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Essential Objectives

Course Syllabus


Revision Date: 24-Apr-23
 

Summer 2023 | MAT-1030-VO01 - Applied Math Concepts


Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Day/Times: Meets online
Semester Dates: 05-23-2023 to 08-14-2023
Last day to drop without a grade: 06-12-2023 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 07-10-2023 - Refund Policy
This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration

Faculty

Suzanne Gruendling
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Julie Dalley

General Education Requirements


This section meets the following VSC General Education Requirement(s) for Catalog Year 21-22 and later:
Mathematics
    Note
  1. Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.
  2. Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course develops students’ ability to think quantitatively and use mathematics as a problem-solving tool in their professional and personal lives. Mathematical applications are selected from a range of business, human services, health, and political topics. Concepts include: set theory, visual representation of data, operations in the real number system, geometry, linear and nonlinear equations, linear systems, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration. Prerequisite: Math & Algebra for College or equivalent skills.


Essential Objectives

1. Apply basic concepts of set theory and use Venn diagrams to solve problems related to surveys and probabilities.
2. Utilize real number system operations (fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, and unit conversions) in the interpretation and analysis of problems from a variety of fields.
3. Analyze and interpret linear and nonlinear relationships using graphs and equations, and apply algebraic techniques and models to a variety of problems.
4. Apply geometric concepts including angles, areas, volumes, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
5. Examine and apply the concepts of probabilities using a variety of methods including counting techniques, frequency tables, probability distributions, pie charts, and graphs.
6. Apply basic statistics, using sampling, tables, charts, graphs, means, standard deviation and normal distribution, to interpret and draw conclusions from data.
7. Compute and analyze the impacts of simple and compound interest, and analyze finance applications related to savings, taxes, discounts, loans, and purchases.
8. Select and perform appropriate procedures to solve mathematical problems arising in various disciplines, and demonstrate proficiency in interpreting, evaluating and presenting quantitative data and information.
9. Demonstrate proficiency on the quantitative reasoning graduation assessment.
10. Apply mathematical reasoning to analyze social justice problems in a variety of different contexts and consider whether these approaches are just and equitable.


Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.


Required Textbooks and Resources


*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class ***

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.


Methods

This course develops students’ ability to think quantitatively and use mathematics as a problem-solving tool in their professional and personal lives. Mathematical applications are selected from a range of business, human services, health, and political topics. Concepts include set theory, visual representation of data, operations in the real number system, geometry, linear and nonlinear equations, linear systems, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Foundations of Algebra or equivalent skills.

Textbooks & Technology

The textbooks used in this course include: All of these texts can be accessed for free online.

Technology Requirements: Please make sure you have access to a Scientific Calculator.Grading

Assignments Overview

During this course, there will be review exercises, problems, quizzes, and exams to assess your learning. You will also complete practice QRA quizzes in order to prepare for the Quantitative Reasoning Assessment towards the end of the course.

Discussion forums are a part of every learning module and are post-first discussions, which means that you will post your reply before seeing the replies of others. Discussions will be graded based on the following rubric:

Meets Expectations

Approaching Expectations

Does Not Meet Expectations

Points

Analysis

Discussion posting shows significant evidence or understanding of the assigned topic or mathematical problem. (4 points)

Discussion posting shows minimal evidence or understanding of the assigned topic or mathematical problem. (2 points)

Discussion posting shows no evidence or understanding of the assigned topic or mathematical problem. (0 points)

4 points

Replies

Discussion posts are distributed throughout the week and the student responds to postings in a timely manner.

(4 points)

The discussion posting contributes to the class conversation.

(2 points)

There are no replies to students or the reply does not contribute to the ongoing conversation.

(0 points)

4 points

Professional communication that generates learning within the community

The discussion post is clear and demonstrates knowledge and evidence of the assigned topic and elicits further reflection for other learners.

(2 points)

The discussion post attempts to elicit responses from other learners.

(1 point)

The discussion post contains grammatical errors and does not facilitate effective communication or encourage responses.

(0 points)

2 points

Total Points:

10 points

Assessment

Rubrics are attached to each of your discussions and assignments. It’s important to review the grading rubrics before starting your work so that you will know exactly how your work will be assessed. Please review the instructions for viewing assignment rubrics and for viewing discussion rubrics.

Feedback

It is important to review feedback for your assignments and discussions to see where you are meeting expectations and where additional work may be needed. You can review rubric results from the instructor for your assignments and discussions. Your instructor may also leave general comments or annotation feedback within the assignment link.

Course Summary:

Additional Notes:

a) Scientific Calculators are required for this course. (about $10). They can be used for all assignments and exams. Free-ware apps are acceptable and meet the needs for this course. Graphing calculators are not required.

b) Math is a subject to be learned daily, please make every effort to spend time with the material every day. Many students find it helpful to keep your book and syllabus with you to increase the minutes you can spend reviewing material even if it is just for a few minutes.


Evaluation Criteria

Your final grade will be based on the following assessments:

Assignment Category

Grade Weight Percentage

Discussion Forums

20%

Weekly Assignments

20%

Quizzes

30%

Exams

30%


Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

 HighLow
A+10098
A Less than 9893
A-Less than 9390
B+Less than 9088
B Less than 8883
B-Less than 8380
C+Less than 8078
C Less than 7873
C-Less than 7370
D+Less than 7068
D Less than 6863
D-Less than 6360
FLess than 60 
P10060
NPLess than 600


Weekly Schedule


Week/ModuleTopic  Readings  Assignments
 

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WEEK 1 Mon May 29, 2023 Quiz Course Preparation Assignment: Course Scavenger Hunt
Discussion Topic Week 1 Introduce Yourself
Assignment Week 1 QRA Diagnostic Assignment #1: The QRA Diagnostic Quiz
WEEK 2 Fri Jun 2, 2023 Quiz Week 2 Assignment #2: Number Theory Part A Math Problems
Discussion Topic Week 2 Discussion: Number Theory Problem Solving
Mon Jun 5, 2023 Quiz Week 2 Quiz: Number Theory Part A
WEEK 3 Fri Jun 9, 2023 Quiz Week 3 Assignment: Number Theory Part B Math Problems REVISED
Discussion Topic Week 3 Discussion: Home Renovation
Mon Jun 12, 2023 Discussion Topic Highlight on Social Justice Get out the Vote!
Quiz Week 3 Quiz: Number Theory Part B Revised
Assignment Week 2&3 Vocab Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary
WEEK 4 Fri Jun 16, 2023 Quiz Week 4 Assignment #2: Linear and Non-Linear Relationships Problems Revised
Assignment Week 4 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Jun 19, 2023 Discussion Topic Week 4 Discussion: Linear Pricing
Quiz Week 4 Quiz: Linear and Non-Linear Relationships Revised
WEEK 5 Fri Jun 23, 2023 Quiz Week 5 Assignment #2: Geometry and Number Theory Problems
Assignment Week 5 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Jun 26, 2023 Discussion Topic Week 5 Discussion: Home Construction Project
Quiz Week 5 Quiz: Number Theory and Geometry
WEEK 6 Wed Jul 5, 2023 Discussion Topic Highlight on Social Justice: Be a Digital Citizen!
Quiz Week 6 Assignment #3: Reflecting on your QRA Assessments
Quiz Week 6 Exam #1
Assignment Week 6 Assignment #1: The QRA Level 4 - Short Quiz
Assignment Week 6 Assignment #2: The QRA Level 5 - Short Quiz
WEEK 7 Fri Jul 7, 2023 Quiz Week 7 Assignment #2: Linear and Non Linear Problem-Solving Problems
Assignment Week 7 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Jul 10, 2023 Discussion Topic Week 7 Discussion: Linear Pricing Continued
Quiz Week 7 Quiz: Graphing Linear and Non Linear Problem Solving
WEEK 8 Fri Jul 14, 2023 Quiz Week 8 Assignment #2: Homework Statistics Problems
Assignment Week 8 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Jul 17, 2023 Discussion Topic Highlight on Social Justice Supporting Food Resources
Discussion Topic Week 8 Discussion: Careers in Statistics
Quiz Week 8 Quiz: Statistics
WEEK 9 Fri Jul 21, 2023 Quiz Week 9 Assignment #2: Probability Problems
Assignment Week 9 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Jul 24, 2023 Discussion Topic Week 9 Discussion: Casinos and Cards
Quiz Week 9 Quiz: Probability
WEEK 10 Fri Jul 28, 2023 Quiz Week 10 Assignment #2: Consumer Math Problems
Discussion Topic Week 10 Demonstrate Your Learning: Buying a Home
Assignment Week 10 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Jul 31, 2023 Assignment Week 10 Assignment #1: The QRA Level 5 - Long Quiz
Quiz Week 10 Quiz: Consumer Math
WEEK 11 Tue Aug 1, 2023 Quiz Upload CCV QRA Results ***REQUIRED. August 1st DUE DATE
Fri Aug 4, 2023 Quiz Week 11 Assignment #2: Set Theory Problems
Assignment Week 11 Assignment #1: Key Terms Vocabulary Sheet
Mon Aug 7, 2023 Discussion Topic Week 11 Demonstrate Your Learning: Set Theory Applications
Quiz Week 11 Quiz: Set Theory
WEEK 12 Fri Aug 11, 2023 Quiz Week 12 Final Exam DUE FRIDAY
Quiz Week 12 Review: Final Exam Practice Questions
    
 

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

  • In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
  • Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
  • Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.


Participation Expectations

All Discussion Board posts require a response as well as a response to three classmates. All Discussion Board posts are due on Mondays at the end of the course week.



Missing & Late Work Policy

Due to the summer format of the course, late work will not be accepted. There will be one dropped grade for each of the categories of homework, quiz, and discussion for those times when you have a summer conflict.


Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:


CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please
  1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
  2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
  3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.


Academic Integrity


CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.