MGF 1106 A TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (Distance Learning – 8 weeks) Instructor: Nancy R. Johnson “Dr. J”
Bradenton campus
Office: 27-116
Math Office: 27-108
Phone: 941.752.5568
Math Office Phone: 752.5224
E-mail: johnson@scf.edu
Math Lab: Bldg. 5
Office Hours
Math Lab Hrs: See below
FALL 2012 Instructor’s Website: http://faculty.scf.edu/johnson/index.htm
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This course meets Area II requirements for both the A.A. and the A.S. general education requirements. Topics include set
theory, logic, geometry, counting principles, probability and statistics. Students already with credit for MGF 2202 cannot
subsequently get credit for MGF 1106. Course performance standards are available at
http://www.scf.edu/Academics/MathematicsScienceTechnologyBusiness/Mathematics/Courses/MGF1106TopicsinMathematics.asp and in the Math Labs.
PREREQUISITES
A grade of “C” or better in MAT 1033 or equivalent. Student enrollment in any mathematics course is contingent upon
approval of the Mathematics Department. This means that students who have been misplaced may have their schedule
changed.
TEXT:
TEXTBOOK: A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th Edition by Angel, Abbott, and Runde. (The text is
available online as a part of MyMathLab, but you may choose to purchase a hardcopy.)
MATERIALS:
CALCULATOR: A scientific calculator is required. Calculators can be used during exams with the exception of those
calculators with symbolic manipulation capabilities (e.g., TI-89, TI-92).
SOFTWARE: Required instructional software (MyMathLab) with access to supplemental homework problems,
solutions to homework problems and video lectures is available in the bookstore or online at www.CourseCompass.com. Your section requires that all students use the supplemental software (such as MyMathLab). You must be registered in
MML before 8/27/2012. However, assignments will be due prior to that time. (See Required Initial Assignment). Do not
open any packages unless you are certain you have the correct materials. Open packages will not receive full refund at
the bookstore. Use your SCF email as the contact email when you register for MML.
ADDITIONAL
MATERIALS:
Student Solutions manuals are available in the bookstore. This optional manual contains solutions to the odd- numbered
exercises at the end of each section and to all exercises in the review and tests in the text.
COURSE FORMAT
This is an 8 week distance learning, online course requiring submission of online assignments and proctored testing. It is
NOT self-paced. You will be learning, through the use of a textbook, course handouts, projects and assignments, and
MyMathLab software, outside of a classroom to complete the course material as outlined in the attached schedule and
come to the campus or a pre-approved testing center to take traditional pencil and paper exams. As a result you will be
able to complete academic work in a flexible, although not self-paced, manner. As your instructor, I will interact with
registered students throughout the course and assess all assignments.
EXAMINATIONS:
There will be five online quizzes, a proctored midterm and a required, proctored, comprehensive final examination. NO
MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN.
GRADING:
Your grade in the course is determined by the percentage of points earned during the semester. You must earn 60% or
higher on the final exam to pass the course.
POINTS
150
350
100
200
200
1000
5 Online Unit Assessments
Midterm Exam
Unit projects
MyMathLab Homework*
Final Exam (cumulative)
Total
SCALE
90 - 100%
80 - 89%
70 - 79%
60 - 69%
0 - 59%
=
=
=
=
=
A
B
C
D
F
*Your instructor will choose the composition of these points.
GORDON RULE:
This course meets the Florida State Board of Education Rule Number 6A-10.30. For the purpose of this rule, a grade of
“C” or better shall be considered successful completion.
ATTENDANCE:
All late arrivals, early departures and absences must be discussed and cleared with the instructor. More than 3 hours of
unexcused absences or excessive tardiness may result in your withdrawal from the course.
In this online format, attendance is indicated by dates and times you work on MyMathLab, taking online quizzes by due
dates, and attending the proctored exams.
ELECTRONICS
POLICY:
Cell phone etiquette must be observed: In-class usage is restricted to emergency situations – this includes texting. Cell
phones are not to be used during tests, not even as a calculator. Inform the instructor before class of any extenuating
circumstances. Electronic devices, such as iPods, Blackberries, etc. are not permitted to be used or worn during class.
Course ID for access to MyMathLab: Johnson#####
MyMathLab Student Suppor: 800.677.6337
Course Performance: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/MathematicsScienceTechnologyBusiness/Mathematics/MathematicsCoursePerformanceStandards.asp
ARC: http://www.scf.edu/StudentServices/AcademicResourceCenter/default.asp
Final Exam Schedule: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/FinalExamSchedule.asp
MGF 1106 A TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (Distance Learning – 8 weeks) FALL 2012 WITHDRAWAL:
In accordance with the State College of Florida policy, as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any
course, or all courses, without academic penalty, by the withdrawal deadline listed in the State College of Florida
academic calendar. This semester, the withdrawal date is September 21, 2012. Students should take responsibility to
initiate the withdrawal procedure but are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors before taking any withdrawal
action. In addition, students should note that faculty may also withdraw students for violating policies, procedures or
conditions of the class, as outlined in individual class syllabi, and such action could affect financial aid eligibility.
MISCONDUCT:
Students are required to adhere to statements regarding student misconduct outlined in official State College of Florida
publications including the Catalog and the Student Handbook. The minimal consequence of failure to adhere to these
statements is withdrawal from the course.
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
Help for MyMathLab is available at http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com. For fast assistance, choose chat to “talk” to a
technical support person. Students may also call 1-800-677-6337 for assistance from Pearson, ask their instructor or
inquire at the Academic resource center.
REQUIRED INITIAL
ASSIGNMENT
In accordance with US Department of Education guidance regarding class participation, The State College of Florida
requires that all students complete an orientation and submit their required Week 1 assignments within each course(s)
during the first 8 calendar days of class. The first calendar day of class is the official start date of the course as posted on
the course syllabus. Assignments submitted prior to the official start date will not count toward your participation.
Financial Aid cannot be released without class participation as defined above. Students who have already taken, and
successfully completed, at least one or more class(es) with The State College of Florida will be dropped ONLY from any
class(es) in which they are not participating. If you have any questions about your assignments, or you are unable to
complete your assignments, please contact your instructor.
To be a student in this course, you must complete the Orientation Assignment:
1. You must be registered in this section’s MyMathLab course (Course ID is found on ANGEL) by the eighth
day of the semester. Use your SCF email as the contact email when you register for MML.
Temporary Access to MyMathLab: If you choose to use temporary access to MyMathLab, be sure that you
purchase and register for the course with your access code before the 17 day grace period ends.
Note: If you are not registered and active in MyMathLab by the eighth day of the semester you will marked as
a no show, which withdraws you from the course.
2. Watch the orientation videos.
3. Complete the Week 1 (Chapter 2) homework by its due date (11:59 PM of the 8th calendar day of the
course). Students who fail to complete the assignment by the due date will be marked as a no-show.
WEEKLY
PROCEDURE
4. Complete Test 1 (Chapter 2 test) by its due date (11:59 PM of the 8th calendar day of the course).
Weekly assignments will typically be due each Monday at 11:59 pm, unless otherwise specified. Every week, sections
are assigned according to the Syllabus calendar. For each assigned section:
1.
2.
3.
4.
COMMUNICATION
Read the section in the Textbook.
Watch the Lecture Videos for the section in MyMathLab.
Also, read or watch any supplemental lessons your professor provides.
Complete the Homework in MyMathLab. Homework assignments will count toward your course grade.
Complete weekly communication assignment.
Students are responsible for maintaining contact with the instructor and checking e-mail regularly. Students must use
their SCF e-mail address in all correspondence with the instructor. E-mail is one of the main means of communication
used in an online course. You must use your SCF e-mail account and check your e-mail regularly. Your instructor will
send you regular e-mails with pertinent course information. It is your responsibility to make sure you receive these emails. If you do not appear to be receiving e-mails, contact your instructor immediately.
All e-mails must be written using correct English structure, grammar and punctuation and be signed with your first and
last name. Additionally, the course name, MGF1106_Online, should be included on the subject line of the e-mail.
Please do not e-mail your instructor through ANGEL.
Students can typically expect to receive a reply within 24 hours, M-F.
Filenames will be formatted as the following, lastname_1106spring12prj#.
All files must be a Microsoft Word file using the extension .docx. Do not send compressed files. Do not use .wks files.
For questions on homework or general course concerns, please post in the appropriate discussion board.
For purposes of communications, use your SCF email as the contact email when you register for MML.
TESTING
There will be five online chapter exams, a proctored midterm exam on Friday, September 14, 2012 and a required
proctored final exam, on Friday, October 12, 2012. All exams are at 5:30 pm in Building 27 room 150 on the Bradenton
campus.
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Course ID for access to MyMathLab: Johnson#####
MyMathLab Student Suppor: 800.677.6337
Course Performance: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/MathematicsScienceTechnologyBusiness/Mathematics/MathematicsCoursePerformanceStandards.asp
ARC: http://www.scf.edu/StudentServices/AcademicResourceCenter/default.asp
Final Exam Schedule: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/FinalExamSchedule.asp
MGF 1106 A TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (Distance Learning – 8 weeks) FALL 2012 NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. Make-up exams are not allowed under any circumstance. In the event that
you miss an exam, your final exam will be worth more of your overall course grade.
You must bring an approved calculator, pencils, and your student ID card or driver’s license. Students cannot share
calculators or use a cell phone as a calculator during exams!
For students with time/location conflicts: Any deviations from the testing dates, times and location must be approved
from your instructor in advance. If you are not able to attend the on-site testing sessions, you must make an appointment
with the SCF Testing Center or find an approved testing center. Contact your instructor with the necessary information
for sending the test to the testing center at least one week prior to the exam. Please be aware that most independent
testing centers will charge for proctoring services. Regardless of location, you must still take the exam on the same date
as the rest of the class.
Test Results: Test results will be posted in the MyMathLab gradebook. Although, you may arrange to review the exam,
Midterm and Final exams are not returned.
ACCOMMOCATION
SERVICES
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will provide
classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request an
accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability,
please see me or contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC is located in 300-326 on the Venice campus
and in the Student Services Center (01-219) on the Bradenton campus. The phone number is 941-408-1448 Ext # 61448
(TTY 941-480-3420) on the Venice campus and 941-752-5295 Ext # 65295 (TTY 941-751-8179) on the Bradenton
campus.
Course ID for access to MyMathLab: Johnson#####
MyMathLab Student Suppor: 800.677.6337
Course Performance: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/MathematicsScienceTechnologyBusiness/Mathematics/MathematicsCoursePerformanceStandards.asp
ARC: http://www.scf.edu/StudentServices/AcademicResourceCenter/default.asp
Final Exam Schedule: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/FinalExamSchedule.asp
MGF 1106 A Week
TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (Distance Learning – 8 weeks) Sections
Covered
2
M 8/27 – F 8/31
3
**M 9/3 – F 9/7
**Labor Day
Holiday – College Closed
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Test1
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Test 2
8.1
8.2
8.4
9.1
9.2
Set Concepts
Subsets
Venn Diagrams and Set Operations
Venn Diagrams with 3 Sets
Applications of Sets
Project – Set Theory
p. 101: 1-81 eoo
p. 114: 1-65 eoo
p. 124: 1-73 eoo
p. 136: 1-77 eoo
p. 147: 1-61 eoo
p. 154: 1-29 eoo
p. 161: 1-25 eoo
Basic Terms and Conversion in the Metric System
Length, Area and Volume
Dimensional Analysis and the Metric System
Points, Lines, Planes and Angles
Polygons
p. 440: 1-65 eoo
p. 450: 1-109 eoo
p. 469: 1-61 eoo
p. 486: 1-105 eoo
p. 496: 1-73 eoo
p. 507: 1-53 eoo
p. 520: 1-53 eoo
p. 537: 1-53 eoo
M 9/10 – F 9/14
Perimeter and Area
Volume and Surface Area
Transform Geom, Symmetry and Tessellations
5
9.6
Midterm 9/14/2012 BC 27-150 5:30 pm
Topology
Project – Measurement and Geometry
M 9/17 – F 9/21*
6
M 9/24 – F 9/28
p. 47: 1-89 eoo
p. 55: 1-57 eoo
p. 63: 1-113 eoo
p 72: 1-77 eoo
p. 80: 1-13 odd
Statements and Logical Connectives
Truth Tables for Negation, Conj and Disj
Truth Tables for the Cond and Bicond
Equivalent Statements
Symbolic Arguments
Euler Diagrams and Syllogistic Arguments
Switching Circuits
Project - Logic
9.3
9.4
9.5
4
SupplementaryTextbook
Homework Assignments
First day of classes: 08/20/2012
Online orientation (initial assignment) due by 8/28
1
M 8/20 – F 8/24
Topics Covered
FALL 2012 p. 547: 1-41 eoo
Test 3
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
12.9
12.10
The Nature of Probability
Theoretical Probability
Odds
Tree Diagrams
‘Or’ and ‘And’ Probability Problems
Conditional Probability
he Counting Principle and Permutations
Combinations
Solving Probability Problems Using Combinations
Project - Probability
p. 679: 1-29 eoo
p. 687: 1-73 eoo
p. 694: 1-57 eoo
p. 712: 1-25 eoo
p. 723: 1-101 eoo
p. 731: 1-69 eoo
p. 742: 1-61 eoo
p. 749: 1-41 eoo
p. 755: 1-41 eoo
Sampling Techniques
The Misuses of Statistics
Frequency Distributions and Statistical Graphs
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Project - Statistics
p. 778: 1-21 eoo
p. 781: 1-21 eoo
p. 792: 1-33 eoo
p. 802: 1-49 eoo
p. 812: 1-33 eoo
Test 4
**Faculty Development Day
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
8
Test 5
7
M 10/1 – F 10/5**
M 10/8 - F 10/12
Review, use the study guide, get ready for the final
FINAL EXAM 10/12/2012, BC 27-150 5:30pm
*Friday, 9/21, last day to withdraw without academic penalty (no refund).
**Friday, 10/5, Faculty/Staff Development Day – no day classes or academic support labs. Classes scheduled 4 pm and later will meet as usual.
Course ID for access to MyMathLab: Johnson#####
MyMathLab Student Suppor: 800.677.6337
Course Performance: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/MathematicsScienceTechnologyBusiness/Mathematics/MathematicsCoursePerformanceStandards.asp
ARC: http://www.scf.edu/StudentServices/AcademicResourceCenter/default.asp
Final Exam Schedule: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/FinalExamSchedule.asp