MACC Catalog #MTH 015
CIP #26.070614
Revised/Effective: August 14, 2014
Moberly Area Community College
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MTH 015: Developmental Technical Mathematics
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Catalog Description: MTH 015: Developmental Technical Mathematics
(3-0-3)
This course is designed to provide an introduction and/or review of mathematics concepts and
skills for students entering technical programs. The emphasis will be on direct technical
applications rather than theoretical mathematics. Topics include integers, decimals, fractions,
measurement (US and metric), angles area, perimeter, volume, linear equations, polynomials,
and graphs. (FA)
Prerequisite: ASSET or ACT required.
Text: Smith, Robert D. Introduction Technical Mathematics, 5th Edition, Delmar Publishers.
ISBN: 978-1-4180-1543-5.
Other Materials Required: Scientific Calculator (TI-30 recommended), 3-ring binder for
portfolio, loose leaf paper, graph paper.
Purpose of Course:
This course is designed to present basic mathematics skills in applied problems to prepare
students for college level technical math courses.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Show competencies in general math functions with fractions, decimal fractions,
percentages and solve word problems.
2. Apply basic math functions to personal finances and lines and graphs as well as calculate
and read units of measurements, perimeter, area, and volume.
3. Understand a number line, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed
numbers.
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CIP #26.070614
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4. Show competencies in the fundamentals of algebra and solve problems using signed
numbers and algebra.
5. Show competencies in advanced applied math including plane trigonometry, scientific
notation, and engineering notation.
Course Content:
1. Fundamentals of General Mathematics: whole numbers, common fractions, decimal
fractions, percentage, graphs: Bar and line.
2. Measurement: precision, accuracy, tolerance, measurement units, steel rules and vernier
calipers, micrometers.
3. Fundamentals of Algebra: introduction to algebra, signed numbers, basic algebra
operations, simple equations, complex equations, ratio and proportion, rectangular
coordinate system, graphs of linear equations, systems of equations.
4. Fundamentals of Plane Geometry: introduction to plane geometry, angular measure.
5. Commuted Measurements: areas of common polygons, areas of circles, sectors,
segments, ellipses, volumes, surface areas, weights, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones,
spheres, composite figures.
Assessment of Student Learning
Grading:
The grade you receive in this class is based on the percentage of points earned over the entire
term (cumulative points). The number of points you earn divided by the total possible points
determines your percentage.
A = 90 - 100%
Homework
30%
B = 80 - 89%
Unit Tests
50%
C = 70 - 79%
Final
20%
D = 60 - 69% (Students receiving a D will be required to repeat the course)
F = 59% and below
Description of Major Assignments:
Coursework will be based on lecture and discussion. Work assignments will be made with each
unit and discussed in class. Students will be expected to discuss completed homework during
class sessions. Early coursework will be completed without the use of calculators. Periodic spot
quizzes will be given.
Instructor Policies:
Statement to Connect Course with Technical Program Outcome Statement:
In compliance with MACC’s General Education outcomes, the student who successfully
completes this course will be able to:
Instructors Policies
Attendance: Any student who misses two consecutive weeks of class during a regular sixteen (16)week semester or the equivalent proportion of the class time during a shorter session will be
dropped from the class unless acceptable justification is supplied to the instructor and the Dean of
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Student Services. The student will be notified in writing of the action through the Office of Student
Services. Additionally, any student who misses more than one-fourth of the class meetings during
any scheduled session may be dropped from that class by that instructor if, in the opinion of the
instructor, the student does not have reasonable opportunity to succeed in the class.
Tardiness:
Tardiness will result in loss of participation points and the student will suffer the consequences
of missed instruction. No make-up work for tardiness will be provided.
Make-up and late work:
As most of our work will be done in class, with homework being evaluated and corrected weekly
in-class, no late work will be accepted. Special circumstances must be discussed ahead of time
with the instructor and appropriate arrangements may be made.
Extra-Credit work:
Extra credit will not be available.
Schedule of Student Assignment/Activities: per instructor’s policy
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement:
Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act may
register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services. Students are invited to
contact the Access/ADA Office to confidentially discuss disability information, academic
accommodations, appropriate documentation and procedures. The Office of Access and ADA
Services is located in the Main Library and the phone number is (660) 263-4110 ext. 11240.
Students may also contact the Columbia office at (573) 234-1067 ext. 12120.
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