MATH 091 – Basic Mathematics Spring Semester 2011
3 semester credits Mon & Wed 1730-1845 (5:30-6:45pm)
Course Description: This course reveals the fundamental operations of whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, measurement, and integers. It is intended to provide a review of basics needed in later math courses and on the job.
Prerequisite: None.
Objectives:The course will provide students with the fundamental concepts and thought processes that are most useful in preparation for work in algebra. Central to this preparation are: refreshers in the manipulation of fractions, decimals, and percents; problem-solving techniques; the metric system; and the systems of integers and rational numbers.
Textbook:Prealgebra, 3rd Edition, by Baratto, Bergman, and Hutchison,
ISBN 978-0-073-40623-7
Recommended: Student Solutions Manual, ISBN 978-0-073-35787-4
Instructor:Dr. Bob Pinneo
Home Phone: 235-7703after 9 am & before 9 pm
(I have caller ID and do not take calls from "PRIVATE CALLER”!)
e-mail: (preferred) OR
Learning Outcomes:The successful student will be able to –
perform the four basic operations on integers and extract roots*
simplify integer expressions using the order of operations*
make real life applications of negative numbers*
explain the meanings of the parts of a fraction*
build and reduce fractions*
simplify rational numbers*
perform operations with rational numbers*
apply fractions to rate, proportion, and other problems*
explain the decimal notation**
perform operations with decimals**
explain the percent form and the conditions for its use**
convert between the forms – fraction, mixed number, decimal, percent**
solve proportions for an unknown, even if a fraction or decimal is involved**
make use of the exponent laws for integer exponents**
simplify expressions containing variables (combining like terms and the order of operations) ***
use the exponent laws to simplify monomials***
identify polynomials***
add, subtract, and multiply polynomials***
correctly employ basic terminology relating to points, lines (parallel, perpendicular), rays, and polygons (whether a polygon, name of shape)
correctly employ terminology relating to angle measurements (complementary, supplementary, vertical) ***
give appropriate uses of weights and measures in the English and SI (Metric) systems***
convert between units within the English system***
convert between units within the Metric system***
convert from English to Metric and vice-versa***
make applications of other course material at instructor’s option***
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Measurements:The concepts listed above are measured as follows:
*Test 1 (and either Quiz 1 or Quiz 2)
**Test 2 (and either Quiz 3 or Quiz 4)
***Test 3 (and either Quiz 5 or Quiz 6)
# The apprehension of all concepts is measured by the final exam.
Technology:
Students in this course will not use calculators, computers, or electronics of any
kind. By taking this class, you agree that if you are caught using an electronic device of any kind (including but not limited to a computer, pager, calculator, PDA, iPod, MP3 player, CD or DVD player, or cellular phone), then you must hand over that item to the instructor as a donation to Great Basin College. The item will be sold at auction, and the proceeds will go to the college.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be monitored daily, but will not normally count as part of your final grade. If you happen to be one or two tenths of a point away from the next highest grade and have been participating regularly, I will take this into account.
Withdrawal Policy:
If you decide to drop this course prior to its conclusion, you must OFFICIALLY DROP
online at GBC website or by submitting a drop form at a GBC campus office. Failure to
officially drop will result in your receiving a grade based on your scores (mostly zeros)
Makeup Policy:
No make-ups will be allowed except under extreme circumstances. Being out of town (except for personal or family illness) is not excusable. Absence due to a job or a lack of childcare is not excusable. Essentially, excusable circumstances involve personal or family illnesses and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. Circumstances will be judged on a case-by-case basis. No make-ups for the final exam nor for quizzes.
Homework Policy:
If you do not do homework, it is unlikely that you will pass this course. Each student is expected to work half of the problems from each section we cover. Sometimes you will be required to do assigned homework which will be graded. Test problems will be similar (but not identical) to those in assigned homework and in quizzes.
Students with Disabilities:
"Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A
qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The ADA Officer will assist
qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations,
auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call
(775)753-2271"
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Academic Integrity:
The UCCSN Code (Board of Regents’ Handbook 6.2.2.q) expressly forbids all acts of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to “cheating, plagiarism, falsifying research data or results, or assisting others to do the same.” These acts include, but are not limited to, the following:
giving/receiving unauthorized assistance during quizzes or tests;
using study aids (textbooks, notes, calculators) during quizzes/tests;
failing to adhere to test-taking instructions (e.g., talking, starting/stopping times).
Students accused of academic dishonesty will first be reviewed by the instructor. If the instructor judges that academic dishonesty has occurred, the matter will be submitted to GBC’s Academic Officers. Students guilty of academic dishonesty will receive an “F” grade for the course. If the dishonesty was not isolated (occurred more than once and/or involved others), then the instructor will recommend a one year period of academic probation.
Assessment:
Instruments: To provide accurate assessment of the learning outcomes, students will be tested regularly on the items documented aboveas they are covered in the course. This testing includes graded homework, quizzes, tests and a final exam
Final Exam: The final exam at the conclusion of the course is a mandatory cumulative test. The Final Exam date and time are on the course calendar (page 5). Any student who has an average of 3.7 or more at the start of the last class period will receive an “A” for the course and will not be required to take the final exam.
Semester Grade Policy
There will be:
10-15Homework Assignments and/or quizzes
1 score = Average of homework and/or quizzes
3 In-class tests
1 score each = 3 scores. In-class review prior to each test.
1 Final exam =1 score. No make-ups.
Total of 5 major scores to determine semester grade average
1 score-course homework and/or quizzes average= 1 score
1 score-for each in-class-test= 3 scores
1 score for the Final Exam = 1 score
Semester Grade Example: Quiz/Homework Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Final
3.0 2.9 1.3 2.3 2.8
Average = (3.0+2.9+1.3+2.3+2.8) / 5.0 = 12.3/5 = 2.46 (rounded) = 2.5 Semester Grade =C
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Semester Letter Grade
The numeric score necessary to obtain each letter grade is as follows:
3.7 -- 4.0= A
2.7 -- 3.64= B
1.7 -- 2.64= C
0.7 -- 1.64= D
0.0 -- 0.64= F
Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Final Exam- How each question/problem will be graded:
Multiple choice answers are either correct (4.0 = A) or wrong (0.0 + F).
Each problem solution is scored as follows
4.0Your work and solution is exactly correct
3.0Your solution and answer is very nearly correctbut you made
some minor error(e.g. you added 2+3 and got 6)
2.0Your work and answer demonstrates a thorough knowledge
of the question, but you were unable to carry through to an exactly correct, nor a nearly correct, solution.
1.0Your work shows you had at least some idea of what the work
and solution to the question should be, but you made major errors and could not show a correct solution.
0.0Your work shows you had little or no understanding of the solution required.
Example: Test of 15 questions/problems :
10 exactly correct solutions = 4.0 x 10 =40.0
4 nearly correct solutions = 3.0 x 4 =12.0
1 absolutely wrong= 0.0 x 1 = 0.0
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15 Total questions Total points 52.0
52.0 / 15.0 = 3.47 = 3.5(rounded) = B for this test
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Course Calendar Mon & Wed 1730-1845 (5:30-6:45pm)
Tentative(subject to change) ****as of Jan 06 2011****
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MondayWednesday
24Jan26 Jan
Intro 1.7-1.82.1-2.3
31 Jan02Feb
2.4-2.52.6 - 2.8
07 Feb09 Feb
3.13.2
14Feb16 Feb
3.33.4
21Feb23Feb
HOLIDAYReview & Test 1 (Ch 2 & 3)
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28 Feb02Mar
4.14.2
07 Mar09 Mar
4.35.1 - 5.2
14Mar16 Mar
5.3 -5.45.5
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21 Mar***Spring Break*****23 Mar *****SPRING BREAK *****
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28 Mar30 Mar
5.76.1 - 6.2
04Apr06Apr
6.3 - 6.4Review & Test 2 (Ch 4 ,5 and 6.1-6.4)
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11 Apr13Apr
6.57.1
18Apr20 Apr
7.2 - 7.38.1
25 Apr27Apr
8.2-8.310.1
02 May04May
10.2-10.310.4
09 May11 May
Review & Test 3(Ch 6.5, 7, 8)Review for Final Exam
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16 May
FINAL EXAM (Ch 2-8) 1730-1845 (5:30-6:45pm)