Course Outline
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Division of Continuing Education
143 Atkinson Building
Tel: (416) 736-5616
Fax : (416) 650-8042
dce@yorku.ca
Program: Mathematics for Admissions Waiver
Course: Mathematics for Admissions Waiver – Section 1
Course Webpage: www.coned.yorku.ca
Term: Winter 2011 Term
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Please see brochure for pre-requisite information
Course Instructor:
Stewart Craven
Email: numeratecitizen@mac.com
Office Contact: Division of Continuing Education, 143 Atkinson, 416-736-5616
Time and Location:
Evening Sessions
Every Monday and Wednesday
Vari Hall 3006
From January 10 - March 21, 2011
(January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31,
February 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, March
2, 7, 9, 14, 16 & 21, 2011)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Expanded Course Description
The course will cover the following topics:
Numbers and Logics
Tools for Data Management
Combinatorics/Probability
Sequences and Series
Functions and Linear Equations
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Course Text / Readings
Additional readings may be assigned or recommended during the course.
The following texts, books and journal articles (or course kit) are required readings for the
course:
Course materials will be posted on a “wiki.”
Course Overview
Lesson Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Topics, Readings & Videos
Introduction to Mathematical Problem Solving
Logic (parentheses, not, or, and, if…then, if and only if, converse, inverse,
and contrapositive)
Number Systems (natural. Integer, and real); Axioms of Addition,
Multiplication, and Order for Real Numbers
Combinations
Combinations continued
Probability
Probability Continued
Concept Review and Test #1
Tools for Data Management
Tools for Data Management
Sequences
Series
Converging and Diverging Infinite Series
Financial Applications of Series
Financial Applications of Series continued
Concept Review and Test #2
Linear and Quadratic functions including solving quadratic equations
Logarithmic functions including solving logarithmic equations and
Exponential functions including solving exponential equations
Transformations of functions
Final Examination
Evaluation
Your final grade will be based on the following components which will be weighted as follows:
Test 1
Test 2
Assignments (2)
Final Examination
Total
20%
20%
20%
40%
100%
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Grading, Assignment Submission and Missed Tests
Students are required to complete all Course work.
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Students who fail to complete the Course work will receive a DNC (Did Not Complete).
Grade
%
Description
Pass
50 - 100%
Math for Admissions Waiver - Meets York
Admission Requirements
Fail
Below 50%
Math for Admissions Waiver - Does not meet
Admission requirements.
DNA
Did Not Attend - The student did not attend, did
not withdraw, and did not submit course work.
DNC
Did Not Complete - The student did not complete
the course.
Assignment Submission (if applicable): Proper academic performance depends on students doing
their work not only well, but on time. Accordingly, assignments for this course must be received on
the due date specified for the assignment. Assignments are to be handed in as per the instructions
provided to you by the instructor of this course. Students are required to keep a copy of all
assignments and examinations submitted to the instructors.
Examinations and other assignments must be completed at the times and dates identified in the
Course Outline. There will be penalties for failing to complete exams and assignments on-time.
If you are unlikely to complete an assignment on time either for medical, personal or work related
reasons, please discuss directly with the Course Instructor, who has marking responsibility for that
specific assignment, as soon as possible, and before the noted deadline.
The completed assignments and examinations are the property of York University. You can make
an appointment with the DCE Office to review your assignments or examinations. Copies of these
papers are available for a fee of $15.00.
Missed Tests: Students with a documented reason for missing a test, such as an illness which
is confirmed by supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s letter) may request accommodation
from the Course Instructor. The Course Instructor will notify the Division of Continuing Education
regarding the missed test. It is the students responsibility to submit the doctor's letter to the
Division of Continuing Education (attention Kathryn Le Chan) prior to the second sitting of the
test. Please note that the second sitting of the test will only be scheduled once.
Attendance: In the event that you are unable to attend a class, contact the DCE Office directly
by phone at 416-736-5616 or by email at dce@yorku.ca and also inform your instructor. Please
see the student information letter for a more detailed policy regarding attendance.
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Course Evaluations: Course evaluation forms will be distributed at the end of the course. The
evaluation forms will provide you with the opportunity to give us specific quantitative and qualitative
feedback on the instructor and the course content. In addition to this written feedback, we also
welcome verbal feedback. If you have particular comments, concerns or suggestions on the
Program, please feel free to contact the DCE Office directly at 416.736.5616.
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following information, available on
the Senate Committee on Curriculum & Academic Standards webpage (see Reports, Initiatives,
Documents) - http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/senate_cte_main_pages/ccas.htm
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York’s Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures/Academic Integrity Website
Ethics Review Process for research involving human participants
Course requirement accommodation for students with disabilities, including physical,
medical, systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities
Student Conduct Standards
Religious Observance Accommodation
University Closures/Class Cancellations: (416-736-5600 OR www.yorku.ca)
While this is rare, weather and/or other emergencies do occur that require us to suspend our
operations. While every effort will be made to contact students, this is not always possible. If you
are unsure of whether the Course is running, please call the University’s weather/emergency
information line at: 416-736-5600. Weather rule: If the University is OPEN then classes will be
running. If the University is CLOSED, then classes will not be running. Any missed classes will be
rescheduled in consultation with the students.
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