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

• Use linear programming to solve problems

• 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

• Use dimensional analysis to change units of measurement, area, and volume

• Understand and use metric prefixes and convert units within the metric system

• Use English and metric units to measure capacity

• Understand temperature scales

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.

• Special Needs: Students with special needs must make them known to the professor at the beginning of the semester.

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 3) 800

Tests (Mid-term and Final @ 200)     400

Total 1200

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 11:00-2:00; 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 |1/9 |4.1 |1-51 odd, 61-67 | |

| | |4.2 |1-39 odd, 47-49 | |

| |1/11* |No class | | |

|Mon |1/16* |MLK Holiday | | |

| |1/18 |4.3 |1-37 odd | |

| | |4.4 |1-55 odd | |

|Mon |1/23 |5.1 |1-77 eoo, 90-93 |Quiz 1 |

| |1/25 |5.2 |1-97 eoo, 99, 101, 107, 122-125 | |

| | |5.3 |1-97 eoo, , 99, 103, 109, 114, 130 | |

|Mon |1/30 |5.4 |1-67 odd, 69, 71, 73, 85-91 |Quiz 2 |

| |2/1 |5.5 |1-43 odd, 57-58 | |

| | |5.6 |1-89 eoo, 91, 97, 113-115 | |

|Mon |2/6 |5.7 |1-113 eoo, 115, 119, 132-134 |Quiz 3 |

| |2/8 |6.1 |1-75 odd, 79, 81, 91-93 | |

| | |6.2 |1-79 eoo, 81, 85, 89, 103 | |

|Mon |2/13 |6.3 |1-33 eoo, 35-49 odd, 55, 57 |Quiz 4 |

| |2/15 |6.4 |1-39 odd, 47-50 | |

| | |6.5 |1-65 odd, 74, 75 | |

|Mon |2/20 |6.6 |1-75 odd, .84-88 |Quiz 5 |

| |2/22 |Review for Midterm | | |

|Mon |2/27 |MID-TERM EXAMINATION | | |

| |3/1 |7.1 |1-75 odd, 82, 83 | |

|Mon |3/13 |7.2 |1-53 odd, 64, 65 |Quiz 6 |

| |3/15 |7.3 |1-45 odd, 55-58 | |

|Mon |3/20 |7.4 |1-11 odd, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24 |Quiz 7 |

| |3/22 |7.5 |1-4, 5-43 eoo, 45, 47, 49, 67 | |

| | |7.6 |1-43 odd, 50-52 | |

|Mon |3/27 |7.7 |1-13 odd |Quiz 8 |

| |3/29 |8.1 |1-69 odd, 76 | |

| | |8.2 |1-35 odd, 40, 41 | |

|Mon |4/3 |8.3 |1-35 odd, 42, 43 |Quiz 9 |

| |4/5 |8.4 | 1-19 odd, 30 | |

|Mon |4/10 |8.5 |1-11 odd |Quiz 10 |

| |4/12 |9.1 |1-69 odd, 78-84 | |

|Mon |4/17 |9.2 |1-47 odd, 55 |Quiz 11 |

| |4/19 |9.3 |1-73, 86 | |

|Wed |4/28 |FINAL EXAMINATION 1:30-4:15 |  | |

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