COURSE OUTLINE School of Work and College Preparation COURSE NAME: COURSE CODE: CREDIT HOURS: PREREQUISITES: COREQUISITES: PLAR ELIGIBLE: EFFECTIVE DATE: Applied Mathematics II MATH1097 42 (3 hours/week for 14 weeks) MATH1096 or equivalent None YES () NO ( ) September 2014 PROFESSOR: Mazdak Nikbakht PHONE: 416-415-5000 ext. 2479 OFFICE #: Room 524A EMAIL: mazdak.nikbakht@georgebrown.ca NOTE TO STUDENTS: Academic Departments at George Brown College will NOT retain historical copies of Course Outlines. We urge you to retain this Course Outline for your future reference. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ORIGINATOR:___ Afshin Azari-Vala _________________________________ September 2014 ___ DATE CHAIR:___ Tony Priolo _____________________________________________ September 2014 ____ SIGNATURE DATE DATE OF REVISION: ___ September 2014 ___ EQUITY STATEMENT: George Brown College values the talents and contributions of its students, staff and community partners and seeks to create a welcoming environment where equity, diversity and safety of all groups are fundamental. Language or activities which are inconsistent with this philosophy violate the College policy on the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment and will not be tolerated. The commitment and cooperation of all students and staff are required to maintain this environment. Information and assistance are available through your Chair, Student Affairs, the Student Association or the Human Rights Advisor. George Brown College is dedicated to providing equal access to students with disabilities. If you require academic accommodations visit the Disability Services Office or the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Office on your campus. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students should obtain a copy of the Student Handbook and refer to it for additional information regarding the grading system, withdrawals, exemptions, class assignments, missed tests and exams, supplemental privileges, and academic dishonesty. Students are required to apply themselves diligently to the course of study, and to prepare class and homework assignments as given. Past student performance shows a strong relationship between regular attendance and success. COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 PAGE: 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is the second of two math courses in the Pre-Health Science program, designed to assist individuals prepare themselves for further studies in health-related programs at the postsecondary level. The course focuses on the development of a. technical skills in algebra in working with linear equations in one and two unknowns including systems of linear equations, simple nonlinear equations and formulas and b. problem-solving skills involving superposition, proportion, linearity and simple nonlinearity with applications to everyday life problems, problems involving a percentage of a quantity, unit conversions, science problems and health-related activities that require the use of mathematics. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: As mandated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities essential employability skills (EES) will be addressed throughout all programs of study. Students will have the opportunity to learn (L) specific skills, to practice (P) these skills, and/or be evaluated (E) on the EES outcomes in a variety of courses. The EES include communication, numeracy, critical thinking & problem solving, information management, interpersonal and personal skills. The faculty for this course has indicated which of the EES are either Learned (L), Practiced (P) or Evaluated (E) in this course: Skill 1. communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience 2. respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication L P E L Skill 7. X X X 3. execute mathematical operations accurately X X X 4. apply a systematic approach to solve problems X X X 5. use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems X X X locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information sources 8. show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others 9. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals 10. manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects 11. take responsibility for one’s own actions, decisions and consequences 6. analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 PAGE: 2 P E COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course the students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to: 1. Identify and model linear problems in one unknown from everyday life and the sciences 2. Solve linear equations in one unknown 3. Identify and model simple nonlinear problems in one unknown from everyday life and the sciences 4. Solve simple nonlinear problems 5. Solve systems of linear equations 6. Solve problems whose solutions require the use of systems of linear equations 7. Use formulas in the problem-solving process 8. Rearrange linear and simple nonlinear formulas DELIVERY METHODS / LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Delivery methods include lectures, board demonstrations and in-class exercises. LIST OF TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER TEACHING AIDS: Required: None Recommended / Optional: None COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 PAGE: 3 TESTING POLICY: NOTE This policy does not apply to assessments that are written during the last week of classes. Students may NOT write makeups for PSS Test 4 or TS Test 4. The tests must be written at scheduled dates and times in the section the student is registered in. A student who misses a test will be allowed to write a makeup provided the student fills out a hardcopy of the Missed Evaluation Petition Form1, signs the form, and hands in the signed hardcopy of the petition form to the course professor, in person, within 7 days of the date of the missed test. The deadline ends at the end of the class scheduled a week after the date of the missed test and will not be extended further. This deadline is firm. Requests to write a makeup will not be accepted past this deadline. In addition, forms that are incomplete or filled out incorrectly or do not adhere to the guidelines on the Missed Evaluation Petition Form will not be accepted. Following the steps above, the student will be allowed to write a makeup test at the end of the term. Makeups are written during the last week of classes. PSS makeups are written immediately after the PSS Test 4 and TS makeups are written immediately after TS Test 4. Please also note the following: A maximum of one makeup is permitted. If more than one test is missed the student can choose which test to write a makeup for. All other missed tests will be given a mark of zero. In some courses makeups are comprehensive. In this course makeups are not comprehensive and are based on the material on the missed test only. Makeups are substantially more difficult than the original tests. The reason for this is that students who write makeups have more time to prepare themselves and they may have access to the original tests that are returned to students who write their tests as scheduled. The raised level of difficulty ensures that we remain fair to students who write their tests at scheduled times. Any petitioned test is initially graded as 0. Students have an opportunity to make up a petitioned test and increase their score. If no makeup is completed, then the petitioned test is recorded as 0 for the final grade calculation. ASSIGNMENT POLICY: N/A 1 A petition form is provided to all students at the beginning of each term. If a form has not been provided, then it is the student’s responsibility to obtain one from the Program Coordinator. COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II PAGE: 4 COURSE CODE: MATH1097 EVALUATION SYSTEM: Assessment Tool: Description: Outcome(s) EES assessed: assessed: TS Test 1 PSS Test 1 TS Test 2 PSS Test 2 TS Test 3 PSS Test 3 TS Test 4 PSS Test 4 Technical Skills Test Problem-Solving Skills Test Technical Skills Test Problem-Solving Skills Test Technical Skills Test Problem-Solving Skills Test Technical Skills Test Problem-Solving Skills Test 1, 2 1, 2 3, 4 3, 4 5, 6 5, 6 7, 8 7, 8 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 3, 4, 5 Date / Week: % of Final Grade: 4 12.5 4 12.5 7 12.5 7 12.5 12 12.5 12 12.5 15 12.5 15 12.5 TOTAL: 100% GRADING SYSTEM The passing grade for this course is: ____ 50% ____ A+ A A- 90-100 86-89 80-85 4.0 4.0 3.7 B+ B B- 77-79 73-76 70-72 3.3 3.0 2.7 C+ C C- 67-69 63-66 60-62 2.3 2.0 1.7 D+ D 57-59 50-56 1.3 1.0 Below 50 F 0.0 Excerpt from the College Policy on Academic Dishonesty: The minimal consequence for submitting a plagiarized, purchased, contracted, or in any manner inappropriately negotiated or falsified assignment, test, essay, project, or any evaluated material will be a grade of zero on that material. To view George Brown College policies please go to www.georgebrown.ca/policies COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 PAGE: 5 TOPICAL OUTLINE: Under unforeseen circumstances the weekly content coverage and evaluation schedule may change Week 1 Topic / Task PS Linearity Outcome(s) 1, 2 TS Linearity 2 PS Linearity 1, 2 TS Linearity 3 1, 2 4 5 1, 2 PS Nonlinearity 3, 4 TS Nonlinearity Content / Activities Problem-Solving Skills Linearity Modeling linear problems in one unknown Resources PS Handouts Technical Skills Linearity Terminology and notation; Linear expressions and linear equations in one unknown Problem-Solving Skills Linearity Applications of linear problems in one unknown to everyday life problems and problems arising from the sciences Technical Skills Linearity Solving linear equations in one unknown Problem-Solving Skills Review of material covered during Weeks 1 and 2 Technical Skills Review of material covered during Weeks 1 and 2 Problem-Solving Skills Test 1 Covers material studied during Weeks 1, 2 and 3 Technical Skills Test 1 Covers material studied during Weeks 1, 2 and 3 Problem-Solving Skills Nonlinearity Applications of nonlinear problems to everyday life problems and problems arising from the sciences TS Handouts PS Handouts TS Handouts PS Handouts TS Handouts PS Text Handouts TS Text Handouts Technical Skills Nonlinearity Identification and classification of nonlinear problems involving division, exponents, roots and logarithms; Solving simple nonlinear problems involving division, exponents, roots and logarithms with the unknown in a single factor COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 PAGE: 6 Week 6 Topic / Task PS Nonlinearity TOPICAL OUTLINE (continued): Outcome(s) Content / Activities 3, 4 Problem-Solving Skills Review of material studied during Week 5 TS Nonlinearity 7 8 9 10 3, 4 PS Systems of Linear Equations TS Systems of Linear Equations PS Systems of Linear Equations 5, 6 Technical Skills Review of material studied during Week 5 Problem-Solving Skills Test 2 Covers material studied during Weeks 5 and 6 Technical Skills Test 2 Covers material studied during Weeks 5 and 6 INTERSESSION WEEK Problem-Solving Skills Systems of Linear Equations Applications of systems of linear equations Technical Skills Systems of Linear Equations Elimination and substitution techniques for solving systems of linear equations 5, 6 TS Systems of Linear Equations COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 Resources PS Handouts Problem-Solving Skills Linear Equations in Two Unknowns Continuation of material covered during Session 9 TS Handouts PS Handouts TS Handouts PS Text Handouts TS Text Handouts Technical Skills Linear Equations in Two Unknowns Continuation of material covered during Session 9 PAGE: 7 Week 11 Topic / Task PS Systems of Linear Equations TOPICAL OUTLINE (continued): Outcome(s) Content / Activities 5, 6 Problem-Solving Skills Review of material studied during Weeks 9 and 10 Technical Skills Review of material studied during Weeks 9 and 10 TS Systems of Linear Equations 12 13 14 5, 6 TS Formulas PS Formulas Technical Skills Formulas Making formulas; Using formulas; Proportion formulas; Linear and nonlinear formulas; Rearranging proportion formulas; Rearranging linear formulas; Rearranging simple nonlinear formulas Problem-Solving Skills Review of material covered during Week 13 7, 8, 9 7, 8, 9 TS Formulas 15 7, 8, 9 TS Handouts Problem-Solving Skills Test 3 Covers material studied during Weeks 9, 10 and 11 Technical Skills Test 3 Covers material studied during Weeks 9, 10 and 11 Problem-Solving Skills Formulas Formulas from everyday life problems; Formulas from the sciences; Use of formulas in problem-solving PS Formulas Resources PS Handouts Technical Skills Review of material covered during Week 13 Problem-Solving Skills Test 4 Covers material studied during Weeks 13 and 14 PS Handouts TS Handouts PS Handouts TS Handouts Technical Skills Test 4 Covers material studied during Weeks 13 and 14 Please note: this schedule may change as resources and circumstances require. For information on withdrawing from this course without academic penalty, please refer to the College Academic Calendar: http://www.georgebrown.ca/Admin/Registr/PSCal.aspx COURSE NAME: Applied Mathematics II COURSE CODE: MATH1097 PAGE: 8