SYLLABUS Tulsa Community College Spring 2015 Course: Math for Critical Thinking (MATH 1473) Section #: 290 CRN #: 24651 Day(s) and Time(s): 12 Week Online Instructor: Sabrina Ripp Start date 02/9/2015 Office Email: Sabrina.ripp@tulsacc.edu , Office Phone: 918-595-7589, Cell Phone: 918- 557-5763 All emails must contain your full name and course. Emails may take up to 24 hours to be returned, excluding weekends, holidays, and when the college is closed. Proctored testing is required. Exams may be taken at the Northeast Testing Center or through a proctor from your location. TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE: Division: Dave Sollars Associate Dean: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Office: Northeast Campus, 1130 Phone Number: (918) 595-7542 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics in Algebra, Set Theory, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, Computer Programming. Other topics as time allows. Supervised/Proctored Testing Required. Testing can be completed at the Northeast campus testing center or by a proctor from your location (form required see Blackboard). COURSE ID: TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES: • • • • Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, 6/e, by Bennett & Briggs MyMathLab required Study Guide optional optional: Activity Manual (it's also online) NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: MATH 1513 College Algebra COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to— 1. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems. 2. Organize and make conclusions using set theory. 3. Draw conclusions using logical reasoning. 4. Simplify algebraic expressions and solve algebraic equations and inequalities. 5. Use probability to solve problems. 6. Collect, evaluate, and draw conclusions about data using statistics. Page 1 Blackboard: www.tulsacc.edu MyTCC is where the link to TCC Blackboard is located. This is where you will find a copy of the syllabus (with course assignments), course announcements, extra credit assignments, and you can check your grades throughout the semester. This course has 5 units and 12 chapters. You are required to complete one chapter from each unit, plus two ANY additional chapters for a TOTAL of 7 chapters. Homework: Homework will be assigned on the computer. Homework is optional, but strongly encouraged. Quizzes: Quizzes are open book and open note. Quizzes will be given through CourseCompass. There is no makeup of missed quizzes or quiz periods. Quizzes are worth 50% of final grade. Exams: Exams are open book and open note. Exams are worth 50% of your final grade. There is no makeup of missed tests or test periods. Testing can be completed at the Northeast Testing Center or Metro Testing Center. A – 90%, B – 80%, C – 70%, D – 60%, F – less than 60% All work is due by 5/9/15. The instructor reserves the right to communicate any changes in this syllabus or the course itself in class. The instructor reserves the right to communicate any changes in this syllabus or the course itself in class/email. How to access your grade upon completion of the course: Dial 595-7373 or go to www.tulsacc.edu and click student web - TED, then click student services and follow direction. Attendance Policy: Class attendance is necessary in order to achieve a level of understanding and comprehension of the material. For unattended classes, the student is responsible for making arrangements with a fellow student to procure lecture notes, handouts, or special instructions that were disseminated during the class. For online classes, attendance is considered to be the activity within Hawkes Learning System. The last date of attendance will be the last date that was recorded inside HLS for assignment submitted. COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. The instructor has the right to assign the grade of AW (Administrative Withdraw) up until the last day of the course. An AW will only be given in lieu of an F by request. Incompletes: A grade of Incomplete (I) is only given in extreme circumstances with proper documentation received before grades are submitted. Per TCC policy you must complete over 50% of the course and be passing to receive the grade of Incomplete. Communications: Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: jane_doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All email communications to you will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. Inclement Weather: (does not apply to online students unless they lose electricity; if this is the case, contact the instructor as soon as possible) TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). General Education Goals: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and Page 2 abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency. Classroom and Online Etiquette: (For classroom sections and online posts) Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor. Syllabus Changes: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing. Students with Disabilities: DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864. Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may: require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test; Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question; Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class; Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services. Institutional Statement: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu Tentative Class Schedule, Syllabus is tentative and course is subject to change. FACET Center: There are many resources available to the student at the FACET Center. Free Math Tutoring, supplemental tapes and videos, etc. Call 595-7592 for more information or to make an appointment. Facet Center is located in the center of the Enterprise Building. Tutor.com : Log into MyTCC -> Blackboard -> Select Math Class -> Click on Tutor.com link on left toolbar. Step 1) Choose your subject (Math or Science) Step 2) Choose your class. Step 3) Type your question or upload an attachment of your question (word document, picture, screen capture, etc). Step 4) Submit your question and work with your tutor. Page 3