Course Name & Number

MATH1332.401/402

Math for Liberal Arts Majors

Semester & Year

Spring 2017

TR 9:30 – 10:50 ; 12:30 – 1:50
COR 256            ;  COR 256

Instructor's Name

Office Phone #

E-mail Address

Office #

Ben Owens
940-668-7731 Ext. 4501
bowens@nctc.edu

Gainesville 825
Corinth 233

Office Hours

Gainesville

MW: 12:00 – 2:30

Corinth

TR: 11:00–12:30; 2:00–3:00

Catalog Description

Prerequisite:  Meet TSI college-readiness standard for College Mathematics; or equivalent  48 lecture hours ………………………………. 3 credit hours

Topics may include introductory treatments of sets, logic, number systems, number theory, relations, functions, probability and statistics. Appropriate applications are included.

Textbook & Materials Required/ Recommended

Mathematical Ideas, Miller, Heeren, Hornsby, 13^th edition, Pearson, 2014

(Textbook is not required. A copy of the text may be accessed through MyMathLab.)

 MyMathLab Access (Note:  MyMathLab is accessed through Canvas by clicking on the “MyLab and Mastering” tab on the left.  Access to MyMathLab may be purchased online when signing into MyMathLab for the first time, or an access code may be purchased at the NCTC bookstore.  If purchasing a code from the bookstore, be sure that you buy a the code for “MyMathLab”  (not “MyStatLab”). If you are unable to pay for the MyMathLab access in the first week you may access the course materials and homework with “Temporary Access.”) 

TI-30X IIS; TI-84 calculator or equivalent

Access to computer with Microsoft Excel.  (You may use the computers in the NCTC computer labs to complete Excel assignments).

Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

·         Analyze information using symbolic logic and truth tables;

·         Describe, use and convert between various numeration systems;

·         Solve consumer and financial math problems;

·         Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics

·         Calculate descriptive statistics;

·          Apply algebraic, geometric and higher-order thinking to model and solve real-world problems;

Scholastic Integrity

Attendance Policy

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent.  Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence.  See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.

Grading Policy & Procedures

Homework (MyMathLab) – 10%

Chapter Quizzes (MyMathLab) – 10%

Excel Assignments – 20%

Tests – 60% (15% per test)

No Test Grades will be dropped.

Tentative Test Schedule

Test 1- February 9^th

Test 2- March 9^th

Test 3- April 11^th

Test 4- May 11^th

Where can I go for help?

Professor’s Office Hours

(See above for times/places)

NCTC Math Tutor Lab

ADA Statement

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

EEOC Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of

services.

Homework Due

Tentative In Class Lecture Schedule

Week 1

1/16-1/20

HMWK 1– 2.1

Course Overview

2.1 - Sets: Symbols and Terminology

2.2 - Sets: Subsets

2.3 - Basic Concepts of Set Theory

Week 2

1/23-1/27

HMWK 2 – 2.2

HMWK 3 – 2.3

HMWK 4 – 2.4

HMWK 5 – 2.5

2.4 - Cardinal Numbers

2.5 - Infinite Sets

3.1 - Statements and Quantifiers

3.2 - Truth Tables

Week 3

1/30-2/3

HMWK 6 – 3.1

HMWK 7 – 3.2

HMWK 8 – 3.3

HMWK 9 – 3.4

3.3 - Conditionals and Circuits

3.4 - Other Types of Statements

3.5 - Analyzing Logical Arguments

3.6 - Analyzing Logical Arguments with Truth Tables

Week 4

2/6-2/10

HMWK 10 – 3.5

HMWK 11 – 3.6

Ch. 2 Quiz

Ch. 3 Quiz

Review for Test 1

Test 1 – Ch. 2, 3

Week 5

2/13-2/17

HMWK 12 – 10.1

HMWK 13 – 10.2

10.1 - Counting Basics

10.2 - Multiplication Principle

10.3 - Permutations & Combinations

10.5 - Counting with Not and Or

Week 6

2/20-2/24

HMWK 14 – 10.3

HMWK 15 – 10.5

HMWK 16 – 11.1

HMWK 17 – 11.2

11.1 - Probability Basics

11.2/3 - Or, And, & Conditional

11.4 - Binomial Probability

11.5 - Expected Value

Week 7

2/27-3/3

HMWK 18 – 11.3

HMWK 19 – 11.4

HMWK 20 – 12.1

HMWK 21 – 12.2

12.1 - Statistical Graphs

12.2 - Measures of Central Tendency

12.3 - Measures of Dispersion

12.4 - Measures of Position

Week 8

3/6-3/10

HMWK 22 – 12.3

HMWK 23 – 12.4

Review

Test 2 – Ch. 10, 11, 12

Week 9

3/20-3/24

HMWK 24 – 4.1

HMWK 25 – 4.2

4.1 - Historical Numeration Part1

4.2 - Historical Numeration Part2

4.3 - Arithmetic Techniques

4.4 - Number Bases

Week 10

3/27-3/31

HMWK 26 – 4.3

HMWK 27 – 4.4

HMWK 28 – 1.1

HMWK 29 – 1.2

HMWK 30 – 1.3

1.1 - Inductive Reasoning

1.2 - Sequences

1.3 - Problem Solving Strategies

7.1 - Linear Equations

7.2 - Linear Models

Week 11

4/3-4/7

HMWK 31 – 7.1

HMWK 32 – 7.2

HMWK 33 – 7.5

HMWK 34 – 6.5

7.5 – Properties of Exponents; Scientific Notation

6.5 - Applications of Decimals and Percent

Review

Week 12

4/10-4/14

Test 3 – Ch. 4, 1, 7, 6

8.2 - Slope, Lines, Rate of Change

8.3 - Equations of Lines

Week 13

4/17-4/21

HMWK 35 – 8.2

HMWK 36 – 8.3

HMWK 37 – 8.4

HMWK 38 – Simple Int. (Canvas)

8.4 – Functions

13.1 – Simple Interest

8.6 - Exponential Functions

13.1 – Compound Interest

Week 14

4/24-4/28

HMWK 39 – 8.6

HMWK 40  – Compound Int. (Canvas)

HMWK 41 - Future Value

(Canvas)

13.5 – Investments

Future Value – Annuities

13.3 – Loans

13.4 - Home Loans

Present Value – Loans

Week 15

5/1-5/5

HMWK 42 - Present Value

(Canvas)

HMWK 43 - Credit Cards

(Canvas)

13.2 - Consumer Credit

Review

Week 16

Test 4 – Ch. 8, 13