Course Name & Number

MATH1332.400

Math for Liberal Arts Majors

Semester & Year

Fall 2017

MW  12:30-1:50

Instructor's Name

Office Phone #

E-mail Address

Office #

Peggy Tibbs

940-498-6208

ptibbs@nctc.edu

COR 201

Office Hours

MW   COR 201

10-10:50 AM

2-2:50     PM

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

MyMathLab is required.

TI-30X IIS calculator or any Scientific Calculator.

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

Unit Tests:  50%    Final Exam: (Comprehensive and required) 20%

MyMathLab Homework:  20%     Off-line Assignments (OA’s) 10%

OA’s may be turned in one class day late, with a 10 point penalty.

MML deadlines will not be extended.

You will be permitted to correct one test (using guidelines posted under announcements)   IF AND ONLY IF your MML Homework average is 85% or better AND you have no more than 3 absences. For each question corrected you will earn half the points that were deducted.

I will assume that if you are absent, it is for an unavoidable circumstance, so all absences are excused.

If you miss a unit test, you may make it up if  you contact me immediately and make an appointment to take the test (in the testing center) within one week.  Only one test can be made up. 

Tentative Test Schedule

Test 1:  Sept. 18    Test 2:  Oct. 9    Test 3:  Nov. 6     Test 4:  Dec. 4

Final Exam:  Wednesday Dec. 13  :  12:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Other Pertinent Information

Please do not disturb classmates by talking during lectures.

Ask questions!  If you do not ask, I will assume that you understand perfectly. 

Don’t hesitate to ask.  There are probably others who also do not understand.

Do not bring food to class.  Drinks—OK if you clean up after yourself.

Last day to drop with a W:  Nov. 9

MATH LAB HOURS: Monday-Thursday:    9am-6pm

Friday:  9am-noon        Saturday:  10am-1pm

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).

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 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.