EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE MGF 1106



I. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

MGF 1107 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts II

II. PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE:

MAT 1033 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:

• Homework and Online Quizzes are available at . They will be available on the date that the material is covered in class and will expire on the test date. The Course Code is schnackenberg75368. You may do the homework and take the quizzes as many times as you want. Only the highest grade for each homework/quiz will count.

• Testing:

All tests are closed book, and work must be included with the test where appropriate. You may bring one sheet, 8.5” by 11”, hand-written, both sides, of notes to each test.

• Make-up tests will be given only in extreme cases – missing class is not “extreme”. The make-up exam may be significantly more difficult. If you are going to be absent for a test, make arrangements at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled test time.

• Test corrections for the midterm are available for extra points. The points added on to your score will reflect the average percentage you have achieved on the online quizzes for the chapters covered by the test at the time the test corrections are submitted.

• No computer algebra systems (i.e., TI-89’s and TI-92’s) or communication devices are permitted during tests.

• Final Exam: The final exam is cumulative.

• Each student is expected to complete daily homework assignments by the next class meeting and to bring questions to class for discussion.

• Each 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 84 to 87

B- 80 to 84

C+ 77 to 80

C 70 to 77

D 60 to 70

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:

Homework (MML) 25%

Quizzes (in class and MML, drop 2 lowest) 25%

Midterm Test     25%

Final Exam 25%

Total 100%

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, 4th Edition, Robert Blitzer, 2007, Prentice Hall Publishers (Note: MyMathLab has the entire book online. If you don’t want a hard copy of the book, just purchase the Student Access Code.)

• MyMathLab Student Access Code (our Course Code is schnackenberg75368)

• 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 261 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: Tuesday 10:00-12:00; or by appt.

XI. CLASS SCHEDULE:

The following is a tentative schedule of topics. The schedule is subject to change during the semester. Changes will be announced in class or by email. It is the student’s responsibility to follow any changes.

|Day |Date |Section |

|Mon |8/20 |4.1 |

| | |4.2 |

| |8/22 |4.3 |

|Mon |8/27 |4.4 |

| |8/29 |5.1 |

|Mon |9/3 |Labor Day |

| |9/5 |5.2 |

| | |5.3 |

|Mon |9/10 |5.4 |

| |9/12 |5.5 |

| | |5.6 |

|Mon |9/17 |5.7 |

| |9/19 |6.1 |

| | |6.2 |

|Mon |9/24 |6.3 |

| |9/26 |6.4 |

| | |6.5 |

|Mon |10/1 |6.6 |

| |10/3 |Review for Midterm |

|Mon |10/8 |MID-TERM EXAMINATION |

| |10/10 |7.1 |

|Mon |10/15 |7.2 |

| |10/17 |7.3 |

|Mon |10/22 |7.4 |

| |10/24 |7.5 |

| | |7.6 |

|Mon |10/29 |7.7 |

| |10/31 |8.1 |

| | |8.2 |

|Mon |11/5 |8.3 |

| |11/7 |8.4 |

|Mon |11/12 |Veteran’s Day |

| |11/14 |8.5 |

|Mon |11/19 |9.1 |

| |11/21 |University Day |

| |11/26 |9.2 |

|Wed |11/28 |9.3 |

| |12/3 |Review for Final |

| |12/10 |FINAL EXAMINATION 10:00-1:15 |

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