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COURSE SYLLABUSMGF 1107 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts II0565 - Fall 2019View?How to be a Successful Student (Syllabus Addendum) which?provides details about success factors and links to the most current version of fluid information, such as the academic calendar.WELCOMEThe course is designed to introduce you to a variety of applications of mathematics. ?You will investigate the history of mathematics, learning about different numeration systems, the Fibonacci sequence and modular arithmetic. ?You will explore consumer mathematics, learning about consumer loans, mortgages, etc. ?You will learn about real-world applications of linear and exponential functions. ?You will utilize graph theory to conceptualize and solve real world problems. ?You will be introduced to and apportionment voting methods, and investigate their flaws.INSTRUCTORName: Bill RushEmail: rush.william@spcollege.eduPhone: (727) 341-4660Office Hours: See Instructor Web Page belowOffice Location: SP-SA 243Instructor Web Page: DEPARTMENTDEANName:? Jimmy ChangOffice Location:? SP-SA 215BOffice Phone Number:?(727) 341-4305Email:?chang.jimmy@spcollege.eduACADEMIC CHAIRName: Nydia NelsonOffice Location: SP-SA 215AOffice Phone Number: (727) 341-4757Email: nelson.nydia@spcollege.eduWEBSITEURL: INFORMATIONCourse DescriptionThis course presents topics demonstrating the beauty and utility of mathematics to the general student population and to provide knowledge and skills useful for college, life, and career. The course will include topics related to history of mathematics, financial mathematics, linear and exponential growth, voting and apportionment methods and graph theory.? Mathematical connections with music, art, architecture and nature will be explored. Critical thinking skills, problem solving strategies and appropriate use of technology will be used throughout the course.Course Goals & Objectives1.The student will employ historical aspects of mathematics by:a. Using early and modern systems of numeration to write numbers.b. Expanding another number system in terms of the base 10 system.c. Converting numbers between base 10 and other base systems.d. Constructing the Fibonacci sequence of numbers and identifying the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in nature.e. Calculating the Golden Ratio and describing its relationship to the Fibonacci sequence.f. Identifying uses of the Golden Ratio in art and architecture.g. Utilizing modular arithmetic to determine congruence of numbers and dates.2. The student will apply fundamental concepts of linear and exponential modeling as well as their applications to practical problems in today's society by:a. Identifying and modeling change with linear and exponential functions.b. Determining an appropriate linear model and predicting future outcomes given a set of data.c. Determining an appropriate exponential model and predicting future outcomes given a set of data.?3. The student will apply fundamental concepts of graph theory as well as their applications to practical problems in today's society by:a. Distinguishing between graphs, paths, and circuits.b. Creating and employing Euler and Hamiltonian paths and circuits.???c. Solving problems using spanning trees.4. The student will apply financial mathematical concepts by:a. Calculating and comparing simple and compound interest rates.b. Comparing different investment strategies and types of loans.c. Analyzing the terms of credit card agreements and finance charges.d. Determining the cost of home ownership including down payments, mortgages, monthly payments and interest.5. The student will apply voting and apportionment methods by:a. Using preference tables to illustrate the results of an election.b. Using the plurality, Borda Count, plurality with elimination and pairwise comparison methods to determine the outcome of an election.c. Comparing and contrasting the voting paradoxes.d. Calculating standard divisors and standard quotas for use with apportionment methods.e. Comparing and contrasting the different apportionment plans.f. Comparing and contrasting the apportionment paradoxes.Prerequisites (Course & Skill Set)MAT 1033, MAT1100 with minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test.Availability of Course Content:?MyMathLab (MML) materials (homework and quizzes) are available from the first day of the class.REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALSCourse Textbook: Angel, Abbott, Runde. A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 10th. edition, published by Pearson.?Required Course Material:?MyMathLab Access kit, Publisher; PearsonISBN:? 9780135835210?(24-month access)ISBN: 9780135834954 (18-week access)You will also need a basic scientific calculator.IMPORTANT: If you are currently unable to purchase an Access Code -or- you are waiting for your Access Code, you can still register with MML and begin your course work on the first day of classes. Pearson allows all students a grace period before an Access Code is required. Please get started on your course work right away. Also, if you elect to use Pearson's grace period and acquire your Access Code in the meantime then please continue to use the grace period until it expires after which time when you attempt to access your Assignments Pearson will then prompt you to enter your Access Code. View the?College Bookstore?and the College Library sites.LEARNER SUPPORTAnswers to questions regarding accommodations may be found at the Accessibility Services site. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact a campus Accessibility Services Coordinator. If you need a Sign Language Interpreter, complete the Interpreter/Captionist Request Form.Titans CareAs an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care. You can access resources through SPC's Student Assistance Program (SAP), a collaborative resource for students with mental health or general life issues. SAP provides help and education in suicide prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more. It is SPC's belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone's charge, and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.View Free Tutoring site.View the?Academic Support site.View the?On-Campus and Online Support site.View the?Student Services site.IMPORTANT DATESCourse Dates:?View the?Academic Calendar site.Drop Date:?View the?Academic Calendar site.Withdrawal Date:?View the?Academic Calendar site.Financial Aid Dates: View the?Financial Aid Due Dates?site.DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC INFORMATIONThis course uses MML. You will access the e-text and complete some course assignments (section ?homework and unit quizzes) from MML. ?Once you have registered in MML using the link on this course homepage, you can access MML directly from this MyCourses course.ATTENDANCEView the college-wide attendance policy?included in How to be a Successful Student.The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus.For this class, “active participation” is defined as: responding to emails, attending regularly (at least 80% attendance) and completing assignments according to dates specified in the MyCourses Calendar.If a student fails the “active participation” requirement defined above then by the 60% point of the term he/she is subject to being administratively withdrawn from class with a WF. Please note that a WF will become an F on a student’s transcript. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term up until the last date to withdraw. Students and the Instructor will automatically receive an email notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs. The Instructor will verify that students are in attendance at least once each week. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each Instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF”.?Please note that if a student is receiving financial assistance and is also categorized as a WF, then the student may be required to pay back some or all financial aid: course grade will be determined by the following components and ponentWeight in Final GradeHomework (MML)30%Worksheets (MyCourses)20%Tests (MML)50%Grading Scale: A:?90-100%???B:?80-89%??C:?70-79%??D:?60-69%??F:?0- 59%Note:? A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to satisfy the General Education Requirements for the AA/AS degree.?ASSIGNMENTS: Please use the schedule in the MyCourses CalendarHomework (30% of grade): There is MML homework assigned for each chapter section (21 total assignments).? Each homework has 10-15 problems that demonstrate the concepts covered in the section.? MML homework has due dates as shown in the MyCourses Calendar. You must score at least 60% on each section homework to gain access to the related Unit test.Worksheet (20% of grade): These activities are completed in groups from three to five members depending on the length and difficulty level of the assignment. The assignments are designed to reinforce the key concepts from each unit. Time will be allotted during class to begin the activity, but you will need to work with your teammates outside of class to complete the assignment.Tests (50% of grade): You are given three attempts for each unit test.? The highest grade for each test is used.? Each time you take a test you will get different questions. The due dates for the tests are shown in the MyCourses Calendar.STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONSREQUIRED INTERACTIONStudents are expected to participate in the class discussions. ?Students must use the MyCourses email to communicate with the professor. ?Emails and phone calls will be responded to within 24 hours on Monday-Thursday.The assignments in MML are auto-graded so students will see their grades upon completion of the assignment. Grades from MML will automatically be transferred to the MyCourses. Worksheets will normally be graded and recorded within a week.PARTICIPATION, CONDUCT, & ETIQUETTESPC has outlined expectations for student behavior and interaction for email and other forms of communication.?View the Student Expectations?in How to be a Successful Student.ACADEMIC HONESTYView the Academic Honesty Policy.COPYRIGHTCopyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the material for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You may not further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance with copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information on copyright visit:?.STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTIONThe Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.TECHNOLOGYMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSView the MyCourses Minimum Technology Requirements.Minimum Technical Skills: Students should know how to navigate the course and use the course tools (email, gradebook, etc.). Students also MUST become proficient with MML and the tools contained within the program.MyCourses tutorials are available to students new to this LMS and are located at the beginning of the course. Most features on MyCourses are accessible on mobile devices, although it is recommended that you use a computer for homework and tests.ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGYMyCourses (Brightspace) AccessibilityPearson AccessibilityGoogle (YouTube) AccessibilityPRIVACYMyCourses (Brightspace by Desire2Learn) PrivacyPearson Privacy PolicyYouTube PrivacyTECHNICAL SUPPORTMyCourses Technical Support:? Technical Support Desk.Pearson's Technical Support:? CONTINUITY PLAN - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICYTo be prepared in the event of weather or other emergency disruptions, review the Emergency Preparedness Procedures for Students. ................
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