Math 187A:  Basic Arithmetic (part 1)

Instructor:                Paul Tieslau              

                       

Phone:                      541-4660 ext 406    

 

Email:                        paultieslau@hotmail.com

 

Meeting Times:       Monday/Wednesday 9:00 – 10:50 pm, room A211.

                       

Required Materials: Basic College Mathematics, 5th Edition, by John Tobey & Jeffrey Slater.

Calculators are not allowed in this class.

 

Course Description:  MAT 187A covers general areas of arithmetic including whole numbers, fractions, and an introduction to decimals.

 

Homework:              Homework will be assigned after every lecture in which we cover new material.  It will be graded out of 10 points per assignment.  For the first week after assigned, it will be worth full credit; then you have another week to get it in for half credit.   Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the Gateway Math Center to get all of your questions answered.

 

Tests:                        There will be 1 test given during the semester and one final exam. 

There will be no make-up tests given after the test has been given to the class.

If your Final is better than your worst test (or you missed a test), then your Final will count for that test also.

 

Learning Disabilities:   Any students needing accommodations should inform the instructor. 

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC)  early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible.  Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students).  All information will remain confidential.

 

 

 

 

Grading:                   Homework:    20%                A   : 90 – 100%        

                                    Test#1:           30%                B   : 80 –  89%            

                                    Final:               50%                C   : 70 –  79%         

                                                                                    D   : 60 –  69%         

                                                                                    F    : 0   –  59%         

 

Tutoring:                  The Academic Skills Center has free tutoring on a drop-in basis, located in room G4, Phone# 541-4660 ext 741

 

STUDENT OUTCOMES: The successful student will:
1) Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course.
2) Engage in logical and critical thinking.
3) Read technical information.
4) 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.

 

Day                 Section          Topic                                                                                                 Homework

 

September

19                    1.1                   Understanding Whole Numbers                                                      #3-54 Multiples of 3

1.2                   Addition of Whole Numbers                                                 #3-57 Multiples of 3

1.3                   Subtraction of Whole Numbers                                                       #1-20 All, #21-90 Multiples of 3

21                    1.4                   Multiplication of Whole Numbers                                                     #3-102 Multiples of 3

1.5                   Division of Whole Numbers                                                 #1-30 All, #33-87 Multiples of 3

1.6                   Exponents and Order of Operations                                               #7-14 All, #15-102 Multiples of 3

26                    1.7                   Rounding and Estimation                                                                 #3-84 Multiples of 3

                        1.8                   Solving Applied Problems Involving Whole Numbers                   #3-33 Multiples of 3

28                    2.1                   Understanding Fractions                                                                  #3-48 Multiples of 3

                        2.2                   Simplifying Fractions                                                                        #3-87 Multiples of 3

                        2.3                   Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers                                        #3-84 Multiples of 3

 

October

3                      Review                                 

5                      Test               

10                    2.4                   Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers                         #3-57 Multiples of 3

                        2.5                   Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers                                         #3-78 Multiples of 3

                        2.6                   Least Common Denominator & Equivalent Fractions                  #3-81 Multiples of 3

12                    2.7                   Adding & Subtracting Fractions                                                      #3-63 Multiples of 3

                        2.8                   Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers                                           #3-72 Multiples of 3

                        2.9                   Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions                              #3-24 Multiples of 3

17                    3.1                   Using Decimal Notation                                                                   #3-63 Multiples of 3

                        3.2                   Comparing, Ordering and Rounding Decimals                             #3-66 Multiples of 3

 

Day                 Section           Topic                                                                                                  Homework

19                    3.3                   Adding & Subtracting Decimals                                                      #3-69 Multiples of 3

3.4                   Multiplying Decimals                                                             #3-57 Multiples of 3

24                    Review

26                    Final