Fundamentals of Mathematics I
COURSE OUTLINE FOR MATH 0306
(Revised Jan. 19, 2010)
Instructor: Michelle Watts
Class Number: 32455
Class Times: Tues/Thur 7:00-8:30
Rm. 213
Spring ’13: Jan. 14-May 12
Holidays(No class): March 11-17 (Spring Break)
Last Day to Withdraw: April 1st at 4:30pm
Catalog Description: Topics include fundamental operations in whole numbers, fractions and
decimals, 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 will be given in this course.
Prerequisites:
SAT:
ASSET:
COMPASS:
ACCUPLACER:
Math 0306:
450–499
Scaled Score: 41 - 55
Scaled Score: 49 - 100
Scaled Score: 49 - 100
Pass with "C" or better
Course Intent: 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.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to:
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add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, understand the order of
operations, and solve problems involving exponential notations.
solve problems by estimating and rounding.
add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
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find the least common multiples of two or more integers.
add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimals and percent.
simplify algebraic expressions.
solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
read and interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle
graphs.
Textbook: Bittinger, Marvin L. & Ellenbogen, David J. Prealgebra and
Introductory Algebra, 3rd Edition, Addison Wesley: Boston, 2012.
Course Outline
Chapter
Tentative Outline
WHOLE NUMBERS
(4 hours)
1/15
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Standard Notation
Addition
Subtraction
Rounding and Estimating; Order
1.5
1.6
1.7
Multiplication and Area
Division
Solving Equations
1.8
1.9
2.1
Applications and Problem Solving
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Integers and the Number Line
1/17
1/22
INTRODUCTION TO INTEGERS AND ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS (8 hours)
1/24
2.2 Addition of Integers
2.3 Subtraction of Integers
Pass out review/key for Exam 1
2.4 Multiplication of Integers
2.5 Division of Integers
2.6 Introduction to Algebra and Expressions
1/29
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2.7 Like Terms and Perimeter
2.8 Solving Equations
1/31
Exam I: Covers Chapters 1 and 2
(1 to 1.5 hours)
FRACTIONAL NOTATION: MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
(4 hours)
2/5
3.1
3.2
Multiples and Divisibility
Factorizations
3.3
3.4
3.5
Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
3.6
3.7
Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area
Reciprocals and Division
3.8
Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle
2/7
2/12
2/14
FRACTIONAL NOTATION: ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
2/19
4.1
4.2
Least Common Multiples
Addition of fractions, Order and Applications
2/21
2/26
4.3 Subtraction of fractions, Equations, and Applications
4.4 Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together
Pass out review/key for Exam 2
4.5 Mixed Numerals
2/28
4.6
4.7
3/5
Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals: Applications
Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals: Applications
Exam II: Covers Chapters 3 and 4
(1 to 1.5 hours)
(6 hours)
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DECIMAL NOTATION
(4 hours)
3/7
5.1
5.2
Decimal Notation
Addition and Subtraction with Decimals
3/12-3/14 No Class
3/19
5.3 Multiplication of Decimals
5.4 Division with Decimals
3/21
5.5 More with Fractional Notation and Decimal Notation
5.6 Estimating
3/26
5.7 Solving Equations
5.8 Applications and Problem Solving
PERCENT NOTATION
(6 hours)
3/28
6.1
6.2
Ratio and Proportion
Percent Notation
4/2
4/4
6.3 Percent and Fraction Notation
6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations
Pass out review/key for Exam 3
6.5 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
6.6 Applications of Percent
4/9
6.7
Sales Tax, Commissions, Discount, and Interest
4/11
Exam III: Covers Chapters 5 and 6
4/16
DATA, GRAPHS, AND STATISTICS
Pass out review/key for Exam 4
(1 to 1.5 hours)
(3 hours)
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7.1
7.2
Means, Medians and Modes
Tables and Pictographs
7.3
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
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4/18
4/23
Pass out review/key for Final
Exam IV: Covers Chapter 7
(1 to 1.5 hours)
4/25-5/2
Review for Final Exam: Covers Chapters 1 Through 7
(4 hours)
Date: May 6-May 12 (TBA)
Comprehensive Final Exam: Covers Chapters 1 Through 7
(2 hours)
Instructional Method:
You will learn the material through active involvement with the subject matter. Active
involvement will include verbal response as well as coming to the chalkboard. In-class activities
involve both individual work and small-group work. You are expected to use the mathematics
laboratory resources, including the videos and the computer software that accompanies the
textbook. My goal is to help you succeed in learning the introductory and intermediate algebra
topics that will help you be successful in algebra.
Audience:
This course is intended for students who require state mandated remediation.
Testing and Make-up policy:
No make-ups or late submissions are allowed except by advance arrangement with me. Major
exams are scheduled in advance to ensure that you will be able to attend exam day. Therefore,
NO Make-up Exams will be given!! Your lowest exam grade will be dropped.
Grading policy:
Instructor’s Grading Policy: Exams will be worth 25% each of your grade with one
drop grade. The final exam will be worth 25% of your final grade.
The Value of the Evaluation instruments and the Letter Grade Distribution is given below.
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Requirement
MAJOR EXAMS (3 @
25% EACH)
FINAL EXAM
Total
% Available
75%
25%
100%
Letter Grade
A
Point Range
B
C
90%-100%
80%-89%
70%-79%
D
60%-69%
F
<60%
A grade of “IP” (In Progress) will not be given. If your final grade is a “D”, then you may be
eligible to take the bridge course MATH 0108 instead of repeating the class. To determine
eligibility, please contact the math department. A grade of “F” is given if the final average is
below 60.
Final Examination: The final examination is departmental and consists of 50 multiplechoice problems. The problems cover only the material required in this course.
Attendance policy:
You are in charge of your own success! Regular attendance and participation are extremely
important and an essential part of your success. Should you anticipate an absence, please notify
me in advance. If you happen to miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain lecture notes and
assignments from a classmate. You are responsible for all work and assignments covered during
class, including assignments made when you are absent. I will not track you down to tell you
what you’ve missed or condense a full lecture into five minutes before or after class. If you are
more than 30 minutes late for class, you will be considered absent for that class period. An
excessive number of absences will prohibit the successful completion of this course. Students
with three consecutive or a total of five classes, including both lab and lecture, missed will be
dropped. Attendance to all classes is expected. I will take roll each class period. In order to get
credit for attending class, the student must be present the entire class period. Communication
with me is critical!
Withdrawal policy:
If you decide to drop the class, then IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP before the
final drop date. If your name is on the roll at the end of the term, you WILL receive a
grade. Neither you nor your instructor will be able to perform the drop after the final drop date.
In order to withdraw from your class and receive a “W” on your transcript, you MUST
contact a counselor PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline. The Final Withdrawal Deadline is
April 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive a grade.
Zeros averaged in for required coursework that is not submitted will lower your semester average
significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of “F”. Please refer to the following notice
before dropping the class.
NOTICE: Students who take a course three or more times will face significant tuition or
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fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. In addition, state
law allows students a maximum of 6 course withdrawals during their entire college
career. Students with more than 6 drops will be required to pay additional fees. Prior to
course withdrawal, you must confer with your professor or counselor about your study
habits, homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation, and tutoring or
other assistance that is available.
Student conduct:
Students should not engage in disruptive activities while in the classroom. Any conduct that is
deemed detrimental to the academic atmosphere, such as cell phone use or consistently talking
during instructional delivery, will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of such conduct will
be asked to leave the classroom until further notice.
Academic dishonesty:
All students are required to exercise academic honesty in completion of all tests and assignments.
Cheating involves deception for the purpose of violating testing rules. Students who improperly
assist other students are just as guilty as students who receive assistance. A student guilty of a
first offense will receive a grade of “F” on the quiz or test involved. For a second offense, the
student will receive a grade of “F” for the course. The use of recording devices, including
camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in all locations where instruction, tutoring, or
testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable
accommodation should contact the Disability Services Office for information.
Resources and supplemental instruction:
If you need help, ask questions in class or come and talk with me. I will be in the Math Lab on
Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. I will do everything I can to help you succeed in
this course. You may also get help in the library in the Learning Resource Center (LRC). The
LRC is staffed with mathematics faculty and student assistants that offer tutoring. There are
videotapes and computer assisted drills to help you better understand the material. Please take
advantage of this resource. In addition, free online tutoring is provided using AskOnline. With
Mymathlab, the free Math Tutoring Center is also provided. Another helpful resource is the
student solutions manual that may be obtained from the bookstore.
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 Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester.
Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability
Support Services Office. If you have any questions, please contact the disability counselor
at your college or Donna Price at 713-718-5165.