CCBC Essex School of Mathematics and Science

MATH 081 Basic Mathematics Sections: WE1/WE2 (online)

SEMESTER: Fall 2009 Email: kbaranoski@ccbcmd.edu AND via WebCT email

Instructor: Kathy Baranoski Phone: 443-840-1412 (leave a message with Mrs.

Linda Darnell, Math Department Secretary)

OFFICE LOCATION: Online in WebCT FAX: 443-840-1795

Office hours: WEBPAGE:

Monday 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm via chat http://student.ccbcmd.edu/~kbaranos/index.htm

Wednesday 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm via chat

and by appointment

SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 0 credits (3 billable hours)

Course Pre-requisites: ASE MATH and successful “re-entry” test, or LVM0 placement, or a satisfactory score on the math placement test; and RDNG 051 or LVR1.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics include fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, proportions, percents, basic statistics, U.S. and Metric units of measurement, perimeter, area, volume, signed numbers, and first degree equations.

Grading policy: Your overall course average is based on completion of the following assignments:

Assignment	Percent of Grade	Explanation
Graded Homework (in MathZone)/Participation (QOTW)	10%	The five lowest homework scores will be replaced with your participation scores (even if your participation scores are lower than those being replaced). The scores will then be averaged.
Exams (in person)	60%	Each exam counts 20% of the course grade.
Final Exam (in person)	30%	The comprehensive final exam must be completed no later than Wednesday, December 16, 2009.

Your course grade is determined as follows:

If your overall course average is:	Your course grade is:
90 percent and above	A
80 percent to under 90 percent	B
70 percent to under 80 percent	C
Below 70 percent	F

Materials/TEXT: You are required to purchase the textbook and have it in your possession by August 31:

Basic College Mathematics (Second Edition) by Miller, O’Neill, and Hyde; McGraw-Hill Publishers

This book can be found at the CCBC Essex bookstore or online by visiting

http://www.bookstore.ccbcmd.edu/catonsville/main/.

NOTE: If you purchase a used book, you will be required to pay an additional fee of approximately $40 to register for MathZone. If you purchase the book from a source other than the CCBC bookstore, you may also be required to pay the approximately $40 fee to register for MathZone.

You may NOT use a calculator on the first or second exams. You will be allowed to use one on the third exam and the final exam. A calculator is not required but can be used if you find it helpful. Keep in mind that all credit math courses use graphing or scientific calculators. The TI-89, TI-92, and any other calculator with computer algebraic capabilities are not permitted in Math 081.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

It is your responsibility to ensure that the computer(s) you use meet the technical requirements for this course. First, check the technical requirements for CCBC online WebCT courses at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/distance/technical.html. Next, read about the technical requirements and use the Plug-in checker for MathZone at http://www.mhhe.com/math/mathzone/support/index.html. If you have any technical difficulties at any time during the semester, notify me immediately.

Tentative list of dated assignments:

You can take an exam anytime before the published deadline. Graded homework for the sections covered on the exam must be completed the day before the published exam deadline. Use the WebCT calendar as a guideline for completion of the individual graded homework assignments. Any work (homework or exams) submitted after each deadline will receive a score of zero.

Assignment:	Deadline:
All GRADED Homework for Chapters 2, 3, and 4	No later than Monday, October 5 at 11:45 pm.
Exam 1 (covering Chapters 2, 3, and 4)	No later than Tuesday, October 6. NO calculators are allowed.
All GRADED Homework for Chapters 10 and 11	No later than Monday, November 2 at 11:45 pm.
Exam 2	No later than Tuesday, November 3. NO calculators are allowed.
All GRADED Homework for Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9	No later than Monday, December 7 at 11:45 pm.
Exam 3	No later than Tuesday, December 8.
Final Exam	No later than Wednesday, December 16.

COLLEGE CALENDAR:

FALL 2009	Date
Classes BEGIN	August 31
LABOR DAY- College CLOSED	September 7
50% refund ends	September 18
Mid-Term grades	October 19
Last day to withdraw with “W” or change to audit “AU”	November 6 by 4:00 pm
NO CREDIT CLASSES SCHEDULED	November 25
Thanksgiving Holiday - NO CLASSES	November 26-29
Last day of classes	December 12
Final Exams	December 13-19
Final Grades entered by	December 21

HINTS FOR SUCCESS: Here are some tips you should follow which will help you to succeed in this course:

Set aside a specific time each week to work on this course. The estimated minimum amount of time you should spend is 6 hours per week.
Keep in touch with me and your classmates by checking your course email, bulletin board, and calendar in WebCT every day. This will help build a sense of community. Using the various communications tools provided in this course effectively is the same as "raising your hand" and participating in class discussions.
Be aware of the time lag that is inherent in most on-line courses. Although the communications tools make it appear that the transfer of information such as assignments is "instantaneous", it does not mean that the reply will be instantaneous. One of the hardest things about an on-line course is becoming comfortable with its asynchronous nature.
Familiarize yourself with published deadlines and policies.
Ask for help as soon as you need it.
Remember that there are traditional ways for keeping in touch. Use the telephone, a fax, or make an appointment to meet with me on campus.
Work off-line and save your assignments on your computer before submitting them electronically. You can use the saved version of your work to copy and paste to an on-line assignment or you can attach the saved file to an e-mail or bulletin board message. This will prevent a lot of frustration should your Internet connection or your system "fail".

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform operations on fractions and decimals.

2. Solve fraction and decimal word problems.

3. Interpret ratios.

4. Solve proportions.

5. Solve percent problems.

6. Conversion to percents from fractions and decimals.

7. Evaluate whole numbers with exponents.

8. Calculate perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures.

9. Use Order of Operations to simplify expressions.

10. Convert units of measurement within both the U.S. and Metric systems.

11. Calculate mean, median, and mode.

12. Read and interpret graphs (bar, circle, line).

13. Perform arithmetic operations on signed numbers

14. Use Order of Operations on signed numbers

15. Solve equations using the Addition Property

16. Solve equations using the Multiplication Property

17. Solve equations using both properties

18. Translate English sentences to mathematics

19. Translate and solve equations

Major Topics:

I. Fractions

A. Operations

B. Applications

II. Decimals

A. Operations

B. Applications

III. Ratio and Proportion

A. Calculate using Ratios, Rates, and Proportions

B. Solve Proportion Problems

IV. Percents

A. Define and Convert Percents

B. Solve Percent Problems

C. Applications

V. Statistics

A. Graphs

B. Measures of Central Tendency

VI. Measurement and Geometry

A. Length, Mass, and Capacity

B. Perimeter, Areas, and Volume

VII. Signed Numbers

A. Operations on Signed Numbers

B. Order of Operations

VIII. Introduction to Algebra

A. Expressions

B. Solve Basic Equations

OPTIONAL TOPICS:

Find perimeter and area of composite figures.

Rationale:

This course provides the student with the basic skills of pre-algebra needed to pursue more advanced mathematics courses. This course is the first of three developmental courses designed to prepare students with the mathematical background necessary for general education level mathematics. The course is non-credit, does not transfer, and will not satisfy the mathematics requirement for an Associate's Degree. Students successfully completing this course will be prepared to advance into Introductory Algebra.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

In this online course, "attendance" means that you keep in contact with your instructor on a regular basis throughout the entire semester. Log in to WebCT daily. Use WebCT to email and chat with your instructor at least once a week. You must also email your instructor in WebCT as you complete each graded homework assignment.

NOTE: The deadline for withdrawing from a course or changing to an audit for the FALL 2009 semester is November 6. Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an "F" grade.

TUTORING SERVICES

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:

Campus:	Office:	Room:	Phone:
Catonsville	Tutoring Services	F-200	443-840-4420
Dundalk	Tutoring Services	CAR-530	443-840-3572
Essex	Student Success Center	A-307	443-840-1820

COURSE REPEAT POLICY

Policy on Repeated Courses, page 194 of the 2004-2006 CCBC catalog states, “Students may repeat a course only once without permission. When a student repeats a course, only the higher grade is computed into the Quality Point Average (QPA). All grades will remain on the student’s transcript. Before a student is permitted to register for the course for a third time, the student must have the permission of the academic dean responsible for the course. Before a student may repeat a developmental course that he or she has failed twice, the student’s record must be reviewed by a support team which will make recommendations regarding enrollment.” Please note: The instructor does not have the authority to grant permission to register for a third attempt at the course.

Disabled Students

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCBC is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to learning for all students. Any student who is disabled and requires special accommodation should contact the appropriate campus as follows:

Campus:	Office:	Room:	Phone:
Catonsville	Office of Disabilities Support Services	K-200	443-840-4408
Dundalk	Office of Career and Life Planning	A-100	443-840-3774
Essex	Office of Disability Support Services	A-210	443-840-1741

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.

Writing Policy

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 at 443-840-1711.

CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EXPECTATIONS

(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 Maryland who provide email accounts to all credit students. Each student who is registered in credit classes now has an email account and up to 5 Mb of storage in their mail box. This account will not be deleted even if the student graduates or leaves CCBC for any reason.

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.).