COURSE SYLLABUS
MATH 081
SEATTLE CENTRAL COLLEGE
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Course Title: Basic Math Skills |
Division: Math and Science |
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Quarter/Year: Winter/2018
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Course Start and Finish Dates: 1/2/2018 - 3/20/2018 |
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Classroom Location: SAM 0200 |
Time: M-F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
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Item Number: 1253.02
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Credits: Five |
Course Description: The following topics will be covered (and more):
basic mathematical operations, ratio and rates, percent, perimeter and area,
measurement, angles and lines, and basic algebra. This class is a
lecture/workshop in basic concepts of computation with whole numbers, factions
and decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, and area and perimeter of
rectangular and circular figures.
Instructor: James B. Dressler
Email: james.dressler@seattlecolleges.edu
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Textbook: Basic College Mathematics |
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Charles P. McKeague (xyztextbooks)
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ISBN #978-1-630980-07-8 |
Instructor's Educational
Philosophy: I as an instructor
will do all I can to assist in the learning process, but the ultimate
responsibility lies with each individual student to do what is needed to
acquire knowledge, advance and achieve one's goals. To benefit most from the
concepts and techniques presented, the student should practice until all
assignments are completed and full understanding of the material is grasped.
Tutoring: You will find assistance at the MATH TUTORING LAB (room SAM 100, offers "drop in" help, open daily). The Math Path (room SAM 102). Also check out COLLEGE WIDE TUTORING (room BE 2103 2nd floor above Latte stand, by appointment).
Topics Covered (approximate schedule):
Week One:
Place Value, Addition and Subtractions, Rounding and Estimating, Multiplying,
Dividing, Introduction to Problem Solving, Exponents and Order of Operation
Week Two:
Introduction to Fractions, Factors, Prime Factorization, Multiplying Fractions,
and Dividing Fractions
Week Three:
Adding, Subtracting Like Fractions; LCM, Adding and Subtracting Unlike
Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Order, Exponents, and Order of Operations on
Fractions
Week Four:
Introduction to Decimals and Rounding, Operations with Decimals, Estimating
with Decimals, Converting Fractions to Decimals
Week Five:
Signed Numbers, Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers, Multiplying and Dividing
Signed Numbers
Week Six:
Order of Operations, Ratios and Rates, Proportions and Problem Solving,
Week Seven:
Intro
to Percent and Fractions,
Week Eight:
Solving Percent Problems with Equations,
Week Nine:
Solving Percent Problems with Proportions and Applications of Percent
Week Ten:
Perimeter, Area, Volume, Basic Algebra
Week Eleven:
Measurement, Angles and Lines, Congruent and Similar Triangles
Course Objectives: This course teaches students basic concepts and
creative approaches to solving problems. Students are encouraged to verbalize
their ideas about the mathematics covered and to work together to solve
interesting and complicated problems. The use of calculators is encouraged. The
course seeks to encourage and prepare students to take more mathematics courses
Student Attendance: Students must attend class daily for best
learning results.
Student Assignments: Daily assignments will be given. Assignments
should be fully completed for proper test preparation.
Exams: Five exams will be given. Approximately one
exam each 10 days. Each exam is worth 100 points. Only on rare
occasion may an exam be missed and made up and prior arrangements must be made!
Final Exam will take place 8:00 - 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
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11 HW
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005
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055
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5 Exams |
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100 |
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500 |
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Total Possible |
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555
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Special Needs: Students with documented disabilities who need course accommodations, have emergency medical information, or require special arrangements for building evacuation should immediatlety contact the instructor to make needed arrangements.
Grading:
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Approximate Percent |
Grade |
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95 - 100 |
4.0 |
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90 - 94 |
3.6 - 3.9 |
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85 - 89 |
3.2 - 3.5 |
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80 - 84 |
2.8 - 3.1 |
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75 - 79 |
2.4 - 2.7 |
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70 - 74 |
2.0 - 2.3 |
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65 - 69 |
1.6 - 1.9 |
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60 - 64 |
1.2 - 1.5 |
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55 - 59 |
0.8 - 1.1 |
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50 - 54 |
0.4 - 0.7 |
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Less Than 50 |
0.0 |
Final Exam will take place 8:00 - 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.