CLASSROOM LOCATION: F302,F303 or F304
INSTRUCTOR: Announced
SEMESTER: Offered regular sessions Fall,Spring, Winter and Summer
PHONE: 443-840-1308
WEBPAGE:
OFFICE: F301
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES: ASE MATH or a satisfactory score on the math placement test, RDNG 051 or by consent of the Coordinator

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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Covers fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, proportions, percents, basic statistics, U.S. and Metric units of measurement, perimeter, area, volume, and graphs.

REQUIREMENTS:

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About the Course:
This section of Math 081 is taught as an individualized, non-lecture course. Students learn the skills required for subsequent math or science courses.

At the beginning of the course, you will be given diagnostic tests to determine which parts of the course you will need to study. After testing is completed, you will be counseled by me to set up a schedule of work to be completed for the semester (your Success Schedule) and to determine a goal (math or science course). During the semester, I will review your progress, and, at the end of the semester, advise you of which course you should take next.

How the Class Works:

During the first week of class, you will be assigned topics to work through on the computer or in the textbook. Class time is spent working through the assigned material and taking tests. It is essential that you also do homework to achieve your goal.

During the class period, I will be available to answer questions and direct you. You may use the help of an in-class tutor, if available, or your classmates. If you need additional help, see me during my office hours. Tutors may also be available outside of class time in the Student Success Center, Room A-307, 443-840-1820.

You will work through each chapter checked on your Success Schedule by using the computer software and/or the printed materials. At the end of each chapter is a practice test to help you study for the official chapter test. You are responsible for all of the material on the chapter test.

Tests:
If you make more than two errors on the practice test, you probably need more practice, and you should consult me before taking the official chapter test. If you make no more than two errors on the practice test for the chapter in which you are working, sign your Check-Out Form. Present your Check-Out Form to the staff and (s)he will give you the appropriate chapter test.
Give your Check-Out Form to me before returning to your seat to take the test. Show all work and number your problems on scrap paper. Texts, notes and other forms of a test may not be used when taking a test or final. Also, other students, the tutors, and your instructors are not permitted to help you when taking a test or final.When you have completed the test, staple your scrap paper to the test and return all work to the basket at my desk.

You must score 80% to pass a chapter test; chapter tests must be taken again if the 80% mastery level is not attained. You must score 70% to pass a final exam; final exams must be taken again if the 70% mastery level is not attained. I must sign the Check-Out form if you take a chapter test or the final exam more than once.

Students may take tests,chapter and final, only during their regularly scheduled class period and final exam time. Internet sites may not be used on chapter tests and finals

Self-Pacing:

Math Center students may come to the Math Center outside of their regular scheduled class time(except during final exam week) to do work for their Math Center class; however tests may be taken only during the student's regularly scheduled class time and not any other time.
In general, a student will need to complete about 20 chapters in Math 081. In order to finish in one semester, a student will need to complete more than 1 chapter per week (during the fall or spring semester) or more than 1 chapter per day (during the winter or summer semester). Ask me to discuss a schedule and a timeline with you. Please note that the two-hour exam period as set by the College for your section is the ONLY time during Final Exam Week when you may go to the Math Center to take tests. Do not wait until the last moment to catch up; set a pace to finish early!

GRADING POLICY:

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Chapter Score: A "chapter score" is the average of all of the scores of the different forms of the test that the student took for that chapter. Chapter scores are computed starting in Spring, 2004, and are retained until the student finishes the course.

Final Exam Score: The "final exam score" is the average of all of the scores of the different forms of the final exam that the student took.

Course Percentages: The average of all of the chapter scores constitutes seventy (70) percent of the course percentage, and the final exam score constitutes thirty (30) percent of the course percentage. The course percentage is computed upon completion of the course, after the student has passed all of the required chapter tests and the final exam.

Course Grade: A student who finishes the course will receive a course grade according to the following scheme: A ( if the course percentage is 90 or above), B (if the course percentage is at least 80 but less than 90), or C (if the course percentage is less than 80.)

A student receiving an A,B, or C in Math 081 should register for Math 082 next semester. If a student completes Math 081 before the end of the semester, (s)he should take the diagnostic test for Math 082 and begin working on topics in Math 082 that same semester.

An R grade indicates satisfactory progress but that the student must complete more work to finish the course. An R grade will be given only to a student in Math 081 for the first time who does not complete the course but who meets both of the following conditions:

1. mastery/completion of all chapters up through and including A16 and

2. no more than 6 hours of class missed.

A student who receives and R grade must register for another semester of Math 081.

A student returning to Math 081 cannot receive an R grade, and he/she must finish the course.

An F grade indicates unsatisfactory progress and/or attendance. An F grade is given to students who have poor attendance
( more than 6 hours of class missed) or poor progress (not mastering/completing up through and including A16--or not finishing the course if they are returning students in Math 081.).
A student must receive an A,B, or C in Math 081 before being able to register for Math 082.

AUDIT POLICIES:

1.Any tests taken while a student has AU (Audit) status will not count and must be retaken.
2.Students in developmental, zero-credit courses can change their registration to AU (Audit) ant any time within the first weeks of the semester without needing an official signature. After the third week of the semester, in order to change to AU (Audit) status, students in developmental, zero-credit courses must obtain the signature of the dean of the subject area.

Note: The deadline for withdrawing from a course or changing to an audit for

Winter 2010: January 22,2010

Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an "F" grade.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THIS COURSE:

Attendance at each class and lab is essential. Please be on time. Students with a legitimate problem about attendance should discuss the situation with their instructor. To complete satisfactorily the attendance requirement, you cannot miss more than 6 hours of class. Please see me if there are any special problems.

COLLEGE POLICY on REPEATED COURSES:

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.
If your placement test score was 37 or below, you may be restricted from re-enrolling in this course in future semesters if you are not successful. Please ask your instructor for a complete copy of the policy.

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CALENDAR:

WINTER 2010-JANUARY 4-JANUARY 28

COMMENTS:

MATH CENTER HOURS:

FALL and SPRING

MONDAY-THURSDAY

8:00AM-9:00PM

FRIDAY-8:00am-3:00pm

SATURDAY-8:30am-3:30pm

WINTER and SUMMER

MONDAY-THURSDAY

8:00AM-8:30PM

CLOSED FRIDAY

443-840-1308

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MATERIALS:

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After you complete Chapter A16 of Math 081, you may use a calculator in class and on all tests. Keep in mind that all credit math courses use graphing or scientific calculators. The TI-89 and the TI-92 are not allowed.

TEXT(S): All students are required to purchase the following text:

Basic Mathematics Materials by CCBC Essex Mathematics Faculty

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

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There are many additional resources in the Math Center to help you learn the material. A complete listing is posted near the Math Center office.

1) There are several computer programs for you to use. Most topics in the course are explained in the Authorware programs, available on computers in the Math Center. The Authorware programs can be purchased from the bookstore. Additional drill programs are available.

2) There are videotaped lectures and streaming video lectures on almost every topic, any of which may be watched in class. Videotapes may be borrowed from the CCBC Essex library with a valid ID for use at home.

3) There are many supplementary drill sheets, certain practice tests and booklets available from the office, and a small library of books.

FINAL EXAM:

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Students will take the Final Exam after completing all required chapters. All work, including the Final Exam, must be completed by the last day of class.

TENTATIVE LIST OF DATED ASSIGNMENTS:

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Dates are individualized for each student (see Success Schedule).

RATIONALE:

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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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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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:

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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

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COLLEGE POLICIES FOR COURSE SYLLABI

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:

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 lines:

WEATHER CLOSINGS

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:

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:

o Become an active and engaged learner
o Celebrate the richness of our diversity
o Respect the campus and its code of conduct
o Practice empathy and compassion
o 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.)

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