Math 111
Mathematical Ideas
3 Semester Hours
The Community College of
MATH 111 - Online
CRN: 24185
Section 111
Greg Stiffler, Instructor Spring 2009
Office: E-204 C
Office Hours: Tues/Thurs: 1:00-1:30, Wed: 10-2
Phone: (443) 840-4967
Math Department: 443-840-4251 (Room E-204)
Testing Center: catonsville.testingcenter@ccbcmd.edu, 443-840-5246 (Room K-205)
Email: gstiffler@ccbcmd.edu
Text: A Mathematical View of Our World. Parks, Musser, et. al
Description:
Covers contemporary topics and applications of mathematics; examines problem solving, probability, statistics, routes, networks, consumer math and growth and decay. This course is for the Liberal Arts student who is not planning to major in mathematics or the physical sciences.
Prerequisites:
MATH 083 or MATH 101 or sufficient math placement score or consent of the instructor, (ENGL 052 or LVE 2) or (ESOL 052 or LVE 2) and (RDNG 052 or LVR 20).
A scientific calculator is required.
Overall Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate sound understanding of probability values and apply probability
rules in order to solve everyday problems relying on probability theory.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of introductory set theory as applied to solving
both mathematical and non-mathematical problems
3. Describe, numerically and graphically, various forms and presentations of
statistical data
4. Apply appropriate statistical measures, dependent upon the nature of specific
data, to make informed decisions
5. Analyze, critically, the validity of statistical reports that appear in newspapers,
magazines, and the World Wide Web
6. Apply probability, set theory, and statistics to other academic disciplines
7. Examine the mathematical contributions made by people from diverse cultures
throughout history
8. Apply appropriate technology to the solution of mathematical problems
9. Utilize the Internet and other resources to research course-related topics
10. Express mathematical definitions, concepts, and operations using appropriate
words, symbols, and other means
11. Express concepts of probability, set theory, and statistics using the appropriate
terminology
12. Apply course-related mathematical theories to appropriate diversity-enriched,
reality-based situations
Major Topics
I. Numbers in Our Lives
a. Identification numbers and check digits
b. Modular arithmetic
c. Encoding data
II. Shapes in Our Lives
a. Fibonacci numbers
b. Golden mean
c. Iterations and recursion
III. Fair Division
a. Divide and choose methods
b. Discrete and mixed division
IV. Routes and Networks
a. Routing problems
b. Network problems
V. Descriptive Statistics
a. Organizing and picturing data
b. Comparisons
c. Enhancement, distraction, and distortion
VI. Collecting and Interpreting Data
a. Populations, samples, and data
b. Survey sampling methods
c. Measures of central tendency and variability
VII. Probability
a. Computing probability in single experiments
b. Computing probability in multistage experiments
c. Conditional Probability, Expected Value, Odds
VIII. Inferential Statistics
a. Normal distributions
b. Applications of normal distributions
IX. Growth and Decay
a. Malthusian Population Growth
b. Population decrease, radioactive decay
X. Consumer Math
a. Simple and compound interest
b. Loans
Course Requirements:
Since this is an online course, it will be set up differently from a standard face-to-face course. The course will be given over WebCT. All CCBC students have access to WebCT once they register. You can go to http://www.ccbcmd.edu/distance/ technical.html to see the requirements for using WebCT.
Tests: Tests will all be given online. Refer to the pacing schedule for times. Tests/quizzes will be available for three (3) days. They must be turned in electronically in the discussion area as a pdf. or Word file, or mailed to me at CCBC. The envelope must be postmarked within the required three day time period. There are no retakes if you miss the test times. If you can provide for me documentation explaining why you could not make any testing days, then you will be permitted to retake it.
Also, I understand that emergencies happen, and that you
need to take care of them, but again in fairness to all, I will always ask and
require documentation.
There will be a final exam during the last week of the semester. This exam will cover select sections of the book. The final is also worth 100 points.
Grades for tests and quizzes will take about 1 week to be returned to you and posted.
Total points: 400
Quizzes: There will be 3 quizzes, each worth 25 points. Quizzes follow the same policies as tests.
Total points: 75
Homework: Since this is an online course, there will be no homework that I collect for a grade. However, the practice problems on the syllabus are recommended to adequately prepare for tests and quizzes.
Discussion Board:
During the semester I will post four questions for discussion. These questions will be based on the topics covered up to that point. Everyone will be required to post to the board and contribute to the discussion of the solution. In addition, each student will turn in their answer to the question individually. The directions for each question will be explained in each discussion. You will be graded on the usefulness of your post (i.e., not responding with ‘yeah’ or ‘I agree’) and how well you responded to other posters. Each discussion is worth 25 points.
Total points: 100
Writing Project:
Your written project will be a research-oriented paper. You will have flexibility in regard to the subject of your paper. You may do it on a topic from class, a topic that interests you, or on another related topic (these will be discussed in more detail when assigned). It will be graded not only on mathematical content, but also on completeness and grammar (to include references). This will be assigned about midway through the semester. An official assignment sheet with details will be given.
Total points: 25
Participation/Attendance: Of course, as an online course, attendance is not graded, but will be factored into discussions.
NOTE: The deadline for withdrawing from a course or
changing to an audit for the Spring 2009 semester is Monday,
April 20, 2009 by 7 p.m. Failure
to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an
"F" grade.
Remember you cannot audit a developmental course.
Exam 1 100 points
Exam 2 100 points
Exam 3 100 points
Discussion 100 points
Writing Assign. 25 points
Quizzes 75 points
Final Exam 100 points
Total course points: 600
A – 90% - 100% (total points out of 600)
B – 80% - 89%
C – 70% - 79%
D – 60% - 69%
E – less than 60%
COURSE REPEAT
POLICY
Students who have already received two grades (including W, AU, I, and R) in any course are prohibited from registering for the course for the third or subsequent time without the written permission of an academic dean or his/her designee. (Note: If the course is developmental, the recommendation of a support team [including at least one individual selected by the Dean of Developmental Education and Special Academic Programs and at least one individual selected by the academic unit] must be included in the decision making process of the academic dean or his/her designee.)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCBC is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to learning for all students.
· Assure compliance with all laws regarding equal opportunity for students with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
· Be “otherwise qualified” e.g. be able to meet the academic standards and requirements of the College with reasonable accommodation, as needed.
· Request accommodation through the disability support office on the campus they attend. Documentation of disability must be provided to the office in order to determine eligibility.
· Present letters requesting classroom and testing accommodations from the disability support office to instructors in a timely manner, in accordance with established procedures.
· Renew requests each semester by completing the accommodation request form (blue form) indicating their schedule for the semester.
· Remain in contact with faculty throughout the semester regarding arrangements for accommodations.
Students with
disabilities may choose not to identify themselves to the disability support
office or faculty member. However, a
student choosing this option is not eligible for accommodations.
Faculty members are obligated to
Students requesting reasonable
accommodations based on disability should contact the campus disability support
office at (campus telephone number and location).
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Further information about services for students with disabilities at CCBC may be obtained by contacting the following:
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Office of Disabilities Support Services |
K-205 |
443-840-5246 443-840-4553
(TTY) |
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Office of Disabilities Support Services |
A-100 |
443-840-3774 443-840-3529
(TTY) |
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Office of Disabilities Support Services |
A-210 |
443-840-1741 443-840-1601
(TTY) |
Code of
Academic Integrity
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions are expected of students:
· Complete all work on exams without assistance.
· Follow the professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.
· Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear.
· Report to the instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.
· Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
· Submit only one’s own work.
Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.
The College recognizes that clear, correct, and concise use of language is characteristic of an educated person. Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order to encourage effective writing by their students. Also, instructors should consider the quality of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy
In the event that the college (or
a specific campus) opens late due to weather-related or other emergency
conditions, classes will commence at the announced opening time and resume the
normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of the day. Faculty, students, and classified staff
should report to wherever they would normally have been at the announced
opening time. **
Students and faculty engaged in
field placement programs (such as internships, clinical placements, etc.)
should discuss the handling of emergency situations at the beginning of the
placement period. Both the requirements
of the program and the safety of persons involved should be considered in
planning a course of action in those cases where students are expected to
report to off-campus locations.
** For example, if you had a class that began at 9:35 and the college opened at 10:00 because of snow, you would report to your 9:35 class at 10:00.
When the college closes because of severe weather or emergency conditions, announcements of class cancellations are made on local radio and television stations and the college website (www.ccbcmd.edu). Closings and delays will also be recorded on the campus weather line:
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443-840-1711 |
Students are encouraged to seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty (either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, each campus offers free academic support services. For more information, contact:
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Catonsville |
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443-840-5959 |
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Dundalk |
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J-211 |
443-840-3666 |
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Essex |
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A-307 |
443-840-1820 |
CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EXPECTATIONS
Creating a Culture of CARE©
(Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Empowerment)
As
members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect,
honesty, responsibility and accountability.
Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the
community. CCBC wishes to each learner
to commit to the following actions:
• Become an active and engaged learner
• Celebrate the richness of our diversity
• Respect the campus and its code of conduct
• Practice empathy and compassion
• Promote the empowerment of others
MAJOR
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY POLICY
Students not attending class because they are
observing major religious holidays shall be given the opportunity, to the
maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable amount of time, any
academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the student and the
faculty member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments or tests must be made in advance of the religious
holiday, at the initiation of the student.
STUDENT E-MAIL ACCOUNTS
CCBC has joined
the ranks of the very few community colleges in
For information
about the system and how students can determine their email address, go the
CCBC Home Page and click on “Student Email”.
From here students can find their email address, get to an on-line user
manual and access instructions on how to forward the CCBC email to the system
of choice (AOL, Comcast, Hot Mail, etc.)
Note: If you miss a class/week/etc, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed (lectures/assignments/etc). You may contact classmates or myself. Saying “I didn’t know we had a test” or “I didn’t know this was due” is no excuse (unless you had a documented emergency).
Pacing Schedule
(subject to change)
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Week of |
Section |
Homework/Practice
Questions |
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2/2 |
1.1-1.3 |
1.1:
1,3,6,9,11,15-17, 21, 23,27,28,30,33,35 1.2: 1,3,5,7,9,11,14,15,17,19,21,25,29,31,35,37 1.3: 7,8 |
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2/9 |
Quiz Chp 1 13.1, 13.2 |
13.1:
1,3,5,7,10,13,15,17,19,21,22,23-35 odd
13.2: 1-15
odd,17,21,25,27,29,32,35 |
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2/16 |
13.3, 4.1 |
13.3: 3,7,9,13,15,16,21 4.1:
1,3,5,8,15,21,27,29,33,37 |
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2/23 |
Project 1 4.2, 6.1 |
4.2: 1-17
odd,22,24 6.1: 1,3,4,7,10,13,15,18,19,22,29,33,37,38 |
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3/2 |
6.2, 12.1 Quiz Chp 4&6 |
6.2: 3,5,9,11,15,19,22,25,27,35 12.1:
3,5,6,9,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,27,29,31,35,36 |
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3/9 |
12.2, 12.3 Project 2 |
12.2:
1,5,7,9,11,12,14,15,17,18,21,23,27,29 12.3: 1-17
odd,18,19,21,23 |
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3/16 |
2.3 Test Chp 1,13,4,6,12 |
2.3: 1-8,13,11,15,19,21,29 |
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3/23 |
10.1, 10.2 |
10.1: 1-23 odd,26,28,31,33,37,39,41 |
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3/30 |
10.3 Project 3 |
10.2: 3,4,7,9,10,11,15,17,19,20,23,26,29 10.3:
1,3,6,8,9,12,15,17,19,23,27,29,31,32,35,40,41 |
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4/13 |
8.1, 8.2 |
8.1: 2,3,5,9,11,15,19,22,25,29,30 8.2: 1,3,5,7,8,11,13,17,20,23,25,31,33,39,41 |
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4/20 |
Quiz Chp 10&8 8.3, 9.1 |
8.3: 1-27 odd 9.1: 1-25 odd |
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4/27 |
9.2 Project 4 |
9.2: 3,5,9,13,17,19,23,24,27,31,33,35,39 9.3: 5-21 odd,27,31,34,35,37 |
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5/4 |
9.3 Test Chp 8-9 |
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5/11 |
11.1, 11.2 Review |
11.1: 1-27 odd,28,31,33,39,40 11.2: 1-17 odd,20,23,25,29,33,34 |
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5/18 |
Final |