Math 091 Course Information

Instructor and E-mail:Nicole Lissolo

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Title: Basic Mathematics

Course Number: Math 091

Call Number:1014-LEC(92436) and 1009-LEC(90138)

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 and Room:25286MW from 4:00 – 5:15 in McMullen Hall 220

Credits:3 credit hours

Textbooks

Title: Pre-algebra: Media Enhanced Edition, Third Edition

Author:Baratto | Bergman

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Outcomes / Measure
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, signed numbers, decimals and percents. / Chapter tests 1-6 and Final
Understand the meaning of fractions, decimals, and percents, and conditions for their use. / Chapter Tests 3-8 and Final
Final
Convert between decimals, fractions, and percents. / Chapter Tests 7-8 and Final
Identify numbers that belong to the different number sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real numbers. / Chapter Tests 1-8 and Final
Evaluate algebraic expressions. / Chapter Tests 1-8 and Final
Solve proportions for an unknown, including proportions involving decimals and fractions.
Solve linear equations. / Chapter tests 1-6 and Final
Be familiar with real life applications of ratios and proportions. / Chapter Tests 5-8 and Final
Convert between units in the English and metric systems of measurement and between units within each system. / Chapter Tests 5-10 and Final
Extract roots. / Chapter Tests 5-6 and Final
Find the perimeter and area of a variety of basic geometric figures. / Chapter Tests 7-10 and Final
Demonstrate appropriate formats for solving problems. / Chapter Tests 3-10 and Final
Communicate mathematical concepts in writing. / Chapter Tests 3-10 and Final
Communicate mathematical concepts orally. / Every day in class when you are graded for participation

Accommodations for 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 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish correct verification of disability. The Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (Julie G. Byrnes) will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services. For more information of further assistance, please call 775.753.2271.

Learning Outcomes

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.

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 – 8PM, Fri 10AM – 4PM

Grading Policy

Class Participation and Attendance:5%

You will be graded each day on whether you come to class and participated. If you come to class but don’t participate I will count you as absent.

Homework:15%

Homework will be due before class on the day 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. Homework will need to be completed throughmathzone.com.

Tests:60%

Final:20%

Tests, including Final, can NOT be made up. They can ONLY be taken before the test is given in class. There will be no cell phones or calculators permitted for tests or you will receive a 0. However, you will be permitted to use notes. All tests will cover the above objectives for the given chapter. If you have any questions before the test regarding these objectives, please make sure to make an appointment with me or see a tutor.

A94% - 100%A-90% - 93%B+88% - 89%

B87% - 82%B-81% - 80%C+78% - 79%

C77% - 72%C-71% - 70D+69% - 68%

D67% - 62%D-61% - 60%F0% - 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.