Houston Community College System
Northwest College
Department of Mathematics
Course Syllabus
For
Math 0306
CRN#31987
Spring, 2013
Professor: Keisha R. Davis
Email: keisha.davis1@hccs.edu
Office/Lab Hours:
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Houston Community College System
Fundamentals of Mathematics I
Course Syllabus for Math 0306
Course Description: Topics include fundamental operations in whole
numbers, fractions and decimals, percents, ratios, and proportion,
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. A Comprehensive Departmental Final
Exam will be given in this course.
Credits: 3 Credit Hours (3 Lecture)
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in Math 0102
Textbook: Bittinger, Marvin L. & Ellenbogen, David J. Prealgebra and
Introductory Algebra, Addison Wesley: Boston, 3rd Edition.
***MyMathLab – Access Code (REQUIRED)
Course ID – davis22377
Course Intent: This course provides students with the basic arithmetic
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 pass the mandatory TASP Test. 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.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student will:
1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, understand
the order of operations, and solve problems involving exponential
notations.
2. Solve problems by estimating and round numbers
3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers.
4. Find the least common multiples of two or more integers.
5. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fraction.
6. Add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimal and percent.
7. Simplify algebraic expression.
8. Solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
9. Read and interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line
graphs, and circle graphs.
Course Contents:
Unit I. Whole Numbers
1.2 Addition
1.3 Subtraction
1.4 Rounding and Estimating; Order
1.5 Multiplications and Area
1.6 Division
1.7 Solving Equation
1.8 Application and Problem Solving
1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions
2.1 Integers and the Number Line
2.2 Additions of Integers
2.3 Subtraction of Integers
2.4 Multiplication of Integers
2.5 Division of Integers
2.6 Introduction to Algebra and Expression
2.7 Like terms and Perimeter
2.8 Solving Equations
Examination 1 – Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Fractional Notation: Multiplication and Division
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
Multiples and Divisibility
Factorization
Fractions
Multiplication
Simplifying
Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area
Reciprocals and Division
Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principal
Fractional Notation: Addition and Subtraction
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Least Common Multiples
Addition and Order
Subtraction, Equations, and Applications
Solving Equations: Using the Principal Together
Mixed Numeral
Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals: Applications
4.7 Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals: Applications
Examination 2 – Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Decimal Notation
5.1 Decimal Notation
5.2 Addition and Subtraction with Decimals
5.3 Multiplication with Decimals
5.4 Division with Decimals
5.5 More with Fractional Notation and Decimal
Notation
5.6 Estimating
5.7 Solving Equations
5.8 Applications and Problem Solving
Decimal Notation
7.1 Means, Medians, and Modes
7.2 Tables and Pictographs
7.3 Bar Graph and Line Graphs
Examination 3 – Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Percent Notation
6.1 Ratio and Proportion
6.2 Percent Notation
6.3 Percent and Fraction Notation
6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent
Equations
6.5 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
6.6 Applications of Percent
6.7 Sales Tax, Commissions, Discount, and
Interest
6.8 Interest Rates on Credit Cards and Loans
Examination 4 – Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Grading Scale:
Four Unit Examinations
Homework
Final Examination
Total:
10% each
30% (due weekly)
30%
100%
Final Examination: The final exam is departmental and consists of a set of
multiple-choice problems. The problems cover only the material required in
this course.
Attendance: Regular daily attendance is MANDATORY and necessary for
your success in this class. If a student misses classes for ANY REASON, it is
the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to get the notes/assignments for the time
missed. Out of courtesy for those who attend class as assigned, I will not be
re-teaching topics, due to individual student absences.
Assignments: Assignments are due on the designated dates. If you are
absent from class on the date an assignment is due, then your work WILL BE
CONSIDERED LATE, unless it is given to me in advance.
Make-up Exams: ARE NOT GIVEN! Please notify me of absences, in
advance, so that arrangements can be made for exams to be taken EARLY.
There will be no changes made to the instructional plans for the unit. You
will still be responsible for the full content of the information for which you
will be evaluated.
Grading System: The final course average will be used in the usual
manner as follows:
A = 90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=Below 60
Any student who drops this class by 4:30 PM on Monday, April 1, 2013 will
receive a W for the class. If a student stops coming to class without dropping
it by this date, he/she will receive an F for the course.
A student may be dropped from this course for absenteeism after he/she has
accumulated absences in excess of six hours. The state of Texas has begun
to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example,
if you repeat the same class more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition.
In 2007, the Texas Legislatures passed a law limiting new students (those
starting college in fall 2007) to no more than six total withdrawals
throughout their academic career in obtaining a baccalaureate degree. To
help students avoid having drop/withdraw from a class, you must visit a
faculty advisor, a counselor on line at:
http//studentservicesonline.hccs.edu/ prior to withdrawing the class
and this must be done by 4:30 PM on Monday, April 1, 2013 to receive a
W on your transcript. After this deadline, you will receive an F.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Any student with a
documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations
must contact the Disability Services Offices at the respective college
at the beginning of each semester. Faculty members are authorized
to provide only the accommodations recommended by the Disability
Support Services Office. If you have any questions, please contact
the Disability Counselor for HCC-Northwest College at 713-71855708/713-7185422 or call Donna Price at 713-718-5165.
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.
Students ' 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 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 that day's class
or activity by the instructor or another college official.
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Final Exam Date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
11:00am