Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | MAT-1221-VO01 - Finite Math

Online Class

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

Faculty

Shanti McKenna
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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 problem-solving course will focus on applications in business, finance, the social sciences, and human services. Topics may include set theory and symbolic logic, linear systems and programming, coordinate systems and graphic techniques, elementary matrix operations, probability, and math of finance. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration. Prerequisite: Math & Algebra for College or equivalent skills.

Essential Objectives

1. Apply concepts of set theory including proper set notation and the use of Venn diagrams.
2. Solve elementary problems involving truth tables and tautologies.
3. Formulate and solve systems of linear equations by any appropriate techniques including matrices.
4. Apply linear programming techniques, including graphical representation, to solve optimization problems.
5. Discuss and apply the concepts of matrix algebra.
6. Solve problems of permutation and combinations using the basic concepts of probability.
7. Solve problems involving financial math including interest, present value, future value and return on investment.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
9. 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.

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

This course will use interactive projects and/or activities to teach the desired techniques for Finite Mathematics. Each week will consist of reading and hands-on actions to practice the material and objective lesson. Throughout the course, small projects will be used to develop the skills being presented. This course will utilize a Mid-term and Final Exam to fortify the lessons.

Evaluation Criteria

Weekly Canvas Discussion Participation(which is the Homework & Attendance) = 1000 points

Projects = 400 points

Exams (Mid/Final) = 600 points

Total Possible points in this course = 2000 points

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

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

To earn full participation points for the week, students should:

• Read the assigned material and demonstrate understanding those resources in your assignments and posts.
• Post an original response to the weekly prompt(s) before Friday at midnight (11:59 P.M.) and a minimum of two responses to peers before Monday at midnight (11:59 P.M.). You are welcome to post early and/or more frequently, as your schedule allows, but you will not receive full credit if you do not meet these minimum requirements and/or deadlines.
• Posts should be substantive and demonstrate college-level writing. A substantive post is well-developedand references the reading or another appropriate source. It is NOT one or two sentences of general statements or unsupported opinions.
• Homework submissions should be your work, not group work, unless otherwise stated.
• Exams must be submitted by due dates and can not be submitted late without prior approval.
• Projects can be submitted late but will lose points based on lateness.
• All projects and exams can be submitted early for feedback and grade improvement.

Missing & Late Work Policy

• Late assignments can be submitted up to one week past the deadline. You will lose 10% each day that an assignment is late. After a week, it will no longer be accepted for credit.
• Late work is not accepted in the discussion forum. Interacting with classmates is an essential part of online discussions and cannot be made up after the fact.
• Extensions will be granted only in extenuating circumstances. If a lengthy medical problem or other emergent personal issue will result in missing weekly discussions and/or assignments, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.
• Students who know that they will not have course access for any given week should make arrangements with their instructor to complete assignments and participation requirements prior to the absence.

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