Fall 2010
This course will run from August 19 to December 15, 2010.
Instructor: Elizabeth Jones / Office: PSA 725 / Phone: 480-965-4240email address: / Office Hours:
T10:00 am – 10:45 am
W 8:15 am – 9:15 am
Th 10:00 am – 11:00 am
and by appointment
(There will be no office hours on November 11)
Please note:The best way to contact the instructor is by email. Calling the office and leaving a message will result in a delayed response.
Important Web Addresses to Bookmark:
Instructor's Web Page:
Moodle:
Important dates:
Course Withdrawal Deadline:check date on-line– this is the last day a student can withdraw from a single class. You may complete the process on-line at
Complete Withdrawal:check date on-line- this is the last day a student can withdraw from all ASU classes.You may find out how to complete the process on-line at
It is a student's responsibility to verify that they have in fact withdrawn from a class.
Other Important Information:
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE COURSE:
1. Textbook:
Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey, MAT 142 at ASU, Johnson/Mowry, Thomson Brooks/Cole can be purchased if desired in the ASU book store. There are only a limited number of copies available.
2.Calculator: You may use any scientific calculator you like as long as it can calculate factorials, permutations, combinations, means and standard deviations and has trigonometric functions. The TI-83 or Casio 9850GB Plus calculator is recommended for most first year math courses at ASU. Calculators that perform algebraic steps, like the Casio FX2, Casio 9970 G, TI-89 and the TI-92, are not permitted in the Testing Center! Practice with a calculator that you will be able to use during the exams.NOTE: Graphing calculators may only be used for basic arithmetic operations, calculating logs and exponentials, graphing (and related operations where permitted), and calculating trigonometric functions where not indicated otherwise.You cannot write or use any programs or notes in your calculator that perform algebraic steps for you or that calculate a solution to a problem (i.e. calculating the roots of a polynomial).
3.Computer Access: You need access to the World Wide Web on a computer that uses Netscape, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Explorer 4.0 or higher to input your online homework.
How your grade is determined:
6 Exams (10% each) / 60%Homework and Quizzes / 40%
Course Set-up:
This course is sectioned into six modules. Each module consists of homework assignments, quizzes, and a test.
Homework: Homework is done online using WeBWorK in Moodle. All homework problems for which full credit is not received, can be redone until full credit is received up until the test for the module is taken.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given only during the regularly scheduled class meeting time and will be based upon homework problems.Quizzes are paper and pencil quizzes where work must be shown and are not online. Quizzes will be "open notes".Only one attempt is permitted per quiz. You may only take a quiz after the homework for that quiz has been completed with a score of at least 70%. You must achieve a score of at least 70% on the homework assignments covered on the quiz no later than 24 hours before the start of the class during which you plan to take the quiz. No more than two quizzes may be taken on a single class day.
Studying and Preparation Time: The course requires you to spend time preparing and completing assignments. A three-credit course requires at least 135 hours of student work.
Tests: When all homework for a module is completed with an average of 70% and all quizzes for a module are taken, you may pick up your test “ticket” for the test over that module. Most exams will be taken in the Math Testing Center (PSA 21). Exams taken in the Math Testing Center are untimed. A test that is taken during the scheduled final exam period is timed (maximum of 1 hour and 50 minutes). Only one attempt is permitted per test. You may schedule and take only one test at a time.
The test for each module must be completed before you can take a quiz for the next module.
Module Contents or Order:
Sets and Counting Module: 4 homework assignments and 2 quizzes covering Sets and Set Operations, Applications of Venn Diagrams, Introductions to Combinatorics, and Permutations and Combinations
Probability Module: 5 homework assignments and 2 quizzes covering History of Probability, Basic Terms of Probability, Basic Rules of Probability, Expected Value, Conditional Probability
Statistics Module: 3 homework assignments and 2 quizzes covering Population, Sample, and Data, Measures of Central Tendency, and Measures of Dispersion
Dimensional Analysis and Exponential Models Module: 3 homework assignments and 2 quizzes covering Dimensional Analysis, Exponential Functions and their Inverses, and Exponential Growth and Decay
Finance Module: 4 homework assignments and 2 quizzes covering Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Annuities, and Amortized Loans
Geometry Module: 3 homework assignments and 2 quiz covering Perimeter and Area, Volume and Surface Area, Similar Triangles (The Greeks), and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Class Pace: Although this is a self-paced course, you should note that it will take a minimum of 7 class meetings to complete the quizzes (including the first class day) plus additional non-class time to complete the exams. A suggested schedule is included for your particular section that will allow you to complete the course at a reasonable pace is included below. All Academic Status Reports Please note that if you have not completed the first module’s homework assignments (with a minimum of 70% on each assignment), taken the first module’s quizzes, and picked up your test “ticket” by the end of class time on Monday, November 1, you will NOTBE ABLE to complete all the modules in the course.
Grading Scale:
There will be no +/- grading in this class.
B / 80 to 89.9%
C / 70 to 79.9%
D / 60 to 69.9%
E / below 60%
Departmental and University Policies and Procedures
Instructor-Initiated Drop: At the instructor's discretion, any student who has notattended class during the first week may be administratively dropped from the course. However, students should be aware that failure to complete these two assignments would NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course. Thus, a student should not assume he/she is no longer registered for a course simply because he/she did not attend class during the first week. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of his/her registration status.
Final Exam Make-up Policy: The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes will be strictly followed. Exceptions to the schedule and requests for make-up examinations can be granted only by the Dean. See information about the final scheduling online at
The grade of XE: A grade of XE is reserved for "failure for academic dishonesty." The grade goes on the student's transcript; the student needs to petition to have it removed after 1 year.
Classroom behavior: Under no circumstances should you allow your cell phone to ring during class. Any disruptive behavior, which includes ringing cell phones, listening to your mp3 player, text messaging, constant talking, eating food noisily, reading a newspaper will not be tolerated. If in my judgment you are disrupting class, I will ask you to leave and I may report you to the Dean of Students.
Disclaimer: I, the instructor, have the right to change this syllabus as I see fit. Any changes will be announced in class. It is the student's responsibility to attend class and thus be aware of such changes.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY! In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “’Plagiarism” [as] using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.” You can find this definition at: Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other form of dishonesty.
Student Conduct Statement:
Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual Chapter V – Campus and Student Affairs: Code of Conduct ( ACD 125: Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications ( and the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy (
Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. If a student is disruptive, an instructor may ask the student to stop the disruptive behavior and warn the student that such disruptive behavior can result in withdrawal from the course. An instructor may withdraw a student from a course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process under USI 201-10
Disability Accommodations: Please schedule an appointment to see your instructor or come by during office hours if you have a diability that will require accommodations in this class.Note: To qualify for disability accommodations at ASU, students must qualify for services through the Disability Resource Center (DRC), which is located on the first floor of the Matthews Center Building at 480-965-1234 (voice) or 480-965-9000 (TTY). Please complete this process as soon as possible.
Suggested Schedule for Monday Meeting
Week / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Fri. / Sat.1
8/16-8/21 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21
2
8/23-8/27 / 23
Attend Class for
Introduction
Watch Set Operations Video / 24 / 25
Complete Set Operations Homework
Watch Venn Diagrams Video / 26 / 27
Complete Venn Diagrams Homework
Watch Combinatorics Video / 28
3
8/30-9/4 / 30
Take Quiz #1 / 31 / Sept 1
Complete Combinatorics Homework
Watch Combinations and Permutations Video / 2 / 3
Complete Combinations and Permutations Homework
Watch History of Probability Video / 4
4
9/6-9/11 / 6
Labor Day / 7 / 8
Complete History of Probability Homework
Watch Basic Terms of Probability Video / 9 / 10
Complete Basic Terms of Probability Homework
Watch Basic Rules of Probability Video / 11
5
9/13-9/18 / 13
Take Quiz #2
Arrange to Take Sets and Counting Module Test this week
Review for Sets and Counting Module Test / 14 / 15
Complete Basic Rules of Probability Homework
Watch Expected Value Video / 16 / 17
Complete Expected Value Homework
Watch Conditional Probability Video / 218
6
9/20-9/25 / 20
Take Quiz #3 / 21 / 22
Complete Conditional Probability Homework / 23 / 24
Review for Probability Module Test / 25
7
9/27-10/2 / 27
Take Quiz #4
Arrange to Take Probability Module Test this week / 28 / 29
Watch Population, Sample and Data Video / 30 / Oct 1
Complete Population, Sample, and Data Homework
Watch Measures of Central Tendency Video / 2
8
10/4-10/9 / 4
Take Quiz #5 / 5 / 6
Complete Measures of Central Tendency Homework
Watch Measures of Dispersion Video / 7 / 8
Complete Measures of Dispersion Homework
Review for Statistics Module Test / 9
9
10/11-10/16 / 11
Take Quiz #6
Arrange to Take Statistics Module Test this week / 12 / 13
Watch Dimensional Analysis Video / 14 / 15
Complete Dimensional Analysis Homework
Watch Exponential Functions and their Inverses Video / 16
10
10/18-10/23 / 18
Take Quiz #7 / 19 / 20
Complete Exponential Functions and their Inverses Homework
Watch Exponential Growth and Decay Video / 21 / 22
Complete Exponential Growth and Decay Homework
Review for Dimensional Analysis and Exponential Functions Module Test / 23
11
10/25-10/30 / 25
Take Quiz #8
Arrange to Take Dimensional Analysis and Exponential Functions Module Test this week / 26 / 27
Watch Simple Interest Video / 28 / 29
Complete Simple Interest Homework
Watch Compound Interest Video / 30
11/1-
11/6 / Nov 1 / 2 / 3
Complete Compound Interest Homework
Watch Annuities Video / 4 / 5
Complete Annuities Homework
Watch Amortized Loan Video / 6
13
11/8-11/13 / 8
Take Quiz #9 / 9 / 10
Complete Amortized Loan Homework / 11
Veteran’s Day / 12
Review for Finance Module Test / 13
14
11/15-11/20 / 15
Take Quiz #10
Arrange to Take Finance Module Test this week / 16 / 17
Watch Perimeter and Area Video / 18 / 19
Complete Perimeter and Area Homework
Watch Volume and Surface Area Video / 20
15
11/22-11/27 / 22
Complete Volume and Surface Area Homework
Watch The Greeks Video / 23 / 24 / 25
Thanksgiving / 26 / 27
16
11/29-12/4 / 29
Take Quiz #11 / 30 / Dec 1
Watch Right Triangle Trigonometry Video
Complete Triangles Homework / 2 / 3
Review for Geometry Module Test / 4
17
12/6-12/11 / 6
Take Quiz #12
Arrange to Take Geometry Module Testtoday or tomorrow / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11