SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Division of Mathematics, Sciences & Engineering Transfer
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ARTH078
Basic Mathematics Lecture
3 non-graduation credits
Spring, 2015
Burns
17/412
Phone:
755-4682
burns@stcc.edu
TBA
Basic College Mathematics, 5th Ed. By Akst and Bragg
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics include whole numbers and the place value system, operations of whole numbers
and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, operations with these numbers,
and applications. Additional topics include decimal notation, percent notation, and
conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation, ratio and proportion,
applications, and problem solving, basic statistical measures, units of linear measurement,
American and metric systems, and geometric formulas and applications. Also included is
an introduction to Algebra, including the real number system and operations of integers.
A grade of C- or better is required. PREREQUISITE: None.
ORGANIZATION OF COURSE
This is a lecture and internet-assisted learning course. The teaching methodology
employed in this course utilizes a series of individual assignments to promote learning.
Student participation is essential. Homework and quizzes will be assigned each week.
Final examination will be given in class on the announced dates.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is absolutely required. A student having more than three absences coupled
with unacceptable progress risks withdrawal from this course. A student absent from
class bears full responsibility for all subject and procedural information discussed in
class, including any changes in exam dates and assignments.
TESTING AND GRADING
Students must achieve a minimum overall average of 70% in this course in order to
pass and progress to Algebra 1. Homework will be 20%, quizzes 40%, and the final
exam 40% of your grade. Students must also achieve a score of 70% or better on the
final exam in order to pass this course.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
For you to succeed at STCC and in this course, please:
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Attend class and arrive on time.
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Arrive prepared with textbooks and assignments completed when they are due.
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Participate in group activities and class discussions.
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Be orderly and respectful toward your instructors and your fellow students.
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Observe the rules of academic integrity.
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Seek extra instruction and support outside of class.
Ask for extra help from your professors.
Take advantage of campus resources such as tutoring, Student Success Center, the
Library, and the Counseling Center.
COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES:
In turn, STCC will:
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Treat you with respect and dignity in an open, safe learning environment.
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Ensure that the faculty and staff are dedicated to promoting student growth and
learning.
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Keep education affordable.
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Provide academic advising and career counseling.
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Assist you as you prepare for careers or transfer to four-year colleges.
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Provide extracurricular opportunities for personal growth and health.
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a disability and need assistance, please notify your instructor and make an
appointment with the Office of Disability Services (27/2nd floor), or call 755-4551.
Special accommodations become effective when Disability Services, the instructor, and
the student complete all paperwork and may not be used to alter a grade on previous
course work.
Veterans and active duty military personnel with special circumstances and / or concerns
are welcome and encouraged to communicate these, in advance if possible, to the
instructor.
STCC POLICY ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Behavior, which disrupts the establishment or maintenance of the learning environment,
may result in the student causing the behavior to be excluded from the classroom by the
instructor. The student may be subject to further punitive action by the Dean of Students.
Late arrival and early departure from class is considered disruptive behavior.
Students are expected to arrive on time for class, and to seek permission from the
instructor if they need to leave class early. Please take emergency calls outside the
classroom.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
If at any time during the semester there is evidence of a student using unauthorized
material or submitting answers which are not of their own original composition on
examinations, then that student will be dismissed from the course, receive a grade of F
for the semester, and be referred to the Dean of Students for further action. Students are
encouraged to work in groups on all homework and class assignments unless specifically
advised to the contrary.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Round a number to a specified place value.
2. Simplify an expression applying the order of operations.
3. Write a number in standard notation when it is given in verbal terms.
4. Solve applied problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
5. Solve simple equations.
6. Solve equations involving proportions.
7. Simplify a fraction to lowest terms.
8. Identify which fraction of a graph is shaded.
9. Determine if a number is divisible by 2, 3, or 5.
10. Factor a number in terms of prime factors.
11. Find the LCM for two numbers.
12. Convert from an improper fraction to a mixed number.
13. Find the reciprocal of a number.
14. Perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with
fractions.
15. Find the multiples of a certain number.
16. Convert from a mixed number to an improper fraction.
17. Determine which decimal number is larger.
18. Solve applied problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of
decimals.
19. Round a decimal to as specified place value.
20. Convert a decimal to a fraction.
21. Estimate the value of an expression involving fundamental operations.
22. Convert fraction into decimal.
23. Solve simple equations involving fractions and decimals.
24. Convert from a percent to a decimal.
25. Convert from a decimal to a percent.
26. Convert from a fraction to a percent.
27. Convert from a percent to a fraction.
28. Solve applied problems, which involve percents using equations.
29. Compute average, median and mode for a data set.
30. Convert linear measures, which use American Units.
31. Convert linear measures, which use Metric Units.
32. Find perimeter of polygons.
33. Find area of polygons.
34. Find circumference and area of circles.
35. Find area and perimeter of figures composed of various types of polygons.
36. Calculate the volume of rectangular solids.
37. Find the square root of a number.
38. Apply the Pythagorean theorem to compute the length of a side of a right triangle.
39. Perform basic integer operations
COURSE TOPICS
CHAPTER 1:
Section 1.1
Whole Numbers
Section 1.2
Addition and Subtraction
Section 1.3
Multiplication
Section 1.4
Division Rounding and Estimating; Order
Section 1.5
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Section 1.6
Applications and Problem Solving
CHAPTER 2
Section 2.1
Factors and Prime Numbers
Section 2.2
Fractions and Fraction Notation
Section 2.3
Adding and Subtracting
Section 2.4
Multiplication and Division
CHAPTER 3
Section 3.1
Section 3.2
Decimals
Addition and Subtraction
Section 3.3
Section 3.4
CHAPTER 4
Section 4.1
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
CHAPTER 5
Section 5.1
Section 5.2
CHAPTER 6
Section 6.1
Section 6.2
Section 6.3
CHAPTER 7
Section 7.1
Section 7.2
Section 7.3
Section 7.4
Section 7.5
CHAPTER 8
Section 8.1
CHAPTER 10
Section 10.1
Section 10.2
CHAPTER 11
Section 11.2
Section 11.3
Section 11.4
Section 11.5
Section 11.6
Multiplication
Division
Basic Algebra
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations
Solving Multiplication and Division Equations
Introduction to Ratios
Solving Proportions
Percent Notation
Solving Percent Problems
More on Percents
Introduction to Sign Numbers
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Averages, Medians and Modes
Linear Measures: American Units
Linear Measures: The Metric System and Metric/U.S.
Perimeter and Circumference
Area
Volume
Similar Triangle
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem