EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE MGF 1106
I. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE
MGF 1107 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts II
II. PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE:
MAT 9020, MAT 9024 with a minimum grade of “C”, or testing.
III. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION:
• This course is to present topics which demonstrate the beauty and utility of mathematics to the general student population.
• It is designed as a terminal course for students who do not intend to take other mathematics courses.
• MGF 1106 and MGF 1107 will satisfy the Gordon Rule which requires “Six (6) semester hours of mathematics course work at the level of College Algebra or higher.”
• This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for any other mathematics course.
IV. COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the conclusion of the course the student should be able to
• Evaluate an exponential expression
• Change numerals in bases other than ten to base ten
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in bases other than ten
• Understand the Egyptian, Roman and Ionic Greek systems
• Write the prime factorization of a composite number and the greatest common divisor of two numbers
• Perform operations with integers using the order of operations agreement
• Understand rational numbers and solve problems using them
• Define irrational numbers and perform operations with square roots
• Recognize subsets and properties of the real numbers
• Use properties of exponents and solve applied problems using scientific notation
• Solve problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences
• Evaluate and simplify algebraic expressions
• Solve linear equations
• Solve problems involving applications of linear equations
• Solve problems involving proportions or direct/indirect variation
• Solve applied problems using linear inequalities and graph the solutions
• Solve quadratic equations using factoring or the quadratic formula
• Graph equations and use the vertical line test
• Graph linear functions
• Graph parabolas and solve applied problems based on knowing a parabola's vertex
• Graph exponential functions and solve applied problems using exponential functions
• Solve systems of linear equations and applied problems
• Express fractions and decimals as percents and solve applied problems
• Calculate simple interest, compound interest, present value and effective yield
• Determine the amount financed, installment price, finance charge, payoff amount and interest charged on fixed loans and credit card purchases
• Understand mortgage options and determine how much to spend when buying a home
V. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS:
• Student is expected to complete daily homework assignments by the next class meeting and to bring questions to class for discussion.
• You are encouraged to read the text and practice with available computer resources (blitzer)
• Student is expected to take ALL examinations. If you are aware of a scheduling conflict, make arrangements prior to the scheduled test time.
• The student must assume responsibility for seeking outside help when necessary.
VI. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
• The student is expected to attend all sessions, arriving on time and remaining until class is dismissed.
• Regular attendance and participation greatly increases your chance of success in this course.
• Please make a concerted effort to be in class each day and notify the professor of any situations that will cause repeated or lengthy absences from class.
VII. GRADING POLICY:
Grading Scale: (intervals are of the form [a,b) )
A 93 up
A- 90 to 93
B+ 87 to 90
B 80 to 87
B- 77 to 80
C+ 74 to 77
C 67 to 74
C- 64 to 67
D 60 to 64
F 0 to 60
Incompletes will require advance written justification and are subject to University policy. Withdrawals are the sole responsibility of the student.
Grading:
Quizzes (8 @ 100, dropping lowest 4) 800
Tests (Mid-term and Final @ 200) 400
Attendance 100
Total percentage 1300
There will be NO make-up quizzes. A mid-term make-up exam will be given only in the most crucial of circumstances. (Missing class is NOT one of them!)
VIII. TEXTBOOK REQUIREMENTS:
• Thinking Mathematically, 3rd Edition, Robert Blitzer, 2005, Prentice Hall Publishers
• Optional: Student Study-Pack, Robert Blitzer, 2005, Prentice Hall Publishers
• Scientific or Graphing calculator is required
IX. CLAST COMPETENCIES INVOLVED IN THE COURSE:
The course covers most of the computational skills covered in the College Level Academic Skills Test as required by the state of Florida. (see I above)
X. CONTACT INFORMATION:
▪ Professor: Dr. Richard Schnackenberg
▪ Professor office: Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Whitaker Hall 213, Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
▪ Professor phone number: (239) 590-7435; fax: (239) 590-7200
▪ Professor email address: rschnack@fgcu.edu
▪ Professor web site:
▪ Professor office hours: Monday, Wednesday 10:00-2:00; Tuesday 10:00-2:00; Thursday 10:00-11:00; or by appt.
XI. CLASS SCHEDULE: (eoo=every other odd problem)
The following is a tentative schedule of topics and assignments. Both are subject to change during the semester.
|Day |Date |Section |Homework |Quiz |
|Mon |8/22 |4.1 |1-51 odd, 61-67 | |
| | |4.2 |1-39 odd, 47-49 | |
| |8/24 |4.3 |1-37 odd | |
|Mon |8/29 |4.4 |1-55 odd |Quiz 1 |
| |8/31 |5.1 |1-77 eoo, 90-93 | |
|Mon |9/5 |Labor Day | | |
| |9/7 |5.2 |1-97 eoo, 99, 101, 107, 122-125 | |
|Mon |9/12 |5.3 |1-97 eoo, , 99, 103, 109, 114, 130 |Quiz 2 |
| |9/14 |5.4 |1-67 odd, 69, 71, 73, 85-91 | |
|Mon |9/19 |5.5 |1-43 odd, 57-58 |Quiz 3 |
| |9/21 |5.6 |1-89 eoo, 91, 97, 113-115 | |
|Mon |9/26 |5.7 |1-113 eoo, 115, 119, 132-134 |Quiz 4 |
| |9/28 |6.1 |1-75 odd, 79, 81, 91-93 | |
|Mon |10/3 |6.2 |1-79 eoo, 81, 85, 89, 103 |Quiz 5 |
| |10/5 |6.3 |1-33 eoo, 35-49 odd, 55, 57 | |
|Mon |10/10 |No Class | | |
| |10/12 |Review for Midterm | |Quiz 6 |
|Mon |10/17 |MID-TERM EXAMINATION | | |
| |10/19 |6.4 |1-39 odd, 47-50 | |
|Mon |10/24 |6.5 |1-65 odd, 74, 75 |Quiz 7 |
| |10/26 |6.6 |1-75 odd, .84-88 | |
|Mon |10/31 |7.1 |1-75 odd, 82, 83 |Quiz 8 |
| |11/2 |7.2 |1-53 odd, 64, 65 | |
|Mon |11/7 |7.3 |1-45 odd, 55-58 |Quiz 9 |
| |11/9 |7.4 |1-11 odd, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24 | |
|Mon |11/14 |7.5 |1-4, 5-43 eoo, 45, 47, 49, 67 |Quiz 10 |
| |11/16 |8.1 |1-69 odd, 76 | |
|Mon |11/21 |8.2 |1-35 odd, 40, 41 |Quiz 11 |
|Mon |11/28 |8.3 |1-35 odd, 42, 43 | |
| |11/30 |8.4 | 1-19 odd, 30 | |
|Mon |12/5 |Review for Final | |Quiz 12 |
| |12/7 |FINAL EXAMINATION | | |
If time, add 8.4 Home ownership, 7.6 Linear inequalities, 7.7 Linear Programming
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