MATH 1332.029
College Mathematics
Fall, 2011

Instructor:  Charlene Madrigal     
TTh: 12-1:20
Room 610
Synonym: 36558
Office: Room 607
Office Hours:  TTh 1:20-3:00 or by appt.          
Voice Mail: 223-1970, Ext. 25200       
E-mail:  cmadriga@austincc.edu (this is the best way to communicate with me)

Attached you will find:
1. Class syllabus
2. Assignment Sheet
3. Calendar for the semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 1332 TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (3-3-0).
A course designed for non-mathematics and non-science majors. Topics may include, but are not limited to, sets, logic, number theory, geometric concepts, and an introduction to probability and statistics.

Prerequisite:
A satisfactory score on the ACC Mathematics Assessment Test.  A second option is an appropriate secondary school course (Algebra II) and completion of any TSI-mandated mathematics remediation.

Required Text:  Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Bennett and Briggs, 5h ed., Addison-Wesley,  ISBN 9780321652799

Optional Text: Student’s Study Guide and Solutions Manual, ISBN: 0321460227

Technology:
You will need a scientific calculator; it should have an exponent key.  Graphing calculators are fine but not necessary.

Instructional Methodology
This course is taught in the classroom primarily as a lecture/discussion course.
Course Rational:
This course is intended to provide non-mathematics and non-science majors with a survey of topics in mathematics.  The emphasis may be towards developing students' quantitative reasoning skills, illustrating the beauty of mathematics as a discipline, and/or imparting a feel for the different ways in which mathematics is used.  The students who take this course generally are in nursing, the liberal arts, communication, workforce programs, or some social sciences. This course may be used to satisfy the Core Curriculum and the General Education Mathematics requirements.

Common Course Objectives:
1) Increase/improve your quantitative literacy. 2) Provide you with an opportunity to experience mathematics as an intellectual exercise and a way of thinking. 3) Provide you with an opportunity to appreciate the visual and intellectual beauty of mathematics.

COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING SYSTEM

Time:
You cannot learn mathematics by only watching someone else work and discuss concepts and problems.  This course will require you to read the chapter and answer the exercises that are assigned at the end of each section.  As a general rule of thumb, you should allocate 3 hours of study time for each hour in class.  A steady pace must be maintained throughout the semester.  Do not wait until the night before a test to try to master all of the homework and concepts.   Don’t let yourself get behind as this is a course built on previous concepts.  From my experience the students who seem to experience the most difficulty in a math class are those who do not come to class and who do not keep up with the daily work.  I’m not trying to scare you, just offer advice based on experience.  If you are having difficulty in the first few classes you should come by my office to discuss this with me. 

Communication:
A good way to communicate with me is through email at cmadriga@austincc.edu, especially if you are having problems or cannot make it to class for some reason.  In the event of bad weather, fires, or other extenuating circumstances, I will communicate t0 the class through Blackboard.  If you have never used it, it can be found at the ACC home page on the right lower portion of the page.  Just click on the prompt, input your student ID and password and follow the prompts.  I will post your test grades as soon as possible after a test and I will also post your quiz average at the end of the semester.

Testing:
The accompanying calendar will indicate that there will be four tests.  Tests will be taken in class.  If for some reason you cannot take a test on the designated day, you will need to make arrangements with me to take a make-up test in the testing center on the 7th floor at Pinnicle.  All tests must be taken.   No notes are used on tests.  You will need to discuss or email me if you do miss a test.  If you miss more than one test you and I will need to discuss the individual situation.  Each test will be weighted equally in computation of your grade.  I do not drop any test grades.

Quizzes:
There will be about ten homework quizzes covering previous material.  One quiz grade will be dropped, but there are no make-up quizzes.  At the end of the semester the quizzes will be averaged and will count as one test grade.  Notes and homework may be used on quizzes.  They will cover material from previous class lectures.

Homework:
Homework is an essential part of learning mathematics.  I intend for homework to serve as a learning device.  You are encouraged to check your own work and please ask question in class to clarify problems.  I have an assignment sheet attached behind the syllabus.  Homework will be collected before each test, spot-checked and will count as 10 extra points per testing unit completed.  Again from my experience, students who do the homework are generally prepared for the tests and subsequently score much better.  Be sure to show your work when doing your assignments.

Grading Scale:
Your four tests plus your quiz average (counting as a test grade) will be averaged together.  Each one will be weighted equally.  In other words, you will have 5 test grades.
A    100-90
B      89-80
C      79-70
D     69-60
F     Below 60

Class Participation:
I encourage you to ask questions.  If you are having problems with a concept, be assured that you are probably not alone.  I like to do a question/answer session at the beginning of each class, but feel free to ask questions and contribute to the lecture.  (Please correct me if you see a mistake.)

Incomplete Grade Policy:
Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in very rare circumstances.  Generally, to receive a grade of "I", a student must have taken all examinations, be passing, and after the last date to withdraw, have a personal tragedy occur which prevents course completion.

Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required in this course.  Students who miss more than 4 classes may be withdrawn although I make no commitment to do so.  Generally, this is your decision.  Hopefully the lectures will offer you a great deal of help in the course.

Withdrawal Policy:
It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course.  I may withdraw students for excessive absences (4) but make no commitment to do this for the student. After the last day to withdraw, Thursday, November 17, 2011, neither the student nor the instructor may initiate a withdrawal.  Keep in mind if you began college on or after fall, 2007, you are only allowed 6 withdrawals from courses during your college career.
Course Specific Services
Sometimes sections of MATH 0185 (1-0-2) are offered. The lab is designed for students currently registered in Precalculus MATH 2412. It offers individualized and group setting to provide additional practice and explanation. This course is not for college-level credit. Repeatable up to two credit hours. Students should check the course schedule for possible offerings of the lab class.

Learning Lab:
ACC main campuses have Learning Labs which offer free first-come, first-serve tutoring in mathematics courses. The Learning Lab for Pinnacle is located in Room 600. Hours are:  M-Th, 8am to 8pm; F, 9am to 3pm.  They are not open on the weekends.  For other locations, contact information and hours of availability of the Learning Labs are posted at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor

Statement on Students with Disabilities:   Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.  Students are encouraged to do this two weeks before the start of the semester.
Students who are requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of accommodation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the semester. Accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the letter of accommodation.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty:  Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work.  Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, work, research or self-expression.  Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations; and homework.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty Penalty:   Students who violate the rules concerning scholastic dishonesty will be assessed an academic penalty that the instructor determines is in keeping with the seriousness of the offense. This academic penalty may range from a grade penalty on the particular assignment to an overall grade penalty in the course, including possibly an F in the course. ACC's policy can be found in the Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at:
http://www.austincc.edu/handbook

Statement on Academic Freedom:  Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good.  The common good depends upon a search for truth and upon free expression.  In this course the professor and students shall strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions.  Students are free to take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues. Grades will not be affected by personal views.  With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility and a respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions.  This means that students must take turns speaking, listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal attacks.

Statement on Student Discipline:  Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be
found in the Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at: http://www.austincc.edu/handbook

Testing Center Policy: ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/    The Testing Center at Pinnacle Campus is located in Room 706.  Hours are:  M-Th, 9am to 8pm, F, 8am to 4pm.  They are not open on the weekend.   You will only need to use the Testing Center if you miss a test.    You will need your ACC photo ID in order to take a test in the center.

Student Services:  The web address for student services is:  http://www.austincc.edu/support The ACC student handbook can be found at:  http://www.austincc.edu/handbook/  

Math 1332.029
Fall, 2011
Assignments
Instructor:  Charlene Madrigal

Note:  Changes may occur and will be announced in class

The assigned problems refer to the Exercises, not the Quick Quiz.  I would recommend using the Quiz Quiz problems as a review before beginning the problems (they are multiple choice and should not take much time).  Be sure to show your work on your homework

Test One
Chapter One, Two & Three
1A/   5,9,11b,13b,19b,21,23,25,29,31,33,35
1B/   1,3,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,31,35,45,49,51,53,55,63,65,67,69,71,75,77,79,97
1C/   1,7,9,15,19,25,31,35,37,39,43,53,59,61,63,67,77,81
1E/  1,3,7,11,15,17,19,21,23,29,31,33,39,41,43,45,47,51,53,57,59,65
2A/1,3,7,9,13a,c,g,15a,c,g,17a,c,g,19,21,27,29,31,33,37,41,45,47,53,55,59,61,63,65,57,73,75,79
2B/  18,11,19a,c,21a,c,23,25,29,31,33,35,37,39,45,47a,c,d,51,55,57,63,65,73,83,85
3A/   3,7,13,17,19,25,27,35,39,47,53,55,57,63,67,69,71,73,77,79,83,85,89
3B/   15a,c,17a,c,19a,d,21a,b,23,27,29a,c,41,43,49,55,59
3C/   1,17,19,21,23,27,33,35,37

Test Two
Chapter Four
4B/  1,3,15,19,23,37,39,31,33,43,47,49,53,55,59,63,67,69,73,79,81
4C/  15,23,25,27,29,31,35,37,41,47,55,65
4D/  1,3,13,15,17,21,25,31,33,37,41,53
4E/  1,3,5,19,21,25,33,35,37,43,47,55, & Supplemental Worksheet Problems
4F/  1,15,23,27,29,31,33

Test Three
Chapter Five & Twelve
5A/  5,7,15,19,27,29,31,39,41,43,4755,57
5B/  9,11,13,15,17,19,25,27,29,31,39,43,
5E/  1,3,13,17,19,21,23,25,31,35,37
5C/  15,17,19,21,23,27,29,41,43  
5D/  13,15,1721,23,29
6A/   1,2,13,19,27,31,35
6B/   3,13,15
12A/  1,3,5,19,21,23,25
12D/ 1,3,5,13,1521

Test Four
Chapter Seven, Eight & Nine
7A/ 1,3,13,15,19,21,23,27,33,35,39,47,49,51
7B/ 11,15,19,23,27,29,31,35,39,4551,53
7E/ 11,15,23,25,27,31,35,43,47,49
8A/    1,9,11,13,25
8B/ 1,13,25,27,29,31,37,43,45,55
8C/    13,19,23,39
9C/    3,5,11,13,27,31,33,41,43
8D/ 1,3,9,11,13,15,21,25
The last test is not comprehensive