Fall 2014 Math 091 Course Information

Instructor:Nicole Idler

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Title: Basic Mathematics

Course Number: Math 091-1008 (4:00 – 5:15) or Math 091-1009 (5:30 – 6:45)

Call Number:88691 (4:00 – 5:15) or 88692(5:30 – 6:45)

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:Lundberg 102 ( 4:00 – 5:15) or McMullen Hall 220 (5:30 – 6:45)

Credits:3 credit hours

Textbooks

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

Author:Baratto | Bergman

*There is a full recall on the solutions manual for this class

Outcomes

Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, signed numbers, decimals and percents.
Understand the meaning of fractions, decimals, and percents, and conditions for their use.
Convert between decimals, fractions, and percents.
Identify numbers that belong to the different number sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real numbers.
Evaluate algebraic expressions.
Solve proportions for an unknown, including proportions involving decimals and fractions.
Solve linear equations.
Be familiar with real life applications of ratios and proportions.
Convert between units in the English and metric systems of measurement and between units within each system.
Extract roots.
Find the perimeter and area of a variety of basic geometric figures.
Demonstrate appropriate formats for solving problems.
Communicate mathematical concepts in writing.
Communicate mathematical concepts orally.

Drop Date:

The final date to withdraw from class for no grade is Monday, October 27th, 2014. NSHE requires that grades be issued to all students enrolled in class after that date. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from class either online or at the Admissions and Records office.

The Student Support and Retention Office

The Student Support and Retention office provides individualized coaching to students who are struggling in college, either academically or personally. The office houses both professional staff and peer mentors to help students navigate obstacles in their college experience and reach their academic goals. For more information visit or call the Retention Coordinator at 775-753-2255.

Standard Accommodations for Students with Disabilities statement:

It is the policy and practice of Great Basin College to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities. Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs and activities of Great Basin College.

All services are at no cost to students and potential students of Great Basin College.

Please contact Julie G. Byrnes, Director, at (775) 753-2271or email

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%