Math 1010-006: Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students
Fall 2011
Instructor: Harold J. Mardones Course Dates and Times: TR 11:00 – 12:15
Course Location: NC 1314
Office Hours: R 9:55-10:55 am, and 12:20-1:20pm in the MERC Lab(NC 4015)
E-mail:harold.mardones@ccaurora.edu ( harold.mardones@ucdenver.edu)
Course Captain: Lane Andrew, CU 642; Phone 303-556-3487
Department Associate Chair: Steve Billups, CU 645; Phone: 303-556-4814
Textbook: Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning
Approach, 5th edition. Jeffrey Bennett & William Briggs, Addison-Wesley, 2008.
ISBN-10: 0321652797 ; ISBN-13: 9780321652799
Calculator: You are required to bring a scientific calculator to class everyday.
Your calculator must do exponents. Cell phone calculators are not permitted.
Prerequisites: The mathematical prerequisite for the course is that you have
met the entrance requirements for the university, namely three years of high
school mathematics.
Course Objectives
 To strengthen and build confidence in your quantitative skills.
 To demonstrate the relevance and applicability of mathematics to
your lives and careers.
 Methods of Evaluation
Homework: MyMathLab:”coursecompass.com”.
Course code: mardones14957
Homework Guidelines
For every one hour spent in class, plan to spend two to three hours out of
class reviewing your lecture notes, reading the text, and working problems. If
you get stuck on the homework problems, seek help from your instructor or
your colleagues. Also, I strongly encourage you to form study groups.
In-class Exams
There will be 4 in class exams (best 3) see tentative schedule for dates. Each
exam is worth 100 points, or about 10 % of your overall grade. If you cannot
make an exam, you must contact me in advance to arrange another test
date. Documentation of any excuse will be requested. You must bring your
student ID card and another government issued photo ID to each exam.
Project
There will be a project assigned during midterm. It is worth 150 points, or
about 15% of your overall grade. Details will be provided.
Final Exam
There will be a comprehensive final exam worth 250 points, or about 25% of
your overall grade
Computing Your Final Grade
Your overall grade is based on the total points you earned.
Maximum Possible Points
Homework
In-class Exams
Project
Final Exam
Total
200 points
400 points
150 points
250 points
1000 points
Overall Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
880-1000 points
759–879 points
638-758 points
517–637 points
Below 517 points
Academic Integrity
Exams are to be done individually. You must neither give nor receive help on
exams. However I encourage you to work together on homework.
Cheating
Cheating of any kind may result in a course grade of F and possible expulsion
from the University. Please Do not cheat!
Incompletes
Incompletes are only given in situations in which a student has been in good
standing all semester, but is prevented from completing a course assignment
(for example the final exam) by circumstances beyond his/her control (for
example hospitalization, death of a family member). This policy of the
department and college is strictly enforced.
Disruptions
Class disruptions (cell phones, music, etc) and any other inappropriate
behavior will not be tolerated. Please see the CU-Denver Code of Student
Conduct for details.
Disabilities
Students with disabilities who need accommodations should make me aware
of this either by contacting me directly or by having the Disabilities Services
Office (North Classroom 2514; 303-556-3450) contact me by the end of the
first week of class.
Talk to Me
When any issues arise or if you have any problems or concerns, it is
important that you let me know as soon as possible. I will do whatever I can
to address any valid issue.
Tentative Daily Schedule
Month
Dates
August
23/25
Tuesday
Thursday
Introduction / 1ABC
1C / 2A
Aug 30 / Sept 1
2A
2B
September
6/8
2B
2B / 3A
September
13/15
3A / 3B
3B
September
20/22
3E
September
27/29
4B / Start Project
4B
4C
4C / 4D
October
4/6
Exam I
Exam II on Ch 1, 2 and 3
October
11/13
4D
8A
October
18/20
8B
Exam III on Ch 4 and 8
October
25/27
5A / Project Due
5B / 5C
November
1/3
5D / 5E
6A
November
8/10
6B
6C
November
15/17
7A
7B
November
22/24
Fall Break
Fall Break
Nov 29 / Dec 1
7B
7E
December
7E
Exam IV on Ch 5, 6 and 7
6/8
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus throughout the
course of the semester to accommodate incidentals.
Final Exam
Getting Help
The Learning Resource Center
o Offers free tutoring and help concerning class assignments, courseloads, and study skills
o Located in North Classroom (NC) Room 2006.
o tutorialservices@ucdenver.edu ; 303-556-2802
MERC (Math Education Resource Center)
o Free assistance on assignments
o Located in North Classroom (NC) Room 4015. 303-556-8532
o Must bring valid CU-Denver ID.