MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Math I – Fall 2014
A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th Edition
Angel, Abbott, Runde
Instructor: Gail Carter
Email: carter.gail@spcollege.edu
Office: SA 245
Phone: (727) 341-4391
Mathematics Jimmy Chang, Dean
Department: David Kolonoski, Academic Chair
Office Hours: Mon/Wed 8:30 – 9:30 am, 12:15 – 2:00 pm, 3:15 – 3:45 pm
Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30 am, 12:15 – 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 am, 12:15 – 1:00 pm
Virtual Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 8:00-10:00 pm
Instructor Web Page: http://it.spcollege.edu/instructor/edit/instructorinfo.cfm
Description: This course is a general survey course in mathematics and covers a number of traditional
independent topics and will include topics related to mathematical logic, sets and systematic counting,
probability, statistics, geometry and critical thinking skills. This course satisfies three credits of the
mathematics requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements, but is not a prerequisite to any other
mathematics course. MGF 1106 and MGF 1107 may be taken concurrently. (Credit will not be given for both
MGF 1113 and MGF 1106.)
Major Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of mathematical logic.
2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of sets and systematic counting.
3. The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in probability.
4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of statistics.
5. The student will demonstrate knowledge of informal geometric concepts.
Course Objectives: http://www.spcollege.edu/clw/math_science/courses/MGF1106.htm
Prerequisite: MAT 1033, or an appropriate score on the mathematics placement test.
Textbook: A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th Edition, by Angel, Abbott, Runde (Pearson,
Addison Wesley 2012)
ISBN 9780321513083
Calculators: A calculator is not required for this course but I recommend that you bring a scientific calculator
to class. You will be allowed to use a calculator during tests.
Attendance: SPC requires instructors to record student attendance during the first two weeks of class to
verify attendance and again at the 60% mark to verify attendance and meaningful class participation. If you
do not attend during the first two weeks, you will be administratively withdrawn with a grade of W. At the 60%
mark, if you are not attending class regularly and/or you are not completing assignments you will be
administratively withdrawn with a grade of WF. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of any
absences. Further information is provided in Board Rule: 6Hx23-4.30: Class Attendance.
Note: The last day that a student may elect to withdraw with a course grade of “W” is Thursday,
October 23, 2014. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the course.
Class Conduct: I record attendance in ANGEL at the beginning of class daily. Coming to class after I have
recorded attendance or leaving the classroom during class disrupts the class. Cell phones, beepers, and text
messaging also disrupt the class and will negatively impact your grade; please turn them off before class.
Academic Honesty: St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be
familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. The policies are outlined at: SPC
Academic Honesty Policy. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range
from a zero on that specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting
published information, whether it is from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism
and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else’s, so you still have
to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy and fabrication are defined in
Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461, Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.
Homework: The assigned homework provides needed practice to master the concepts and procedures.
Completing the homework will take time. Remember, the rule of thumb is that you will spend 2 hours on
homework for every hour spent in class. Homework will be collected on the day of the test. In case of
inclement weather or any other possibility that the college may be closed, please complete the Chapter Test
and Chapter Review at the end of the chapter that we are presently studying for credit.
Grading: 5 Chapter Tests and a Comprehensive Final Exam - 100 points each (80%)
Quizzes (10%), Homework, Projects, Class Participation, Attendance, Tardiness (10%)
I do not drop any test scores, so you must strive to do your best on each test. No make-up tests will be
given. Extremely extenuating circumstances may be discussed with the instructor along with a documented
note. If a single test is missed, the final exam grade may be used to replace that grade. If more than one test is
missed, those tests will result in a grade of zero. If no tests are missed and you have satisfactory attendance,
you may replace your lowest test grade with the final exam grade if that grade is higher. The course grade
will be determined by the following scale.
Grade
Scale
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-59%
Note: A grade of “C” or better must be earned to satisfy the General Education Requirements for the
AA degree.
Tutoring Opportunities: If you experience difficulties with the concepts or assignments, you are expected to
call me or come to my office for help. The following are other tutoring possibilities.
Tutorial
Support
from St.
Petersburg
College:
Tarpon
Springs
Campus
St.
Pete/Gibbs
Campus
Seminole
Campus
Clearwater
Campus
Downtown
Campus
http://www.spcollege.edu/tsc/info_commons.htm
http://www.spcollege.edu/spg/lsc/
http://www.spcollege.edu/se/support_services/tutors_learning_services/Index.htm
http://www.spcollege.edu/clw/Campus/LSC1.htm
http://www.spcollege.edu/downtown/services-tutoring.htm
MGF 1106 Liberal Arts 1 Schedule
A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th Edition
Angel, Abbott, Runde
FALL 2014
Week
1
August 19
2
August 26
3
4
5
September 2
September 9
September 16
6
September 23
7
September 30
8
October 7
9
October 14
10
October 21
11
October 28
12
November 4
13
November 11
14
November 18
15
November 25
16
December 2
Final Exam Week
December 8 - 11
17

Dates
Textbook Sections
Intro. 1.1, 1.2
1.3, 2.1
2.2, 2.3
2.4, 2.5
Review
Test – Chapters 1 & 2
3.1, 3.2
3.3, 3.4
3.5
Review, 9.1
Test – Chapter 3
9.2, 9.3
9.4, Trigonometry
Review
Test – Chapter 9
12.1, 12.2
12.3, 12.4
12.5
12.6, 12.7
12.8
12.9
Review
Test – Chapter 12
13.1, 13.2
Holiday
13.3
13.4, 13.5
13.6
Review
Holiday
Test - Chapter 13
Review for Final Exam
Comprehensive
Final Exam
Holidays: Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Wednesday, October 22 – All College Day (Faculty Workday)
Tuesday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Wednesday and Thursday, November 26, 27 – Thanksgiving Holidays
MGF 1106 Homework Assignments
A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th Edition
Angel, Abbott, Runde
FALL 2014
Chapter 1: Critical Thinking Skills
Chapter 12: Probability
1.1
1-10, 13-37 eoo, 43, 45, 47
1.2
1-35, 47, 48
1.3
1-57 eoo
Chapter Review: 1-53 odd
12.1 1-6, 7-21 odd
12.2 1-10, 11-43 odd
12.3 1-8, 9-25 odd, 37, 39
12.4 1-4, 5-43 eoo, 53
12.5 1-4, 7-21 odd
12.6 1-10, 11-61 eoo
12.7 1-4, 5-16, 17-63 eoo
12.8 1-20, 21-51 eoo
12.9 1-20, 21-37 odd
Chapter Review: 1-49 odd
Chapter 2: Sets
2.1
1-12, 13-93 eoo
2.2
1-4, 5-59 eoo
2.3
1-16, 17-77 eoo, 101
2.4
1-4, 5-75 eoo
2.5
1-10 all
Chapter Review: 1-53 odd
Chapter 3: Logic
3.1
1-8, 9-69 eoo
3.2
1-4, 5-59 eoo
3.3
1-6, 7-73 eoo
3.4
1-8, 9-59 eoo
3.5
1-6, 13-21odd, 33, 35, 37
Chapter Review: 1-51 odd
Chapter 13: Statistics
13.1 1-12, 13-21 odd
13.2 1-21 odd
13.3 1-8, 9, 11, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35
13.4 1-10, 11-21 odd, 31, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47
13.5 1-6, 7-21 odd
13.6 1-12, 13-79 eoo, 80
Chapter Review: 1-27 odd, 31-47 odd
Chapter 9: Geometry
9.1
1-12, 13-85 eoo
9.2
1-6, 7-73 eoo
9.3
1-4, 5-53 eoo
9.4
1-6, 7-21 odd, 24, 26, 29-43 odd
Add Trigonometry material
Chapter Review: 1-29 odd
All Chapter Reviews are optional, however they would provide needed practice to improve test grades.
Working the reviews a day or two before each test would be beneficial.
Please complete the Chapter Test and Chapter Review at the end of the chapter we are presently
studying if the college is closed for any reason.
ANGEL: This class has supplementary materials (syllabus, PowerPoint slides for lectures, attendance, grade
book, announcements, email) presented via ANGEL for your convenience.
 Log in to ANGEL (https://angel.spcollege.edu) to confirm that you have access. Email me or
phone me if you do not see our class in ANGEL.
 Report any problems to the SPC Student Technical Call Center at 727 341-4357 or via email at
Onlinehelp@spcollege.edu. Their web site is
http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/technical/tech_help.shtml.
 In order to better serve our faculty and students, we are asking that both the instructor and student
use the Log Off button when completing online course work.
 If you are interested in learning more about Angel, you will find tutorials at
http://it.spcollege.edu:8500/edtech/trainingCentral/angel/stututorials/index.cfm.
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evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety.
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(SP/G), 394-6108 (SE)
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facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event,
please visit the college web site for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations. This syllabus
is currently available in ANGEL for your convenience. Log in to ANGEL to confirm that you have access,
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Onlinehelp@spcollege.edu
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http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm
In the event that topics listed in this addendum also appear in your syllabus, please note that
you should rely on this link as the information that is most current. It will be automatically
updated and supersedes anything that may appear on both your syllabus and the addendum.
College Level Academic Skills (CLAS), math and communication graduation requirements: Currently
and previously enrolled public postsecondary students will no longer have to satisfy CLAS
requirements to earn an A.A. degree or to transfer or graduate from a bachelor’s program.
http://www.spcollege.edu/clas
Signature Page:
I have read, understand, and agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this Syllabus and Syllabus
Addendum.
Student Signature____________________________________ Date________________
Instructor: Gail Carter
Course: MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I