MAT 125 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

Effective Date: Fall 2004

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Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Name

Credit

Lecture

Lab

MAT

125

Quantitative Literacy

4

4

0

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Prerequisites:

MAT 053 or geometry proficiency; and MAT 120 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better, or an appropriate score on the OCC Mathematics Assessment Test.

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Course Description:

Course covers quantitative reasoning from a variety of mathematical perspectives. Content includes statistics, logic, geometry, estimation, and the process of problem solving. Technology incorporated when appropriate. Fulfills general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts except for science majors; will not fulfill the requirement for the Bachelor of Science. This course will not fulfill the requirement for the Bachelor of Science.

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Course Objectives:

A. Apply probability and statistics in everyday life.
B. Recognize logical equivalence and identify common fallacies.
C. Construct logical arguments.
D. Employ algebraic and geometric techniques to solve systems of equations and systems of inequalities.
E. Use algebraic and geometric concepts and techniques to estimate and to judge the reasonableness of answers.
F. Understand the problem solving process and develop problem solving strategies for personal decision-making.
G. Use the calculator and/or computer to facilitate problem solving.
H. Solve business applications.

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Academic Integrity:

Students, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• making unauthorized changes in official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else to pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

This course will develop competency in problem solving and analysis related to decision-making. The following areas will be covered.

A. Critical Thinking
B. Set Theory
C. Logic
D. Consumer Mathematics
E. Probability
F. Statistics

A minimum of two of the following topics will be covered.

A. Algebra, Graphs and Functions.
B. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities.
C. Geometry.
D. Mathematical Systems.
E. Systems of Numeration.
F. Number Theory and the Real Numbers.

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Methods of Instruction:

(To be completed by instructor)

Methods of instruction can include lectures, discussion, demonstration, experimentation, group work, audiovisual aids, and regularly assigned homework. Techniques will emphasize critical thinking and applications. A TI-83 graphics calculator will be used for instructional purposes. Other technology will be used when appropriate.

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Course Practices Required:

(To be completed by instructor)

Course practices can include attendance, assignments, special projects, classroom activities and assessments.

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Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook:
A Survey of Mathematics with Applications by Allen R. Angel and Stuart R. Porter,
7^th Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2005. ISBN: 0-536-53268-0

Required Materials: A TI-83 graphics calculator.

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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

(To be determined and announced by the instructor)

Evaluation will include class projects, homework, quizzes, tests, and a final examination.

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Other Course Information:

Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Effective Beginning Term:	Fall	2004	Ending Term:
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Prepared by:	S. Stock (Chair), S. Hamed, J. Hassett, G. McClarren, N. Ressler; J. Strehler, T. Wang			Date:
Reviewed by Department/ Program Chair	Bob Sompolski			Date:
Approved by Dean:	Joe Kotowski			Date: