Great Basin College
Spring 2009
Course Syllabus Math 091 E03
(Call 14020)
Instructor: Nicole Idler
E-mail:
Office Hours: By Appt. Only
Math Dept: 775.753.2244 (leave message with Marsha Holford)
Course Information
Title: Basic Mathematics
Course Number: Math 091
Call Number: 14020
Description: The course introduces the fundamental operations of whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, measurement, and integers. The course is intended to provide a review of basics needed in later math courses and on the job.
Time - Location: M/W 5:30pm to 6:45pm in EIT208
Credits: 3 Credit Hours
Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Perform addition, subtraction multiplication and division with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents and integers.
2. Understand the meaning of fractions, decimals, and percents, as well as conditions for their use.
3. Convert between decimals, fractions and percents.
4. Identify numbers that belong to the different number sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real numbers.
5. Evaluate algebraic expressions.
6. Solve proportions for an unknown, including proportions involving decimals and fractions.
7. Solve linear equations.
8. Be familiar with real life applications of ratios and proportions.
9. Convert between units in the English and metric systems of measurement and between units within each system.
10. Extract roots.
11. Demonstrate appropriate formats for solving problems.
12. Find the perimeter and area of a variety of basic geometric figures.
13. Communicate mathematical concepts in writing and/or orally.
Textbooks
Title: Prealgebra: Mathematics for a Variable World
Author: Daniel J. Bach & Patricia J. Leitner
Edition: Third
ISBN: 0-07-302374-4
Academic Dishonesty
The University and Community College System of Nevada expressly forbids all forms of academic dishonesty, including (but not limited to) all forms of cheating, copying, and plagiarism. Students who are discovered cheating will be assigned zero points for the course, and will be brought to the GBC Academic Officers for prosecution.
Deadlines
Be aware of all drop dates and withdraw dates for classes
Grading Policy
Class Participation and Attendance: 5%
You will be graded each day on whether you come to class and participated. I will give you a number between 0 and 3 each day. You will only get a 0 if you don’t show up. You will get a 1 through 3 depending on if you answer questions and participate.
Homework: 15%
Homework will be due the date of the test. For example all Chapter 1 and 2 homework will be due the date of the first test. I will NOT accept this late.
Tests: 50%
Midterm: 15%
Final: 15%
Tests, Midterm, and Final can NOT be made up. They can be taken before the test is given in class, but if you miss a test you will not be able to make it up so make sure that you attend. There will also be no cell phones or calculators out for tests or you will receive a 0.
A 94% - 100% A- 90% - 93% B+ 88% - 89%
B 87% - 82% B- 81% - 80% C+ 78% - 79%
C 77% - 72% C- 71% - 70 D+ 69% - 68%
D 67% - 62% D- 61% - 60% F 0% - 59%
Any student with a disability who is requesting accommodations should contact the Student Services Office in Elko at 753-2279 as soon as possible.
Available Resources
The GBC Math Lab has available tutors who may assist you with any of your homework assignments. If you are in need of extensive help, please call ahead to the Math Lab at 753-2149 and make an appointment Monday through Friday to guarantee the attention needed. Math Lab hours are: Mon – Thurs, 9AM – 9PM, Fri 9AM – 5PM, Sat 10AM – 5PM.
Schedule
Tentative Schedule – I reserve the right to make changes at any time
Monday, January 26th / Go over the syllabus, Sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3Wednesday, January 28th / Sections 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6
Monday, February 2nd / Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3
Wednesday, February 4th / Sections 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6
Monday, February 9th / Test over Chapters One and Two, Sections 3.1 and 3.2
Wednesday, February 11th / Sections, 3.3 and 3.4
Monday, February 16th / ******************** President’s Day ********************
Wednesday, February 18th / Sections 3.5 and 3.6
Monday, February 23rd / Chapter Three Test, Section 4.1
Wednesday, February 25th / Sections 4.2 and 4.3
Monday, March 2nd / Sections 4.4 and 4.5
Wednesday, March 4th / Chapter Four Test, Sections 5.1 and 5.2
Monday, March 9th / Sections 5.3 and 5.4
Wednesday, March 11th / Midterm through Chapter Five, Section 6.1
Monday, March 16th / Sections 6.2 and 6.3
Wednesday, March 18th / Sections 6.4 and 6.5
Monday, March 23rd / ******************** Spring Break ***********************
Wednesday, March 25th / ******************** Spring Break ***********************
Monday, March 30th / Chapter Six Test, Sections 7.1 and 7.2
Wednesday, April 1st / Sections 7.3 and 7.4
Monday, April 6th / Chapter Seven Test, Sections 8.1 and 8.2
Wednesday, April 8th / Sections 8.3 and 8.4
Monday, April 13th / Sections 8.5 and 8.6
Wednesday, April 15th / Chapter Eight Test, Sections 9.1 and 9.2
Monday, April 20th / Sections 9.3 and 9.4
Wednesday, April 22nd / Chapter Nine Test, Section 10.1
Monday, April 27th / Sections 10.2 and 10.3
Wednesday, April 29th / Sections 10.4 and 10.5
Monday, May 4th / Chapter Ten Test, Sections 11.1 and 11.2
Wednesday, May 6th / Sections 11.3 and 11.4
Monday, May 11th / Sections 11.5 and 11.6
Wednesday, May 13th / Chapter Eleven Test
Monday, May 18th / Final Exam