Math 102 – 1 A Survey of Mathematical Ideas 4 Units

**Math 188-1(Optional) Supplement to Survey of Mathematical Ideas 1 Unit

Fall 2006

Instructor: Bic Ha Olson Office: A204

Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 – 10:37 AM

Optional Class Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:38 – 10:55 AM

Meeting Place: Room E106

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

(Please add me to your address book so that my group emails are recognized and not SPAM)

LTCC Math homepage: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34

Office Hours: Monday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM @ Office: A204

Tuesday: 3:00 – 4:00 PM @ Office: A204

Wednesday: 1:00 – 2:00 @ Gateway Math Center

Thursday: 12:30 – 1:00 @ Office: A204

3:00 – 4:00 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

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.

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

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

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".

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) 120 points

Project 1 40 points

Project 2 30 points

3 Exams (150 points each) 450 points

Comprehensive Final Exam: 240 points

Total 880 points

I have given practice problems after every section. I do not collect practice problems for Math 102. 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 Friday, except *HW 8 & *HW 10 are due on Wednesday. They are to be turned in by 1 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 one class meeting late is worth 80%, two class meetings late is worth 70% and one week late receives half credit. Homework turned in after one week late receives no credit.

Project 1 (40 points): Project 1 is due Friday, Oct. 27th. You are required to collect data that is quantitative and put them into a report that summarizes your findings. It will include graphs that you learn in Chapter 4. You will need to find the mean, median and mode of your data and the standard deviation. You must have an introduction, the report with graphs and frequency table, then a conclusion.

Project 2 (30 points): Project 2 is due Friday, Nov. 17. It will include Chapter 5 Finance that is relevant to each student. More details on these projects will be given in class.

Late projects will be deducted 10% for every school day late.

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.

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 some quizzes and exams. I will let you know which ones they are.

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 29, 2006 is the last day for refunds.

Friday, October 13, 2006 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, November 17, 2006 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

Academic Integrity:

Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work.

Quizzes and Exams must be done by the student alone.

Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Quiz or Exam.

A second offense will result in withdrawal or failing the course.
Math 188-1 (Optional) Supplement to Survey of Mathematical Ideas 1 Unit

This optional class is taken Credit**/No Credit.

** In order to receive Credit for this one unit course you have two options.

Option 1: Pick one of the following 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.

These books are on reserve at the library. Then type a two-page paper on what you have learned from these chapters and/or how it will help you in math class. The paper must be double-spaced and use 12-point font. You may include your experiences in math from this class or any previous experience.

Option 2: Do the practice problems (ODD problems) assigned with each section and turn in at least six (6) Homework SETS of the PRACTICE PROBLEMS.

All papers are due by Monday, Nov. 13, 2006.

The PRACTICE PROBLEMS HW Sets are due by Dec. 1, 2006

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

EOO means do Every Other Odd Problem.

Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 102 (Mon. Wed. Fri.)

Date Topic Section

Sept. 18 Introduction, Syllabus, 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.

Sept. 20 Dimensional Analysis Appendix E

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

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

Sept. 22 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.

HW 1 Sections 1.1 & Appendix E are due Friday, Sept. 22. (10 points)

Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 102 (Mon. Wed. Fri.)

Date Topic Section

Sept. 25 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.

Sept. 27 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.

Read Section 3.1

Sept. 29 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 2 Sections 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 are due Friday, Sept. 29 (15 points)

Oct. 2 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.

Oct. 4 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.

Oct. 6 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 3 Sections 3.2, 3.3 are due Friday, Oct. 6 (10 points)

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Oct. 9 Review Exam 1 (Sections 1.1, Appendix E, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3)

Oct. 11 Exam 1 (Sections 1.1, Appendix E, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3)

Oct. 13 Return Exam 1

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 the complete tree for part d), 38, 42.

HW 4 Sections 3.4, 3.5 are due Friday, Oct. 13, (10 points)

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Oct 16 Population, Sample, Data 4.1

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

4.1 Even Problems: #2, 8, 16.

Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 102 (MWF)

Date Topic Section

Oct. 18 Measures of Central Tendency, GMC visit 4.2

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

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

Oct. 20 Measures of Central Dispersion 4.3

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

4.3 Even Problems: #12, 16, 18.

HW 5 Sections 3.6, 4.1 are due Friday, Oct. 20 (10 points)

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Oct. 23 Begin The Normal Distribution 4.4

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

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

Oct. 25 Continue The Normal Distribution, 4.4

Simple Interest 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.

Oct. 27 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.

HW 6 Sections 4.2 - 4.4 are due Friday, Oct. 27 (15 points)

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Oct. 30 Review Exam 2 (Sections 3.4 – 3.6, 4.1 – 4.4)

Nov. 1 Exam 2 (Sections 3.4 – 3.6, 4.1 – 4.4)

Nov. 3 Return Exam 2

Annuities 5.3

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

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

HW 7 Sections 5.1, 5.2 are due Friday, Nov. 3 (10 points)

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Nov. 6 Finish 5.3, Amortized Loans 5.4

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

5.4 Even Problems: #4, 10, 18.

Nov. 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.

*HW 8 Sections 5.3, 5.4 are due WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8 (10 points)

Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 102 (MWF)

Date Topic Section

Nov. 10 Veteran’s Day Holiday (NO CLASSES)

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Option 1: Paper due for Math 188 Credit.

Nov. 13 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.

Nov. 15 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.

Nov. 17 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.

Project 2 & HW 9 Sections 6.1, 6.5 are due Friday, Nov. 17 (10 points)

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Nov. 20 Review Exam 3 (Sections 5.1 – 5.4, 6.1, 6.5)

*HW 10 Sections 9.0A/B, are due WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22 (10 points)

Nov. 22 Exam 3 (Sections 5.1 – 5.4, 6.1, 6.5, 9.0AB)

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Weekend HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)

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Nov. 27 Return Exam 3, Exponential Growth 9.1

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

9.1 Even Problems: #6, 10, 16.

Nov. 29 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.

Dec. 1 Review for Comprehensive Final Exam

HW 11 Sections 9.1, 9.2, are due Friday, Dec. 1 (10 points)

Option 2: PRACTICE PROBLEMS are due for Math 188 Credit.

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No class on Monday, Dec. 4, but we may meet for additional review.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 Comprehensive Final Exam 10:00 – 12 PM