Math 102 – 1 A Survey of Mathematical Ideas 4 Units

Math 191X (Optional) Supplement to Survey of Mathematical Ideas 1 Unit

Spring 2005

Instructor: Bic Ha Olson Office: A204

Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:15 – 12:25 PM

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:30 – 12:50 PM

Meeting Place: Room A211

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

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LTCC Math Homepage: http://www.ltcc.edu/depts/math/

Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 – 9:30 AM @ Office: A204

And 2:00 – 3:00 PM @ Office: A204

Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM @ Office: A204

Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM @ Gateway Math Center

Thursday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM @ 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

You must go to the registrar’s office.

Friday, April 15, 2005 is the last day for refunds.

Friday, April 29, 2005 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, June 3, 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 8.

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 Friday, May 27, 2005.

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) 100 points

3 Quizzes @ 30 points each 90 points

3 Midterm Exams @ 120 points each 360 points

Comprehensive Final Exam: 200 points

Total 750 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 weekly and are to be turned in by 1:30 PM on Fridays. 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. Late Homework that is turned in within one week of the due date receives half credit. Late Homework turned in after this receives no credit.

Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give 4 quizzes, but only 3 are counted so you may drop your lowest quiz.

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.

Please talk to me if you do not understand my policies.

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.

Odd means do the Odd numbered Problems.

EOO means do Every Other Odd Problem.

Tentative Schedule for Math 102 (M-W-F)

Date Topic Section

April 4 Introduction, Syllabus, Self-assessment,

Inductive & Deductive Reasoning 1.1

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

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

April 6 Dimensional Analysis Appendix E

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

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

HW 1 Section 1.1 & Appendix E are due Friday, April 8. (8 points)

April 8 Perimeter & Area, The Pythagorean Theorem 6.1

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

6.1 Even Problems: #16, 22, 34.

April 11 Right Triangles & Right Triangle Trigonometry 6.5

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

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

April 13 Simple Interest, Begin 5.2 5.1

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.

HW 2 Sections 6.1, 6.5, 5.1 are due Friday, April 15. (13 points)

April 15 Quiz 1 (Sections 1.1, App. E, 6.1, 6.5, 5.1), Compound Interest 5.2

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

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

April 18 Annuities 5.3

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

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

April 20 Amortized Loans 5.4

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

5.4 Even Problems: #4, 10, 18.

HW 3 Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 are due Friday, April 22. (12 points)

April 22 Finish 5.4

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

April 25 Exam 1 (Sections 1.1, App. E, 6.1, 6.5, Chapter 5)

Tentative Schedule for Math 102

Date Topic Section

April 27 Exponentials 9.0A

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

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

HW 4 Section 9.0A is due Friday, April 29. (5 points)

April 29 Exponentials & Logarithms & their Properties 9.0B

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.

May 2 Exponential Growth 9.1

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

9.1 Even Problems: #6, 10, 16.

May 4 Exponential Decay 9.2

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

9.2 Even Problems: #10, 20, 24.

HW 5 Sections 9.0B, 9.1, 9.2 are due Friday, May 6. (12 points)

May 6 Quiz 2 (Sections 9.0AB, 9.1), Sets 2.1

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

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

May 9 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.

May 11 Permutations & Combinations 2.4

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.

HW 6 Sections 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 are due Friday, May 13. (13 points)

May 13 Review Exam 2 (Sections 9.0 – 9.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4)

May 16 Exam 2 (Sections 9.0 – 9.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4)

HW: Read Section 3.1

May 18 Basic Terms of Probability 3.2

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 7 Section 3.2 is due Friday, May 20. (5 points)

May 20 Basic Rules of Probability 3.3

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

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

Tentative Schedule for Math 102

Date Topic Section

May 23 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.

May 25 Expected Value 3.5

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

3.5 Even Problems: #6, 14, 30.

HW 8 Sections 3.3, 3.4 are due Friday, May 27. (8 points)

Paper due for Math 191X Credit.

May 27 Quiz 3 (Sections 3.2 – 3.4), Conditional Probability 3.6

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 all branches for part d), 38, 42.

May 30 NO Classes Memorial Holiday

June 1 Population, Sample, Data 4.1

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

4.1 Even Problems: #2, 8, 16.

NO HW due this Friday.

June 3 Measures of Central Tendency 4.2

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

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

June 6 Review Exam 3

June 8 Exam 3 (Sections 3.2 – 3.6. 4.1)

HW 9 Sections 3.5, 3.6, 4.1 are due Friday, June 10. (11 points)

June 10 Measures of Central Distribution 4.3

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

4.3 Even Problems: #12, 16, 18.

June 13 The Normal Distribution 4.4

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

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

June 15 Quiz 4 (Sections 4.2, 4.3), Finish The Normal Distribution 4.4

Begin Review for Final Exam

HW 10 Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 are due Friday, June 17. (13 points)

June 17 Review For Comprehensive Final Exam

Monday, June 20 at 10:00 – 11:50 AM Comprehensive Final Exam