Passaic County Community College
MA 004 BASIC MATHEMATICS II
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2011-2012
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Course Code:
MA 004
Course Title:
Basic Mathematics II
Department/Program:
Mathematics
Semester Offered: Fall – Spring - Summer
Catalog Description/Course: Application of basic computational skills necessary to solve problems
encountered in life and work situations.
Prerequisites:
MA 001 or Test placement
Credits:
3.5 credits
Lecture Hours:
3 hours lecture
Lab Hours:
1 hour lab
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS:
Basic College Mathematics: an Applied Approach (Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood)
(PCCC custom edition or 9th edition)
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
 Perform arithmetic operations on the real number system.
 Use order of operations to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions.
 Solve linear equations and applications.
 Plot points in the Cartesian Coordinate System.
 Interpret statistical graphs.
 Convert within the US and metric system.
 Apply the basic concepts of plane geometry.
 Solve proportion and percent problems.
GRADING STANDARD:
Final evaluation of class will be based on in-class examinations, attendance (regular class and lab), homework
assignments, projects and a final examination. Grades will be assigned as follows: A, A- (superior achievement),
B+, B, B- (above average), C+, C (fully acceptable academic performance), and D (passing, but student must
repeat the course), F (academic failure).
The five in-class tests will be given according to this course calendar schedule. There will be NO make-up tests.
Due to this fact, the lowest grade of the five will be dropped from the final average.
This test average will comprise 60% of the final course grade.
There are 4 mandatory projects throughout the semester. The maximum grade for each project is 2.5%. The
deadline for each project is included in the course outline. If a project is late by a week the maximum grade is
2%; if the project is late by 2 weeks then the maximum grade is 1.5%. Projects are not accepted when they are
more than 2 weeks late. Therefore the total project grade is 10% of the final grade.
Attendance and homework are mandatory. Absences will affect your final grade and performance in exams.
Please make every effort to attend all classes. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to study the material
covered. Homework assignments are due in the next class.
There is a mandatory lab component of the class. Students have to attend the lab weekly (minimum of 12 times).
Students can do their homework, work on lab sheets or work on software related to the studied material during
their lab time. Students will receive their lab sheets from their instructor. Lab sheets will be collected at the end
of the semester.
Homework, attendance, lab attendance and lab participation will comprise 5% of the final grade.
The final examination will be given during the 15th week of class. The exam will cover all materials presented in
the course. The final exam will comprise 25% of the final grade.
Tests (lowest grade dropped)
Final exam
Projects
Lab attendance/participation, homework
60%
25%
10%
5%
100%
MATH LABS:
PCCC has two Math labs, located in U203 and U303 in the Pruden Building, for tutoring in all levels of Math. The
labs are open Monday thru Friday in the day and evening and Saturdays during the day. Schedules for both labs
are posted in the respective rooms. There are designated blocks of time for developmental courses as well as
drop-in hours for students in any level. All students are encouraged to go to the lab for as much help as needed
In addition to the labs, students may also use eTutoring for extra help. eTutoring is a professional tutoring
service, paid for by PCCC, provided free to all PCCC students. The URL is www.etutoring.org. Math tutoring is
available for Basic Math trough Calculus II.
COURSE CONTENT:
Schedule of topics to be covered is attached.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM POLICIES:
THE USE OF CALCULATOR IS NOT PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE!
COLLEGE POLICIES:
For Information regarding:
 PCCC’s Academic Integrity Code
 Student Conduct Code
 Student Grade Appeal Process
 Intensive Writing Requirements
 Panther Alert: The College will announce delayed openings, closings, and other emergency situations through
the Panther Alert System. Students are encouraged to sign up for the Panther Alert Notification. Students can
sign up once they log into their Campus Cruiser Portal account through the PCCC website at www.pccc.edu.
 Cell Phone Policy: Use of cellular telephones, audible pagers, or other forms of audible electronic devices in all
academic learning environments (including but not limited to, laboratories, testing centers, classroom, library,
learning centers, theater, and so forth) unless previously approved by the instructor or other authorized
administrator.
Please refer to the PCCC Student Handbook and PCCC Catalog
NOTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you have disabilities, and believe you need accommodations in my classroom,
call 973-684-6395, to make an appointment, preferably within the first two weeks
of classes for Fall/Spring semesters and by the 2nd class day for summer session