HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
NORTHWEST COLLEGE
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor:
Ms. Patricia Guillory
E-mail:
Patricia.Guillory@hccs.edu
Office Phone:
713-718-2223 / Mail Code 50033
Welcome to
Course Title:
Fundamentals of
Mathematics I
Course Number:
Credit Hours:
Spring 2012
Class Days and Times:
Fr
Class Room Location:
Katy Rm 382
Math 0306
Class # 79814
Semester and Year:
3 Semester Credit Hours
48 Contact Hours
9:00am 12:00pm
Catalog Description:
Topics include fundamental operations in whole numbers, fractions and decimal, percents, ratios, proportions,
descriptive statistics, and an introduction to the real numbers. All students who enroll in this course are
expected to complete MATH 0308 and MATH 0312 in the following consecutive semesters before attempting
their first college-level mathematics course (usually MATH 1314 College Algebra). A comprehensive
departmental final exam must be passed with a score of 60% or more in order to pass the course. If a student
scores less than a 50 on the final exam, the student receives an F in the course. If a student scores at least 50
but less than 60 on the final exam, the student earns a D or an F in the course (depending on the course
average).
Course Learning Outcomes:
This course provides students with the basic arithmetical skills enabling them to proceed to the next level
mathematics course. It is also designed to strengthen many of the skills that an individual must demonstrate or
master in order to achieve college readiness. It is also intended for those students who are reasonably
adept at performing the simple mathematical operations needed in every day affairs, but become quite confused
when confronted with the same operations in the context of a mathematics class.
Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to:
1.
Correctly choose and apply the four basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions
and signed numbers to estimate and solve application problems.
2.
Apply “Proportional Reasoning” to solve related problems including ratios, rates, proportion, percent and
conversions of units.
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3.
Interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
4.
Simplify algebraic expressions.
Course Learning Objectives:
1.1 add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, understand the order of operations, and solve problems
involving exponential notations.
1.2 solve problems by estimating and rounding.
1.3 add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
1.4 find the least common multiples of two or more integers.
1.5 add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
1.6 add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimals and percent.
2.1 solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
3.1 read and interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
4.1 simplify algebraic expressions.
Prerequisites:
SAT: Less than 450
ASSET: Scaled Score: Less than 41
COMPASS: Scaled Score: Less than 49
ACCUPLACER: Scaled Score: Less than 49
Must be placed into MATH 0306 (or higher)
Required Material:
Textbook: Bittinger, Marvin L. & Ellenbogen, David J. Prealgebra and
Introductory Algebra(3rd Ed), Addison-Wesley: Boston, 2012.
Instructor guidelines and policies
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class as scheduled. If a student discontinues attending class
and does not drop oneself from the class, he or she will receive an F for the final grade.
Assignments: No late assignments will be accepted.
Make-up Exams: There will be no make-up exams. If an exception is to be made, I must be notified of
reason prior to the day of the test, or in the case of an emergency the day of the test.
Cell phones and beepers: Cell phones and beepers must be turned off during lecture
Calculator: No calculators will be allowed for exams.
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Student Evaluation:

Homework Assignments will be given for each section covered. Assignments will be due on Sunday
of each week. A total of 100 points may be earned for completed homework.

Four major Exams will be given during the semester. Each will be worth 100 points (400 points total).
No make-up exams will be given. If you miss an exam, your grade on the Final Exam will be used to
determine the grade on the test missed (one maximum). If you take all four exams, your Final Exam
may be substituted for your lowest exam grade.

A Final Comprehensive Exam (200 points) will be given during the Finals Week. Every student
enrolled in the course must take the Final Exam.
Letter Grade Assignment:
A total of 700 points may be earned. Final letter grades will be based on the total of your grades on Major
Exams (400 points), Homework (100 points), and Final Exam (200 points) as follows:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Final Average in Points
630 - 700
560 - 629
490 - 559
420 - 489
0 - 419
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Tentative Instructional Outline:
Week
1
FRIDAY
JAN 20
SEC 1.1
Following
THURSDAY
JAN 26
SEC 1.2
SEC 1.3
LAB 1 DUE
SEC 1.4
SEC 1.5
2
JAN 27
SEC 1.6
FEB 2
LAB 2 DUE
SEC 1.7
SEC 1.8
SEC 1.9
3
FEB 3
4
FEB 10
5
FEB 17
SEC 2.1
SEC 2.2
SEC 2.3
SEC 2.4
SEC 2.5
SEC 2.6
SEC 2.7
SEC 2.8
EXAM
FEB 9
LAB 3 DUE
FEB 16
LAB 4 DUE
FEB 23
LAB 5 DUE
CH 1 & 2
SEC 3.1
SEC 3.2
6
FEB 24
SEC 3.3
MAR 1
LAB 6 DUE
SEC 3.4
SEC 3.5
SEC 3.6
7
MAR 2
SEC 3.7
MAR 8
LAB 7 DUE
SEC 3.8
SEC 4.1
SEC 4.2
8
9
10
MAR 9
SEC 4.3
SEC 4.4
SEC 4.5
MAR 15
LAB 8 DUE
MAR 16 SPRING BREAK
Mar 22
MAR 23
MAR 29
SEC 4.6
LAB 9 DUE
SEC 4.7
SEC 4.8
11
MAR 30
12
APR 6
13
APR 13
EXAM
CH 3 & 4
SEC 5.1
SEC 5.2
SEC 5.3
SEC 5.4
SPRING HOLIDAY
SEC 5.5
SEC 5.7
SEC 5.8
SEC 6.1
SEC 6.2
SEC 6.3
APR 5
LAB 10 DUE
APR 12
APR 19
LAB 11 DUE
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14
Apr 20
SEC 6.4
APR 26
LAB 12 DUE
SEC 6.5
SEC 6.6
SEC 6.7
SEC 6.8
15
APR 27
EXAM
MAY 3
LAB 13 DUE
CH 5 & 6
SEC 7.1
SEC 7.2
SEC 7.3
SEC 7.4
16
MAY 4
EXAM
MAY 10
CH 7
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
17
MAY 11 FINAL EXAM 9:00am
MAY 17
*MARCH 29, 2012– Last for Administrative Withdrawal
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Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
Houston Community College System is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students.
We are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (section 504). Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services
Office at 713-718-5708 at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Resource Materials
Any student enrolled in Math 0306 at HCC has access to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) where they may
get additional help in understanding the theory or in improving their skills. The LRC is staffed with mathematics
faculty and student assistants, and offers tutorial help, videotapes and computer-assisted drills. Also available
is a student manual that may be obtained from the bookstore.
Houston Community College offers FREE online tutoring in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, English
and writing. To take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to www.hccs.askonline.net. Your
questions will be answered by a qualified HCC tutor or faculty member within 24 hours (usually under 6 hours).
Final Examination
The final examination is departmental and consists of 50 multiple-choice problems. The problems cover only
the material required in this course.
Student Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their
absences. Class attendance is checked daily. A student may be administratively dropped from this course for
absenteeism in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. Hence, a student may be dropped after six
hours of absences for this class.
Student Conduct
No student may disrupt or otherwise interfere with any educational activity being performed by a member of the
College System. In addition, no student may interfere with his/her fellow students' right to pursue their academic
goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Any student failing to abide by
appropriate standards of conduct during scheduled College activities may be asked to leave the day's class or
activity by the instructor or another College official.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a
test includes copying from another student's test paper; using materials not authorized by the person giving the
test; collaborating with another student during a test without authority; knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing,
transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of test; or bribing another person to obtain a test that is to
be administered.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 on the particular assignment, failure in
the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for
suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Students for disciplinary disposition.
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HCC Policy Statement: Attendance; 3-peaters; Withdrawal
Attendance: The student is expected to be on time at the beginning of each class period. For complete
information regarding Houston Community College’s policies on attendance, please refer to the Student
Handbook.3-peaters: Effective Fall 2006, HCC charges a higher tuition rate to students registering for the third
or subsequent time for certain courses. Students who enroll for most credit and CEU classes for a third or more
time will be charged an additional $50 per semester credit hour and $3.00 per contact hour, except for courses
exempted by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.Withdrawals: It is the responsibility of the
student to officially drop or withdraw from a course. Failure to officially withdraw may result in the student
receiving an ‘F’ in the course. A student who officially withdraws from a course before the Official Date of
Record will not receive a grade and the course will not appear on the student's permanent record. A student
withdrawing from a course after this period and prior to the deadline designated in the HCC calendar will receive
a grade of ‘W’. Students should take care in dropping a course, since the third or future attempt to retake a
course will result in a higher rate of tuition.Students may only drop online during the drop/add period listed in the
registration calendar. After the first week of class in a regular term, students must complete a withdrawal form
and meet with a counselor to complete the withdrawal process.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve
teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of researchbased questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
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