SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Division of Academic Studies
Dowagiac, Michigan
COURSE SYLLABUS
Winter Session, 2004
COURSE TITLE: College Arithmetic COURSE #: Math 100
SECTION #: 3806
CREDITS/CONTACTS: Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours/weekly: 3
Laboratory hours: 0
A-T hours/weekly: 0
CLASS LOCATION: NILE Campus Rm 124 CLASS TIME: 7:00p – 10:00p
INSTRUCTOR: Jim Rauner
Office: Room 134D - NILES Campus
Office Hours: TBA
Phone Number: (269)782-2980
Email:
PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory test score or a grade of C or better in Math 099.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides a review of operations with whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages, measurement, area,
perimeter, and signed numbers. Emphasis is on computation.
CORE CURRICULUM: Non-Applicable
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: SMC is involved in an on-going assessment of all core courses.
As a student in a ‘core course’ some of your work will be used as an indicator of how effective the instruction in the course has been in helping students master the core skills described above. While some of your work may be part of a larger sample of students’ work used to assess course effectiveness, your anonymity will be protected at all times.
TEXTBOOK REQUIRED: Basic Mathematics for College Students
2nd Edition
OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS: _____ SMC Academic Planner
_____ Scientific calculator (TI30, TI34 or TI36 suggested)
_____ Three-ring binder with dividers
_____ 3x5 inch index cards
_____ Graph paper
_____ Ruler
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Available in the Teaching and Learning Centers, the
Library, and in Niles: Video Tapes, Computer Software, Tutors, and a limited number of Student Solution Manuals on reserve.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, Discussion, Group Work, and homework assignments.
EVALUATION: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have
accumulated a minimum of 70% of the total points offered by
participation, attendance, quizzes, homework, and the comprehensive
final exam. Percentage distribution of assignments is as follows:
EVALUATION METHOD: Participation (includes attendance) 10%
Homework average counts as one-hour exam
Practice Test average counts as one-hour exam
Plus 7 hour exams for a total of 10 hour exams scores 50%
Final Exam 40%
GRADING SCALE: 90 - 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
0 – 69* F
A grade of C.P. may be awarded one time in Math 101 if the student is eligible. (C.P. stands for continuous progress.) This means the course is not completed at the C – level or above but substantial progress and effort has been made. Satisfactory attendance is required and the C.P. must be requested by the last day to withdraw from class.
* A grade of ‘D’ is not ordinarily given in Math 101 because it does not allow the student to go on to the next course. However, a ‘D’ may be given in special circumstances with permission.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is required at all class sessions. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the instructor when an absence is unavoidable.
Students are expected to make-up any missed assignments.
Students start with 100 attendance points
5 points will be deducted for each hour of absence after 3 absences.
HOMEWORK:
· Show all work, making sure that it is neat and numbered.
· Credit will not be given for answers only.
· Label assignments with your name and the chapter/section number from the book
TUTORING:
· Scheduled tutoring is available to all students through the Tutoring Office in the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
· Drop-in MATH tutoring is also available at both the Dowagiac and Niles Campuses. Contact the Tutoring Office for times and locations.
TESTING POLICY:
· Exams will be taken in the Testing Center according to the schedule announced in class.
· A picture ID is required at the time of testing.
· Only one math test may be taken on any given day.
· Students may re-take one of the seven Chapter Tests at the end of the semester.
· Results will be posted within two days in a binder in Room 2004 on the Dowagiac Campus and in a binder in the Testing Center at the Niles Campus. A student may request that his/her scores not be recorded in the binder; however, that student will then need to meet with the instructor to obtain his/her score.
· You may see your test anytime after it is graded by signing up to see your instructor or by asking a math tutor to see it.
FINAL EXAM:
· Allow at least two hours to complete the final exam.
· No finals will be given out after 3:00 pm at the Dowagiac Campus and 6:00 pm at the Niles Campus.
· Once you have taken a final exam you may not re-take a chapter test.
· There are no re-takes on the final exam.
OTHER COURSE
EXPECTATIONS:
· You are responsible for your own learning.
· Students are expected to participate in all group activities, attempt all homework assignments, and behave in a mature and professional manner. If you do not understand a topic or fall behind, then it is your responsibility to contact the instructor or seek tutoring.
· Quizzes may be unannounced and may not be made up.
· Students may be required to have one or more individual conferences with the instructor at the instructor’s request.
EARLY BIRD: If you wish to complete this course early, you must meet with your
instructor to discuss the details of this option.
WITHDRAWAL: If you decide not to complete this course, you must officially withdraw
before the withdraw deadline. Not attending class will not automatically withdraw you from the course. You will remain on the instructor’s roster and be given a failing grade unless you meet with an advisor in Academic Support.
HONESTY POLICY:
Cheating or plagiarizing will absolutely not be tolerated at Southwestern Michigan College. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing in any manner might be assigned a failing semester/session grade in the course. A second such incident while at SMC could result in suspension or expulsion from the institution. A student found in violation of this section of the syllabus will not be allowed to drop the course.
**Information in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. The instructor, however, reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of SMC, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques.
MATH 100 - Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:
1. Develop increased confidence in mathematical thinking and the performance of mathematical computations.
2. Develop and perform effective mathematics study skills and expand utilization of alternative resources (videos, computer programs, tutors, instructor’s office hours, classmates, other books, etc.) outside of class to help them solve problems or gain better understanding of mathematics.
3. Develop a curiosity about mathematical relationships and phenomenon.
4. Develop an appreciation for the usefulness, efficiency and beauty of math and enhance transferability of mathematical skills and mathematical thinking processes to other areas.
5. Develop and perform estimation skills to determine reasonable solutions and apply critical thinking skills to application outcomes and be able to express these assessments in both verbal and written formats.
6. Identify place value of numbers
7. Develop and perform effective calculator skills.
8. Perform operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with two-digit signed numbers, common fractions, and decimals without the use of a calculator.
9. Apply rounding skills appropriately.
10. Solve one-step equations.
11. Perform operations involving percent notation.
12. Perform operations involving ratios, proportions, and unit analysis.
13. Develop skills to effectively analyze and solve word problems including but not limited to:
· Translation from written word to mathematical language
· Effective selection and statement of problem solving approach
· Perform effective use of problem solving techniques and strategies
14. Develop a useable ‘frame of reference’ for standard and metric units of measurement (including but not limited to applications involving length, weight, and volume).
15. Perform conversion skills with both the Metric and American system of measurement.
16. Develop ability to solve problems involving area, perimeter, volume, and effectively apply the Pythagorean Theorem to problems involving basic geometric shapes.
17. Analyze and interpret data presented in various graphical forms, and be able to compute mean, median, and mode.
18. Perform multi-step problems using order of operations and exponents.
19. Develop fluency with mathematical symbols, notation, and vocabulary.
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF INDEX CARDS ON TESTS
M100 – One 3 x 5 index card beginning with Chapter 5 Test
M101 – For the first test (Chapters 1 & 2) – No index card
For the remainder of the tests: One 3 x 5 index card (not a piece of paper)
RULES:
1) The student must use an actual 3 x 5 index card, not a piece of paper.
2) The student may write (or type/shrink/paste) on both sides of the card.
3) The student must have his/her name on the card.
4) The student needs to leave space for the testing person to date the card.
5) The student needs to present the card at the time that they present their ID.
6) The student will turn in the card with the test.
7) The student will need to make a new card for a re-take, if it is a chapter on which a card is allowed.
8) FINAL EXAMS –
Students may use one 4 x 6 index card for the Math 100 Part-II and for the Math 101 final exam. Rules #1 through #7 still apply.
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF CALCULATORS ON TESTS
Graphing Calculators and notebook style calculators are not allowed on any tests or exams for either Math 100 or Math 101.
M100 – Calculators may not be used on any chapter tests or on Part I of the Final Exam.
A calculator may be used on Part II of the Final Exam.
M101 – For the first exam (Chapters 1 & 2) – No calculator
A calculator may be used for the remainder of the tests, including the final exam.
RULES:
1) The student must present his/her calculator to the testing technician when checking in.
2) The testing technician will inspect the case for notes.
3) In an emergency, the testing center has a few calculators to loan for a test sitting.
Student/Teacher Agreement
***This form must be signed and returned before any work will be accepted in class.
After reading your copy of the Course Syllabus, please sign this form and return it to your instructor. This form will be placed in your student folder.
I have received my course syllabus, read it, and understand my responsibility to follow procedures and meet syllabus guidelines.
INSTRUCTOR:______
CLASS: College Arithmetic – Math 100
SECTION NUMBER:_______
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