Great Basin College, Spring Semester 2015
MATH 120, Online Class, Fundamentals of College Mathematics,
Call #: 31329, Section 1001, 3 credits
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor:
Xunming Du
Class Meeting Time:
Please check Web Campus and http://www.webassign.com/ daily
Office:
EIT 258
Phone:
(775) 753-7081
E-mail:
Please use Email in Canvas to contact the course instructor
Office Hour:
Tuesday, Thursday 9:30AM-12:00
Web Assign Site: http://www.webassign.com/
Class Key: gbcnv 9364 8697
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Topics include real numbers, consumer mathematics, variation, functions, relations, graphs,
geometry, probability, and statistics. The course is broad in scope, emphasizing applications.
This course fulfills the lower-division mathematics requirement for a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
We will be covering chapters 1- 5, part of chapter 7 and 10 in the text Mathematics, a Practical
Odyssey, 7h edition by Johnson. The class format will be Web Campus-based with Internetenhanced. The class key is gbcnv 9364 8697. Students must enroll in the course with the class key
at http://www.webassign.com/.
PRERREQUISITE
Math 096 within two years, sufficient placement exam or SAT/ACT score. (3+0).
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook: Mathematics A Practical Odyssey, 7th edition, by Johnson
Studying tools: Calculators are allowed for all tests.
High speed Internet access is recommended to watch video lectures.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES, MEASUREMENT
Students should demonstrate their comprehension of materials in their assignments, quizzes, tests
and the final exam.
Objectives
Measurement through Assessment
1.
2.
3.
Solve a variety of applied problems
using problem-solving techniques
from a variety of areas including
logic, algebra, geometry, set theory,
probability, statistics, and number
theory.
Communicate mathematical
concepts in writing.
Use financial formulas to find
interest, future value, present value,
monthly payments, and construct an
amortization schedule.
Assignments: 1 – 10
Midterm: Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Final Exam: Chapter 4, 5, 7 & 10
Essay: Effectively Address Prompt
Display well-written, easy to
understand sentences.
Show thoughtful consideration of the
material.
Assignment: 11, 12
Final Exam: Chapter 4, 5, 7 & 10
4.
Follow appropriate mathematical
format and use proper mathematical
notation in solving problems.
Assignments: 13, 14 & 15
Final Exam: Chapter 4, 5, 7 & 10
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES
Communication Skills: The students will be involved in discussions on Discussion Board in
Web Campus for the purpose of determining math outcomes.
Critical Thinking: Throughout the semester, the students will have opportunities to engage in
critical thinking through the process of determining various methods for solving math questions.
Personal/Cultural Awareness: By meeting the course outcomes, the students will gain personal
and cultural awareness by applying probability theory and financial mathematics to real-life
situations outside of the classroom, thus building confidence and personal awareness.
Technology: Students who enroll in the on-line version of Math 120 will gain skills in navigating
an on-line course via the Internet, thus enhancing their skills in technology.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
The course materials are delivered through recorded lectures. Homework assignments, tests and
the final exam are done on a computer with the Internet connection. Students also need to write
an essay.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Assignments, midterm test and the final exam are done through the web site
www.webassign.com. Students can stop taking an assignment and resume later. Assignments
must be submitted at 11:59pm by Saturday evening weekly.
Please be aware that you only have ONE attempt for the midterm test and the final exam,
respectively. The duration of the test or the exam is two hours. The test and the final exam are
closed book tests. No notes are allowed. Calculators are good to use. You can take the test or the
exam any time before the due day. The midterm test is due on Friday, March 20. The final exam
needs to be done by Wednesday, May 13.
The midterm test and the final exam must be proctored. There will be no make-up for either of
the test or the exam except for medical emergencies or natural disasters. If the test or exam is
missed due to a medical emergency, the student must inform the course instructor within 48
hours of the emergency with a doctor note. Failing to so will result in no making up the test or
exam. Cellular phones are NOT allowed to bring to the test place during the test or exam. Please
note it is student’s responsibility that students complete their test or the exam at the
scheduled place by the deadline.
For students in Elko, you must take all of your tests and the final exam in the testing center,
located in Academic Success Center (ASC) of the new EIT building. The phone number is 775753-2149.
For students in different centers of GBC such as Pahrump, Ely, Winnemucca or Battle Mountain,
please contact the local administration office to take tests and the final exam.
If students plan to take the test or the exam elsewhere, such as TMCC, UNR, CSN, UNLV, the
students must notify the course instructor how to contact students’ proctor by Wednesday,
March 11 for the midterm test and May 6 for the final exam. So the proctors can get the access
code for the test and the final exam in http://www.webassign.com.
To take the test or the final exam, students must show their picture ID to proctors.
Essay
There is an essay due by Saturday, April 4.The essay will be based on chapter three. The topic
will be given after chapter three is done. The essay should be about two pages long. Even though
this is a math class, you are being judged entirely on how well you write and substantiate your
opinion in English. The free-write is 30 points. Your grade will be based on how well you do the
following:
1. Display well-written, easy to understand sentences with the correct spelling words and
the English grammar.
2. Effectively address the concept and the application with well organized paragraphs.
3. Show thoughtful consideration of the material.
GRADING POLICY
There are no make-up options for the assignments, tests and the final exam. There are 15
assignments. Each assignment is worth 25 points. Among assignments, two assignments with the
lowest scores will be dropped. So there are total 325 points from assignments. The midterm test
one and the final exam are 60 points each. Please note the last day to withdraw the course is
March 23. After the date, the course will be given a grade based on student’s work. The possible
grade of the course could be as follows:
92%90% –
88 %–
82% –
80% –
A
AB+
B
B-
78%72%70%68%62%–
C+
C
CD+
D
60%
Below 60%
DF
For your convenience, here is a chart to help you keep track of your grades. Since this is a math
class, you should feel free to calculate your average at any point during the class.
Assignments/Tests/Exam
Your Score
Total Points
E-mail Assignment
10
Assignment One
25
Assignment Two
25
Assignment Three
25
Assignment Four
25
Assignment Five
25
Assignment Six
25
Assignment Seven
25
Assignment Eight
25
Assignment Nine
25
Assignment Ten
25
Assignment Eleven
25
Assignment Twelve
25
Assignment Thirteen
25
Assignment Fourteen
25
Assignment Fifteen
25
The Essay
30
Midterm Test
60
Final Exam
60
Total
485 (Drop two
assignments)
ADA STATEMENT
Any student with a disability who is requesting accommodations should contact the Student
Services Office in Elko at 775-753-2271 as soon as possible.
ASSISTANCE TO YOUR STUDY
For math assistance, please visit the math lab in the Academic Success Center, located in the new
building. It is free of charge for you to see any tutors there. For more details, please visit the
website at http://www.gbcnv.edu/asc/
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY / PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
The university and Community College System of Nevada expressly forbids all forms of
academic dishonesty, including (but not limited to) all forms of cheating, copying, and
plagiarism. Students who are discovered cheating will be assigned zero points for the course, and
will be brought to the GBC academic officers for prosecution.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The attendance will be tracked by if students have completed their assignments or tests through
the assignment website. It is highly recommended that students watch all video lectures in Web
Campus.
IMPORTANT WORDS
Be careful. Do not assume online courses are easier than traditional courses. There are actually
more difficult than regular courses. Online Mathematics requires consistent motivation on the
part of the student. You must motivate yourself to study, prepare, ask questions, and be
organized. There is not a teacher meeting with you every week with reminders about what is
expected. Deadlines are critical and late assignment is not accepted. The whole idea of an online
course revolves around a set schedule, and it is your responsibility to keep up with that schedule.
YOUR FIRST E-MAIL ASSIGNMENT IN CANVAS (10 POINTS):
Please send the course instructor an e-mail through CANVAS by Saturday, January 24. Please
include the following paragraph in your message.
“I have read the class syllabus. Assignments, the midterm test and the final exam are done
through the website http://www.webassign.com. Deadlines of assignments, tests and the final
exam are written in the syllabus. I understand how to take the proctored test and the final exam.”
CAMPUS SECURITY
GBC is committed to the safety of our students and has a duty to promote awareness and
prevention programs for violence on campus under the Jeanne Clery Act as well as the Campus
SaVE (Sexual Violence Elimination Act) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), which are
amendments to Clery. Acts of violence include, but are not limited to, sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking. Acts of violence can occur on the physical campus or
centers of GBC in addition to field placement sites, clinical practice settings, and other places
where college or class activities occur. As well, the online environment at GBC is considered a
GBC site. If you experience any incidence where your safety has been threatened or violated, or
if you feel threatened or harassed, immediately report this to me, any center director, faculty, or
staff member, or directly to the Director of Environmental Health, Safety &
Security(775.753.2115) or the Vice President for Student Services(775.753.2282).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, Class Key gbcnv 9364 8697
Week
1
Date
January 20-24
2
3
4
5
6
February 23-28
7
8
9
10
11
Sections
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
April 6-11
12
13
14
15
May 11-13
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
7.1
7.2
10.0A
10.0B
10.1
10.2
The exam is available on
Monday.
Topic
Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning,
Symbolic Logic
Truth Table,
Conditionals
Analyzing Arguments,
Sets and Set Operations
Applications of Venn diagrams,
Introduction to Combinations
Permutations and Combinations,
History of Probability
Basic Terms of Probability,
Basic Rules of Probability
Combinatorics and Probability,
Expected Values
Conditional Probability,
Population, Sample, and Data
Measures of Central Tendency,
Measure of Dispersion
The midterm test is available Mar 16-20
Normal Distribution,
Polls and Margin of Error
Essay is due, April 4.
Simple Interest,
Compound Interest
Annuities,
Amortized Loans
Place Systems,
Arithmetic in Different Bases,
Review of Exponentials and Logarithms,
Review of Properties of Logarithms
Exponential Growth
Exponential Decay
The exam can be done on Monday, May 11.
The exam is due Wednesday, May 13.