Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | MAT-1030-VO05S - Applied Math Concepts

Synchronous Class

Synchronous courses are delivered through a combination of online and regularly-scheduled Zoom sessions. In synchronous classes, students must attend Zoom sessions and actively engage with each other and faculty in course activities and discussions.

Faculty

Jesse Herbert
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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 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

Instructional methods will include online lecture videos, sample problems, and guided practice. Some group work may be utilized via discussion boards, and a final presentation serves as an in depth learning experience and chance to share something you value with your peers.

Evaluation Criteria

A final average of 60% or higher is needed to Pass. Note that a running average of your graded performance throughout the semester is calculated as follows:

· Canvas Discussion Boards 30%

· Homework Quizzes 30%

· Exams 25%

· Final Presentation (Real Application of Mathematics or RAM) 15%

Note: Late work earns 80% credit.

Discussion Board: These are required every week (but optional each of the two test weeks), and are available for general communication with peers and myself. Required discussions must include a response to two peer posts (in addition to your own main entry) for full credit.

Homework: First, always check answers to assigned/suggested exercises in the back of the free Openstax e-textbook (in the Answer Key section) of any performed work before our next class, to know if you understood the material (and which if any questions you may wish to ask about at the start of class). Beginning Week 2, evidence of homework comprehension/proficiency is checked with a short (several question, multiple choice, ample time limit) quiz, taken outside of class time via our Canvas site. Two attempts are allowed, with the best of either recorded.

Tests: Two tests (20 questions, two attempts, multiple choice/online/90 minutes) are given per semester (a midterm and a final), taken outside class time via our Canvas site. Emergencies are handled on a case-by-case basis, but missing one of these two exams without prior arrangements generally requires documentation of a medical emergency. Two attempts are allowed for each exam, with the best of either recorded.

Final Project (RAM): The final project, a 5-7 minute presentation, is given live at the semester's end. No submission = zero*. Late final presentations may be accepted with documented need*. Details on these projects are in our Canvas modules section near the top (Week 2 module). Ultimately, keep this low stress. While a rubric is provided, it is graded generously. This is new territory for many. Students have complete freedom to select a topic of interest, assuming one shows clearly how math is related to the subject (and it must go beyond simple "accounting" type math, i.e. not solely costs associated with a vacation, or simply reporting sporting statistics).

Attendance: See "Attendance Policy"

· *As emergencies arise, serious setbacks are discussed case-by-case.

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.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Late work earns 80% of full credit.

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.

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