Heartland Community College
Math / Science Division
Spring 2010 Student Course Syllabus
Course Title: Fundamentals of Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
Course Prefix and Number: 070-10 and 070-11
Days and times the course meets: TR 5 – 6:15PM and TR 7 – 8:15 PM
Room: ICB 1302 and ICB 1101
Instructor’s Name: Mrs. E. Foote
Phone: 309-664-7985 (Home)
309-438-7900 (ISU)
309 268 – 8640 (HCC math office)
Email: eloisefoote@heartland.edu (preferred method of contact)
Office: ICB 2402 (math adjunct office)
Office Hours: 4:30 – 5:00 PM on TR , 6:15 – 7:00 PM on TR, and 8:15 and later on TR, as needed
Catalog Description: Prerequisite: Placement by assessment. Designed for students who need to develop
basic arithmetic skills before taking Beginning Algebra. Topics include basic operations with integers,
fractions, decimals, signed numbers, percents, and solving equations. Problem solving will be stressed
throughout the course.
Textbooks:
Bittinger, Marvin, and David Ellenbogen. Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra.
Boston: Pearson Addison Wesley, 2008.
MyMathLab: This online program is required. The access code is packaged with the book when
purchased from the bookstore. An access code must be purchased if you do not purchase the book from
the bookstore. This program offers math practice, tutorials, video lessons, immediate feedback and free
tutoring. All students will use this program to complete the pre-test and post-test in Math 070. Students
register at www.coursecompass.com using the course ID: foote94364
Pre/Post Test: A pre-test is given during the first two weeks of the course. This is required for all
students taking Math 070. In addition, during the last two weeks of class, a required post-test is given.
Both of these exams are found in MyMathLab. Once you register for MyMathLab, you will need to also
enroll in the Pre/Post test course using the course ID: mchale51066 by adding another course.
Student Communication: To access WebCT, IRIS, and your Heartland Student Email, you will need to
log into myHeartland, at https://my.heartland.edu
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transferability:
MATH 070, 087, 096, 098, and 099 are designed to enhance students' academic performance for other
college courses for which they are currently under prepared, as indicated by their performance on HCC's
math placement exam. Credit earned from successful completion of this course (or other developmental
course) is not calculated into students' HCC GPA, will not apply toward degree or certificate
requirements, nor will it transfer to other colleges or universities. However, some institutions calculate
admissions GPA using grades from all courses, including developmental courses.
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes): Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Assessment
Outcomes
Performs addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using
HW, Quiz, Test
integers
Understands fraction basics and can perform addition, subtraction,
HW, Quiz, Test
multiplication, and division with fractions and mixed numbers.
Performs decimal addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. HW, Quiz, Test
Able to break down numbers into their prime factors and can
HW, Quiz, Test
distinguish between a prime and composite number.
Understands the concept of a ratio and can construct a proportion
HW, Quiz, Test
set-up.
Perform calculations involving percent.
HW, Quiz, Test
Convert between fractions, decimals and percent.
HW, Quiz, Test
Set-up and solve basic mathematics application problems.
HW, Quiz, Test
Course/Lab Outline:
1.
Whole Number Addition and Subtraction
2.
Whole Number Multiplication
3.
Whole Number Division
4.
Signed Number Addition and Subtraction
5.
Signed Number Multiplication and Division
6.
Prime/Composite Numbers
7.
Fraction Basics
8.
Fraction Multiplication and Division
9.
Fraction Addition and Subtraction
10.
Decimal Addition and Subtraction
11.
Decimal Multiplication and Division
12.
Solving Equations
13.
Ratio and Proportion
14.
Percent
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System): Your course grade will be determined as
follows, 100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60% = D, 59-0% = F.
Methods of evaluation will consist of, but are not limited to tests, quizzes, homework, and a final exam.
6 Tests
600 points (100 points each)
Online Homework
100 points
Worksheets
100 points
Comprehensive Final Exam
200 points
Total
1000 points
The grade on your final exam will replace your lowest test score or online homework score, provided that
your final is not your lowest score.
Homework: Students are required to purchase an access code to MyMathLab where they will be
required to complete weekly online homework assignments.
Late work policy: Worksheets are expected to be done in class the day they are given. You are
encouraged to work together with other students in the class. At the very least, compare answers with at
least 1 other student to see if your answers are agreeing. If there is insufficient time to complete the
worksheet in class, then it is due the next class period. Penalty may be given for late worksheets. All
worksheets must be done before the test is given that covers the material, in order to get any credit for the
worksheets. If you are absent, worksheets can be printed from MyMathLab (under student resources).
Online homework also must be done by the day of the test when the material is covered.
If you must miss a test, you are expected to contact Mrs. Foote BEFORE the test, preferably by e-mail,
and explain the reason for your absence. Arrangements can be made to take the test in the testing center
before the next class period. Picture ID is required. If this is not done, you can expect a zero for that test.
Your worst test (or online grade) will be replaced by the percentage of your final, as long as the
percentage from the final is better. This can be used to replace a missed test, if necessary.
Participation (or Attendance): Regular attendance is necessary to be successful in this class. If a
student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to obtain any class notes and assignments that they missed.
Calculator: The use of the calculator will be restricted for most of the course.
Incompletes: An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can
reasonably be expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only when justified by extreme
circumstances (e.g., serious illness, accident, death or serious illness in the immediate family).
Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons as unjustified failure to appear for the final examination.
A written agreement, outline the requirements to be met, must be signed by the instructor and the student.
The agreed upon requirements must be completed no later than the end of the following semester. By the
agreed upon date, the instructor will assign a grade or the incomplete will be changed to an F if the
requirements are not completed.
Required Writing and Reading: Some instructors may incorporate writing assignments as part of the
course grade, in keeping with learning outcomes. Reading assignments (other than the text) may be
assigned, possibly in conjunction with writing assignments.
Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, Plagiarism: Please refer to the Student Conduct Policy in the
Heartland Community College Catalog, http://www.heartland.edu/catalog/index.jsp#catalog, for specific
policies concerning discipline, academic integrity and plagiarism.
Heartland Library Information http://www.heartland.edu/library
The Library, located in the Student Commons Building at the Raab Road campus, provides Heartland
students with a full range of resources including books, online journal databases, videos, newspapers,
periodicals, reserves, and interlibrary loan. Librarians are available to assist in locating information.
Tutoring Center:
http://www.heartland.edu/tutoring/
(309) 268-8231
Testing Center:
http://www.heartland.edu/testing/
(309) 268-8231
Academic Disabilities: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic
accommodations, please contact Anita Moore at 268-8249 or anita.moore@heartland.edu.
Notice of Cancelled Class Sessions: Cancelled class sessions, for all HCC classes, will be listed under
Cancelled Class Meetings in the A-Z Index and under Academic Information in the Current Students page
on the HCC Web site. Go to http://www.heartland.edu/classCancellations/ to learn what classes have been
cancelled for that day and the upcoming week. Be sure to check the last column, which might contain a
message from the instructor.
Syllabus Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class. You
are responsible for any and all changes made to the syllabus.
Important Dates:
Jan 11 .....................Classes Begin for 16-Week
Jan 18 .....................Martin Luther King Jr. Day (College Closed)
Jan 25 .....................Final Day to Drop with Refund for 16-Week Session
Feb 10 ....................Midterm Grade Rosters due online by Midnight for 16-Week
March 8-13..............Spring Break (No Classes, College Open)
April 8 ....................Final Day to Withdraw for 16-Week Session
May 5......................Classes End for 16-Week
May 7-13 ................Final Exams for 16-Week Session
May 14 ...................Commencement
May 17 ...................Final Grade Rosters due online by Midnight
Tentative Schedule for Math 070
Date
1 – 12
1 – 14
1 – 19
1 – 21
1 – 26
1 – 28
2–2
2–4
2–9
2 – 11
2 – 16
2 – 18
2 – 23
2 – 25
3–2
3–3
3–9
3 – 11
Sections covered
Introd. / 1.1 & 1.2
1.3 & 1.4
1.5 & 1.6
1.7 & 1.8
1.9
Test 1
2.1 & 2.2 & 2.3
2.4 & 2.5
2.6 & 2.7
2.8
Test 2
3.1 & 3.2
3.3 & 3.4
3.5 & 3.6
3.7 & 3.8
Test 3
Spring Break
Spring Break
Date
3 – 16
3 – 18
3 – 23
3 – 25
3 – 30
4–1
4–6
4–8
4 – 13
4 – 15
4 – 20
4 – 22
4 – 27
4 – 29
5–4
5–6
5 – 10
5 – 12
Sections covered
4.1 & 4.2
4.3 & 4.4
4.5 & 4.6 & 4.7
Review
Test 4
5.1 & 5.2
5.3 & 5.4
5.5 & 5.6
5.7 & 5.8
Test 5
6.1 & 6.2
6.3 & 6.4
6.5 & 6.6
6.7 & 6.8
Test 6
Review
Final Exam