OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYLLABUS

GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS

FALL 2016 ONLINE

Instructor: Julie Ann ShotsbergerMAT 125-0C1, 125-0C2

Office Hours:Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 – 9:50 a.m.Web site:

E-mail Address:

ONLINE via e-mailOffice Room No: 3610 Des Plaines Campus

Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 – 10:00 p.m.Office Phone No.: 847-376-7214

I. COURSE COURSE

PREFIX NUMBER COURSE NAME CREDIT LECTURE LAB

MAT 125 General Education Mathematics 4 4 0

II. PREREQUISITE:

MAT 110 with minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test.

III. COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION:

Course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics include: geometry, counting techniques and probability, logic/set theory, mathematics of finance. Calculators/computers used when appropriate.

IV. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

A. Apply the problem solving process and develop problem solving strategies for

personal decision-making.

B. Recognize logical equivalence and identify common fallacies.

C. Construct logical arguments.

D. Incorporate applications of the mathematics of finance to everyday life.

E. Apply probability in everyday life.

F. Use the calculator and/or computer to facilitate problem solving.

V. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

  • cheating,
  • plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
  • falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
  • helping others to cheat,
  • unauthorized changes on official documents,
  • pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
  • making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
  • any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI. OUTLINE OF TOPICS:

1. Set theory

  1. Basic Set Concepts
  2. Subsets
  3. Venn Diagrams and Set Operations
  4. Set Operations and Venn Diagrams with Three Sets
  5. Survey problems

2. Logic

  1. Statements, Negations, and Quantified Statements
  2. Compound Statements and Connectives
  3. Truth Tables for Negations, Conjunction, and Disjunction
  4. Truth Tables for the Conditional and Biconditional
  5. Negations of Conditional Statements and De Morgan’s Laws
  6. Arguments and Truth Tables
  7. Arguments and Euler Diagrams

3. Consumer Mathematics and Financial Management

  1. Percent, Sales Tax, and Income Tax
  2. Simple Interest
  3. Compound Interest
  4. Annuities, Stocks and Bonds
  5. Installment Loans, Amortization, and Credit Cards

4. Counting Methods and Probability Theory

  1. The Fundamental Counting Principle
  2. Permutations
  3. Combinations
  4. Fundamentals of Probability
  5. Probability with the Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations, and Combinations
  6. Events involving Not and Or; Odds
  7. Events Involving And; Conditional Probability
  8. Expected Value

VII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Methods of presentation include video lecture, power points, interactive practice, pencast demonstrations, problem solving activities, and regularly assignedhomework. Techniques will emphasize critical thinking and applications. Calculators will be used where appropriate.

The instructor reserves the right to make changes in this syllabus and will notify students accordingly.

VIII. COURSE PRACTICES REQUIRED:

Chapter Quizzes:

After reading the text, listening to ProfessorShotsvideos, and practicing problems; complete the chapter homework with a minimum score of 90%. When you understand all the material, take the chapter quiz. You will not be able to take a quiz unless you complete the homework first (90% or higher), and on time.

**If you miss the due date and/or have not earned at least 90% you can to go “Study Plan” (on left), “view all chapters” (far right) then go to the section you’ve missed. If you complete all problems correctly, BEFORE the quiz due date for that chapter, e-mail me and I will open up the quiz. Please be aware that the study plan can have substantially more problems than the homework AND you must complete EVERY problem correctly.**

Due dates/times for all work are on the schedule. All work is due on or before the specified Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8 & 11 only.

Activities:

All activities as well as directions for completing the activities are available in “document sharing” on our MLP site under “course tools”. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN. You may drop them off at the Math and Technologies Division Office (room 2180 in Des Plaines)or scan (or take a picture) and e-mail them to me (). If you miss the due date, you will receive a zero.

Exams:Two exams must be taken in the Testing Center(Room 2409 at the Des Plaines Campus 847-635-1939, or Room A135 at the Skokie Campus 847-635-1446). Please inform me if you do not live in the area. Off-site proctoring at an approved site must be arranged.Use the reviews and study guides found in “document sharing” to help you prepare.

EXAM I Covering Chapters 1, 2, 3 is due on or before October 20th.

EXAM II Covering Chapters 8 and 11 is due on or before December 13th. (formulas provided)

IX. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

No physical textbook is required.

Purchase MyLabsPlus access which includes the e-text (directions on last page)

OR

Thinking Mathematically by Robert Blitzer, 6th Edition, Person Education, Inc.,with MyLabsPlus access.A notebook and scientific or graphing (TI-83 recommended) calculator are required, also.

X. METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:

Grading Scale:

100% - 90%A

89% - 80% B

79% - 70%C

69% - 60%D

59% & belowF

Your grade will be comprised of:

Exams:60% (30% each)

Activities:20%

Chapter Quizzes: 20%

XI. OTHER COURSE INFORMATION:

Testing Center: Room 2409, 847-635-1939, Des Plaines Campus

Room A135, 847-635-1446, Skokie Campus

LearningCenter: Room 2400, 847-635-1658, Des Plaines Campus

Room A135, 847-635-1434, Skokie Campus

Mathematics Office:Room 2180, 847-635-1688, Des Plaines Campus Only

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disabilityyou may be entitled to reasonable academicaccommodations or services. Torequest accommodations or services, contact The Access and Disability Resource Center in theLearning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential courserequirements. The College will not waive any essential skill orrequirement of a course or degree program.

Academic and transfer planning assistance is offered to all students through Advising Services at both the Skokie and Des Plaines campuses. Academic advisors are available year-round to meet with students through appointments and walk-in advising. Contact Advising Services to set up an appointment (Des Plaines: 847.635.1700, Skokie: 847.635.1400) or visit for more information.

Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community; and complies with all Title IX requirements by state and federal law.
For pregnancy-related accommodations, please see:
For resources and support for victim-survivors of sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault/rape, domestic violence, dating/intimate partner violence, and stalking), please see:
For resources and support for LGBTQ+ students, please see:

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE: Fall 2016 Online

WEEK / DUE DATES
Thusdays @ 10:00 p.m. (CDT) / SECTIONHOMEWORK / CHAPTER QUIZZES / ACTIVITY / EXAMS (Taken on campus)
1 / Aug 25 / 1.1, 1.2
2 / Sep 1 / 1.3
3 / Sep 8 / 2.1, 2.2 / Chapter 1 Quiz
4 / Sep 15 / 2.3, 2.4
5 / Sep 22 / 2.5 / Chapter 2 Sets
6 / Sep 29 / 3.1, 3.2 / Chapter 2 Quiz
7 / Oct 6 / 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
8 / Oct 13 / 3.6, 3.7
9 / Oct 20 / 3.8 / Chapter 3 Logic / EXAM I due on or before Oct. 20th
10 / Oct 27 / 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 / Chapter 3 Quiz
11 / Nov 3 / 8.4, 8.5, 8.6
12 / Nov 10 / 8.7, 8.8 / Chapter 8 Consumer
13 / Nov 17 / 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 / Chapter 8 Quiz
14 / Nov 24 / 11.4,11.5
15 / Dec 1 / 11.6, 11.7
16 / Dec 8 / 11.8 / Chapter 11 Quiz
17 / Dec 13 / EXAM II due on or before Dec 13th

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THECOURSE WORK:

MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS

First, go to “document sharing” and view ProfessorShots Videos. These are lectures recorded for each topic.

And

Select the Multimedia Library, then select the chapter and section. Select the Multimedia Textbook for that section and read the entire section completing the check point practice problems. View the “You Try It” and “Video” links to help understand the material. You can also view PowerPoints, Chapter Test Prep Videos, and Animations.

HOMEWORK

Select MML Homework, then the section. Complete your work using the help buttons to the right of each problem. You are able to re-do problems until you solve them correctly. Click “similar problem” at the bottom of the page if you need a 4th attempt. You must work until you have a score of at least 90% by the due date & time. Please get help from yourinstructor, and/or Learning Center tutors.

If you miss the due date and/or have not earned at least 90% you can to go “Study Plan” (on left), “view all chapters” (far right) then go to the section you’ve missed. If you complete all problems correctly, BEFORE the quiz due date for that chapter, e-mail me and I will open up the quiz. Please be aware that the study plan can have substantially more problems than the homework AND you must complete EVERY problem correctly.

If you do not complete your homework on time or do not achieve at least 90% or you did not do all study plan problems if needed, you will not be able to complete the corresponding chapter quiz. Your quiz score will become zero.

QUIZ REVIEWS

Select MML Quizzes/Tests, then the chapter review. You can complete the reviews as many times as you wish to help prepare for the chapter quizzes. They are optional, but recommended.

CHAPTER QUZZES

Select MML Quizzes/Tests, then the chapter quiz.You will have two quiz attempts earning the higher score. Both of the quiz attempts must be completed by the due dates or you will earn a zero.

EXAM STUDY GUIDES & REVIEWS

Study guides and reviews are provided located in our “document sharing” link in MLP. It is strongly recommended that you use them to guide and prepare for the exams.

MOST IMPORTANT: If you have any questions, special circumstances, or need help PLEASE, PLEASE talk to me immediately. I will do whatever I can to help you. Take advantage of the free tutoring offered at the LearningCenter.

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Where and when do I take tests?

All tests must be taken at a proctored site. They cannot be taken at home. For any student unable to come to campus for testing, please go to the "Courses" tab page in MyOakton, where you will find a link to the off-campus testing guidelines under the "Online Learning Resources" news box. Testing Center hours of operation can be found on the Oakton website under Student Services. Please allow yourself enough time to take a test (typically 2 hours).

Testing Centers: Room 2409, 847-635-1939, Des Plaines Campus; Room A135, 847-635-1446,Skokie Campus

What’s the best way to contact the instructor?

E-mail is best. Also, you can show up during my scheduled office hours (room 3610) listed on our syllabus and website or call me during my office hours 847-376-7214. Weekly announcements will be posted on our site home page. This is where the instructor will communicate with the entire class. When e-mailing or calling, please identify yourself using your first and last name. Also, include the course & section;

Dear Professor Shotsberger,

I am Justin Timberlake from your MAT 125-002 class. I need assistance with . . .

Regards,

Justin

Where can I get help if I’m having trouble understanding the course material?

You can come to my office during my regular office hours listed on the syllabus and web page ( or you can come to either Learning Center for free tutoring. Online office hours are available and listed on our syllabus. Learning Center hours of operation can be found on the Oakton website under Student Service. Learning Center: Room 2400, 847-635-1658, Des Plaines

Room A135, 847-635-1434, Skokie Campus

Are there other resources that can help me learn the material?

If you identify a specific problem (1.5.63) that you have trouble completing, please e-mail me. I will send you a pencast (me working out the problem with audio) of that specific problem. I will share the pencast with the entire class in case others have the same issue. Also, make sure you listen to my ProfessorShots lectures as they explain difficult problems.

I have a disability that may require accommodations. Where can I get assistance?

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus.

Where can I find; due dates, consequences for missing due dates, course requirements, how grades are figured …

Please refer to the course syllabus for all course related information. Most likely the answer to your question(s) is there. If you can’t find it there, please contact me at .

Any tips on how I can be successful in this online course?

  1. LOG ON EVERY SINGLE DAY AND READ THE TEXT (MINIMALLY 8 HRS/WEEK)
  2. SPEND THE TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING HOMEWORK AND LISTEN TO “PROFESSORSHOTS” VIDEOS
  3. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING – GET HELP IMMEDIATELY.
  4. STICK TO THE COURSE SCHEDULE. GETTING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

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