Heartland Community College
Fall 2007
Course Prefix and Number:
Math 070-04
Course Title: Fundamentals of Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
Days and times the course meets: MWF
10:00 – 10:50 am
Room: ICB 1101
Catalog Description: Designed for students who need to develop basic arithmetic skills.
Prerequisites: Placement by assessment.
Designed for students who need to develop basic arithmetic skills before taking
Beginning Algebra. Topics include basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and
decimals. Problem solving will be stressed throughout the course.
Textbook: Basic College Mathematics, 3rd Edition by K. Elayn Martin-Gay by Prentice Hall
Other Materials: Pencils, Binder with paper, Dividers
Instructor Information:
Instructor name: Jane Cler
Phone number: (309) 268-8640 This will give you the Math Department Secretary.
Instructor e-mail address: jane.cler@heartland.edu
Location of instructor's office: ICB 2402
Hours and days of instructor's office hours:
Monday and Friday:
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Others by appointment
Relationship to academic programs and transferability:
This course does not fulfill the general education mathematics requirement(s) for either the A.A.
degree or the A.S. degree.
Course Objectives
The goals of this course are to prepare students for MATH 087-Beginning Algebra by
strengthening basic arithmetic skills, signed numbers and solving equations. Each student has a
unique background in mathematics, and each student’s strengths and weaknesses will be
assessed to determine his/her needs.
Topics:
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Whole Number Addition and Subtraction
Whole Number Multiplication
Whole Number Division
Prime/Composite Numbers
Fraction Basics
Fraction Multiplication and Division
Fraction Addition and Subtraction
Decimal Addition and Subtraction
Decimal Multiplication and Division
Solving Equations
Ratio and Proportion
Percent
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Student grades are based on successful completion of homework, quizzes, and tests.
Your grade is based upon cumulative total points. Below is the break down for the
semester. There is no extra credit in this course. There will be no curve. You must
score at least 700 points during the semester to move on to Math 087.
Course Requirements:
Quizzes (10)
Exams (4)
Homework/In class assignments
Comprehensive Final Exam
Total
Grading Scale:
900 – 1000 points
800 – 899 points
700 – 799 points
600 – 699 points
0 – 599 points
A
B
C
D
F
200 points
400 points
150 points
250 points
1000 points
Missing an exam and assignments policy: There are NO make-ups for exams, quizzes or
assignments. I will drop your lowest quiz and homework scores. I will replace at
most one exam score with the percent that you score on your final exam.
This can only help your final grade.
Participation (or Attendance)
Regular attendance is not only expected, but a must in order to be successful in this class.
If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to obtain class notes and assignments
from someone in the class.
Incompletes
An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can
reasonably by expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only when
justified by extreme circumstances (e.g., serious illness, accident, death or serious illness
in the immediate family). Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons as unjustified
failure to appear for the final examination. A written agreement, outline the requirements
to be met, must be signed by the instructor and the student. The agreed upon
requirements must be completed no later than the end of the following semester. By the
agreed upon date, the instructor will assign a grade or the incomplete will be changed to
an F if the requirements are not completed.
Required Writing and Reading:
Required writing will be part of most assignments and tests. Students will be expected to
explain how they found the solution and interpret the answer in the context of the
problem. Students are expected to read the material in the textbook for each section
studied.
Student Responsibilities
Before coming to class:
 Read assigned sections of the text.
 Attempt some of the assigned homework problems for the new section.
During class:
 Ask questions regarding problems that gave you difficulty in solving.
 Actively listen and participate in class discussions and presentations of solutions.
 Take notes, not just what is written on the board, but any verbal explanations or
clarifications given by the instructor or other students.
After class:
 Reread notes and highlight what does not make sense or what you still do not
understand so that you can ask clarifying questions during office hours or at the
beginning of the next class.
 Do all of the assigned homework problems for the section discussed in class.
 Seek tutoring or instructor help when needed.
 Redo any missed problems on the homework, quizzes or tests.
Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, Plagiarism
Please refer to the Student Conduct Policy in the Heartland Community College CATALOG for
specific policies concerning discipline, academic integrity and plagiarism.
Heartland Library Information http://www.heartland.edu/library
The Library, located in the Students Commons Buildings at the Raab Road campus, provides
Heartland students with a full range of resources including books, online journal databases,
videos, newspapers, periodicals, reserves, and interlibrary loan. Librarians are available to assist
in locating information.
Tutoring Center:
http://www.heartland.edu/asc/tutor.html
(309) 268-8231
Testing Center:
http://www.heartland.edu/asc/testing.html
(309) 268-8231
Academic Disabilities
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please
contact Anita Moore at 268-8249 or anita.moore@heartland.edu.
Notice of Cancelled Class Sessions
Cancelled class sessions, for all HCC classes, will be listed under Cancelled Class Meetings in
the A-Z Index and under Academic Information in the Current Students page on the HCC Web
site. Go to http://www.heartland.edu/classCancellations/ to learn what classes have been
cancelled for that day and the upcoming week. Be sure to check the last column, which might
contain a message from the instructor.
Syllabus Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in
class. You are responsible for any and all changes made to the syllabus.
Important Dates
August 16, 2007
August 29, 2007
September 3, 2007
October 12, 2007
November 7, 2007
November 21, 2007
November 22 - 25, 2007
December 7, 2007
December 12, 2007
Classes Begins
Last day to drop course with refund
Labor Day (college closed)
Mid-Term Break (no classes, college open)
Last day to withdraw and receive a “W”
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, college open)
Thanksgiving Break (college closed)
Class ends for fall semester.
Final Exam
I AM HERE TO HELP. I WILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE WHEN REQUESTED AND SPEND EXTRA TIME WITH YOU AS NEEDED.
YOUR SUCCESS IS IN YOUR HANDS. STUDY CONSISTENTLY AND DILIGENTLY,
AND SEEK THE HELP YOU NEED.
Tentative Day to Day Schedule – Math 070 – 04 Fall 2007
Week of
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
August 13
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Introduction
August 20
1.2
1.3
1.4, Quiz 1
August 27
1.5
1.6
1.7, Quiz 2
September 3
Labor Day
1.8
1.9
September 10
Review
Exam 1
2.1
September 17
2.2
2.3
2.4, Quiz 3
September 24
2.5
3.1
3.2, Quiz 4
October 1
3.3
3.4,3.5
3.5, Quiz 5
October 8
3.6, Review
Exam 2
Fall Break
October 15
4.1
4.2
4.3, Quiz 6
October 22
4.4
4.5
4.6, Quiz 7
October 29
5.1
5.2
5.3, Quiz 8
November 5
Review
Exam 3
5.4
November 12
6.1
6.2
6.3, Quiz 9
November 19
6.4
Thanksgiving
Break
November 26
6.5
6.6
Review, Quiz 10
December 3
Exam 4
Review for Final
Review for Final,
Quiz 11
December 10
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Final Exam
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10 – 11:50 am