Survey of Mathematics
3.0 degree credits
Prerequisite: MT013, MT006 & MT007 or Appropriate Placement Test score
You MUST have the correct prerequisite or you will NOT receive credit for this class
Section _____
Professor L . Kuroski
Office : Rm.303
Phone : 270 - 5122
E-Mail : KUROSKIL@ecc.edu
Course Times / Rooms : _____________________________________________
Text : A SURVEY of MATHEMATICS with Applications - 7th ed.
by Angel, Abbott, Runde (Pearson- Addison-Wesley)
Bookstore: 2nd floor
ECC Library & Math Lab Rm. 364 have reserve text copies available.
Homework:
Homework is the most important thing you can do to help yourself pass this course. It provides practice with
material that will be on tests. It’s briefly reviewed, but to understand our review, you should have done the
assignment ahead of time. Test questions come directly from homework & classwork, so use your notes &
homework to study & review for tests.
Extra Practice available at: ANGEL.ecc.edu– each chapter folder contains NOTES; Power Point slides;
& practice tests similar to class tests
Tests:
Test dates are announced in advance to give you time to study & be prepared. Use that time.
Study for tests using your notes from class, homework problems & practice tests at ANGEL
Show ALL work on tests to be eligible for partial credit.
A grade of zero is given for missed tests & NO test grades are dropped.
Scientific calculators are required & may be used in class and on tests.
Cell phones cannot be used during tests (as calculators or phones). They must be
TURNED OFF. You CANNOT leave the room or answer your phone once a test has begun.
There are NO MAKE- UPS for tests. Prepare, study & do your best on each test.
If you don’t do well on a test, determine what you can do differently to improve your score next time.
Attendance:
Each class is important. Topics & questions are covered that will appear on tests. Missing class & not doing
homework are the major causes of failing grades. If you must be absent, get assignments & notes from a
classmate. You are responsible for any work covered during an absence. Do not come to class unprepared after
an absence & expect us to review material the class has already covered.
NOTE: The following policy is designed to give students an easy way to earn extra credit:
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If a student has 2 or less absences AFTER the 3rd week of classes,
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15 points will be added to their lowest test grade.
Keep track of your attendance & grades so you know how you are doing in this course. If you are ever late to class
or come in after we’ve taken attendance, sign in on the sheet kept on at the desk. This will be the official record of
attendance.
Grades: The final grade will be a mean average of all tests given.
The midterm grade will be a mean average of all tests taken up to
that point. NO test grades are dropped.
These letter grades are assigned for the associated numeric average:
A ( 100 -
90 )
B ( 89 -
80 )
C ( 79 – 70 )
D ( 69 – 60 )
F ( below 60 )
Coordinator : ______________
851 – 1039
Math Lab is a free tutoring service for students needing help with homework & class work. You may drop-in or make
appointments. The lab has solutions manuals, computer software to help you practice and many materials (like
review sheets, videos, DVD’s ) to help you study. This is the FIRST place to go if you are having trouble with a
topic, can’t do your homework or were absent. Always read the text first so you will know what topics you need
help on. Take the time to learn about the resources the lab can provide for you & USE YOUR LAB ! !
Math Skills Center : (MATH LAB ) Rm. 364
Classroom Etiquette : By signing up for this class, you agree to the following rules which will allow all students
to get the maximum benefit from the course:
1. Respect each other. Listen quietly & patiently if someone asks a question. ALSO listen quietly & patiently
to your instructor’s answer.
2. DON’T be late, but if you are, enter class quietly so as not to be disruptive AND sign in.
3. Turn OFF cell phones & do not carry on phone or student-2-student conversations in class. Cell phones
CANNOT be used during tests ( i.e. as calculators)
4. Don’t ask: “Do you drop the lowest grade ?” No, we don’t.
“How many absences do I have ?” This tells me you did not follow instructions & keep track
of them yourself or you have so many you’ve lost track & are hoping I lost track of them too !
“What are my grades ?” You should save all tests & know how you are doing in the course.
“Do you give extra credit?” Yes – remember the 15 bonus points for attendance. During the
semester, extra credit opportunities are given to the class too. Watch for them.
5. Act like a mature adult at all times – this is not high school. It’s not required by law that you be in this
class. You’re free to leave at any time or be removed at any time (& prevented from returning) but we hope you
will stay & learn to enjoy ( maybe LOVE ! ) mathematics.
Last Date for Official Withdrawal :
Important Semester Dates :
Comments concerning MT112: Students who took MT112 gave these suggestions for success in the course:
ALWAYS attend all classes. Prof. K explains material better than the text or math lab. Do all homework the nite
it's assigned. Do extra problems if more practice is needed. Don't cram the nite before tests. There is really no
substitute for practice & doing the homework. Get help from lab as soon as you have any trouble . For most
students, this is a REQUIRED course for graduation, so take it seriously & work hard from day 1.
(My favorite comment): There will definitely come a time in the semester when you’ll be looking for extra
credit – remember this 1st day & the easy way to get 15 points – don’t skip class.
Students with Disabilities: Any student who requires accomodations to complete the requirements & expectations of this course because of disabilities is
invited to make their needs known to the instructor and the Counselor for Students with Disabilities : Steve Wixson RM. 124
Catalog Description: A 1 semester course whose objective is to further develop an interest in mathematics. The course introduces sets, logic, probability,
statistics & 1 topic from the following may be included: consumer math, geometry, algebra, computer concepts. Students are expected to use elementary
algebra skills in solving problems. Prerequisite: MT013; MT006 and MT007; or appropriate placement code.
Course Objectives: At course completion, students should be able to: perform set operations, draw/ interpret Venn diagrams, set identification, translate
English into symbolic logic & vice versa, evaluate logical statements, create truth tables, prove equivalence of statements & validity of arguments,
inductive/deductive reasoning, perform factorial operations, solve counting/probability problems, calculate statistical measures of central tendency & dispersion,
normal distributions. The introduction of a variety of math topics encourages students to explore further math courses. After successful completion of MT112,
students may take MT125/MT126 (College Math I & II) or MT143 (Statistics).