CCBC Essex
MATH
111 Ideas in Mathematics Section:
WE1 WE2
CLASSROOM
LOCATION: Online SEMESTER:
Fall 2008
Instructor: Bill Beck OFFICE LOCATION: West Virginia
instructOR Phone: 304-698-0595 Email:
wbeck@ccbcmd.edu
WEBPAGE: http://www.mathsoftware.com/walkthru.html Office
hours: By appt.
Course Pre-requisites:. MATH 083 or MATH 101 or sufficient math placement score or consent of the instructor, (ENGL 052 or LVE 2) or (ESOL 052 or LVE 2) and (RDNG 052 or LVR 2).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Covers contemporary topics and applications of mathematics; examines problem solving, probability, statistics, an introduction to computers, and other selected topics. This course is for the Liberal Arts student who is not planning to major in mathematics or the physical sciences.
REQUIREMENTS (papers, oral reports, projects, etc.)
Test 1 –
20% of final grade
Test 2
-- 20% of final grade
Test 3 –
20% of final grade
Test 4 –
20% of final grade
Average
of 12 best homework scores
-- 20% of final grade
Grading
policy
90-100%__ A
80 –
89%__ B
70 –
79%__ C
60 – 69
___ D
<
60%__ __ F
Attendance
policy FOR THIS COURSE: Attendance at
the chat sessions is not mandatory. Chat
logs will be posted on:
http://www.mathsoftware.com/walkthru.html
TEXT(S): No Textbook is
required
We will use the CD, Liberal Arts
Mathematics, Sound Enhanced, 3rd Edition
It is available through the CCBC Essex bookstore
both online and on campus.
Special
procedures Homework assignments are to be email to wbeck@ccbcmd.edu. Submit only your answers. I give partial credit, so TRY EVERY problem.
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FALL 2008
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Fall
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2008 |
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Last day to drop
classes with 100% refund |
August
22, Friday - By 4:00 p.m. * |
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Fall Semester
Classes BEGIN
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August
25, Monday
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Schedule Adjustments
Through |
August
29, Friday |
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Labor Day (College
Closed) |
September
1, Monday |
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Saturday Classes
Begin |
September
6, Saturday
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Last day to drop
classes with 50% refund |
September
12, Friday - By 4:00 p.m. * |
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Mid-Terms (Due by
Faculty) |
October
13, Monday |
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Last day to withdraw
with “W” or change to audit status on transcript |
October
31, Friday - By 4:00 p.m. * |
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NO CREDIT CLASSES
SCHEDULED |
November
26, Wednesday |
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Thanksgiving Holiday
- No Credit Classes Scheduled |
November
27-28, Thursday-Friday |
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NO
CREDIT CLASSES SCHEDULED |
November 29-30,
Saturday-Sunday |
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Last day of classes
for Fall Semester |
December
6, Saturday |
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Fall Semester Final
Examinations
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December
7-13, Sunday-Saturday |
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Final Grades Entered
Via Web by Faculty - Due by 10:00 a.m. |
December
16, Tuesday |
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Winter Recess
(College Closed) |
December 24, 2008 -
January 1, 2009 Wed-Thurs |
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College Reopens |
January
2, Friday (2009) |
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Last Day to Complete
an “I” Grade |
March
6, Friday (2009) |
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File application and
pay fee for May 2009 completion |
March
15, Sunday (2009) ** |
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Course Objectives
Upon successfully completing the course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a sound understanding of probability values and apply probability rules in order to solve everyday problems relying on probability theory (I, III, VI, 1, 7);
1. apply introductory set theory to solve both mathematical and non-mathematical problems (I, III, 1, 6, 7);
2. describe, numerically and graphically, various forms and presentations of statistical data (I, II, 1, 3);
3. apply appropriate statistical measures, dependent upon the nature of specific data, to make informed decisions (I, III, VI, 1);
4. analyze, critically, the validity of statistical reports that appear in newspapers, magazines, and the World Wide Web (III, VI, 3, 4, 7);
5. apply probability, set theory, and statistics to other academic disciplines (III, VI, 4, 6);
6. examine the mathematical contributions made by people from diverse cultures throughout history (V, 5);
7. apply appropriate technology to solve mathematical problems (IV, 4, 5);
8. utilize the Internet and other resources to research course-related topics (I, IV, VI, 3, 4);
9. express mathematical definitions, concepts, and operations using appropriate words, symbols and other means (I, 2);
10. express concepts of probability, set theory, and statistics using appropriate terminology (I, II, 2);
11. apply course-related mathematical theories to appropriate diversity-enriched, reality-based situations (III, V, 1, 6, 7).
Major Topics
1. Sets and Their Applications
a. Descriptions and definitions
b. Set operations
c. Venn diagrams
d. Problem solving using sets
2. Technology in Mathematics
a. Various calculating devices
b. Technological tools used in problem solving
c. Mathematical research and the Internet
3. Nature of Probability
a. Definition
b. Counting techniques
c. Conditional probabilities
d. Odds and mathematical expectation
e. Problem solving using probability
4. Elementary Statistics
a. Frequency distributions
b. Descriptive statistics
c. Normal distribution
d. Important aspects of statistical design
e.
Problem solving using statistics
Rationale (Instructor’s statement relating course content to
student’s personal and academic growth, etc.)
This course provides the student with a variety of subjects to broaden their mathematical frontiers. This course is a terminal course designed for persons majoring in non-technical fields or liberal arts. The course is 3 credits and will satisfy the mathematics requirement for an Associate's Degree.
Attendance policy
Attendance at each class and lab is
essential. Please be on time. Students with a legitimate problem about
attendance should discuss the situation with their instructor.
COURSE REPEAT POLICY
Policy on Repeated Courses,
page 194 of the 2004-2006 CCBC catalog states, “Students may repeat a course only
once without permission. When a student
repeats a course, only the higher grade is computed into the Quality Point
Average (QPA). All grades will remain on
the student’s transcript. Before a
student is permitted to register for the course for a third time, the student
must have the permission of the academic dean responsible for the course. Before a student may repeat a developmental
course that he or she has failed twice, the student’s record must be reviewed
by a support team which will make recommendations regarding enrollment.” Please note:
The instructor does not have the authority to grant permission to
register for a third attempt at the course.
Disabled
Students
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, CCBC is committed to providing an environment
that is conducive to learning for all students.
Any student who is disabled and requires special accommodation should
contact the appropriate campus as follows:
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Office of Disabilities
Support Services |
K-200 |
410-455-4382 |
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Office of Career and Life
Planning |
A-100 |
410-285-9774 |
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Office of Special Services |
A-210 |
410-780-6878 |
Code
of Academic Integrity
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an
institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high
standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think
critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is
imperative. Each student has a
responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide
clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to
others. To these ends, the following
actions are expected of students:
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Complete all work
on exams without assistance.
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Follow the
professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.
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Ask for
clarification when instructions are not clear.
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Report to the
instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.
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Provide proper
credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
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Submit only one’s
own work.
Students who do not accept responsibility for the
integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written
reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal
from the program. For repeat and extreme
offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.
Writing
Policy
The College recognizes that clear, correct, and concise
use of language is characteristic of an educated person. Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members
in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order
to encourage effective writing by their students. Also, instructors should consider the quality
of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a
failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.
Inclement Weather/Emergency
Closing Policy
In the event that the
college (or a specific campus) opens late due to weather-related or other
emergency conditions, classes will commence at the announced opening time and
resume the normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of the day. Faculty, students, and classified staff
should report to wherever they would normally have been at the announced
opening time. **
Students and faculty engaged
in field placement programs (such as internships, clinical placements, etc.)
should discuss the handling of emergency situations at the beginning of the
placement period. Both the requirements
of the program and the safety of persons involved should be considered in
planning a course of action in those cases where students are expected to
report to off-campus locations.
** For example, if you had a
class that began at 9:35 and the college opened at 10:00 because of snow, you
would report to your 9:35 class at 10:00.
When the college closes because of severe weather or
emergency conditions, announcements of class cancellations are made on local
radio and television stations and the college website (www.ccbcmd.edu). Closings and delays will also be recorded on
the campus weather lines:
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410-455-4567 |
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410-282-6700 |
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410-780-6711 |
TUTORING SERVICES
Students are encouraged to
seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty
(either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, each campus offers free academic
support services. For more information, contact:
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Tutoring
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F-200 |
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Tutoring
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CAR-530 |
410-285-9877 |
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A-307 |
410-780-6820 |
CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY
BUILDING EXPECTATIONS
Creating a Culture of CARE©
(Compassion, Appreciation,
Respect, Empowerment)
As
members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect,
honesty, responsibility and accountability.
Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the
community. CCBC wishes to each learner
to commit to the following actions:
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Become an active and engaged learner
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Celebrate the richness of our diversity
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Respect the campus and its code of conduct
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Practice empathy and compassion
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Promote the empowerment of others
MAJOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY
POLICY
Students not attending class
because they are observing major religious holidays shall be given the
opportunity, to the maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable
amount of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the
student and the faculty member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments
or tests must be made in advance
of the religious holiday, at the initiation of the student.
STUDENT
E-MAIL ACCOUNTS
CCBC has joined the ranks of the very few community
colleges in
For information about the system and how students can determine their email address, go the CCBC Home Page and click on “Student Email”. From here students can find their email address, get to an on-line user manual and access instructions on how to forward the CCBC email to the system of choice (AOL, Comcast, Hot Mail, etc.)