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MAT 102 A Survey of Mathematical Ideas Math 188 (Optional) Supplement to Survey of Mathematical Ideas Fall 2008
INSTRUCTOR: Helen Shen
PHONE: 530-541-4660, Extension 364
E-MAIL: shen@ltcc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 10:00 10:30 AM, 12:30 1:30 PM Tue. 09:30 10:30 AM Fri. 10:00 11:00 AM @MSC
LTCC MATH PAGE: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey. 6th Edition. By Johnson/ Mowry
OPTIONAL: The Student Manual to Mathematics, A Practical Odyssey, 6th ed. By Johnson/Mowry
PREREQUITE: A grade "C" or better in Math 154, or equivalent, or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math assessment process.
COUSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a survey of a variety of branches of mathematics including inductive and deductive reasoning, business and finance math, 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".
STUDENT OUTCOMES: The successful student will 1. Apply combinatorics and the
rules of probability to real life situations.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 181A-D or Math187B or an equivalent course, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test.
GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation
MAT102 Homework (24 sections at 5 points each) 120 points Quizzes* (Three at 40 points each) 120 points Exams* (Three at 120 points each) 360 points Final (Covers entire course content) 200 points
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 800 possible points. A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
MAT188 This optional class is taken Credit/No Credit. Grade is based on attendance. 70% attendance is passing grade.
CHECKING YOUR GRADE ONLINE: To retrieve your grade information online, follow these steps: Ψ student reports Ψ Instructor Name: Shen Ψ Click on your class: Math 102 Ψ Your secret number is on your Quiz #1
EXAM POLICY: Grading will be based on progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested. The more you show me with steps and detail, the better your chances for partial credit. You provide me the communication and detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on that communication and answer. You can use one page of notes, front and back, for chapter exams and final, but not for quizzes.
MAKE-UP POLICY: For Quizzes, Chapter Exams and Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. The make-up test needs to be taken before the next class. The absence is excused for medical emergencies with the doctors note. You can take your test early if you know you are going to miss the class. For Homework, you must show your work to get credit, half credit for completion and half credit for selected problems. Homework will be accepted late up to one week after it is assigned for half credit. You can turn in your homework early if you know you are going to miss the class. You can consult a classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone for assistance on the homework.
COMMUNICATION You can communicate with me either by coming to class or office hours, sending POLICY: an e-mail, or calling on the phone. I will respond to your e-mails in a timely manner, and I will do my best to return your calls (you need to make sure to leave your number clearly). If you miss the class, it is your responsibility to pick up the class handouts or obtain the information either from your classmates or from me during the office hours.
I have students work together to help each other. Please feel free to ask me directly if you like to work with me one-on-one.
· Please come see me if you do not understand my policies. · Due to English is my secondary language, please be sure to ask me if you have any difficulty to understand math due to my accent, and I will clarify.
ACADEMIC DISHOESTY:Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero on the assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second offense.
CALCULATORS: You will need a scientific calculator for this course. The TI-30X IIS is one such calculator that is inexpensive.
LEARNING If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with me DISABILITIES: during the first week of class. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.
REGISTRATION: · You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records. · Friday, October 17; Last day to drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record. · Friday, November 7; Last day to drop the class and receive a grade of W. · After November 7, if you are enrolled, you will receive some kind of grade. · It is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You can choose Credit/Non-Credit for the class before the date specified on the schedule. I will drop a student from the class if the student misses more than four classes and is unable to keep up with the leaning.
TUTORING: Tutors are available at no cost in A201 (Math Success Center) on a drop-in basis. Students will earn 0.5 point toward the total grade for every 10 hours in MSC or DRC. However, if any student misses more than two classes, no lab credit will be granted.
HOW TO SUCCEED 1) Read your textbook before class. IN A MATH CLASS: 2) Choose to attend all class periods and be on time. 3) Exchange names and phone number with classmates. 4) Learn from your mistakes and be patient with yourself. 5) Dont be afraid of asking questions. 6) Know how to get help if you need it. 7) Organize your class materials. 8) Do your homework. 9) Check your work. 10) Hand in assignments on time. Tentative Lecture Schedule for Math 102
Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the MSC to get all of your questions answered. For your homework, make sure you separate each section on the different pages and separate each problem on the different lines. There will be one point deduction for each section if the grader cannot read your answers. ALWAYS WRITE THE HOMEWORK # AND SECTION #s FOR EACH HOMEWORK; MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE DATE THAT YOU TURN IN IF YOU TURN IN HOMEWORK LATE.
EOO means Every Other Odd (i.e. #1, 5, 9, 13...)
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