SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Spring 2013
Course: Math for Critical Thinking
(MATH 1473)
Section #: 290
CRN #: 24651
Day(s) and Time(s): 12 Week Online
Instructor: Sabrina Ripp
Start date 02/11/2013
Office Email: SRipp@tulsacc.edu, Office Phone: 918-595-7589, Cell Phone: 918- 557-5763
All emails must contain your full name and course. Emails may take up to 24 hours to be returned, excluding
weekends, holidays, and when the college is closed.
Proctored testing is required. Exams may be taken at the Northeast Testing Center or through a proctor from
your location.
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Dave Sollars
Associate Dean: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Office: Northeast Campus, 1130
Phone Number: (918) 595-7542
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Topics in Algebra, Set Theory, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, Computer Programming. Other topics as
time allows.
Supervised/Proctored Testing Required. Testing can be completed at the Northeast campus testing center
or by a proctor from your location (form required see Blackboard).
COURSE ID: RIPP26183
http://portal.mypearson.com/cclogin.jsp
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
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Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, 5/e, by Bennett & Briggs
(© 2011).
MyMathLab
Study Guide
optional: Activity Manual (it's also online)
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: MATH 1513 College Algebra
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to—
1. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems.
2. Organize and make conclusions using set theory.
3. Draw conclusions using logical reasoning.
4. Simplify algebraic expressions and solve algebraic equations and inequalities.
5. Use probability to solve problems.
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6. Collect, evaluate, and draw conclusions about data using statistics.
Blackboard:
www.tulsacc.edu is where the link to TCC Blackboard is located. This is where you will find a copy of the
syllabus (with course assignments), course announcements, extra credit assignments, and you can check your
grades throughout the semester.
FACET Center:
There are many resources available to the student at the FACET Center. Free Math Tutoring, supplemental
tapes and videos, etc. Call 595-7592 for more information or to make an appointment. Facet Center is located
in the center of the Enterprise Building. Hours Mon – Thurs 8am – 9pm, Fri 8am – 6pm, Sat 9am – 3pm.
This course has 5 units and 12 chapters. You are required to complete one chapter from each unit, plus two ANY
additional chapters for a TOTAL of 7 chapters.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned on the computer. Homework is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Quizzes:
Quizzes are open book and open note. Quizzes will be given through CourseCompass. There is no makeup of missed quizzes or
quiz periods. Quizzes are worth 50% of final grade.
Exams:
Exams are open book and open note. Exams are worth 50% of your final grade. There is no makeup of missed tests or test periods.
Testing can be completed at the Northeast Testing Center or Metro Testing Center.
A – 90%, B – 80%, C – 70%, D – 60%, F – less than 60% All work is due by 5/10/13.
The instructor reserves the right to communicate any changes in this syllabus or the course itself in class.
Attendance Policy: Class attendance is necessary in order to achieve a level of understanding and comprehension of the material.
For unattended classes, the student is responsible for making arrangements with a fellow student to procure lecture notes,
handouts, or special instructions that were disseminated during the class. For online classes, attendance is considered to be the
activity within CourseCompass. The last date of attendance will be the last date that was recorded inside
CourseCompass/MyMathLab for assignment submitted.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed
3/4 the duration of any class.
Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a
discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to
initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an
audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters.
Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students
who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student. The instructor has the right to assign the grade of AW (Administrative
Withdraw) up until the last day of the course. An AW will only be given in lieu of an F by request.
Incompletes: A grade of Incomplete (I) is only given in extreme circumstances with proper documentation received before grades
are submitted. Per TCC policy you must complete over 50% of the course and be passing to receive the grade of Incomplete.
Communications:
1. Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane_doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent
to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email
from, the instructor regarding this course and/or the email address you use in the courseware.
2. Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted
on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
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General Education Goals:
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise
a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s
General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and
Technological Proficiency.
Classroom Etiquette and Online Etiquette:
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or
online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to
learn from each other. Be on your best behavior, respectful of each other, polite. Turn off any electronic
devices before class starts if applicable(cell phones, PDA’s, IPOD’s, etc.).
Students with Disabilities:
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive
learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations,
contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and
hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of
another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for
disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited
to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty
member may:
 Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute
assignment or test;
 Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
 Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the
student from the class;
 Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting
such request to the Dean of Student Services.
Institutional Statement:
Each student is responsible to be aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student
Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be
viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
Syllabus Changes:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus
in class or on Blackboard.
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