MGF 1106
MATH FOR LIBERAL ARTS
2015-3
NORTH CAMPUS
Office Number: 7343 at North Campus
Office Hours:
T -TH
8:00 am to 11:30 am
Online:
MW
Instructor Name: Marta Brito-Villani
e-mail: mbritovi@mdc.edu
MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts I
Ref #908337
Lecture times: MWF 10:25 AM TO 12:40 PM
Room Number: 7217
Web-Page: http://faculty.mdc.edu/mbritovi/
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
To leave messages for the instructor, call: 305-237-1007
Course Description: This course introduces the student to the concept logic, probability and statistics. Students
will find complements, unions, intersections, subsets, apply De Morgan’s laws, Draw and apply Venn
diagrams. Describe sample space and events, distinguish between sampling methods, round measurements,
compute perimeters, areas and volumes and apply Pythagorean Theorem and similar triangles theorem.
Prerequisite:
MAT 1033 with a grade of “C” or better
Textbook: Thinking Mathematically - Blitzer -6th Edition
Assistance: You can obtain assistance for mathematics classes in the Mathematics Laboratory, room 2222. There, you will
find tutors that can help you to successfully complete this course. You do not need an appointment. The tutors in the lab will
help all the students; the lab offers one-to-one tutoring.
ADA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are
entitled to reasonable accommodations. Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any
accommodations needed for this course.
Classroom and Laboratory Etiquette: Please refrain from bringing food or drinks into any classroom or lab. Please turn off
any cellular phones and MP3 devices; texting and use of laptops are not allowed during class. You are expected to arrive on
time to class, depart when the class has concluded, and treat others respectfully. .
Withdrawal: If you feel that you will be unable to complete the requirements for passing a class, it is important that you drop
the class by the college's "drop date" as established by the registrar's office. You should speak to your instructor prior to
making the decision to drop. Remember that it is your responsibility to drop a class, not the instructor's. If circumstances such
as illness, accident, change in employment situation, etc., prevent you from continuing to attend your class BEFORE the drop
date, speak to your instructor for your options regarding an appeal. If such a situation occurs AFTER the drop date, you
should contact the instructor for information as to how you can complete the requirements for passing the course.
Registration: It is your responsibility to make sure that you are registered for this course. Be sure to obtain a copy of your
schedule to verify the reference number and that you do not have any outstanding fees. If your name does not appear on your
instructor’s class roll as being registered and having paid for the class, you will not receive a grade for this course, and you
will have to retake it next term, regardless of whether you continue to sit in on the class.
ADA: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled
to reasonable accommodations. Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodations needed for
this course.
Homework: Homework is mandatory and is assigned each day in Blackboard. For assignments in Blackboard, you need to
sign in Blackboard (https://mdc.blackboard.com) using your ID and PW (same that you use for registration). The online
Homework is worth 15% of the total grade for the course. To register at course compass check instructions at the
end of this syllabus.
Extra Credit:

Service Learning: AVAILABLE FOR 5% EXTRA CREDIT. Students can make community service and volunteer
work an integral component of their academic achievement and be committed to help those in need such as struggling
students with humility and sincerity. Students will tutor MAT 0028 students assigned for the instructor for 20
documented hours to earn service learning points which will be considered extra credit.
Grading scale:
A
B
C
D
F
Average of 90-100%
Average of 80-89%
Average of 70-79%
Average of 60-69%
Average under 59%
Evaluation Policy:
Five on line quizzes (one at the end of each chapter), 3 Test, a project and a Final will be administered during the term. The
final grade will be:
15% Homework (5 lowest will be dropped)
20% 5 Quizzes (lowest will be dropped)
20% 3 Tests
15% Project (Chapter 12)
30% Final Test
The final grade will not exceed more than one letter grade of the grade of the final. The student can use the final exam grade to
replace a missing Test .No make-up examinations will be given.
Cheating will not be tolerated in this course.
Any student caught cheating will receive an automatic "U" in the course.
Attendance: Roll will be taken every class. For every three absences, a 2% will be lowered from the final grade, also three
tardiness counts for one absence. Students with two or more absences will be withdrawn from the class. Please be prompt, late
arrivals are disturbing for the instructor and fellow students, you should plan to be on time independently of traffic, weather,
parking. Students are expected to attend and participate in class. Students are responsible for all material covered in class and
to save this syllabus for reference throughout the semester.
Incomplete: The grade of I (Incomplete) is given in the rare case that a student is PASSING a class but for some extenuating
circumstance is unable to complete the last part (usually the final exam) of the class. If you are not passing your class, it is not
possible for your instructor to give you an I. Note that you will have one full term (fall or winter) to complete the
requirements of your incomplete contract. If you do not complete your requirements in that time, the ‘I’, generally will
automatically change to an F on your records. The instructor makes the determination as to whether you are eligible for an
Incomplete.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Classes begin
Last day for drop with W (16 week classes only)
Classes end
Final Exam
Holidays: Memorial Day
M May 9th
R Jun 2nd
F Jun 17th
Jun 15th
M May 30th
Tentative schedule:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
OBJECTIVES
2.1 Basic Set Concepts
2.2 Subsets
2.3 Venn Diagrams and Set Operations
2.4 Set Operations and Venn Diagrams with Three Sets
2. 5 Surveys and Cardinal numbers
Quiz #1 (Blackboard)
3.1 Statements, Negations, and Quantified Statements
3.2 Compound Statements & Connectives
3.3 Truth Tables (Negation, Conjunction, Disjunction)
3.4 Truth Tables for the Conditional and Biconditional
3.5 Equivalent Statements, Variations of Conditional Statements &
DeMorgan’s Laws
3.6 Arguments & Truth Tables
3.7 Arguments & Euler Diagrams
Quiz #2 (Blackboard)
TEST #1 (Chapters 2&3)
11.1 The Fundamental Counting Principle
11.2 Permutations
11.3 Combinations
11.4 Fundamentals of Probability
11.5 Probability w/ Permutations & Combinations
11.6 Probability of Events involving Not and Or; Odds
11.7 Events involving And; Conditional Probability
Quiz #3 (Blackboard)
TEST #2 (Chapter 11)
12.1 Sampling, frequency distributions & Graphs
12.2 Measures of Central Tendency
12.3 Measures of Dispersion
12.4 The Normal Distribution
Quiz #4 (Blackboard)
Project Presentations (Chapter 12)
10.1 Points, Lines, Planes and Angles
10.2 Triangles
10.3 Polygons, Perimeter & Tessellations
10.4 Area and Circumference
10.5 Volume
Quiz #5 (Blackboard)
TEST #3 (Chapter 10)
Review Final Test
FINAL TEST
Please note
I reserve the right to make changes in the test dates as needed.
Any changes will be announced in class as far in advance as possible.
The schedule is tentative and it will be adjusted in the case of any unforeseen circumstance.
Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes:
Through the academic disciplines and co-curricular activities, Miami Dade College provides multiple, varied, and intentional
learning experiences to facilitate the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills and the development of attitudes that
foster effective citizenship and life-long learning. This course will meet the following outcomes:
Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
In this course, the communication outcome will be reinforced by using mathematical symbols to express mathematical ideas
(mathematics as a form of communication)
•
Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.
Numbers are the language in math. In this class, you will have to be able to read and identify pertinent numerical data in
word problems. You will be required to manipulate the data using equations and solving systems.
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Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.
Solving problems is not enough. You must be able to critically look at a problem and determine whether or not the answer
make sense. You must be able to determine a logical sequence of steps to solve problems both qualitative and numerical.
Critical thinking is heavily reinforced in this course.
•
Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
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Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
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Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
•
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
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Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
All homework assignments will be completed using Course Compass (my math lab) an on line course tool. In addition
important information will be posted in course compass and all progress report will be sent to you via email. Students
must therefore be able to use the internet, and retrieve email. Students will be able to use graphing calculators
•
Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
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Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course
Course Competencies:
Competency 1:
a.
b.
Competency 2:
Find complements, unions, intersections, subsets and apply
De Morgan’s Laws.
Draw and apply Venn diagrams.
The student will be able to apply the rules of logic to:
a.
b.
Competency 3:
The student will be able to perform operations on sets.
Analyze/determine negations, disjunctions, conjunctions and
various forms of conditional statements.
Determine the validity of arguments, using symbolic logic and/or Euler circles.
The student will be able to apply the basic counting techniques:
a. The Multiplication Rule (or Fundamental Counting Principle)
b. Combinations
Competency 4:
The student will have a working knowledge of basic probability theory, including
being able to:
a. Describe a sample space and an event.
b. Calculate probabilities of simple, compound and conditional events.
Competency 5:
The student will have a working knowledge of basic concepts in statistics,
including being able to:
a. Distinguish between sampling methods.
b. Interpret data presented in graphs, charts and tables, as well
as relationships between data sets.
c. Calculate and understand relationships between measures of
central tendency.
Competency 6:
The student will have a working knowledge of basic concepts in plane geometry,
including being able to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Round measurements; convert and determine appropriate units of measure.
Compute perimeters, areas and volumes of various plane and solid figures.
Distinguish between the various characteristics of quadrilaterals.
Calculate angles in diagrams involving parallel lines.
Classify different types of triangles, make angle computations, apply the
Pythagorean Theorem and Similar Triangles Theorem.
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