Explorations in Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning

MAT1100 Section 3492

MW NM 158 5:30-6:45pm

Semester Code 0505 Semester Fall 2015

Syllabus Addendum: www.spcollege.edu/addendum

INSTRUCTOR Name: Janice Kartsatos

Email: Kartsatos.janice@spcollege.edu

Phone: 727-791-2542 (This is the Math department phone number. It is better to reach me via email)

Office and Online Chat Hours: MW 9-9:30, MW 5-5:30, R 6-7

Office Location: NM 111

Instructor Web Page: http://webapps.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/kartsatos.janice

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Dean: Jimmy Chang

Office Location: Gibbs SA215

Office Phone Number: 727-341-4305

Email: chang.jimmy@spcollege.edu Academic Chair: Joy Moore

Office Location: NM 120

Office Phone Number: 727-791-2542

Email: moore.joy@spcollege.edu

Web Page: www.spcollege.edu/math

COURSE INFORMATION Course Description: This course builds the foundation for understanding selected concepts taken from topics which include algebra, set theory, logic, geometry, probability and statistics. Critical thinking skills, problem-solving strategies, communicating mathematically, and appropriate use of technology will be incorporated throughout the course via activities and projects. This course serves as an alternative to MAT 1033 that will prepare students for Liberal Arts Math (MGF 1106/1107) and/or Statistics (STA 2023) courses.

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Course Goals: Learning Outcomes

1. The student will apply fundamental mathematical properties

2. The student will apply algebraic concepts

3. The student will visualize and interpret data

4. The student will use basic concepts in geometry and set theory

5. The students will apply basic concepts in probability and statistics

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MAT 0022 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 0028 with a minimum grade of C MAT 0055 with a minimum grade of C Or MAT 0056 with a minimum grade or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION Required Textbook: Math Lit by Almy/Foes; MyMathLab access kit required

Publisher Information: Pearson

ISBN Number: 9780321199911

Scientific calculator is recommended

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IMPORTANT DATES Course Dates: August 17 – December 10, 2015

Drop Date: August 21, 2015

Withdrawal Date: October 22, 2015

College Closed Dates: Labor Day September 7, 2015

College Day October 20, 2015

Veterans Day November 11, 2015

Thanksgiving Break November 25-29, 2015

Financial Aid Dates: www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800

ATTENDANCE The College-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum:

www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#attend

An active participant of this class will have not missed more than the equivalent of

two weeks of class. Furthermore, a student will attend class for the entire allotted

class time. If a student is late and/or leaves class early (30 minutes after the start/30

minutes before the end), more then 4 times, he or she may be considered to not be an

active participant. Emergencies happen, if one is to arise, please communicate with

your instructor to come up with an appropriate attendance plan.

Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which

students are actively participating in class. Students classified as not meeting the

criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a

“WF”. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term up

until the last date to withdraw. Students and instructors will automatically receive an

e-mail notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs.

Absences for religious reasons-Students are to notify instructors in advance of an

anticipated absence to observe religious holidays. There is no penalty for such

absences. Students are responsible for making up work covered during such an

absence and should be given a reasonable amount of time to do so.

Please note that if a student is receiving financial assistance and is also categorized as a WF, then the student may be

required to pay back some or all of the financial aid:

http://www.spcollege.edu/withdrawal/

GRADING

Portfolio 1: 10% of overall grade

Half way through the semester the first portfolio will be collected. Students will organize work that has been assigned for the first 8 weeks in a folder. The presentation of the material will be taken into account for the overall grade. Documents that will be presented within the portfolio include the vocab quizzes, Looking Ahead activities, Looking Back Activities, Focus Problems, as well as the concept applications. Also, you must include your class notes in your portfolio

Portfolio 2: 10% of overall grade

At the end of the semester, the second portfolio will be collected. Students will organize work that has been assigned throughout the 2nd 8 weeks in a folder. The presentation of the material will be taken into account for the overall grade. Documents that will be presented within the portfolio include the vocab quizzes, Looking Ahead activities, Looking Back Activities, Focus Problems, as well as the concept applications. Also, you must include your class notes in your portfolio

MyMathLab Homework: 15% of overall grade

For MyMathLab homework, you can rework any homework assignments that you worked on before the due date.

Quizzes: 15% of overall grade

Students will have 3 chances at each quiz. Only the highest grade will count. The lowest quiz grade will get dropped for the overall grade. The quizzes for Module 1-4 will be located in MyMathLab. Quiz 5 will be located under MyCourses. You must receive a 60% on the homework assignments prior to each quiz through MML to access the quizzes.

Project 1: 15% of overall grade

Students will work in groups of 2 or 3 depending on class size. Each group will turn in the completed project during the week of midterm (assigned date to be determined). Groups will be assigned one grade. If any complications arise within the group, it should be discussed with the instructor as soon as possible to avoid any issues

when grades are assigned.

Project 2: 15% of overall grade

Students will work in groups of 2 or 3 depending on class size. Each group will turn in the completed project during the week prior to finals (assigned date to be determined). Groups will be assigned one grade. If any complications arise within the group, it should be discussed with the instructor as soon as possible to avoid any issues when grades are assigned.

Final Exam: 20% of overall grade

Student will take a proctored final exam in class during the week of finals.

ASSIGNMENTS See attached detailed weekly schedule. Please note due dates listed in the weekly schedule. Students are expected to complete assignments by the listed due dates. Each section of work builds on the concepts learned in the prior section so due dates will not be extended. For several categories of assignments, the lowest grade is dropped. This will help to accommodate times when an assignment is not completed on time.

Week

Week

start

Date

Sections

Covered

Looking

Ahead,

Back*

MML

Homework &

Quiz

Focus

Problems

Vocabulary Concepts &

Applications *

Quiz*

1 17-Aug 1.2, 1.3.

1.4, 1.5

Module

1

Looking

Ahead

Sections 1.2 -

1.5

Due: 8/24

2 24-Aug 1.6, 1.7,

1.8, 1.9

Sections 1.6 -

1.9, Cycle 1

part 1 Quiz,

Due: 8/31

Focus

Problem:

Medical

Errors Part 1 (Module

1A)

3 31-Aug

1.12,

1.15,

1.16

Sections 1.11,

1.12, 1.15, 1.16

Focus

Problem:

Medical

Errors Part

2 (Module

1B)

Due: 9/7

4 7-Sep

1.17, 1.20,

1.21 Module

1

Looking

Back

Sections 1.17,

1.20, 1.21.

Cycle part 2

quiz

Due: 9/14

Module 1 Module 1 (Vocab

quiz 1

on9/9 in

class)

5 14-Sep 2.2, 2.3,

2.4, 2.5

Module

2

Looking

Ahead

Sections 2.2 -

2.5 Due: 9/21

Focus

Problem:

Magic

Numbers

Part 1

(Module

2A)

6 21-Sep 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11

Sections 2.6,

2.7, 2.9, 2.11, Cycle 2 part 1

quiz Due: 9/28

Focus

Problem:

Medical Errors Part

2 (Module

2B)

7 28-Sep

2.13,

2.14, 2.17,

2.19

Module

2 Looking

Back

Sections 2.13,

2.14, 2.17,

2.19, Cycle 2 part 2 Quiz

Due: 10/5

Module 2

8 5-Oct

Portfolio

1 due,

Group Project

1 due

Module 2

9 12-Oct 3.5, 3.6,

3.7

Module

3

looking

Ahead

Sections 3.5,

3.6, 3.7, Cycle

3 part 1 Quiz

Due: 10/19

Focus

Problem

Paper vs.

Electronic

Part 1

(Module 3A)

10 19-Oct 3.9, 3.11

Sections 3.9,

3.11 Due:

10/26

Focus Problem

Paper vs.

Electronic

Part 2

(Module

3B)

11 26-Oct 3.12,

3.16

Module

3

Looking

Back

Sections 3.12,

3.15, 3.16,

Cycle 3 part 2

Quiz

Module 3 Module 3

12 2-Nov 4.4, 4.5

Module

4

looking

Ahead

Sections 4.4,

4.5 Due: 11/9

Focus

Problem

Size

Matters

(Module 4)

13 9-Nov 4.9, 4.10

Module

4

Looking

Back

Section 4.9,

4.10, Cycle 4

Quiz Due:

11/16

Module 4 Module 4

14 16-Nov Module 5 part a

Module

5 Looking

Ahead

Module 5 part a

homework (in MyCourses)

Due: 11/23

Focus

Problem

Probability in Real

World

(Module 5)

15 23-Nov Module

5 part b

Module

5

Looking

Back

Module 5 part b homework,

Module 5 Quiz

(both in

MyCourses)

Due: 11/30

Focus

Problem

Survey

Evaluation

(Module 5)

Module 5 Module 5

16 30-Nov

Portfolio

2 due,

Group

Project

2 due

17 7-Dec FINAL EXAMS

STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS Student Expectations

All electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, pagers, and

related devices are to be turned off prior to entering the classroom,

library, and laboratories to avoid disruption. Use of any device in these areas is a violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary

action. College computers are intended for academic work. Inappropriate use of computers during class time is prohibited.

Students should understand that they may be required to use the

Internet for some courses. Furthermore, students may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms

and other mechanisms. Therefore, Internet users may be able to access students' work whether the access is secured or unsecured. The College cannot protect students from the type of materials on

the Internet or the potential piracy of students' materials. Each student's behavior in the classroom or Web course is expected to

contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process, including

the posting of inappropriate materials on chatroom or Web page sites. The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to

leave the classroom, lab, or Web course and to file disciplinary

charges if disruptive behavior continues.

What Students can expect from Instructor

The instructor will establish and maintain, with your involvement and help, a safe, comfortable learning environment in which your

opinions and thoughts are valued. The instructor will make meaningful assignments designed to broaden your knowledge and help improve your ability to problem solve utilizing the critical

thinking skills developed in the study of Mathematics.

Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines: www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#onlineguide

Miscellaneous:

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Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus.

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Emergency Preparedness In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes

significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an

announcement of the college's plan to resume operations. You should familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures and

evacuation routes located in the buildings you use frequently. Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-

chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. You should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. You

should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an

alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. You may access additional

emergency information by going to http://www.spcollege.edu/central/campussecurity/EM/. In face to face courses your instructor will review the specific campus plans for

emergency events.

Academic Honesty: www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty

SPC Netiquette Guide for Online Courses: www.spcollege.edu/addendum (review the section on student expectations)

TurnItIn The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. The Turnitin Usage Agreement can be reviewed at: turnitin.com/agreement.asp. Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

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Minimum Technical Skills:

You will be using the MyCourses learning management system (LMS). If you are not familiar with this LMS complete the Introduction to MyCourses found under your Home page. There is a MyCourses Tutorial in the class with clear instructions on how to use all sections of the course. Also, you will see an Online Help link at the top of your page for help with any technical issues.

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MAT1100 Detailed Weekly Syllabus

The schedule below shows the material covered each week. The assignments are organized by Modules in MyCourses and cycles in MyMathLab (MML). Note that the items highlighted in yellow below will need to be in your portfolios. You must also include your class notes in your portfolios.

*located in MyCourses NOTE: THE SCHEDULE ABOVE MAY CHANGE DURING THE SEMESTER. ANY CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES. Please note: St. Petersburg College will be closed September 7 (Labor Day), October 20 (Faculty Professional Development Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), November 25-29 (Thanksgiving Break)

Week

Week

start

Date

Sections

Covered

Looking

Ahead,

Back*

MML

Homework &

Quiz

Focus

Problems

Vocabulary Concepts &

Applications *

Quiz*

1 17-Aug 1.2, 1.3.

1.4, 1.5

Module

1

Looking

Ahead

Sections 1.2 -

1.5

Due: 8/24

2 24-Aug 1.6, 1.7,

1.8, 1.9

Sections 1.6 -

1.9, Cycle 1

part 1 Quiz,

Due: 8/31

Focus

Problem:

Medical

Errors Part

1 (Module

1A)

3 31-Aug 1.12, 1.15,

1.16

Sections 1.11,

1.12, 1.15, 1.16

Focus

Problem: Medical

Errors Part

2 (Module

1B)

Due: 9/7

4 7-Sep

1.17,

1.20,

1.21 Module

1

Looking

Back

Sections 1.17,

1.20, 1.21.

Cycle part 2

quiz

Due: 9/14

Module 1 Module 1 (Vocab

quiz 1

on9/9 in

class)

5 14-Sep 2.2, 2.3,

2.4, 2.5

Module 2

Looking

Ahead

Sections 2.2 -

2.5 Due: 9/21

Focus

Problem:

Magic Numbers

Part 1

(Module

2A)

6 21-Sep 2.6, 2.7,

2.9, 2.11

Sections 2.6,

2.7, 2.9, 2.11,

Cycle 2 part 1

quiz Due: 9/28

Focus

Problem:

Medical

Errors Part

2 (Module

2B)

7 28-Sep

2.13,

2.14,

2.17,

2.19

Module

2

Looking

Back

Sections 2.13,

2.14, 2.17,

2.19, Cycle 2

part 2 Quiz

Due: 10/5

Module 2

8 5-Oct

Portfolio

1 due,

Group

Project

1 due

Module 2

9 12-Oct 3.5, 3.6,

3.7

Module 3

looking

Ahead

Sections 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, Cycle

3 part 1 Quiz

Due: 10/19

Focus

Problem Paper vs.

Electronic

Part 1

(Module

3A)

10 19-Oct 3.9, 3.11

Sections 3.9,

3.11 Due:

10/26

Focus

Problem

Paper vs.

Electronic

Part 2

(Module

3B)

11 26-Oct 3.12,

3.16

Module

3

Looking

Back

Sections 3.12,

3.15, 3.16,

Cycle 3 part 2

Quiz

Module 3 Module 3

12 2-Nov 4.4, 4.5

Module

4 looking

Ahead

Sections 4.4, 4.5 Due: 11/9

Focus

Problem

Size Matters

(Module 4)

13 9-Nov 4.9, 4.10

Module 4

Looking

Back

Section 4.9, 4.10, Cycle 4

Quiz Due:

11/16

Module 4 Module 4

14 16-Nov Module

5 part a

Module

5

Looking

Ahead

Module 5 part

a homework

(in

MyCourses)

Due: 11/23

Focus

Problem

Probability

in Real

World

(Module 5)

15 23-Nov Module

5 part b

Module

5

Looking

Back

Module 5 part b homework,

Module 5 Quiz

(both in

MyCourses)

Due: 11/30

Focus

Problem

Survey

Evaluation

(Module 5)

Module 5 Module 5

16 30-Nov

Portfolio

2 due,

Group

Project

2 due

17 7-Dec FINAL EXAMS