MAT 187 A & B

Basic Arithmetic (Parts 1 & 2)

Monday and Wednesday  187A:  8:30 to 10:55 AM     187B:  9:00 to 10:50 AM   
Room A206

Instructor Larry Green

Office Phone Number  541-4660 Extension 341

Internet

  • Email:  DrLarryGreen@gmail.com
  • Textbook and Homework: Basic College Mathematics, by Tobey & Slater, 7th Edition

Required Software: It is required to have a software license to use the software MyMathLab in this class.  Students have two choices.  The first choice is to purchase the textbook from the bookstore.  The textbook comes with the software license.  Note:  If you purchase a used textbook, it may not have a valid course access code.  Be VERY careful when acquiring the text.  The second choice is to purchase the license alone either from the bookstore or online at coursecompass.com.  The license gives you access to the textbook online.  This is a more economical choice, but is only recommended to students who have online access and feel comfortable reading a computer screen instead of a traditional book.  The software license is valid as long as the student is enrolled in a course that uses the same textbook.

Course website:  www.mymathlab.com
MAT 187A course id is  green25367
MAT 187B course id is  green31871
For assistance call 1-800-677-6337, Mon-Fri 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Online assistance is available 24 hours every day at:  http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com

Student Learning Outcomes:  The successful student will

187A1. Perform arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. 
2. Translate written language into mathematical statements.
3. Apply the concepts in the course to real-life situations.

187B

1. Solve problems involving decimals, percents and beginning algebra
2. Translate written statements in to mathematical statements.
3. Apply the topics of Basic Arithmetic (Part II) to real life situations.

Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points.  None of the scores that are received in MAT 187A are used in the calculation of your grade for MAT 187B.

A 90 -- 100%         C 70 -- 79%

B 80 -- 89%            D 60 -- 69%

Online Homework:     ..................................................20 points

In Class Quizzes:     ....................................................20 points

Study Skills Assignments:  .........................................10 points

Exam 1:        ................................................................15 points

Exam 2:       .................................................................15 points

Final Exam:    ............................................................. 20 points

 

Exam Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens, and paper to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled.  Without a proven medical excuse, a 10% per day penalty will be given for each day the exam is taken late.  If all homework assignments are turned in for the quarter, and no more than three assignments are late, then the midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.

Computer Homework and Quiz Policy  Homework is due at 11:55 PM each Sunday.  These computer assignments are all done using the MyMathLab computer assisted learning tool.  It is strongly recommended that you work on the homework with the aim to complete them by Friday before the due date.  Time extensions may be granted if the requests are made by that Friday.  Under no circumstances will time extensions be granted if the request is made after that time.  Students who wish to work on the problems after the due date can go to the "Late" assignments.  No points will be awarded for the "Late" assignments.  Feel free to consult a fellow classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone else for assistance on the homework.  If you need to work on the homework or take the online quiz after the due date, you may go to the alternate late homework assignment, but you will not receive points.

Weekly Quizzes  A quiz will be given every class day when there is not an exam.  Quizzes cannot be made up.

Study Skill Assignments  You will be required to complete assignments that will assist you in studying for this class and successfully completing the course.  These assignments will involve working with both your instructor and your counselor from students services.  More information about this will be provided to you by counselor Christi Ellingford. 

 

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday  ............................  2:40 to 3:40        MSC

Tuesday..........................      3:00 to 4:00        A210

Wednesday ....................      2:40 to 3:40          A210

Thursday  ...........................  12:00 to 1:00          A210

Friday........................            10:00 to 11:00        A210

CALCULATORS: The use of calculators is not allowed in this course.

LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with Larry.  Learning disabilities will be accommodated.

TUTORING:  Tutors are available at no cost in the Math Success Center.  

A WORD ON HONESTY:  Cheating or copying will not be tolerated. People who cheat dilute the honest effort of the rest of us.  If you cheat on a quiz or exam you will receive an F  for the course, not merely for the test.  Other college disciplinary action including expulsion might occur. Please don’t cheat in this class.  If you are having difficulty with the course, please see me.

Schedule

9-22    1.1    Understanding Whole Numbers
            1.2    Addition of Whole Numbers
            1.3    Subtraction of Whole Numbers

9-24    1.4    Multiplication of Whole Numbers
            1.5    Division of Whole Numbers
            1.6    Exponents and Order of Operations

9-29    1.7    Rounding and Estimation
            1.8    Applied Problems
            2.1    Understanding Fractions

10-1    2.2    Simplifying Fractions
            Review for Exam 1

10-6        Exam 1 (Sections 1.1 - 1.8)  (1 hour)
               2.3    Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
 

10-8       2.4    Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
              2.5    Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
              2.6    The Least Common Denominator
                              

10-13    2.7    Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
             2.8    Combining Mixed Numbers and Order of Operations
               

10-15   2.9    Applied Problems Involving Fractions
             Review for Exam 2
        

10-20  Exam 2 (Sections 2.1 - 2.9) (1 hour)
            3.1    Decimal Notation
            Study Skills Assignment Due at 8:30 am

10-22  3.2    Comparing, Ordering and Rounding Decimals
           3.3    Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
           3.4    Multiplication of Decimals
           

10-27     Review for Final Exam
                     

10-29     Final Exam  (Chapters 1,2,3.1-3.4)
           

MAT 187B Begins

11-3    3.5    Division of Decimals
            3.6    Converting Fractions to Decimals and Order of Operations
            3.7    Applied Problems Involving Decimals
                            

11-5     4.1    Ratios (Read Only, No Homework)
            4.2    Proportions
            4.3    Solving Proportions
            5.1    Understanding Percent
                   

11-10   Happy Veteran's Day
           

 

11-12    5.2      Changing Between Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
            5.3A    Solving Percents Using an Equation
            5.3B    Solving Percents Using a Proportion
            Review for Exam 1
           

11-17    Exam 1 (3.5 - 3.7, 4.1-4.3, 5.1) (1 Hour)
            5.4    Solving Applied Percent Problems

11-19     5.5    Solving Commission, Percent of Increase and Decrease, and Interest Problems
              9.1    Addition of Signed Numbers
                     

11-24   9.2    Subtraction of Signed Numbers
            9.3    Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers
              Review for Exam 2

           
           

11-26   Exam 2  (5.2-5.5, 9.1-9.3)  (1 hour)
            9.4    Order of Operations with Signed Numbers
           

12-1    6.4    Converting Units of Measure
           7.5    Square Roots

12-3   10.1    Variables and Like Terms
           10.2    The Distributive Property
           10.3    Solving Equations Using the Addition Property

12-8        Review for the Final

12-10     Comprehensive Final Exam (8:00 - 9:50 am)
 

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS

  •  Come to every class meeting.
  •  Arrive early, get yourself settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the previous class meeting, and have your materials ready when class starts.
  •  Read each section before it is discussed in class.
  •  Do some math every day.
  •  Start preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.
  •  Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates.
  •  Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.