MATH 101 TV Basic Mathematics - Kaskaskia College Faculty

MATH 101 TV
Basic Mathematics
Summer 2015
Section TV01D (Main Campus)
and
Section CK01D (Centralia Correctional Center)
Monday and Wednesday
1:15 PM – 4:15 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Sam Bundy
545-3159 or 545-3160
[email protected]
Office L-105-A
Office Hours (on Website)
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: Kaskaskia College Compass Placement Test
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the basic operations of arithmetic (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division). Other topics include integers, fractions, decimals, percents,
ratio/proportion, conversion of units, geometry, and solutions to simple equations. After taking, this
class the student should be prepared to take the next level of math. This class does not transfer to most
four-year colleges and universities.
CALCULATOR: No calculators please!
TEXTBOOK
TITLE: Basic College Mathematics
AUTHOR: Marvin L. Bittinger
COPYRIGHT DATE: 2010 11th Edition
PUBLISHING COMPANY: Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN#: 0-321-59919-5
EVALUATION:
There will be a chapter test after each chapter. Homework for the chapter will be collected the same
day as the chapter test. No homework will be accepted late. There will be a midterm exam covering
chapters 1 through 4. The final exam will cover the remaining chapters. There are no makeup tests.
If you know you will not be able to attend on test day, you may take the test early. The one lowest test
grade will be dropped.
GRADES:
Homework – 10%
Chapter Tests - 60%
Midterm Exam 15%
Final Exam – 15%
ATTENDANCE: – You will find it difficult to be successful in this course without regular attendance.
Students missing more than 4 class sessions or students not making reasonable progress toward
successful completion of the course on time, may at the discretion of the instructor be withdrawn.
Students at the correctional center should be aware of the attendance policy at the correctional center.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
90% - 100% A, 80% - 89% B, 70% - 79% C, 60% - 69% D, Below 60% F
SUCCESS CENTER:
Success is a cumulative process of diligent, steady work. Demands of other classes, job requirements,
and family obligations may cause you to fall behind in class. If this occurs, you may find it difficult to
catch up. If you are having problems with the materials, assignments, or attendance, please contact me.
The Success Center in room L-109 offers tutoring 8 AM-7 PM, Monday through Thursday and 8 AM-4
PM on Friday.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Students should behave in a respectful manner towards themselves, others, and the instructor. Please
turn cell phones and other electronic devices (MP3 players, IPods, cell phones, etc) off while in class.
Please do not disrupt the class by using these devises.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS for STUDENTS with DISABILITIES:
If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodations, or if you have any questions
related to any accommodation for testing, note taking, reading, etc., please speak with me as soon as
possible.
CHEATING POLICY: If caught cheating in any way, you will receive an F for the final grade.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL WEB SITES:
The following web sites will be extremely helpful with fractions, decimals, ratios, percents, metric
conversion, and geometry. I highly recommend you visit and try these sites out. It is recommended that
you explore the following web sites so you will know what is available and where to find what you need
help with. You can also find your own web sites to meet your own needs by doing a search on a search
engine like Yahoo of a particular math topic of interest.

Khan Academy (http://www.khanacademy.org/)
This site contains a large number o videos which should be helpful for most and math
topic in this course.

Coolmath.com (coolmath.com/prealgebra/index.html)
This site will be useful when you get to fractions in chapters 2 and 3 in the text. This
site would also be useful for review before the midterm exam.

Purplemath.com (http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm)
Scroll down to preliminary topics to find help with decimals, finding the LCM and GCF,
factoring numbers, and fractions.

Amby.com (http://amby.com/educate/math/)
This site provides explanations and practice problems on order of operation, fractions,
finding area and perimeter, and setting up and solving word problems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Whole Numbers
1.1 Standard Notation
1.2 Addition
1.3 Subtraction
1.4 Multiplication
1.5 Division
1.6 Rounding and Estimating; Order
1.7 Solving Equations
1.8 Applications and Problem Solving
1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
2. Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division
2.1 Factorizations
2.2 Divisibility
2.3 Fractions and Fraction Notation
2.4 Multiplication and Applications
2.5 Simplifying
2.6 Multiplying, Simplifying, and Applications
2.7 Division and Applications
3. Fraction Notation and Mixed Numerals
3.1 Least Common Multiples
3.2 Addition and Applications
3.3 Subtraction, Order, and Applications
3.4 Mixed Numerals
3.5 Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
3.6 Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
3.7 Order of Operations; Estimation
4. Decimal Notation
4.1 Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding
4.2 Addition and Subtraction
4.3 Multiplication
4.4 Division
4.5 Converting from Fraction Notation to Decimal Notation
4.6 Estimating
4.7 Applications and Problem Solving
5. Ratio and Proportion
5.1 Introduction to Ratios
5.2 Rates and Unit Prices
5.3 Proportions
5.4 Applications of Proportions
5.5 Geometric Applications
6. Percent Notation
6.1 Percent Notation
6.2 Percent and Fraction Notation
6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations
6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
6.5 Applications of Percent
6.6 Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
6.7 Simple and Compound Interest; Credit Cards
8. Measurement
8.1 Linear Measures: American Units
8.2 Linear Measures: The Metric System
8.3 Converting Between American Units and Metric Units
8.4 Weight and Mass; Medical Applications
8.5 Capacity; Medical Applications
8.6 Time and Temperature
8.7 Converting Units of Area
9. Geometry
9.1 Perimeter
9.2 Area
9.3 Circles
9.4 Volume
9.5 Angles and Triangles
9.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
10. Real Numbers
10.1 The Real Numbers
10.2 Addition of Real Numbers
10.3 Subtraction of Real Numbers
10.4 Multiplication of Real Numbers
10.5 Division of Real Numbers and Order of Operations
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course, students will be able to at a 70% or better
success rate:
1. Perform basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers.
2. Perform basic arithmetic operations with decimals.
3. Perform basic arithmetic operations with fractions.
4. Perform basic arithmetic operations with mixed numbers.
5. Perform basic arithmetic operations with integers including absolute value.
6. Use the rules for rounding to estimate answers.
7. Solve equations and simplify expressions using order of operations rules.
8. Use divisibility rules and prime factorizations to perform operations on fractions.
9. Solve simple equations of the form ax + b = c with whole numbers, integers, fractions,
and decimals.
10. Solve equations and simplify expressions containing both fractions and decimals.
11. Perform basic arithmetic operations with percents.
12. Solve equations and simplify expressions using order of operations rules.
13. Solve simple equations with percents.
14. Solve proportions.
15. Solve application problems based on ratio/proportions techniques.
16. Calculate percents of increase and decrease based on applications.
17. Calculate and compare unit prices.
18. Solve equations with sales tax, discount, commission, and simple interest.
19. Convert within the American measurement system.
20. Convert within the metric measurement system.
21. Convert American to metric measurements and metric to American measurements.
22. Solve application problems with measurements including linear measurements, area,
weight and mass, and liquid measurements.
23. Solve application problems with measurements used in medical applications.
24. Determine the area and perimeter of geometric figures including, but not limited to
triangles, trapezoids, squares, and rectangles.
25. Determine the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of circles.
26. Determine the volume of rectangular solids, cylinder, pyramid, cone, and sphere.
27. Solve proportion problems using corresponding sides of similar polygons.
28. Perform simple calculations with square roots and use the Pythagorean Theorem.
COMMENTS: Studying the course material for each section, doing the homework problems and
reviewing the solutions, doing your best on tests, and seeking help when needed will lead to your
successful completion of this course. Math is not a spectator sport. The skills to be successful in this
class cannot be obtained without your time commitment and dedication. Enjoy it, and best wishes.
COLLEGE POLICIES AND INFORMATION
CLASS DROP/WITHDRAWAL
The student is responsible for officially dropping or withdrawing from a class according
to procedures described in the college catalog and student handbook.
Dropping a class: Students may drop a class without the class becoming part of their
permanent academic record if they do so during the “drop” period and will receive a full
refund of tuition and fees. The length of the drop period will vary based on the length
of the course. Students may drop online through CampusNet or by completing a form in
the Admissions and Registration Office or at any Education Center. Refer to the
Registration Calendar posted in CampusNet for dates or contact the Admissions and
Registration Office at 618-545-3040.
Withdrawing from a class: Students may withdraw from a class after the drop period
and receive a “W” grade on their academic record that will not affect their grade point
average at KC. You will not be eligible for a refund. Students may withdraw online
through CampusNet or by completing a form in the Admissions and Registration Office
or at any Education Center. Failure to officially withdrawal from a class may result in an
“F” grade. All withdrawal requests must be filed no later than two weeks prior to the
end of any regular length semester (one week for the summer semester and 8-week
courses) or the proportionate time thereof for other length courses. For specific dates,
contact the Admissions and Registration Office at 618-545-3040.
Please keep in mind that dropping or withdrawing from a class can affect your financial
aid for the active and future semesters. Please contact the Financial Aid office at 618545-3080 to find out how dropping a class may impact you.
INCOMPLETE GRADE
The grade of Incomplete or “I” is given at the instructor’s discretion. It is normally given
when a student has been actively engaged in the class, but missed work or a test due to
illness or excused absences. A maximum of one semester or less, at the option of the
instructor, is the time allotted to make up the incomplete work. If, after this time, the
coursework is not completed satisfactorily the “I” is recorded as an “F.” In most cases,
students should have successfully completed 75% of the course requirements to be
eligible for an “I.” This process is initiated by the student and at the instructor’s
discretion. Students should not except to be issued an “I” without facilitating the
appropriate paperwork with the faculty member.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Class cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on the College Website:
www.kaskaskia.edu, KC’s Facebook page, and CampusNet; announced on local area
televisions stations and radio stations, recorded on the KC main campus voicemail
greeting, and sent to the student’s KC email account and via text message if the student
has opted into the KCAlert system.
KC ALERTS
The intent of this service is to notify students, staff, and faculty by email or text message
on their cell phone, of campus closures for weather and/or other emergencies and class
cancellations. This is an opt-in service provided by Kaskaskia College. While there is no
direct cost for signing up for this service, you may be charged a text message fee by your
cell phone provider. Please check your cell phone plan to understand the costs you may
incur using this service. All users who sign up for this service will receive announcements
regarding campus closures for weather and other emergencies, test messages to
validate the service is working and notification when your account is about to expire. All
accounts will expire after August 1st. To opt into this service follow the link
http://www.kaskaskia.edu/Admissions/KCALERT.aspx.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Acts of Academic Dishonesty include: plagiarism, preparing work for another that is to
be used as that person’s own work, cheating by any method or means, knowingly and
willfully falsifying or manufacturing scientific or educational data and representing the
same to be the result of scientific or scholarly research, knowingly furnishing false
information to a college official relative to academic matters, and solicitation, aiding,
abetting, concealing or attempting conduct in violation of this code. Sanctions for
academic dishonesty are at the discretion of the instructor and subject to appeal as
provided in the Student Code of Conduct. A complete explanation of this policy and
procedures as well as information about student’s rights and responsibilities are located
in the Policy and Procedures and Student Conduct sections of the current Student
Handbook.
COPYRIGHT
The College requires that students know and follow the rules and laws associated with
copyright. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair
use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil
penalties and criminal liability as well as disciplinary action under college policies. To
help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, the college encourages
you to visit the linked web pages for more information on copyright:
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf and
http://www.copyright.com/content/cc3/en/toolbar/education/resources/copyright_bas
ics1.html
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE/CERTIFICATE STUDENT
Each student will be certified for graduation in degree and/or certificate programs
according to the requirements specified in the Kaskaskia College catalog at the time of
the student’s initial enrollment if graduation requirements are met within a five-year
period. Refer to the college catalog for specific requirements for graduation. It is
recommended that students file the application for graduation prior to their last term of
enrollment.
Graduation application deadlines are as follows:
SPRING April 1
SUMMER July 1
FALL December 1
DISABILITY SERVICES
Kaskaskia College provides support services and accommodations for students with
documented disabilities. A disability can include physical, mental, psychological or
learning limitations. The College is committed to compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. For further information,
please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 618- 545- 3184.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER/COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Success is a cumulative process of diligent, steady work. Demands of other classes, job
requirements, and family obligations may cause you to fall behind in class. If this occurs, you
may find it difficult to catch up. If you are having problems with the materials, assignments, or
attendance, please contact me. The Student Success Center offers services to enhance
student success. Professional and peer tutors are available for some courses by
appointment; however, walk-ins are welcome. The Student Success Center also offers
proctored testing (as allowed by your instructor) for make-up exams and proctored
online exams. In addition, the staff of the Student Success Center works closely with the
Disability Services Coordinator to assist students who receive ADA accommodations. If
you need assistance with personal issues outside of campus services, a copy of the
Community Resources document is available in the Success Center.
Call 618-545-3160 to schedule a tutoring or testing appointment. Fall and Spring
Semester Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/SAFETY
The central Safety and Security desk is located at the main entrance of the HB Building.
Each classroom and main entrance contains a campus map outlining procedures that
include fire escape routes, first aid kits, AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
locations, tornado shelter areas, and evacuation meeting areas. In the event of an
emergency a detailed announcement will be made over the campus-wide PA system.
Other methods of disseminating information include the College website, KCTV, and KC
Alerts.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES/RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
Students faced with planned absences that include: college sponsored athletic events,
college sponsored club events, or schedule conflicts with religious observances should
make prior arrangements with the instructor a minimum of seven school days in
advance of the absence.
STUDENT EMAIL
Kaskaskia College assigns an email account to all students consisting of an official college
email address with a domain name of @students.kaskaskia.edu. All official
communications will be emailed to these addresses. Email services are included in the
Use of Computing and Network Facilities Policy; therefore students are advised that
electronic data (and communications using the college network for transmission or
storage) are the property of the college and may be reviewed and/or accessed by
authorized college officials for purposes related to college business. Kaskaskia College
has the right to expect all students to check their official email account on a frequent
basis and read their emails in a timely fashion in order to remain informed of official
college communications which may contain time sensitive information or affect day-today activities. Student email accounts are web accessible. Students who are not in
possession of a home computer, or do not have access to a computer at work, can use
computers available in the computer labs at the main campus and all education centers.