Instructor: Leslie Helou Home phone:
e-mail: leslie 'at' insightbb.com Ivy Tech phone:
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Course Number: MAT 112 Course Title: Functional Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 hours
Program: General Education Division: GESS
Prerequisite(s): A scaled score of 40 or higher on the Elementary Algebra section of the Asset assessment or a Compass score of 41- 65 on the Algebra section or successful completion of Mat 050, Basic Algebra.
Course Description: Through real-world approaches, presents mathematical concepts of measurement, proportion, geometry, equations, and statistics.
General Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
1. Recognize and solve percents and proportion problems.
2. Translate realistic problems into mathematical statements using formulas as appropriate.
3. Solve equations and inequalities by appropriate graphical, numerical, verbal, and algebraic methods.
4. Recognize and operate within and between different measurement systems.
5. Understand basic properties of angles, polygons, circles, and right triangles.
6. Calculate perimeter, area, and volume for basic plane and solid figures.
7. Collect and analyze data and draw conclusions.
8. Solve counting and probability problems using diagrams and formulas.
9. Use probability, graphing, and statistical models to make inferences about real world situations.
10. Use a scientific/graphing calculator proficiently.
11. Use the above principles in practical applications found in personal and work environments.
Text: A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, Angel & Porter, Fifth edition
The library assignment should cover some mathematics-related topic. The paper must be at least a page and a half in length in addition to the title and reference pages.
Grading Scale: 100 - 92% A 91 - 84% B 83 - 76% C 75 - 68% D 67 - 0% F |
Methods of Evaluation: Quizzes/Homework 12.5% Library Assignments 12.5% Statistics Project: 15% Tests (4 at 80 points each) 40% Final (Comprehensive) 20%
Total 100% |
Missed Quizzes may NOT be made up except in the case of an emergency.
Tests must be made up within 1 week.
Final exam canNOT be made up, but may be taken early with prior approval.
Homework will be accepted late with a penalty of 20% off per class period late.
Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in automatic failure of the class.
week 1 Pretest; Ch. 1 week 2 Ch. 5 week 3 Review EXAM I [ Ch. 1 and 5 ] week 4 Ch. 6 week 5 Ch. 8 week 6 Review EXAM II [ Ch. 6 and 8 ] week 7 Ch. 9 week 8 Ch. 11 |
week 9 Review EXAM III [ Ch. 9 and 11 ] week 10 Ch. 13 — Assign Statistics Project week 11 Review Project, Start Ch. 12 week 12 Finish Ch. 12; Statistics Project Due week 13 Review; Library Project Due EXAM IV [ Ch. 12 and 13 ] week 14 Mid-term Break week 15 Special Topics week 16 Review week 17 FINAL EXAM - COMPREHENSIVE |
Usually at the end of each chapter, a section of application is present. Application is one of the main reasons why we study mathematics. Application teaches critical thinking skills.
Note: If you require an accommodation, academic adjustment, or special service due to a disability, please inform me. You may, also, contract the Counselor for Disabled Student Development on the Muncie Campus.