COLLIN COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number: MATH 1332
Course Title: Math for Liberal Arts I
Course Description: Topics include logic, sets, graphs and applications of functions,
mathematics of finance, probability and statistics. Other topics may include voting theory,
sequences, geometry, graph theory, and mathematical systems. This course is NOT intended to
prepare students for calculus, business, or engineering courses.
Course Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the students should be able to do the following:
1. Identify, graph and solve problems involving functions. (Empirical/Quantitative Skills)
2. Understand the basic concepts of sets and logic. (Critical Thinking and Communication Skills)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in financial management. (Critical Thinking and
Empirical/Quantitative Skills)
4. Use basic concepts of statistical reasoning to summarize data and form conclusions. (Critical
Thinking and Communication Skills)
5. Find the probability of an event and formulate mathematical or management decisions from
the information. (Critical Thinking and Empirical/Quantitative Skills)
Withdrawal Policy:
See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook.
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s
responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950)
to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor’s Name:
Office Number:
Office Hours:
Jamie von Holstein
LH123 (Suite LH117)
11:00 - 1:00
MW
10:00 – 11:00
TT
Others by appointment
LH123
LH123
Phone Number: 972-377-1621
Email: jvholstein@collin.edu
Class Information:
Section Number: P01
Meeting Times: MWF 9:00am – 9:50am
Meeting Location: LH116
Supplies:
Textbook: Mathematical Ideas, by Miller, Heeren and Hornsby, 13th Edition
Online Homework: MyMathLab access
Graphing Calculator: TI 84 recommended
TI Nspire is only allowed if using the 84 faceplate
TI 89, TI 92, or any other calculator with CAS is not allowed
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is expected and necessary for success in this class. If you are unable to attend class,
it is your responsibility to obtain missed material/notes. You are expected to come to class with
your paper, pencil, and calculator. Class notes are available for printing through my website.
You are responsible for printing these and bringing them with you to class.
Courtesy and respect for your fellow students and for any teachers, student instructors, or staff
you come in contact with is expected at all times. Students are expected to conduct themselves
in class in such a way as to not interfere with or disrupt the educational process. That includes
being on time and not texting in class. If you cannot participate positively in class, you will be
asked to leave. ALL electronic devices (cell phones, laptops, IPods, IPads, etc) must be
turned off during class.
Method of Evaluation:
20%
Online Homework
There will be online homework assigned through MyMathLab. You can buy an
access code separately, buy it bundled with the textbook, or use it with “temporary
access” with a 17 day grace period if you are waiting on financial aid. You will be
responsible for registering online using this access code. The two lowest
homework grades will be dropped. The course ID will be given out on the first
class day.
10%
Quizzes
In-class quizzes will make up this component. They may be group quizzes or
individual quizzes. Quizzes must be done in pencil . They will be timed and no
makeup quizzes will be given. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. If a quiz is
taken at the beginning of class, it will not be handed out more than 10 minutes after
the start of class. Quizzes might not be announced in advance.
50%
Test Average from 5 Tests (15% each)
Six tests will be given, and the lowest test grade will be dropped. MAKEUP EXAMS ARE
NOT GIVEN. Cheating on an exam results in a zero.
20%
Comprehensive Final Exam
The final exam is mandatory. If you do not take it, you will receive a zero.
Final grade is based on the following:
Percentage Grade
89.5 – 100
A
79.5 - 89.4
B
69.5 - 79.4
C
59.5 - 69.4
D
0 - 59.4
F
Additional Instructor Information:
Important Dates to Understand:
Census Date (Feb 1, 2016) - If you drop before the census date, you will not receive a
“W”. The course will not appear on your transcript.
Last Withdrawal Date (March 18, 2016) - If you drop after the Census Date but before the
Last Withdrawal Date, you will receive a “W”.
After the Last Withdrawal Date, you CANNOT drop the class. You will receive the grade
you earn in the class (A,B,C,D,or F).
College Repeat Policy: It is very important that students realize that this course can be repeated
ONLY ONCE. This includes a grade of “W”.
Section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code: A student is limited to SIX withdrawals (W’s)
for their entire college career. This includes any course a transfer student has withdrawn from
at another Texas institute of higher education.
Additional Math Resources:
I.) Math Lab at all campuses:
Staffed with student tutors, as well as some faculty tutors
Student solution manuals are available, if you do not want to purchase one.
TI calculators are available for use in the lab.
Private tutor list is available in the Math Lab. You are responsible for contacting any private
tutor and making the arrangements.
Preston Ridge Campus
Math Lab F148
972-377-1639
Spring Creek Campus
Math Lab D203
972-881-5921
Central Park Campus
Math Lab C220
972-548-6896
II.) Access Office (F109)
Provides FREE individual tutoring and/or online tutoring ( up to 2 hours a week).
See my website for the Tutor Request Form. Or get more info by calling 972-881-5898.
III.) Library
Calculators can be borrowed for up to 4 hours. Contact Library personnel to confirm.
IV.) Please check your cougarmail daily.
Tentative Schedule Spring 2016
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Intro, MyMathLab
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.3
Quiz
2.4
2.4
Test I
11.1
11.2
Quiz
11.3
11.5
Quiz
Test 2
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
Test 3
Week 8
Spring Break
Week 9
8.4
8.5
Week 10
8.6
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Spring Holiday
Test 4
13.1
13.2
13.2
Quiz
13.3
13.4
Quiz
Test 5
3.1
3.2
3.3
Quiz
3.4
3.5
3.5
Test 6
Review
FINAL EXAM
Symbols and Terminology of Set Theory,
Venn Diagrams and Subsets
Set Operations and Cartesian Products
Surveys and Cardinal Numbers
Surveys and Cardinal Numbers
Basic Concepts of Probability
Events Involving “Not” and “Or”
Conditional Probability, Events Involving “And”,
Expected Value
Visual Displays of Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion, Measures of Position
Measures of Position
The Normal Distribution
Functions, Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions, Applications, Graphs, and
Models
Drop Date 3/18/14
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Applications,
and Models
The Time Value of Money
Consumer Credit
Consumer Credit Truth in Lending
The Costs and Advantages of Home Ownership
Statements and Quantifiers
Truth Tables and Equivalent Statements
The Conditional
The Conditional and Related Statements
Analyzing Arguments with Euler Diagrams
Fri May 13, 9:00 am - 11:00 am