College of San Mateo Spring
2009 Math
125
Paulette Callahan
callahanp@smccd.edu
Computer contact: You are responsible
for having access to the internet (free on campus or in libraries) to monitor
any postings on my website: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/callahanp
.
Some homework notes, announcements,
and scores (by assigned numbers) will be posted there. Contact with me
outside of class will be conducted by email (no phone) at callahanp@smccd.edu so you should
maintain an email account. Do not call school staff to leave phone messages for
me! Other meetings are by appointment.
Text: Finite Mathematics,
11th edition, by R. Barnett, et. al. Older copies on reserve at library (ask at
the main desk first floor bldg. 9), and the tutoring lab 18-202. Other
audio/visual materials also available.
Attendance: You should be in
class every day for the whole session. If you miss the equivalent of 3 or more
sessions by 3/6 or 6 or more sessions by 4/29, you can be dropped/withdrawn by
me (usually in tandem with poor grades). Good grades may be used to adjust this
policy some. If you stay in the class past 4/30, you must receive a grade. In
all cases, it is your responsibility to keep up with your status and file
appropriate forms to avoid unwanted grades. Late arrivals and early exits count
towards absence totals.
Tutoring Lab: As per the course
description in the catalog, you should spend at least one hour per week in the
Math Resource Center 18-202 studying for this class and receiving tutoring help
if needed.
Homework: Do at least 1 hour
of independent study for every hour spent in class. Read current sections and
examples, review notes, attempt odd problems, check answers in the back of the
book, form a study group with other students, ask questions in class, and go to
tutoring as needed. Some will be collected and will be due at the beginning of
the class session on the day that it is due. Late students must present their
homework to me as they enter class. No later submissions will be accepted.
Quizzes: Will occur daily
based on previous homework material. Late students will not be allowed to take
the quiz.
Tests: Five regular tests
of equal weight will be given as shown on the schedule (it is solely your
responsibility to keep up with any changes). All work must be shown on the test
paper and done in the manner asked for. Incomplete answers will receive little
or no credit. You may use a scientific calculator, but not as a substitute for
showing appropriate work. No books, notes, or scratch paper are to be used
during tests. All missed tests count as a zero score. The lowest test score
from tests 1 thru 4 will be dropped. Test 5 will not be dropped under any
circumstance. Students who miss Test 5 will be offered a chance to take a
harder cumulative final on the Final exam date 5/29. The finals week activity
for all other students will be to come pick up their tests and grades. If you
receive an F for any 3 tests or more (whether dropped or not) you will receive
an F for the semester.
IMPORTANT: No makeup (late or early)
homework, quizzes, or tests will be given for ANY reason!
Grading: Quiz/Homework/Participation
20% of final grade
Best 3 of Tests 1 thru 4 together with Test 5 80% of
final grade
Scale: A 90.0%-100%, B 80.0%-89.9%, C 70.0%-79.9% D 60.0%-69.9%, F 0%-59.9% (no +/- in final grade)
Please make special note to avoid
future conflict or misunderstandings:
1. Do not ask me if it is OK to be absent
or leave early, or give me notes from doctors, counselors, etc. Absence from
class will still be counted and you must decide for yourself whether it is a
necessary absence. There is no need to notify me of one-day absences or tell me
of the personal reasons behind absence. Informing me of these reasons will not
change my class policies. Extended absence of a week or more should be
discussed with me to assess your status and risk of being dropped. Plan time
properly to arrive at school on time to avoid lateness, accidents and parking
issues.
2. Do not ask for make-up work, early
tests/quizzes, or extra-credit assignments. None are available.
3. The dropping of a test is intended
to accommodate your absence for any reason, serious or not, including (but not
limited to) illness, accident, doctor visit, jury summons, religious
observance, school event, etc. No event will compel me to devise or administer
a make-up test or offer another dropped test.
4. Test 5 is a mandatory part of your
grade. Do not make vacation plans that cause you to miss it.
Early tests will not be available even if you
buy non-refundable airline tickets!
5. If you are unable to meet your
course obligations, be prepared to withdraw from the course or accept the grade
earned. Incompletes are almost always denied and are never used to avoid or
bring up bad grades.
6. I
should not have to tell you the following! No visitors are allowed in class
(including children, friends, relatives, pets, etc.). No cell phones, music
players, computers, or any other distracting devices are to be used during
class. No noisy/smelly/messy foods (such as pizza) are allowed in the classroom
as no one wishes to smell your food, watch you eat it, or clean up after you.
No sleeping during class time--if you need sleep more than instruction I will
ask you to go find a more comfortable and appropriate place. No private tutorials,
conversations, or passing of notes is allowed while I am lecturing. No profanity, abuse/harassment of me or other students, or
in general any disruptions that inhibit student learning will be tolerated. Students
deemed by me to be in violation of the above rules, whom I ask to desist or
leave for the session, must comply without argument or be removed by security
and referred to the Dean.
7. Students with special needs must
make them known to me during the first three days of instruction. After that, I
cannot guarantee that those needs can be adequately met. Appropriate forms must
be filed for special services and must be given to me at least a week before a
test. Otherwise, accommodations will not be granted for that test.
8. Students who feel that they have
serious needs that conflict with the policies stated in this syllabus must send
me an email stating their concerns during the first week of instruction and I
will determine if the conflict can be resolved. After this time, if you have
not brought up any issues with me, I will assume that you have read,
understand, and accept this syllabus and its terms, and I will not form any new
contract with you, regardless of the reason. I strictly adhere to my policies
out of fairness to all of the students.
MATH 125 ELEMENTARY FINITE
MATHEMATICS
Systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, set
theory, logic, elementary probability, linear programming, and mathematics of
finance. Plus one hour by arrangement per week. Extra supplies may be required.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of MATH 120 OR MATH 123 OR an equivalent
course at a post-secondary institution with a grade of C or higher OR
appropriate score on the College Placement Test and other measures as
appropriate. Recommended Preparation: completion of READ 400 or
405. (CSU/UC) (CAN MATH 12)
Course Level SLOs – The student will be able to
1 Construct, solve and interpret appropriate linear models
including systems of equations and inequalities and linear programming models.
2 Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities by
application of
a. Algebraic techniques including
Gauss-Jordan/echelon method
b. Graphing techniques
c. Matrix techniques.
3 Apply finance formulas and interpret, in context, the output.
4 Answer elementary probability questions by application of
a. Venn diagrams and trees
b. Permutations and combinations
c. Appropriate theory and rules of
probability including
I. Defining a sample space
II. Calculating probabilities within a
defined sample space
III. Distinguishing between independent
and dependent events.