Course Syllabus
MM150 Survey of Mathematics
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Course Calendar
Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation
Projects
Course Description
Instructor’s Grading Criteria/Timetable
Rubrics
Course Information
Instructor and Seminar Information
Seminars
Course Materials
Kaplan University Grading Scale
Tutoring
Course Outcomes
Netiquette
Discussion Boards
Policies
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number/Section:
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MM150- 12
Course Title: Survey of Mathematics
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: None
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INSTRUCTOR AND SEMINAR INFORMATION
Instructor Name and Credentials:
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Stefanie G. Reay
PhD (ABD) in Information Technology, Capella University
Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching, Capella University
M.S. in Statistics, University of Connecticut
B.S. in Mathematics and Statistics, University of Connecticut
Kaplan Email Address:
SReay@kaplan.edu
AIM Instant Messenger Name:
SReayKaplan
AIM Office Hours (ET):
By Appointment. E-mail me to set up an
appointment. Note: All times are listed as Eastern Standard Time.
Course/Seminar Day and Time (ET):
Thursday, 9:00 PM ET
COURSE MATERIALS
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Textbook Information
Title: A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, custom text
Author: Angel, Abbott, Runde
ISBN: 0-558-07964-4
Publisher: Pearson/Prentice-Hall
Software Requirements
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Courses within the School of General Education may also require other software
programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Reader, Java, Flash Player, etc. See
“Software Requirements” in the classroom under Course Home for the specific
requirements for this class.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Students will improve their background in mathematical concepts and skills utilizing real-world
scenarios to solve math problems. Students will also enhance their own knowledge by
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demonstrating the ability to explain and interpret concepts, which is a valued skill in many fields.
The topics may include sets, variables, measurement, and statistics.
COURSE OUTCOMES
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Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. MM150-1 Recognize relationships between sets
2. MM150-2 Express numbers in various formats
3. MM150-3 Solve real-life problems using equations
4. MM150-4 Apply basic statistical techniques to real-life situations
5. MM150-5 Discuss how course content applies in personal and professional contexts
General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following General Education outcomes are
assessed during this course:
1. GEL 1.1 Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of
original materials in Standard American English
COURSE CALENDAR
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Unit # and Topic Learning Activities
Assessments
Unit 1: Number
Theory
Introduce Yourself
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Final Project
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Unit 2: Sets
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
MM150-1 Recognize
relationships between sets
Unit 3: Algebra,
Graphs, and
Reading
Discussion
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
3
Functions
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
MM150-3 Solve real-life
problems using equations
Unit 4: Graphs
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Unit 6: Geometry
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Final Project
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
GEL 1.1 Demonstrate collegelevel communication through
the composition of original
materials in Standard
American English
Unit 7: Probability
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Final Project
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Final Project Introduction
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Reading
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Additional Resources
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
Final Project
MM150-5 Discuss how course
content applies in personal
and professional contexts
Unit 5: The Metric
System
Unit 8: Statistics, Part
1
Unit 9: Statistics, Part
2
Unit 10: Applications
of Mathematics Skills
and Knowledge
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
MM150-2 Express numbers in
various formats
Discussion
MML Graded Practice
MM150-4 Apply basic
statistical techniques to reallife situations
Professional Application Discussion
Math Fair
GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE EVALUATION
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Assessments
Number
Points each
Total Points
Discussions
9
35
315
MML Graded Practice
9
60
540
Final Project
1
145
145
Total Points
1000 Points
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY GRADING SCALE
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Grade
Points
Percentage
Grade
Point
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
W
AU
EC
I
P
S
U
TC
R
No Grade
930 – 1000
900 – 929
870 – 899
830 – 869
800 – 829
770 – 799
730 – 769
700 – 729
670 – 699
600 – 669
0 – 599
Withdrawal in first 25% of term
93-100%
90-92%
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
77-79%
73-76%
70-72%
67-69%
60-66%
0-59%
Withdrawal
Audit
Experiential Credit
Incomplete
Pass
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Transfer Credit
Repeat
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
INSTRUCTOR’S GRADING CRITERIA/TIMETABLE
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All assignments submitted on time will be graded within five days of their due date (the Sunday
of the following unit). Late work will be graded within five days of the submission date.
POLICIES
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Students who wish to review current policies (academic appeals, attendance/tardiness, plagiarism, etc.)
should refer to the current Kaplan University Catalog and/or Addendum.
Late Policy
Late Assignments:
All unit assignments (projects, quizzes, discussion, seminar, etc.) are due Tuesday by 11:59 pm
ET of the unit assigned. At the discretion of your professor:
 Late assignments can be marked down one letter grade for each unit the assignment is
late. For example, if you turn in your Unit 5 project, a “B” paper with a grade of an 85%,
during Unit 6, one letter grade will be deducted from it, giving you a grade of C (75%). If
you turn this project in during Unit 7, two letter grades will be deducted from it, giving you
a grade of D (65%). As you can see, it is to your benefit to submit assignments on time.
 Late discussion posts to classmates may not receive credit as their purpose is to further
the discussion and the discussion cannot be furthered after it has ended.
 Assignments submitted more than three units late may not be accepted.
 Unit 9 projects will not be accepted late without prior approval from the instructor or an
approved incomplete grade request.
Extenuating Circumstances: If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from
completing projects, quizzes, seminars or participating in the class, please contact the
professor to discuss alternative arrangements.
 The possibility of alternative arrangements is at the discretion of the professor. Active
communication is the key to overcoming any hurdles you may encounter during the
term. It is your responsibility to inform the professor (ahead of time, whenever
possible) of extenuating circumstances that might prevent you from completing work
by the assigned deadline.
 Prior notification does not automatically result in a waiver of the late penalties. Please
note that evaluation of extenuating circumstances is at the discretion of the instructor
and documentation may be required for verification of the extenuating circumstance.
Examples of extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to:
personal/family member hospitalization, death in the family, weather/environmental
evacuation due to fire/hurricane, or active military assignment where internet
connectivity is unavailable for a limited time period.
 General computer-related or internet connectivity issues are not considered
extenuating circumstances. It is your responsibility to locate a reliable Internet
connection and computer. They are available at most public libraries as well as
locations such as FedEx Kinkos.
Incompletes
Incompletes provide students with limited additional time to complete coursework after the
term’s end. To be considered for an incomplete, you should have completed approximately
75% of the coursework. Please see the Kaplan University catalog for further information.
Whether or not to grant an incomplete is your instructor’s decision. Requests for an incomplete
must be made to the instructor by the Monday of Unit 9.
TUTORING
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Kaplan University Math Center: Tutoring and many other resources are available in the
Kaplan University Math Center which you can access on the top left under My Studies on your
KU Campus page. You can chat with a live tutor during live tutoring hours (listed in the Math
Center). You can also submit a math problem and receive comments specific to that problem.
MyMathLab: is a powerful reference for you during this course. One item that you have
available to you is the Pearson Tutor Center. You may access the Pearson Tutor Center by
clicking on MML resources under Course Home. When you click on Pearson Tutor Center, this
will spawn a new window (Pearson Tutor Services) where you will need to click on Mathematics
(on the left side of the window). Once you click on Mathematics, it will ask you to choose the
publisher of your textbook, you can click on Pearson/Prentice Hall. Here you will find the hours,
the tutors, and the contact numbers.
To access the Pearson Tutor Center you will need to register with them first. To do this, you
can contact their tutors by using the information available from their website:
Phone: 800.877.3016
Email: tutor@pearson.com
When you contact them, you'll need to make sure you provide your first and last name and that
you are part of Kaplan University. In addition, when in contact, you will need to provide the
textbook (Survey of Mathematics, custom text, Pearson/Prentice-Hall, ISBN 0-558-07964-4), the
exercise you are working on (chapter, sections, and problem number), and your question.
To expedite the process, you can register with the tutor services at
http://www.pearsontutorservices.com/registration.html. A record will be created for you which
will be used for authentication. You will just need to fill in the fields in the form except for the
Registration Information.
Tutoring and many other resources are available in the Kaplan University Writing Center. You
can find everything from using commas to conducting research. You can learn APA citation,
review grammar, see sample essays, and this is just scratching the surface! In addition, you
can also chat with a live tutor during live tutoring hours (listed in the Writing Center) who can
help you locate material within the Writing Center, understand a particular assignment, and
explore the Kaplan library. Finally, you can submit a paper and receive comments specific to
that paper within 48-72 hours.
PROJECTS
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All projects are due by 11:59 PM ET of Tuesday of the unit for which they are assigned. For the
specifics of which projects are due for each unit consult the Course Calendar and for the
specifics of how projects will be graded consult the appropriate Rubrics.
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SEMINARS
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To access a seminar from the KU Campus homepage, select My Studies and then My
Seminars. You may also select My Seminars from the My Classes area under Current
Classes. In the My Classes area, you will see the date and time of your next scheduled
seminar. For more information please read the “flexible seminar student guide” available in the
doc share area of this course.
DISCUSSION BOARDS
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A description of all discussion questions can be found under each of the units in the course.
Discussion Question Participation: Discussions provide a forum for students to ask questions
and answer important questions about the course material. The discussion questions also allow
students to receive feedback from the instructor and other students in the class. The professor
will interact with students within the discussion board each week. A discussion grade will be
posted to the grade sheet for each Unit.
Please find your Discussion Board Rubrics for all discussions in the “Rubrics” section at the end
of this document, or click here to skip to that section.
NETIQUETTE
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Interactions in an online classroom are in written form. Your comfort level with expressing
ideas and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course. The ability to write is
necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered appropriate when
communicating online.
The word "netiquette" is short for "Internet etiquette." Rules of netiquette have grown organically
with the growth of the Internet to help users act responsibly when they access or transmit
information online. As a Kaplan University student, you should be aware of the common rules of
netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines.
 Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you
say it.
 Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred to as
"flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be tolerated.
 Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as
SHOUTING! Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.
 Keep messages short and to the point.
 Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you’ve taken
the time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates' work.
 Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges.
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 Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself.
 Use spell check!
You should also review and refer to the Electronic Communications Policy contained in the most
recent Kaplan University Catalog.
RUBRICS
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Discussion Board Participation Rubric
Grade:
A: 31.50-35 points
Grading Criteria
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B: 28-31.49 points
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C: 24.50-27.99
points
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D: 21-24.49 points
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F: 0 – 20.99 points
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Responses are on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of
the discussion.
Responses make frequent, informed references to unit material.
Responses are clearly written.
Responses meet posted length requirements.
Two or more responses per thread to classmates that are
thoughtful and advance the discussion.
Responses are on topic, largely original, and contribute to the
quality of the discussion.
Responses make some informed references to unit material.
Responses are generally clearly written.
Responses meet posted length requirements.
One response to a classmate per thread that is thoughtful and
advances the discussion.
Responses are on topic, but lack originality, and lack a significant
contribution to the quality of the discussion.
Responses make vague or summary references to unit material.
Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors.
Responses do not meet posted length requirements.
Response(s) to others does not advance the discussion.
Responses are only partially on topic, lack originality, and lack a
significant contribution to the quality of the discussion.
Responses make little or no references to unit material.
Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors.
Responses do not meet posted length requirements.
No responses to classmates.
If there are two questions, student didn’t respond to one.
Responses are off topic, lack originality, and lack any contribution
to the quality of the discussion.
Responses make little or no references to unit material.
Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors.
Response is abusive or inappropriate (will result in 0 points
automatically).
Response is plagiarized (will result in 0 points automatically).
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Responses are missing.
No responses to classmates.
Final Project Rubric
Grade:
Grading Criteria
A
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130.5 -145 points
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B
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116-130.49 points
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C
101.5-115.99
points
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D
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87-101.49 points
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F
Less than 87
points
Includes required slides or pages and required math concept applied
to profession.
Slides or pages are organized logically and easy to follow. Reference
page is included.
Language is grammatically correct and uses correct punctuation
overall.
Includes required slides or pages and required math concept applied
to profession, but some ideas may stray off topic.
Slides or pages are overall organized logically and easy to follow with
perhaps one or two minor errors. Reference page is included.
Language is grammatically correct and uses correct punctuation
overall with perhaps one or two minor errors in this area.
Includes the basic requirements for slides or pages and math
concept, but application may be faulty.
Slides show some organization, but errors exist that distract the
reader. No reference page is included.
Language shows adherence to some rules of grammar and
punctuation, but distracting errors exist.
Basic requirements for the assignment may be barely met and errors
in content, concept, and application may occur.
Slides are insufficiently organized. No reference page is included.
Serious grammar and punctuation errors exist.
Project meets none or few of the assignment’s guidelines.
The components outlined for a “D” paper are not met.
Grammar errors are so excessive that ideas are difficult to follow.
Project may be plagiarized (Plagiarism Explanation).
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