                                                                    0-59%   F

  

 

In addition to the above requirements, the student must pass the final minimal competency exam with at least 50% as described in the division syllabus.

 

 

Attendance policy:

If you wish to pass the class you must attend regularly.  Therefore, attendance is required for successful completion of this course.

Makeup work:  Makeup exams and quizzes are generally not given.  If you miss an exam or your final exam grade is higher than your lowest exam grade, then your final exam grade will be used in place of that exam.  If you miss more than one exam, zeros will be used in place of those grades. 

Late work policy:  Late homework is generally accepted for partial credit

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT: Students are expected to adhere to the behavior outlined in The Community College and Technical College Code of Student Conduct. Each student should familiarize themselves with the definitions of academic offenses (plagiarism, cheating) and the sanctions for academic offenses (up to expulsion from the college).

Homework:

Students may complete the following homework assignments or use specifically designed computer lab assignments (available at mathxl.com) for any particular section. 

 

Chapter 1:

1.1 (1-27 odd)

1.2 (1-23 odd,31,33,41,49)

1.3 (1, 2,3,4 ,11, 14, 18,35)

 

Ch 5:

5.6 (1-10, 13-103 every other odd)

 

CH 6:

6.1 (1-43 every other odd)

6.2 (15-63 every other odd)

6.3 (7-25 odd, 38,39,41, 44, 45,51,61)

6.4 (3-29 odd,31,32,41,47, 48,50)

6.5 (5-19 odd,23-45 odd)

6.7 (9-89 every other odd,)

 

CH 7:

7.1 (1-5, 11,12,13,17-29 odd,34, 35,37,39)

7.2 (7—17 odd,24,25,35,37)

 

CH8:

8.1    (8-13,17-22,35-53 odd,61,62)

8.2    8.2 (1-12,39-43 odd,67,74,91,95, 107, 113,115-118, 119-130)

8.3    19-23 odd,31, 32, 39-48,69)

8.4    (5,6,9-23 odd, 38,41,49,53)

 

CH 9:

9.3 (5-27 odd, 33-40, 51,52)

9.4 (7-19 odd, 25, 29-36,38)

 

11.1 (7,9,15,17,21,27,29,39,41,42, 47-52,55, 57,62)\

11.2 (9-23 odd,26, 27, 28, 31,33-36,39,45, 53)

11.3 (7-19 odd,31, 39)

 

CH 12:

12.1 (11,16,20, 23)

12.2 (5,8,17-29 odd,39-49 odd)

12.3 (7,9,13-25 odd,33)

12.4 (9-15 odd, 21,27, 28, 46)

12.5 (11, 12, 19, 25)

12.6 (15,17-37 odd, 43,51,53)

12.7 (5,7, 9, 11,17,19)

 

CH 13

13.1 (15-24)

13.2 (1, 5, 7, 13,17)

13.3 (3,5,7,9, 27)

13.4 (9-19 odd, 25)

13.5 (11-23 odd, 29)

13.6 (15-23 odd)

13.7 (31-41 odd, 51, 55,57, 61-64,75-77, 81)

 

Note:  all homework sections count 10 points each, additional worksheets may be assigned for homework credit.

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTAL COURSE SYLLABUS

APPLIED MATHEMATICS – MT 110

3 Credit Hours

 

Course Description:        

This course includes the concepts of ratio and proportions, units and conversions, linear equations in two variables, inequalities, graphing and writing the equation of a line, percents, interest, descriptive statistics, and logical symbolism. Emphasis is on applications in the various technologies.

 

Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

 

Pre-requisite:                 

MT 065 (Basic Algebra with Measurement – formerly MAH 070) or equivalent as determined by placement examination.

 

Required Text:

A Survey of Mathematics with Applications by Angel and Porter, 8^th Edition, Pearson/Addison Wesley Publishers.

 

Calculator:  Scientific type calculator required        

 

Ancillaries:                      

A student solutions manual is available for purchase through the ACTC Bookstore (optional).

 

Chapters Covered:         

Chapter 1, 5.6, 6.1-6.5, 6.7, 7.1, 7.2, Chapter 8, 9.3, 9.4, 11.1-11.3, 12.1-12.7, 13.1-13.7.

 

Competencies:

Upon completion of this course, the student can:

1.       Write the equation of a given line and graph linear equations in two variables;

2.       Solve systems of linear equations in two variables;

3.       Set up and solve ratios and proportions;

4.       Use and interpret scientific notation;

5.       Convert between various units of measure;

6.       Solve problems involving percents;

7.       Solve problems involving significant digits, and accuracy and precision of measurements.

8.       Solve problems involving simple and compound interest;

9.       Calculate and interpret basic descriptive statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, range, variance, and standard deviation and use the normal distribution.

10.  Use logic to determine the validity of arguments.

11.  Solve application problems involving the above competencies.

 

 

General Education Competencies: 

This course may be used to satisfy the general education competencies:

1. Communicate Effectively
   1. Read and listen with comprehension (met through assignments and class discussions).
   2. Speak and write clearly using standard English (met through class discussions and written work).
   3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means (met through class collaborative activities).
2. Think Critically
   1. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials (met through hands-on activities).
   2. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem (met through solving application problems).
3. Learn Independently
   1. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations (met through class discussions).
4. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments
   1. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment (met through hands-on activities).

         

All competencies are evaluated through multi-assessment procedures.

 

Outline:

I.        Number Theory and the Real Number System

          A.       Prime Numbers and Divisibility

          B.       Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Divisor

          C.      Rules of Exponents

          D.      Scientific Notation

          E.       Operations with Square Roots

          F.       Applications

II.       Measurements and Units

          A.       Significant Digits

          B.       Precision and Accuracy

          C.      Metric Units of Measurement

          D.      Conversions to and from U.S. Customary (“Standard”) System of

                   Measurement

          E.       Applications

III.      Algebra and Graphs

          A.       Solving Linear Equations in One Variable

          B.       Solving Proportions

          C.      Graphing Lines

          D.      Writing the Equation of a Given Line

          E.       Applications

 

IV.      Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations

          A.       Solving Systems of Linear Equations

          B.       Solving Inequalities

          C.      Applications

V.       Consumer Mathematics

          A.       Percents

          B.       Simple and Compound Interest

          C.      Applications

VI.      Statistics

          A.       Sampling Techniques

          B.       Statistical Graphs and Charts

          C.      Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)

          D.      Measures of Dispersion (Range, Variance, Standard Deviation)

          E.       Using the Normal Distribution Curve

          F.       Applications

 

Grades:                           

The student can receive an A, B, C, D, E, W, or I in this course. The requirements for each of these are to be determined by the individual instructor. A W (withdrawal) grade can be initiated by the student at any time. However, the instructor has the option of refusing to grant a W after midterm. Any criteria for receiving (or not receiving) W's after midterm should be outlined in the Instructor's Syllabus. An I (incomplete) grade should be given in cases where a student is passing but cannot complete the final exam due to extenuating circumstances or the instructor has agreed to let the student retake the final exam. An audit grade (AU) is also available if the student files a form by midterm.

 

Testing:                        

A departmental comprehensive minimal competency exam will be given to all students during finals week and must be taken by all students in order to receive a passing grade. This final exam will be used, in part, to determine the course grade. The student should be aware that he or she is responsible for taking this final exam at the pre-scheduled time noted on the finals week schedule. The instructor must submit the results of this exam along with the final course grade to the Division Chair. The student may use a scientific calculator on the exam; however, graphing calculators will not be allowed.  IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A GRADE OF A, B, or C IN MT 110, EACH STUDENT MUST SCORE 50% OR HIGHER ON THE DEPARTMENTAL FINAL COMPETENCY EXAM WHICH IS GIVEN DURING FINALS WEEK.  A score of 40% up to 50% on this exam may, at the discretion of the instructor, result in a grade of D provided the student has satisfied all other course criteria.  If any student does not achieve the required minimal competency score of 50% on the first attempt, he/she will be given one opportunity to retake the exam.