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OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYLLABUSGENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICSSUMMER 2019Instructor: Julie Ann ShotsbergerMAT 125-8C1Office Hours:ONLINE via e-mailWeb site: oakton.edu/user/~jshotsbe Monday, Tuesday, and WednesdayE-mail Address: jshotsbe@oakton.edu9 – 10:00 p.m.Office Room No: 3610 Office Phone No.: 847-376-7214I. COURSE COURSE PREFIX NUMBER COURSE NAME CREDIT LECTURE LAB MAT 125 General Education Mathematics 4 4 0II. PREREQUISITE:MAT 110 with minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test.III. COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION:Course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics include: counting techniques and probability, logic, set theory, and mathematics of finance. Calculators/computers used when appropriate.IV. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1.Apply various problem solving strategies, including estimation, and inductive/deductive reasoning, to solve problems involving personal decision-making.2. Construct and interpret Venn diagrams to solve problems using basic set vocabulary, notations, and operations.3. Determine the validity of logical arguments by translating statements into symbolic language and analyzing truth tables, applying DeMorgan's Law, and comparing the statements to standard valid forms of arguments.4. Apply techniques of the mathematics of finance to common personal financial situations found in everyday life.5. Analyze and solve expected value and real-life problems using a variety of counting techniques to determine probability.V. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:cheating,plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),helping others to cheat,unauthorized changes on official documents,pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, andany other behavior that violates academic integrity.There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.VI. OUTLINE OF TOPICS:VI. OUTLINE OF TOPICS:1. Set theoryBasic Set ConceptsSubsetsVenn Diagrams and Set OperationsSet Operations and Venn Diagrams with Three SetsSurvey problems2. LogicStatements, Negations, and Quantified StatementsCompound Statements and ConnectivesTruth Tables for Negations, Conjunction, and DisjunctionTruth Tables for the Conditional and BiconditonalNegations of Conditional Statements and De Morgan’s LawsArguments and Truth TablesArguments and Euler Diagrams3. Consumer Mathematics and Financial ManagementPercent, Sales Tax, and Income TaxSimple InterestCompound InterestAnnuities, Stocks and BondsInstallment Loans, Amortization, and Credit Cards4. Counting Methods and Probability TheoryThe Fundamental Counting PrinciplePermutationsCombinationsFundamentals of ProbabilityProbability with the Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations, and CombinationsEvents involving Not and Or; OddsEvents Involving And; Conditional ProbabilityVII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:This is an ONLINE course. Methods of presentation include video lecture, power points, interactive practice, pencast demonstrations, problem solving activities, and regularly assigned homework. Techniques will emphasize critical thinking and applications. Calculators will be used where appropriate.The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus and will notify students accordingly.VIII. COURSE PRACTICES REQUIRED:Chapter QuizzesAfter reading the text, taking notes, listening to ProfessorShots videos, and practicing problems; complete the chapter homework with a minimum score of 90%. The homework is not part of your grade. When you understand all the material, take the chapter quiz. You will not be able to take a quiz unless you complete the homework first (90% or higher), and on time. You will be able to take a quiz twice. The higher score will be recorded. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8, and 11 will be covered. **If you miss the due date and/or have not earned at least 90% you can go to “Study Plan” (on left) and “All Chapters”, (center) then go to the section you’ve missed. If you complete all the problems correctly, BEFORE the quiz due date for that chapter, e-mail me and I will make the quiz available to you. Please be aware that the study plan can have substantially more problems than the homework AND you must complete EVERY problem correctly. (This option is only available for weeks 3, 5 and 7 when chapter quizzes are not yet due.)** Due dates/times for all work are on the schedule. All work is due on or before the specified Thursdays CST. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11 only.ActivitiesAll activities as well as directions for completing the activities are available in our “document sharing” link on the left under “course tools”. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN and completed in a professional/college manner. The due dates are on our schedule. You may drop them off at the Math and Technologies Division Office (room 2180 in Des Plaines) or scan (or take a picture) and e-mail them to me (jshotsbe@oakton.edu). There are 3 activities, covering chapters 2, 3, and 8. If you miss a due date, you receive a zero.ExamsTwo exams must be taken in the Testing Center (Room 2409 at the Des Plaines Campus 847-635-1939, or Room A135 at the Skokie Campus 847-635-1446). This course is taught online. Both exams must be taken in the Testing Center at either campus. Please check the site for hours of operation. THE TESTING CENTER AND SCHOOL ARE CLOSED FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS DURING THE SUMMER. I Covering Chapters 1, 2, and 3 is due on or before July 3rd (CDT- Chicago Time)EXAM II Covering Chapters 8 and 11 is due on or before WEDNESDAY July 24th (CDT – Chicago Time)IX. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:No physical textbook is required.Purchase MyLabsPlus access which includes the e-text (directions on last page)ORThinking Mathematically by Robert Blitzer, 6th Edition, Person Education, Inc., with MyLabsPlus access. A notebook and scientific or graphing (TI-83 recommended) calculator are required, also.X. METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:Grading Scale:100% - 90%A89% - 80% B79% - 70%C69% - 60%D59% & belowFYour grade will be comprised of:Exams:60% (30% each)Activities:20%Chapter Quizzes: 20%XI. OTHER COURSE INFORMATION:Testing Center: Room 2409, 847-635-1939, Des Plaines Campus Room A135, 847-635-1446, Skokie CampusLearning Center: Room 2400, 847-635-1658, Des Plaines CampusRoom A135, 847-635-1434, Skokie CampusMathematics Office:Room 2180, 847-635-1688, Des Plaines Campus OnlyIf you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact The Access and Disability Resource Center in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.Academic and transfer planning assistance is offered to all students through Advising Services at both the Skokie and Des Plaines campuses.? Academic advisors are available year-round to meet with students through appointments and walk-in advising.? Contact Advising Services to set up an appointment (Des Plaines: 847.635.1700, Skokie: 847.635.1400) or visit for more information.Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community; and complies with all Title IX requirements by state and federal law.For pregnancy-related accommodations, please see: oakton.edu/about/title_ix_pregnancy_parent/For resources and support for victim-survivors of sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault/rape, domestic violence, dating/intimate partner violence, and stalking), please see: oakton.edu/about/title_ix_sexual_misconduct/For resources and support for LGBTQ+ students, please see: COURSE SCHEDULE SUMMER DUE DATES(CDT)SECTIONHOMEWORK DUECHAPTER QUIZZESACTIVITYEXAMS1 June 61.1, 1.2, 1.3Chapter 1 Quiz2 June 132.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5Chapter 2 QuizChapter 2 ActivitySets3 June 203.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.54 June 273.6, 3.7, 3.8Chapter 3 QuizChapter 3 ActivityLogic5 July 4 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4EXAM I due on or before July 3rd CDT6 July 118.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8Chapter 8 QuizChapter 8 ActivityConsumer Math7 July 1811.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.58 July 24 WEDNESDAY11.6, 11.7, 11.8Chapter 11 QuizEXAM II due on or before July 24th CDTAny tips on how I can be successful in this course?LOG ON EVERY SINGLE DAY AND READ THE TEXT (MINIMALLY 8 HRS/WEEK-double in the Summer)SPEND THE TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING HOMEWORKIF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING – GET HELP IMMEDIATELY.STICK TO THE COURSE SCHEDULE. GETTING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. DON’T FALL BEHIND – NO INCOMPLETES OR EXTENSIONSMOST IMPORTANT: If you have any questions, special circumstances, or need help PLEASE, PLEASE talk to me immediately. I will do whatever I can to help you. Take advantage of the free tutoring offered at the Learning Center.DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE WORK:MULTIMEDIA MATERIALSSelect the Multimedia Library, then select the chapter and section. Select the Multimedia Textbook for that section and read the entire section taking notes and completing the check point practice problems. View the “You Try It” and “Video” links to help understand the material. You can also view PowerPoints, Chapter Test Prep Videos, and Animations. I have recorded short lectures for you to view. They are located in the “document sharing” link under “course tool” as Professorshots videos.HOMEWORKSelect MML Homework, then the section. Complete your work using the help buttons to the right of each problem. You must work until you have a score of at least 90% by the due date. You are able to re-do problems until you solve them correctly. You will be allowed three attempts, then must click “similar exercise” to try again. Please get help from your instructor, and/or Learning Center tutors.If you miss the due date and/or have not earned at least 90% you can go to “Study Plan” (on left) and “All Chapters”, (center) then go to the section you’ve missed. If you complete all the problems correctly, BEFORE the quiz due date for that chapter, e-mail me and I will make the quiz available to you. Please be aware that the study plan can have substantially more problems than the homework AND you must complete EVERY problem correctly.If you do not complete your homework on time or do not achieve at least 90% or you did not do all study plan problems if needed, then you will not be able to complete the corresponding chapter quiz. Your quiz score will become zero.CHAPTER QUIZSelect MML Quizzes/Tests, then the chapter quiz. You will have two quiz attempts earning the higher score. The two attempts must be completed by the due dates.ACTIVITIESGo to “document sharing” under “course tools” to view the course activities. Select ONE activity for EACH chapter (Chapter 2, 3 and 8) and follow all directions. Bring it to the Des Plaines campus room 2180, or e-mail it to me (jshotsbe@oakton.edu).EXAMSTwo exams must be taken in the Testing Center at either campus. Due dates are listed on our schedule. Check the hours of operation to allow enough time to complete the PAPER AND PENCIL exam. Show all your work because partial credit can be earned. A study guide and review test can be found in “document sharing” under “course tools”. Please use them to prepare.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) for Online CoursesWhat do I do if I have technology issues?First, make sure you run the browser check found on the homepage of our site. If that doesn’t work, try using a different browser. Firefox is usually the best choice. Try turning your computer off then back on. Use a different computer and/or a different server. Clear the browser history and cookies. There are several locations at both campuses where you have computer access. Use a computer at a library or a friend’s house until the issue is resolved on your computer – but do not fall behind. Please have a backup plan in place just in case. You can ask for product support through the publisher, Pearson, through emailing helpdesk@oakton. or calling (888) 883-1299.What’s the best way to contact the instructor?E-mail jshotsbe@oakton.edu is best. Check the syllabus for online office hours. Weekly announcements will be posted on our site home page. This is where the instructor will communicate with the entire class. When e-mailing or calling, please identify yourself using your first and last name. Also, include the course & section;Dear Professor Shotsberger,I am Justin Timberlake from your MAT 125-002 class. I need assistance with . . .Regards,JustinWhere and when do I take exams?Both exams must be taken at a proctored site. They cannot be taken at home. For any student unable to come to campus for testing, please go to the "Courses" tab page in MyOakton, where you will find a link to the off-campus testing guidelines under the "Online Learning Resources" news box. Do this immediately and email me, too. Testing Center hours of operation can be found on the Oakton website under Student Services. Please allow yourself enough time to take a test (typically 1 to 2 hours). Testing Centers: Room 2409, 847-635-1939, Des Plaines Campus; Room A135, 847-635-1446, Skokie CampusWhere can I get help if I’m having trouble understanding the course material?You can e-mail me during my regular office hours listed on the syllabus and web page (oakton.edu/~jshotsbe), or you can come to either Learning Center for free tutoring. Online office hours are available and listed on our syllabus. Learning Center hours of operation can be found on the Oakton website under Student Service.Learning Center: Room 2400, 847-635-1658, Des Plaines Campus, Room A135, 847-635-1434, Skokie CampusI have a disability that may require accommodations. Where can I get assistance?If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. Where can I find; due dates, consequences for missing due dates, course requirements, how grades are figured …Please refer to the course syllabus for all course related information. Most likely the answer to your question(s) is there. If you can’t find it there, please contact me at jshotsbe@oakton.edu. Before you get started in your course, be sure you have:Your Oakton login name and password.The access code you purchased from the bookstore with your textbook or will purchase as you follow the Getting Started directions.Getting Started:Go to and go to myOakton at the top of the page.Enter your login name and password and click the Login button.Click on My Courses on the left, then select the correct term, then enter the course.If your course name does not appear, contact your instructor. Click on an assignment or learning aid link within the course. You will first be prompted with the License Agreement and Privacy Policy page. Click I Accept once you have read the terms of use.You will be prompted to enter your access code or purchase one online. To enter your access code, select the Access Code option, enter your access code, and click Next.If you prefer to purchase online using a credit card, select the Buy Now option and click the product link to complete your purchase.Do not select the purchase later option unless you are waiting on financial aid for the textbook or absolutely cannot purchase access right now. In approximately 20 days you will lose access and be prompted to either enter your access code you bought or purchase access. This will cause a delay in access to the site, so try to get ahead of schedule – just in case.Once you have successfully entered your access code or completed an online purchase, you will receive a confirmation page and you can continue working.Technical Support:If you need technical support, please select the Support tab at your school’s MyLabsPlus campus. You will find several self-service support articles and information about how you can contact Pearson’s 24/7 MyLabsPlus support team. ................
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