MAT 047 051 COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2008

 Office: 2171 DP

Effective Date: Aug 27 -Dec 10 2009

6:30PM-9:20PM R

Instructor: Kamilla Murashkina

Campus: DP

Computer Lab: 2627

Office Hours: 5:30-6:30PM R

 

Phone: (847)635-1688

Email:  kmurashk@oakton.edu

web page:http://www.oakton.edu/user/~kmurashk/

I.

Course Prefix

Course Number

Course Name

Credit

Lecture

Lab

 

MAT

047

Prealgebra

30725

3

3

0

 

II.

Prerequisites:

An appropriate score on the OCC Mathematics Assessment Test.

III.

Course Description:

Course is a preparation for an introductory algebra course. Content includes fundamental concepts, operations, and applications of arithmetic in basic algebraic contexts, including linear equations, statistics, square roots, graphing, and polynomials. Arithmetic topics treated include rational numbers, decimals, percents, and measurement.

IV.

Course Objectives:

A. Perform the fundamental operations with whole numbers.

B. Perform the fundamental operations with integers.

C. Perform the fundamental operations with rational numbers.

D. Perform the fundamental operations with decimals and percents.

E. Use the techniques of arithmetic to solve application problems.

F. Graph and interpret points on a Cartesian coordinate system.

G. Calculate measurements of geometric figures.

H. Solve simple linear equations using rational numbers.

I. Interpret and apply simple statistical concepts such as the mean, median and mode.

J. Calculate square roots and apply them to formulas such as the Pythagorean Theorem.

K. Evaluate one-variable polynomials.

V.

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.

 

 

VI.

Outline of Topics:

 

 

A. Whole Numbers

 

1. Place value
2. Addition, subtraction, and fundamental properties
3. Multiplication, division, and fundamental properties
4. Rounding off and estimating
5. Order of operations
6. Exponential Notation
7. Solving Equations Using Whole Numbers
8. Applications

 

B. Integers and algebraic expressions

 

1. Integers on the number line
2. Addition and subtraction of integers
3. Multiplication and division of integers
4. Introduction to algebraic expressions
5. Like terms
6. Solving equations using integers

 

C. Fractions

 

1. Understanding fractions
2. Equivalent fractions
3. Factors, multiple, primes, and divisibility rules
4. Multiplying and dividing
5. Adding and subtracting
6. Operations with mixed numerals
7. Comparing and ordering
8. Solving equations using decimals
9. Applications

 

D. Decimals

 

1. Understanding decimals
2. Place value: reading and writing decimal numerals
3. Comparing and ordering
4. Rounding and estimating
5. Adding and subtracting
6. Multiplying and dividing
7. Conversions: fractions, mixed numerals, decimals
8. Solving equations using decimals
9. Applications

 

E. Ratio and proportion

 

1. Introduction to rations
2. Rates and unit prices
3. Proportions
4. Applications

 

F. Percent

 

1. Understanding percent
2. Conversions: fractions, decimals, percent
3. Solving percent problems using equations
4. Solving percent problems using proportions
5. Applications

 

G. Introduction to graphing

 

1. Tables and pictographs
2. Bar graphs and line graphs
3. Ordered pairs and linear equations in two variables

 

H. Introduction to statistics: means, medians, and modes

 

I. Geometry and Measurement

 

1. Perimeter
2. Area
3. Square roots and the Pythagorean theorem
4. Volume

 

J. Evaluating Polynomials

VII.

Methods of Instruction:

Methods of presentation include lectures, discussion, group work, and regularly assigned MyMathLab homework. Calculators / computers will be used when appropriate.

VIII.

Course Practices Required:

Course practices include attending class, completing MyMathLab homework assignments, participating in discussions and taking MyMathLab tests.

1  Aug 27

Intro to MyMathLab, Chapter1,2

 
2  Sep  3    

3  Sep  10

Chapter 3,4

Test ch1-2
4  Sep 17    
5  Sep 24    

6  Oct 1

Chapter 5,6

Test ch3-4
7 Oct  8    
8 Oct 15    

9 Oct 22

Chapter 7,8

Test ch5-6
10 Oct 29    
11 Nov  5    

12 Nov 12

Chapter 9,10

Test ch7-8
13 Nov 19    

16 Dec 3

 

Test ch9-10
17 Dec 10 Evaluation  

IX.

Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook:
Prealgebra by K. Elayn Martin-Gay, 5 th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2008. 0-13-231951-9

MyMathLab Course ID: murashkina95833

college zip code 60016 (DP)

Required Materials: Scientific calculator is recommended.

X.

Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Pass/Fail class - pass 70% or above

  • MyMathLab Homework 40%
  • MyMathLab Tests          60%

For example, if you get 100% for all your homework and 50% (or above) for each test you will pass the course. 

Evaluation methods include MyMathLab Homework and MyMathLab tests.

XI.

Other Course Information:

A student who misses 3 classes loses opportunity of make-up MyMathLab tests and extending time for MyMathLab homework. Make-up test will be allowed only if a student has a sufficient reason to miss a scheduled MyMathLab test and sends me an email in advance before the test.

Read corresponding chapter, do your MyMathLab homework before coming to the class and bring your questions to the class. We will discuss them and find a solution together

Each chapter has own MyMathLab homework. We study 2 chapters per 2-3 weeks so you have 2 homework per 2-3 week. Each MyMathLab homework has 40 problems. It is a lot of self work during the fall, so manage your time wisely.

In MyMathLab, if you do your homework and make a mistake you can do more similar exercises - if you complete them correctly you will get the points. If you do not know how to solve a problem use MyMathLab option "Help me solve this" (it explains the solution step by step).

If you miss a test and do not retake it you will get 0%. Similar, if you do not do your homework on time you will get 0% for the homework. Getting 0% for a test or a homework will low your average percentage (and you risk to fail the course). You are always can check your current average percentage in MyMathLab.

You can use the textbook and a calculator for homeworks and tests.

On every third (second  for last 2 chapters)Thursday we have MyMathLab tests in the class (totally 5 tests). Each test covers 2 chapters.

No incomplete grades.

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.