Course Description

This course in practical mathematics includes a study of basic algebra, ratio and proportion, percents, graphing, consumer mathematics, statistics, the metric system, and the binary number system.

Prerequisites

Completion of Math 0097 or placement scores exempting Math 0097

Textbook

A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, Seventh Edition, Angel and Porter

Resources

A set of videotapes designed for use with the textbook are available in the media centers of your local Floyd College site.

Required Supplies

A calculator with an exponential key

Do not buy an expensive calculator for this class. The kind you need can be found in the bookstore, Wal-Mart, or Office Depot for less than $10.

Computer Requirements

As soon as you can, email the instructor a brief message so that you can be added to the distribution list. Email will be used as the primary form of communication between instructors and students. Any changes in the schedule or special assignments will be announced through email. Check your email regularly.

Student Learning Outcome

Math 1071 provides primary support for the following student learning goal:

Team Goal—Mathematics: The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical thought and methods.

Related Team Outcomes

· Students will be able to demonstrate algebraic skills in solving equations.

· Students will be able to model concrete problems and arrive at solutions.

· Students will be able to demonstrate algebraic skills in solving inequalities.

· Students will be able to use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding.

Testing and Evaluation

Your grade in this course will be determined by your performance on 3 tests and a Final Project. Test problems will be developed from the material covered in the videos and from assignments in the book.

The test dates will be announced at the class orientation and an email sent prior to the test day as a reminder.

All tests will be taken at the specified testing location.

Test scores will be made available by email or by making an appointment with your instructor.

(Ignore any test dates or instructions referred to in the videos—these were for a previous class.)

Test 1—Chapters 1, 2, & 6

Test 2—Chapters 8 & 9

Test 3—Chapter 11 & 13

Homework

It is important that you read the textbook, work all assigned problems at the end of each section, and watch each video. If you wish to form a study group in your area, see me and I will help you organize one.

Course Withdrawal

If you wish to withdraw from this course with a “W”, you must do so by Oct. 12. The form for withdrawing is available from the Division of Math and Science office. To withdraw after this date you must submit a “Withdrawal after Mid-semester” form to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Other policies concerning student conduct are available through the Student Services area of the Georgia Highlands College Homepage.

The GHTV Video Tape Log

Episode # Book Sections Covered

1	Review of Order of Operations
2, 3 & 4	Chapter 1 Sections 1, 2 & 3
5	Chapter 2 Sections 1 & 2
6, 7, 8, & 9	Chapter 6 Sections 1, 2, 3, & 4
10, 11, 12, & 13	Chapter 8 Sections 1, 2, 3, & 4
14, 15, 16, 17 & 17A	Chapter 9 Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, & Review of Chapter 9
18, 19, 19A, 20, 21, 22, 23	Chapter 11 Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Review
24, 25, 26, & 27	Chapter 13 Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ,6, & 7

Mathematics Assessment

Requirements for Mathematics Faculty, 2005-06

In order to continuously improve the quality of the mathematics courses offered at Georgia Highlands (formerly Floyd) College, mathematics faculty engage in ongoing analysis of what students know, think, and are able to do upon completion of mathematics courses. As part of this process, course syllabi for all mathematics courses should contain the following information regarding the overall Goal and Expected Outcomes for the Mathematics Area of the college.

Team Goal—Mathematics: The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical thought and methods.

Related Team Outcomes

Outcome 1: Students will be able to demonstrate algebraic skills in solving equations.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to graph an abstract function.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to graph a real-life function.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to model concrete problems and arrive at solutions.

Outcome 5: Students will be able to graph relationships other than functions.

Outcome 6: Students will be able to demonstrate algebraic skills in solving inequalities.

Outcome 7: Students will be able to use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding.

Outcome 8: Students will be able to interpret a real-life function.

Outcome 9: Students will determine the validity of logical arguments based on the rules of inference

Outcome 10: Students will apply appropriate strategies for solving quantitative problems.

Outcome 11: Students will use to put numbers, expressed in a variety of ways, in the appropriate context for a given problem.

Outcome 12: Students will differentiate between causation and correlation

Outcome 13: Students will interpret statistics presented graphically

Outcome 14: Students will interpret the measures of central tendency and variation.