Course Syllabus

Summer 2024 | MAT-1030-VO05 - Applied Math Concepts

Online Class

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

Faculty

Yvonne Sonoda
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Julie Dalley

General Education Requirements

VSCS Mathematics

Note

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.

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, written summaries, 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 quantitative 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 course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Summer 2024 textbook details will be available on 2023-11-06. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

MAT-1030-VO05 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

Link to Canvas course: https://vsc.instructure.com/courses/50980

Student learning will be supported through engagement in the following activities:

• independent study and online discussion
• textbook reading and viewing of videos and interactive animations
• working with the online learning platform (MyLab Math)
• visual representation and problem solving
• questioning, reasoning, explaining, strategy building, problem posing
• use of scientific and online graphing calculators
• interest-based inquiry and informal presentation
• reflection on learning and self assessment of study habits

Evaluation Criteria

Student grades will be based on a weighted average according to the following formula:

• 40% MyLab Math Homework
• 20% MyLab Math Quizzes
• 20% Online Discussion
• 10% Reflection
• 10% Inquiry Project

Breakdown/Notes:

• MyLab Math (60%)
  • 40% MyLab Math Homework: weekly online homework assignments
    • 2-4 assignments per week
    • unlimited attempts allowed before due date
    • must be completed before any MyLab Quiz attempt for that week
  • 20% MyLab Math Quizzes: weekly online quizzes
    • 1 quiz per week
    • maximum of 2 attempts allowed per quiz (best score kept)
    • no attempts allowed before completion of same week's assignments
• Online Discussion, Reflection and Inquiry Project (40%)
  
  • 20% Online Discussion: weekly post and required response(s)
    • sharing, discussing, and posing problems
    • questioning, reasoning, illustrating, strategizing, and solving problems
    • responding thoughtfully to classmates
  • 10% Reflection: weekly post and optional response(s)
    • description and assessment of new and desired learning as well as your learning process and study habits
  • 10% Inquiry Project (Week 8)
    • topic selection
    • informal research
    • compilation and presentation of findings

Grading Criteria

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

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

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

• Check your CCV email account regularly and respond to instructor communications.
• Take time to study the assigned material, strive for patience (with yourself) and understanding, and complete the assigned tasks.
• Ask questions if there is something you do not understand after a bit of time and struggle. Use the Q&A forums. Ask a classmate, your instructor, or a mentor or tutor.
• Weekly MyLab Math homework assignments and quizzes must be completed before attempting the corresponding MyLab Math quiz.
• For discussions requiring a response to one or more classmates, post an original, substantive entry before the end of the day on Thursday, and post a thoughtful response to at least one classmate before the end of the day the following Monday. No credit will be awarded for late posts or responses.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

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