SYLLABUS:  INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS CONCEPTS (Math 102)

Summer, 2006 - 18:30 - 22:00, Tuesday, Room 204

 

Instructor:           David W. Cross

Office:                   Adjunct office

Phone:                  (219) 241-5405 (cell)

E-mail:                   cross195@comcast.net

Office Hours:      By appointment on day of class

 

Course Description:

This survey course in contemporary mathematics explores theories and real-world applications in mathematics and presents mathematics as a human endeavor in a historical context.  Topics may include:  number theory, the real number system, equations and inequalities, problem solving, functions, graph theory, counting techniques, and elementary probability and statistics.

 

Textbook:

Bello & Britton, Topics In Contemporary Mathematics, 9th edition, Houghton Mifflin, 2005  (ISBN: 0-618-34752-6), Chapters 3, 4, 5, (except  5.8), 6

 

Course Schedule:

Thursday 18:30 to 21:00 Room 205; May 09th – July  25th

 

Learning Strategies:

Group discussions, lecture, lots of practice.  The objective is to promote your understanding of mathematics concepts and to enable you how to apply them in a meaningful way.  You are encouraged to rely on logical thinking, rather than on memorization.  It is VERY important that you READ the sections of the textbook before class, STUDY the examples and WORK problems.  Active participation in class and utilization of services such as the Center for Academic Excellence will help ensure your success.

 

Tests and Assessment:

Test (normally each chapter)                                            100 points each

Pre-test  10 points E.C. if completed in class

Homework assignments                                                    Depends on assignment, normally 40-70 points

Attendance/Class participation                                         3 points E.C., each class

Final Exam                                                                           150 points.

 

 

Class Policy for Written Assignments: 

Since mathematics is a participation sport, written assignments are an integral part of the learning process.  Your participation with the assignments is crucial to your success.  Collecting assignments and giving points for them are meant to serve as an incentive.  On written assignments, problems should be numbered and adequate work shown for each, with answers clearly marked.  Correct answers without accompanying work, where appropriate, will not be given credit.  To receive full credit, work should be neat, organized and complete, and should include the student's name, date and class on each page.  DO NOT SKIP ANY PROBLEMS.  Be sure to give yourself enough time to complete the written assignment and to get help if needed.

 

 

 

 Grading Scale:

(given as a percent of total possible points)

 

A: 93-100               A-: 90-92              B+:  87-89     B: 83-86         B-:  80-82    C+: 77-79

C: 73-76                 C-: 70-72              D+:  67-69     D: 63-66         D-:  60-62    F: below 60

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

Attendance is expected (see "participation sport" message under Assignments, above).  IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANOTHER STUDENT FOR INFORMATION/ASSIGNMENTS, ETC. IN MISSED CLASSES.  The instructor is more than willing to meet you halfway on this, but remember that there are TWO halves.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

As a matter of courtesy, cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. are generally NOT to be answered in class and should be switched off.  In the event of necessity, please inform the instructor ahead of time and set the device to "vibrate", if possible, and answer it in the hallway.

 

Course Outline:

(see  separate schedule sheet)

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

The Center for Academic Excellence provides peer tutoring for most courses. Tutoring services are offered free of charge to all Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287.  See page 9 of the 2005-2006 Academic Planner and Student Handbook for more details

 

College Policy on Withdrawal from Classes:

If you decide to withdraw from class, you must obtain an official withdrawal form from the Registrar.  Do NOT just stop coming to class, or you will be assigned an F grade at the end of the term.  The deadline to withdraw from a class for the Spring term is Friday, May 19, 2005.  See page 15 of the 2005-2006 Academic Planner and Student Handbook for more details.

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

College policies on academic integrity and student conduct will be enforced.  Any violation of these regulations, including acts of plagiarism or cheating, will be dealt with on an individual basis according to the guidelines published in the 2005-2006 Academic Planner and Student Handbook.