Math 102 – 1 A Survey of Mathematical Ideas 4 Units

Math 191X – 1 A Supplement to A Survey of Mathematical Ideas 1 Unit

Fall 2005

Instructor: Bic Ha Olson Office: A204

Meeting Times: Tuesday, Thursday: 3:30 – 5:20 PM

Tuesday, Thursday: 5:25 – 5:50 PM

Meeting Place: Room A206

Email: Olson@ltcc.edu Phone: 541 – 4660 Ext. 368

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Math Department Home Page: http://www.ltcc.edu/depts/math/

Office Hours: Monday: 2 – 3:30 PM @ Office: A204

Tuesday: 3:00 – 3:30 PM @ Office: A204

6 – 6:30 PM @ Office: A204

Wednesday: 2 – 3 PM @ Gateway Math Center

Thursday: 12 – 1 PM @ Office: A204

Friday: 11 – 11:30 AM @ Office: A204

Or By Appointment

The best way to contact me is to call my college extension, 541-4660 EXT 368. If I am not in my office, please leave me a message with your name and phone number.

Required Textbook: Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey. 5^th Edition. By Johnson/ Mowry

Optional Textbook: The Student Manual to Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey, 5^th ed.

By Johnson/Mowry

A copy of The Student Manual to Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey, 5^th ed. By Johnson/Mowry is in the Gateway Math Center, the Disability Resource Center, and in the Library on reserve.

Course Description: This course provides a survey of a variety of branches of mathematics including inductive and deductive reasoning, business and finance math, finding perimeter and area, The Pythagorean theorem, an introduction to right triangle trigonometry, exponential growth and decay, logarithms, probability and statistics. An emphasis will be placed on overcoming the fear of mathematics and seeing the use of mathematics in the "real world".

Prerequisite: A grade "C" or better in Math 154, or equivalent, or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math assessment process.

As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank you.

Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:

A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under

Homework (Even Problems) 110 points

3 Quizzes 90 points

3 Midterm Exams 450 points

Comprehensive Final Exam: 220 points

Total 870 points

I have given practice problems after every section. I do not collect practice problems.

These exercises are for you to improve your understanding of the material and to prepare you for quizzes and exams. Do these problems after each of their lectures.

Homework: The Even-numbered problems are due every Thursday, except HW 10**. They are to be turned in by 6 PM on the day they are due. The assignment is considered late if it is not turned in at this time. If you will be absent, either turn in the homework assignment early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you. Homework that is late, but turned in within one week of the due date receives half credit. Homework turned in after this receives no credit.

Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give 4 quizzes but only 3 are counted. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. Each quiz is 30 points. All quizzes are given during the first 30 minutes of class. Please be on time.

Midterm Exams: You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (541-4660 EXT 368). Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10% You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty. Arrangements must be made with me in advance.

The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 4 – 5:50 PM

Calculators: You will need a scientific calculator for this course. I will advise you which scientific calculator will be sufficient for this class. A graphing calculator is not allowed for testing.

Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Course materials available in alternate format.

Student Outcomes
The successful student will:
1. Demonstrate a reduction of their fear of mathematics.
2. Exhibit an introductory proficiency in several branches of mathematics.
3. Manifest their understanding of the application of mathematics in the real world.
4. Engage in logical and critical thinking.
5. Show proficiency in reading technical information.
6. Demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements and checking and verifying results.

The Gateway Math Center has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs.

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade.

You must go to Admissions & Records.

Friday, September 30, 2005 is the last day for refunds.

Friday, October 14, 2005 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, November 18, 2005 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

(Optional class) Math 191X must be taken Credit*/No Credit

*In order to receive Credit for this one unit course you must pick one of the following paperback books and read the appropriate chapters.

1. Managing the Mean Math Blues, by Cheryl Ooten, Chapters 10 & 11.

2. Conquering Math Anxiety, by Cynthia Arem, Chapter 7 & 11.

3. Overcoming Math Anxiety, by Randy Davidson & Ellen Levitov, Chapters 4 & 7.

They are on reserve at the library. Then type a two-page paper on what you have learned from these chapters and how it will help you in Math class.

All papers are due by Thursday, November 10, 2005.

Practice problems that say Odd means do the Odd numbered Problems.

EOO means do Every Other Odd Problem.

Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 102 (Monday, Wednesday)

Date Topic Section

Sept. 20 Introduction, Syllabus, Inductive & Deductive Reasoning 1.1

Dimensional Analysis Appendix E

1.1 Practice Problems: Pages 9 – 11, #1-17 EOO, #21-27 Odd, #43, 47.

1.1 Even Problems: #16, 22, 24, 48.

Appendix E Practice Problems: Pages A32 – A33, #3-15 Odd, 19.

Appendix E Even Problems: #14, 16, 22.

HW 1 Sections 1.1 & Appendix E are due Thursday, Sept. 22. (8 points)

Sept. 22 Perimeter & Area, The Pythagorean Theorem 6.1

Right Triangles & Right Triangle Trigonometry 6.5

6.1 Practice Problems: Pages 395 – 398, #7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33.

6.1 Even Problems: #16, 22, 34.

6.5 Practice Problems: Pages 444 – 446, #1 – 25 EOO, 27, 29, 35, 41.

6.5 Even Problems: #12, 22, 30, 40.

Sept. 27 Simple Interest 5.1

Compound Interest 5.2

5.1 Practice Problems: Pages 312 – 314, #3, 7, 11, 17, 23, 29, 31, 35a-d.

5.1 Even Problems: #8, 14, 20, 28, 32.

5.2 Practice Problems: Pages 324 – 326, #5, 7, 13, 19, 25, 33, 37, 41.

5.2 Even Problems: #14, 26, 36, 42.

HW 2 Sections 6.1, 6.5, 5.1 are due Thursday, Sept 29. (14 points)

Sept. 29 Quiz 1 (Sections 1.1, Appendix E, 6.1, 6.5),

Annuities 5.3

5.3 Practice Problems: Pages 339 – 341, #1, 9, 17, 19, 27, 33.

5.3 Even Problems: #10, 18, 22, 34.

Oct. 4 Amortized Loans 5.4

Exponentials 9.0A

5.4 Practice Problems: Pages 352 – 355, #5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 29.

5.4 Even Problems: #4, 10, 18.

9.0A Practice Problems: Page 639, #1 – 13 EOO, 15 – 23 Odd, 27 – 47 EOO

9.0A Even Problems: #10, 14, 20, 48.

HW 3 Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 are due Thursday, Oct. 6. (14 points)

Oct. 6 Exponentials & Logarithms & their Properties 9.0B

Review Exam 1 (Sections 1.1, Appendix E, 6.1, 6.5, Chapter 5)

9.0B Practice Problems: Pages 653 – 654, #1 – 27 Odd, 29 – 45 EOO, 53, 55, 59, 61.

9.0B Even Problems: #16, 22, 32, 46, 60.

Tentative Schedule for Math 102

Date Topic Section

Oct. 11 Exam 1 (Sections 1.1, Appendix E, 6.1, 6.5, Chapter 5)

HW 4 Section 9.0A is due Thursday, Oct. 13. (5 points)

Oct. 13 Return Exam 1

Exponential Growth 9.1

9.1 Practice Problems: Pages 665 – 668, #1, 5, 9, 13, 15, 23.

9.1 Even Problems: #6, 10, 16.

Oct. 18 Exponential Decay 9.2

Sets 2.1

9.2 Practice Problems: Pages 683 – 685, #1, 5, 9, 13, 19, 21, 29.

9.2 Even Problems: #10, 20, 24.

2.1 Practice Problems: Pages 62 – 64, #1, 7 – 27 Odd, 31, 55, 57, 59,

2.1 Even Problems: #2, 8, 22, 30.

HW 5 Sections 9.0B, 9.1, 9.2 are due Thursday, Oct. 20. (12 points)

Oct. 20 Quiz 2 (Sections 9.0AB, 9.1)

(Skip section 2.2)

Introduction to Combinatorics 2.3

2.3 Practice Problems: Pages 80 – 81, #1, 5, 7, 13, 23, 27, 33, 39, 43.

2.3 Even Problems: #2, 4, 16, 22.

Oct. 25 Permutations & Combinations 2.4

Basic Terms of Probability 3.2

2.4 Practice Problems: Pages 93 – 95, #1, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21 – 29 Odd, 33, 35.

2.4 Even Problems: #12, 18, 26, 30.

Read Section 3.1

3.2 Practice Problems: Pages 145 – 147, # 1 – 13 Odd, 17 – 27 Odd, 39, 41, 43, 47, 55, 57, 61.

3.2 Even Problems: #42, 50, 56, 58.

HW 6 Sections 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 are due Thursday, Oct. 27. (14 points)

Oct. 27 Basic Rules of Probability 3.3

Review Exam 2 (Sections 9.0 – 9.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4)

3.3 Practice Problems: Pages 153 – 155, #1 – 11 Odd, 27 – 41 Odd, 47 – 53.

3.3 Even Problems: #14, 30, 40, 50.

Nov. 1 Exam 2 (Sections 9.0 – 9.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4)

HW 7 Section 3.2 is due Thursday, Nov. 3. (6 points)

Nov. 3 Return Exam 2

Combinatorics 3.4

3.4 Practice Problems: Pages 165 – 166, #3a-c, 5, 7, 9, 13, 17 – 23 Odd.

3.4 Even Problems: #8, 20, 24.

Tentative Schedule for Math 102

Date Topic Section

Nov. 8 Expected Value 3.5

Conditional Probability 3.6

3.5 Practice Problems: Pages 171 – 175, #3, 5, 13, 29, 31, 33.

3.5 Even Problems: #6, 14, 30.

3.6 Practice Problems: Pages 183 – 186, #1 – 7 Odd, 13, 15, 17, 33, 35, 37, 41, 47.

3.6 Even Problems: #2, 8 (draw the complete tree for part d), 38, 42.

HW 8 Sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 are due Thursday, Nov. 10. (12 points)

Nov. 10 Quiz 3 (Sections 3.2 – 3.4)

Population, Sample, Data 4.1

Measures of Central Tendency 4.2

4.1 Practice Problems: Pages 214 – 218, #1, 3, 7, 15, 19.

4.1 Even Problems: #2, 8, 16.

4.2 Practice Problems: Pages 236 – 239, #1, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 25.

4.2 Even Problems: #2, 14, 16, 26.

Nov. 15 Measures of Central Dispersion 4.3

Review Exam 3 (Sections 3.2 – 3.6. 4.1)

Practice Problems: Pages 248 – 251, #1, 7, 11, 15, 17.

4.3 Even Problems: #12, 16, 18.

HW 9 Sections 3.6, 4.1 are due Thursday, Nov. 17. (10 points)

Nov. 17 Exam 3 (Sections 3.2 – 3.6. 4.1)

**HW 10 Section 4.2 is due Tuesday, Nov. 22. (5 points)

Nov. 22 Return Exam 3

Finish Section 4.3

Begin The Normal Distribution 4.4

4.4 Practice Problems: Pages 271 – 272, #1 – 19 Odd.

4.4 Even Problems: #6, 8, 16, 20.

Nov. 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)

Nov. 29 Finish 4.4, The Normal Distribution

HW 11 Sections 4.3, 4.4 are due Thursday, Dec. 1. (10 points)

Dec. 1 Quiz 4 (Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4),

Review for Comprehensive Final Exam

We may meet for additional optional review on Monday, Dec. 5.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, 4 – 5:50 PM Comprehensive Final Exam