COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2010
Math 120 – Mathematics Survey with Applications
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1. COURSE NAME: Mathematics Survey With Applications
2. COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: MATH 120
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a survey of mathematics, including topics on sets, logic, probability, and statistics. It is primarily intended for non-mathematics and non-science majors.
4. PREREQUISITES: Grade of “C” or better in MATH 096 (if taken in summer
’01 or later) or 26-32 on the DCC Placement Test or
20-21 on the ACT.
CO-REQUISITES: None
5. COURSE GOAL: The student who completes this course with a grade of 70% or better will have experienced a general introduction to many aspects of mathematics and will have acquired the skills generally found in a math course for non-technical majors.
6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Perform set operations such as union, intersection, and
complement.
2. Construct Venn Diagrams with eight or less regions to verify set statements, to solve certain practical problems and to determine whether syllogisms are valid.
3. Construct Truth Tables with eight or four cases to determine if statements are equivalent or arguments are valid.
4. Calculate the probability of an event and compound events that use the terms "and" and "or".
5. Calculate the conditional probability of event A, given that event B has already occurred.
6. Define and use the terms: counting principle, permutation, combinations, odds and expected value, and solve problems pertaining to these terms.
7. Define and calculate four Measures of Central Tendency: mean median, mode, and midrange.
8. Define and calculate two Measures of Location: percentile and quartile.
9. Define and calculate two Measures of Dispersion: range and standard deviation.
10. Given data, construct a frequency distribution, and graph a histogram and a frequency polygon; and discuss the normal curve.
11. Calculate z-scores and the percent of data between two scores.
7. COURSE OUTLINE: Suggested Schedule (For summer session, each two week
block becomes one week.)
WEEK CHAPTER AND SECTIONS
1 2.1 Basic Set Concepts
2.2 Subsets
2 2.3 Venn Diagrams and Set Operations
2.4 Set Operations and Venn Diagrams with Three Sets
3 2.5 Survey Problems
Review
Test 1
4 3.1 Statements, Negations, and Quantified Statements
3.2 Compound Statements and Connectives
5 3.3 Truth Tables for Negation, Conjunction, and Disjunction
3.4 Truth Tables for the Conditional and Biconditional
6 3.5 Equivalent Statements, Variations of Conditional Statements
3.6 Negations of Conditional Statements and DeMorgan’s
Laws
7 3.7 Arguments and Truth Tables
Review
Test 2
Mid-term
8 11.1 The Fundamental Counting Principle
11.2 Permutations
11.3 Combinations
9 11.4 Fundamentals of Probability
11.5 Probability with the Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations, and Combinations
10 11.6 Events Involving Not and Or ; Odds
11.7 Events Involving And ;Conditional Probability
11 11.8 Expected Value (optional)
Review
Test 3
______Final Drop Date
12 12.1 Sampling, Frequency Distribution, and Graphs
12.2 Measures of Central Tendency
13 12.3 Measures of Dispersion
12.4 The Normal Distribution
12.5 Problem Solving with the Normal Distribution
Review
14 Test 4
Final Exam Review
15 Departmental Final Exam
8. TEXT: Blitzer, Robert. Thinking Mathematically. Fifth Edition.
Pearson.
SOFTWARE: MyMathLab
9. ASSESSMENT:
A. Progress in this course is measured by the successful
completion of written tests and a comprehensive departmental
final exam. This exam is given in group sessions, not according
to when the class meets. It may be necessary for you to make
special arrangements to attend the exam at the scheduled time.
The average of the test grades will count for no more than 75% and no less than 50% of the final semester grade. Instructors have the option of using homework, quizzes, and grades from other forms of assessment as part of that average. The final exam will count for no less than 25% and no more than 50% of the final semester grade.
Online students are required to take proctored online Midterm and Final exams.
B. Grading Scale: 90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Policies on homework, quizzes, and make-up tests, may vary at the
instructor's discretion.
C. Final Exams
College Wide - The final exam is a departmental exam given in
group sessions on the Wednesday of exam week (Monday in summer),
not according to when the class meets. It may be necessary for you
to make special arrangements to attend the exam at the scheduled
time.
3:30P.M.-5:30P.M. (Day Sections)
6:00P.M.-8:00P.M. (Night & Saturday Sections)
(096 Bypass Exam 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.)
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.(Summer Session)
(096 Bypass Exam 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Summer Session)
Check the Class Schedule or ask your instructor for the specific date.
For traditional face to face (F2F) classroom students:
The final exam consists of 12 multiple choice problems and 16
free-response problems. There will be one group Math Exam Make-up
Session later during the exam week. Only students with approval
from their instructor will be admitted to this session. Approval
will be given only for exceptional or unavoidable circumstances. You must contact your instructor by phone or email to receive permission to take the exam during the make-up session.
The date and time of the exam are listed in the Class Schedule.
For online students:
There is no Math Exam makeup session. Online students must schedule their proctored exam times and locations. Your online instructor will provide additional information concerning mid-term and final exams.
There are no acceptable excuses for missing the final exam and no exemptions are given. A grade of “0” will be recorded and averaged for anyone missing the exam. There are no retakes. Grades are not posted or given out at the division office. You may check the Delgado website at www.dcc.edu.
10. COLLEGE AND CLASSROOM POLICIES:
A. Instructional Learning Activities
1. The primary learning activity will be practice. It is
expected and necessary that you study at least two hours outside
of class for every hour in class. The more you practice, the
better your grade will be.
2. You are encouraged to seek assistance from the instructor to
clarify further any difficult concepts. When you go to see your
instructor it is advisable to bring your notebook, homework, and
any other materials you might feel are relevant.
3. The Math Lab offers tutoring in all levels of mathematics. This
support service is offered free of charge to all students with a valid
Delgado ID.
City Park – The Math Lab is located in Building 2 Room 217. The telephone number is 504-671-6424.
HOURS: 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. Monday - Thursday
9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Friday & Saturday
9 A.M. - 7 P.M. Monday - Thursday (Summer)
The Math Lab also has computer tutorials and video tapes to
accompany the text for this course. Video tapes may be checked out with a valid Delgado ID. The center is also equipped with
computers.
West Bank – The Math Lab is located in Bldg 1 Room 107.
HOURS: 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. Monday - Thursday
9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Friday
9 A.M. - 7 P.M. Monday - Thursday (Summer)
Slidell and Covington – Consult your instructor for time and
location.
4. Calculators, including graphing calculators, may be used. The
Math Department recommends the TI-30X-IIS or TI-83.
B. Absences and Drop/Adds
1. The equivalent of 10% of class time or 4 ½ hours, whether
consecutive or not, is grounds for dropping a student from the
course. The instructor may drop a student from the course; however,
the responsibility for withdrawing from the course lies completely with the student. Failure to drop a course by the final deadline will
result in your receiving an "F". You are expected to be present and
alert at all class sessions.
C. Classroom Etiquette
1. Headphones are NOT allowed in class.
2. Beepers must be set to vibrate and cellular phones turned off
during class.
3. Only registered Delgado students may attend classes. This
prohibits class attendance by children and guests.
D. Disability Services Statement
It is the general policy of Delgado Community College to
assure equal opportunity for all qualified persons. Reasonable accommodation for qualified persons with disabilities will be made provided the students have self-identified with the Office of Disability Services and have provided required documentation.
Individual instructors will modify the methods, requirements, and procedures of courses and examinations appropriately to accommodate the special needs of students with disabilities, provided the academic integrity of the course or examination is
not violated, and the health and welfare of all students are safeguarded.
For additional information contact the Office of Disability Services.
City Park, Slidell, and Covington – City Park, Bldg 2 Room 102,
call 504-671-5161, or email .
West Bank – WBLR Room 145, call 504-762-3229, or email Joseph Williams at
E. DELGADO STUDENT JUDICIAL CODE
Student Rights
In order to preserve and to guarantee students of Delgado Community
College those conditions indispensable to the full achievement of the
objectives of higher education in a free democratic society, the
College holds the following rights essential to the development of
students as individuals and to the fulfillment of their
responsibilities as members of society:
A. The right of every person to be considered for admission to Delgado Community College without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, religious or political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or veteran status.
B. The right to form and participate in campus, local, national, or international organizations for intellectual, religious, social, political, economic or cultural purposes when such organizations do not infringe upon the rights of others.
C. The right individually or in association with others, to engage freely in off-campus activities, provided they do not claim to represent the College.
D. The right to issue official student publications following the procedures set forth by the College's Student Publications Committee.
E. The right to form and maintain democratic student governance.
F. The right to use campus facilities, provided the facilities are used for the purpose contracted subject to the approval of the appropriate college official.
G. The right of students to invite and hear speakers of their choice subject to the approval of the appropriate college official.
H. The right to address concerns in course scheduling, curriculum, or faculty through proper channels.
I. The right to due process in all disciplinary matters and the right to appeal to the proper authority or committee.
J. Enumeration of certain rights herein shall not be construed as to nullify or limit other rights possessed by students.
Student Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every student to conduct him or herself in a manner fitting an academic environment. In most cases, the exercise of good sense and judgment prevail. The following acts as set forth by legislative act and LCTCS Board of Supervisors policy, are contrary to acceptable conduct. Any student who commits or attempts to commit any acts, such as, but not limited to the following, will be subject to disciplinary proceedings:
A. Intentional obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedure, or other authorized college event.
B. Unauthorized entry into or unauthorized occupation of any college facility.
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D. Theft or damage to personal property or to the property of the College.
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such as marijuana, hallucinogens, and other drugs which are not
prescribed or expressly permitted by law.
L. Failure to comply with the directives of Campus officials and
law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties,
or to identify oneself to these officers when requested to do so.
M. Conduct which adversely affects the student's suitability as a member of the academic community (such as drunkenness, use of profanity, or disorderly conduct).
N. Aiding or inciting others to commit any act set forth above;
O. Smoking in any college facility.
P. Gambling in any form on college property.
Q. Use or possession of any alcoholic beverage on Campus except at functions as approved by the Chancellor.
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personal or financial gain; allowing non-college personnel access to college computing resources; displaying obscene, lewd, or sexually harassing images or text in use of college computing services; transporting copies of College programs, records, or data to another person or computer site without written authorization; attempting to destroy or modify programs, records or data belonging to the College or another user.
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