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Math 107-OL Course Syllabus Spring 2010

Instructor: Carlea McAvoy E-Mail : [email protected]: (360) 596-5573 Voice Mail only e-mail for a quicker responseOffice: 35-359 Hours: T Th 10am to 12pm Wed 12 to 1pm and 4:30 to 5:30pm Mon & Fri by

appointment

This Math for Liberal Arts class will cover parts of the first 14 chapters of the book Mathematical Ideas 11th edition (expanded) by Miller, Heeren, and Hornsby. (ISBN: 0321508246) While there are noscheduled class meetings, there are deadlines for the assignments and tests. Those deadlines are listed on the

pages below and in the academic calendar so make sure you read this entire document.

Required Materials:Textbook:(Recommended by not required) Mathematical Ideas 11th edition (Expanded) by Fill Miller,Heeren, and Hornsby. (ISBN: 0321508246) Some students feel that they do not need the book. That is up toyou there are tutorials a the mathxl site, but some students feel the textbook is useful.Supplemental Materials: Course Access Code for MathXL. If you dont already have a code, you can

purchase it at www.mathxl.com . When you get to the MathXL website you need to register in:10SP Math 107 Course Code XL0H-91RI-101Y-95O2

Communication:You should e-mail me at my campus address ( [email protected] ) I will send out e-mails to you fromthe mathxl and WAOL websites. Please make sure that your e-mail address is updated there, and check thesite to see details about the units due. http://angel.waol.org/default.aspAlthough many of your assignments can be submitted on-line, some may have to be mailed to me or droppedoff (Building 35 room 359) on-campus. The mailing address is:

Carlea McAvoyC/o South Puget Sound Community College

2011 Mottman Rd. SWOlympia, WA 98512Always include a self-addressed stamped envelope it you want your materials returned to you by mail. Youmay arrange to pick-up your materials from my office as well.The units that have to be done on campus or at an approved testing site are, the midterm and final exam. Allother work can be completed and submitted on-line. The midterm and final exam have a 2 and a half hour time limit and are open note tests (2 pages front and back handwritten notes but no books) and calculators areallowed. All of the tests must be passed with a grade of 70% or better to receive credit.

When you e-mail me, please include your name and the course you are enrolled in as part of your subjectline. i.e.) Sandee Woods 107OL

With the amount of SPAM out there, your e-mail may be deleted if it is not labeled correctly.Even with your name in the subject line, you should still include your name on every document you submitto me via e-mail, snail mail, or in the digital drop box.

Your Grade:Your grade is based on the number of units that you successfully complete. Successful completion of a unitis a Pass on papers and projects, and a grade of 70% or better on homework, quizzes (70% overall), andtests (70% on each test).
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Here is a breakdown of the units needed for each grade:Letter Grade Units Required

A 14 units out of a total of 16 units (Must include the midterm and the final exam)A- 13 units out of a total of 16 units (Must include the midterm and the final exam)B+ 12 units out of a total of 16 units (Must include the midterm or the final exam)B 11 units out of a total of 16 units (Must include the midterm or the final exam)B- 10 units out of a total of 16 units (Must include the midterm or the final exam)

C+ 9 units out of a total of 16 unitsC 8 units out of a total of 16 unitsD+ 7 units out of a total of 16 unitsF Less than seven units out of a total of 16 units

Unit Descriptions:You should choose which of these units you plan to complete and note the due dates. These units may besubmitted early, but not after the due dates unless by instructor permission. All units that are mailed to memust be postmarked by the due date.

Movie Review: (1unit) The student will watch one of the movies listed on the movie review sheet, and write1 - 2 page paper discussing the topic suggested by the instructor, or another topic as approved by the instructor.

See Academic Calendar for due dates

Problem Solving Packet: (1.5 units) The student will correctly solve 30 of the 45 problems contained in the problem solving packet posted on the website. Answers can be submitted on line with no partial credit, or submitted tome (by mail) with work shown for possible partial credit. See Academic Calendar for due dates

Mathematician Papers : (1 unit) The student will be given 2 mathematicians to write about upon request. Youwill write a 1 page paper on each in the format described at the website. These will be posted for other students toread, and the math history test will be based on these submissions. See Academic Calendar for due dates

Homework #1: (1.5 units) Problems from the first part of the book are posted in three sections at the MathXLwebsite. You must complete 70% of each section to receive credit for this unit. This is a great way to stay on top of

the sections being covered and there are built in tutorials at the site to help you understand the material. The problems posted on-line do not come from your textbook and doing these along with your own studying will allow you to knowthe material on the midterm. See Academic Calendar for due dates

Practice Midterm: (1 unit) This test covers the first part of the book and reflects the same materials covered onthe midterm exam. This is a great chance to review for the midterm and earn a unit as well. The test is posted on-lineat the WAOL site under ASSIGNMENTS See Academic Calendar for due dates

Midterm Exam: (2 units) This covers the first half of the class, which is reflected in Homework #1. You musttake the test on campus or at an approved testing site near your home and get at least a 70%. You should take thePractice Midterm as the best way to prepare. See Academic Calendar for due dates

Weekly Activities: (1 unit) There are a variety of weekly activities to complete. They vary greatly in difficultyand the amount of time that they will take. Some of them are posted at the WAOL website and some are at MathXLsite. You only need to do one version of each to earn credit. You must complete them correctly to receive credit.There are 9 activities and you must complete 7 of them to earn the unit. I do not really care what order you completethe activities, just so you turn in one a week. One due every Friday

Math History Test: (1 unit) This test covers the mathematician papers submitted by you and your peers. This will be taken on-line and is posted at the WAOL website. See Academic Calendar for due dates

Weekly Quizzes: (1.5 units) There are 8 quizzes, which cover the chapters you will be studying. You will work on


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these at the MATHXL website. You need to average 70% overall on these 8 quizzes to earn the unit. You canattempt each quiz twice and the best score will be recorded. You can prepare for these quizzes by completing thehomework assignments One due every Sunday

Homework #2: (1.5 units) Three different problem sets from parts of the end of the book are listed at theMATHXL website. You must complete at least 70% of each section to receive credit for this unit.

See Academic Calendar for due dates

Practice Final Exam: (1 unit) This test covers the same chapters as the second set of homework and reflectsthe same materials covered on the final exam. This is the best way to review for the final and earn a unit as well. Thetest is posted on-line under ASSIGNMENTS See Academic Calendar for due dates

Final Exam: (2 units) This covers the second half of the class, which is reflected in Homework #2. You must takethe test on campus (or with a proctor near your home) and get at least a 70%. I suggest you take the Practice Final asthe best way to prepare. See Academic Calendar for due dates

Ensuring Success:This class is probably very different than any other math class you have ever taken. You can access free tutoring

provided on campus in building 22, room 222. The best way to understand the material is to work on the homework

problems posted at the MATHXL. You can also e-mail your questions to me. I have posted extra explanations at theWAOL website under Course Documents. Your best resource is to study with another student who is enrolled in theclass.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

TIME LIMITATIONSCourses must be completed as outlined in the enclosed syllabus for your particular class. If you are unable to finishwithin the time frame indicated an extension might be arranged with the instructors permission. If an extension isneeded, contact the instructor directly.

APPOINTMENTS FOR TAKING TESTS/EXAMSTesting is scheduled by appointment only with the Correspondence Testing Office at (360) 754-7711, ext. 4298.Appointments must be made a minimum of 24 business hours in advance. (calls or e-mails on weekends may delayyour exams). Testing is held two evenings per week, on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm. You maystart a test at any time between the specified hours; however, testing ends promptly at 9:00pm. We cannotaccommodate walk-ins. You are required to present picture identification each time you take a test.

When scheduling a test, you must provide the following:: Your name (be sure to spell it out), your daytime phonenumber, the course name and number, which test (mid-term,or final) , and the day and date you wish to take thetest. Please be sure to speak slowly and clearly when leaving a message on the Automated Correspondence TestMailbox. You may e-mail the testing center to request a testing time at [email protected] You may alsoschedule your test online by going to: www.spscc.ctc.edu click on current student,student-services,testing,correspondence-testing, and then click on the e-mail link provided. Be sure to include ALL of the requiredinformation listed above in your e-mail as well. Failure to do so may delay your testing session.

PLEASE NOTE; NO ONE will call you back if you use the automated phone system, however, we will e-mail testingconfirmations to students who use the online option for scheduling. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A TESTDURING REGULAR TESTING TIMES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR TO MAKE ALTERNATEARRANGEMENTS.
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Testing LocationTesting locations vary each quarter. Check the testing website to confirm location.

Mondays - Bldg 25 Testing Center (Room 126) Thursdays - Bldg 22 (Room 206), 1rst and 3rd Thursdays only. Any last minute changes will be posted on the outside doors of Bldg. 25 (Student Services)

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTSIf you do homework that is not at the mathxl website, you should deliver or mail completed assignments directly tothe instructor. If you would like your assignments returned via mail, be sure to include a self-addressed, stampedenvelope with each assignment submitted. Make a photocopy of each assignment submitted. The instructor will notassume responsibility for assignments not received or lost in the mail.GRADESLetter grades will be awarded unless previous arrangements have been made with the instructor. If an "I" (incomplete)is given and is not removed by the end of the following quarter, the "I" will become an "F. Contact the EnrollmentServices Office for further information at (360) 754-7711, ext 5241.DROPPING THE COURSEYou must contact the Enrollment Services Office to officially withdraw from a correspondence class. To receive a100% refund, you must drop a class by the 5th day of the quarter. If you have any questions, contact EnrollmentServices Office at 754-7711, ext. 5241.STUDENT SERVICESStudents enrolled in correspondence courses have access to all the services offered at this collegeincluding, career counseling and information, campus activities and financial aid assistance.

Correspondence courses maintain the same quality of instruction as those taught through the regular lecture/labmethod. Often the same instructor teaches both the regular and correspondence sections. We encourage students toestablish and maintain a one-to-one relationship with the instructor.

If you have additional questions, contact the Correspondence Testing Office at (360) 754-7711, ext. 4298 or e-mail [email protected] .

CORRESPONDENCE TESTING CALENDAR

SPRING QUARTER 2010First Day of Instruction Apr 5 MFirst Evening of Testing April 12 MStudent Advising Day (no day classes) May 13 THMemorial Day (Holiday - all staff, no classes) May 31 MLast Day of Instruction June 14 MFinal Examination Days June 15-21 T-MLast Evening for Testing June 21 MGraduation June 18 FFaculty Day None listed

QUARTER BREAK Students: June 22 - June 25

Testing Alternatives:For the winter you can contact me at ( [email protected] ) to schedule a proctored exam during theweekdays. Also you may take the test near your house if you cannot come to campus. You must find atesting site near your home that will be approved by your instructor. Contact me for details.I will be giving the final exam Saturday June 19th from 10am to 2pm. Contact me to schedule anappointment for that day.

C OURSE DESCRIPTION : An introduction to methods of thought in mathematics. Surveys the history of mathematics to reveal the multi-cultural andinternational nature of mathematics. Other topics chosen from: Problem-solving strategies, logic, sets, number, theory, geometry, probability andstatistics, functions and graphs, axiomatic systems.P REREQUISITE : MATH 099 or appropriate CPT result.

I. C OLLEGE -WIDE ABILITIES :Evaluate and process quantitative and symbolic data.
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II. S TUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES :

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:A. Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical inference;B. Reach a level at which he/she can enjoy at least some mathematics;C. Apply some mathematics especially logic to other academic subjects and to ordinary life;D. Report an increased appreciation of the multi-cultural and international nature of mathematics;E. Discuss the basic concepts of at least three (3) areas of mathematics in addition to the algebra of real numbers.

IV. C OURSE CONTENT : T OPICS CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING

A. Problem solving strategies

Inductive reasoning vs. deductive reasoning Number PatternsPolyas Problem Solving process

B. Logic

Propositional CalculusCircuitsPredicate CalculusAnalyzing Arguments

C. Sets

Basic ConceptsSet Operations and Venn DiagramsThe Set of IntegersMathematical InductionOther Sets of NumbersInfinite Cardinal NumbersCantors Continuum Hypothesis

D. Axiomatic Systems

Toy SystemsGroupsModular arithmetic(Arithmetic in bases other than 10Peanos AxiomsConsistency and CompletenessGodels Incompleteness Theorem

E. Geometry and graph theory

Euclidean vs. non-Euclidean geometryFractalsEuler and Hamiltonian circuits

F. Functions and Graphs

The Cartesian Coordinate System

Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Functions and their Applications , particularly to finance

G. Probability and Statistics

Counting MethodsProbabilityDescriptive StatisticsInferential Statistics

H. History of MathematicsI.

Egyptian and Babylonian PeriodGreek Period


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Hindu and Arabian PeriodPeriod of TransmissionModern Period

J. Multicultural Roots of Mathematics

Pre-Columbian AmericaAfricaChinaIndia

K. Voter Apportionment Methods