Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Mathematics
Math 1001 – Quantitative Skill and Reasoning
Time: MWF 10:00- 10:50 Solms 107
Or MWF 11:00–11:50 Solms 107
Instructor: Mrs. Donna Bryant
Email: Donna.Bryant@armstrong.edu
Office: UH288 Phone 927-5290
Required textbook: Using and Understanding Mathematics - A Quantitative Reasoning Approach by Bennett &
Briggs, 4th Edition. Calculator: Any Scientific (Graphing NOT needed).
Course Description: Emphasis on processing information via models by conducting assumption validity,
applicability and suitability checks, executing appropriate calculations to do forecasts and arrive at logical decisions.
Will rely on examples to illustrate use of mathematics in real world situations. This course is an alternative in area A
of the core curriculum and is not intended to supply sufficient algebraic background for students who intend to take
pre-calculus or the calculus sequences for mathematics and science majors. Math 1001 serves as a prerequisite only
for Math 2200 and Math 2008.
Course Objectives:
 Be able to construct a logical argument based on rules of inference and to develop strategies for solving
quantitative problems.
 Be able to make sense of numbers that are used in the everyday modern world.
 Be able to understand the basic ideas behind statistical research, how to interpret statistical graphics, and the
difference between correlation and causality. Know rules of basic probability.
 Be able to interpret mathematical models by understanding concepts such as the difference between linear
and exponential growth.
Attendance: Statistical studies have shown there is a large positive correlation between coming to class and high
grades. Be here! Note that early non-attendance jeopardizes the receipt of financial aid. Do not miss an exam
except due to uncontrollable circumstances and alert me to this immediately and prior to exam time. In the event of
an absence from a test day, proper documentation of your excuse must be produced. Makeups are likely to be harder
since you have had more time to study. No late make-ups will be offered for quizzes or homework.
Exams and Grading: The course grade will be made up of 6 grades. There will be 4 in-class tests, a homework
and quiz grade, and a final exam grade. Exams will mimic the assigned homework problems. The final is
cumulative. 90%+ is an A; 80% to < 90% a B; 70% to <80% a C; 60% to <70% a D; and below 60% an F.
Regular Exams – 70%
Homework/Quiz – 15%
Final Exam – 15%
ADA: Every attempt will be made to assist students with physical or learning impairments that have been
documented with a letter from AASU’s Director of Disabilities Services.
Getting Help: There is a mathematics tutorial lab available to you in Solms Hall 206. Please visit it (most mornings,
some evenings--even Sundays, usually).
Cheating: Do your own work on the in-class tests. Violators are brought to AASU’s Honors Court. An ‘F’ will be
assigned as your course grade.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Mathematics
Math 1001 – Quantitative Skill and Reasoning
Instructor: Mrs. Donna Bryant
Course Outline:
1) Thinking Critically
A. Recognizing Fallacies
B. Propositions and Truth Values
C. Sets and Venn Diagrams
D. Analyzing Arguments
E. Critical Thinking in Everyday Life
2) Approaches to Problem Solving
A. The Problem-solving Power of Units
B. Standardized Units
3) Numbers in the Real World
A. Uses and Abuses of Percentages
B. Putting Numbers in Perspective
D. Index Numbers: The CPI and Beyond
E. How Numbers Deceive
5) Statistical Reasoning
A. Fundamentals of Statistics
B. Should You Believe a Statistical Study?
C. Statistical Tables and Graphs
E. Correlation and Causality
6) Putting Statistics to Work
A. Characterizing a Data Distribution
B. Measures of Variation
C. The Normal Distribution
D. Statistical Inference
7) Probability
A. Fundamentals of Probability
B. Combining Probabilities
C. Counting and Probability
8) Exponential Astonishment
A. Growth: Linear vs. Exponential
B. Doubling Time
C. Real Population Growth
D. Logarithmic Scales
9) Modeling Our World
A. Linear Modeling
B. Exponential Modeling and 4B – The Power of Compounding
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Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Mathematics
Math 1001 – Quantitative Skill and Reasoning
Tentative Schedule:
Aug 17 – Sep 7
Sep 10
Sep 12
Sep 14 – 28
Oct 1
Oct 3
Oct 5 – 29
Oct 31
Nov 2
Nov 5 – 16
Nov 19
Nov 26
Nov 28 – Dec 5
Dec 7
Dec 10 (10:00 class)
or Dec 14 (11:00 class)
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Units 1, 2 (quiz – approx Aug 24 or 27)
Review
Test 1
Unit 3
Review
Test 2
Units 5, 6 (quiz – approx Oct 17 or 19)
Review
Test 3
Unit 7
Review
Test 4
Units 8, 9, quiz
Last Day of Class – Cumulative Review
Cumulative Final
Sep 3 – Labor Day Holiday
Oct 8 – Last Day to drop class with W.
Oct 11 - 13 – Fall Break Holiday
Nov 21 – 24 – Thanksgiving Holidays
Office Hours: UH288
MW 1:30 – 2:30
Tues 1:10 – 2:40
Thur 1:00 – 2:30
And by appointment
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