MATH-1332 Contemporary Mathematics
Keturah Johnson
Credit Spring 2024
Section(s)
MATH-1332-031 (94793)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
MATH-1332-032 (76679)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
Course Requirements
Welcome to MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics
ONL Spring 2024
the Basics
About Your Instructor
Name: Keturah Johnson
The best way to reach me is: Email
Phone number: 512-223-4042(rarely checked.)
Email: Keturah.johnson@austincc.edu
Office location and hours:
MW11-12 pm on Zoom
To schedule a conference outside of office hours: Email me for an appointment.
About Your Course
ONL—Online: Instruction and testing are fully online without required class times.
Synonym: 94793 Section: MATH 1332-032
Prerequisites: Appropriate score on the TSI Mathematics Assessment. Corequisite(s): MATH 1332.
Grades: MATH 1332 Grade Components
Tests: 60%
Projects: 15%
MyLab Math Homework: 10%
Assignments: 10%
Discussion Boards: 5%
Scale
A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89 C: 70 – 79 D: 60 – 69 F: < 60
Readings
Required Materials
This is a First Day™ class. The cost of required course materials, including an online version of the textbook and software access, has been added to your tuition and fees bill.
Textbook: Using & Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, 8th Edition by Bennett & Briggs. Pearson Publishing (MyLab software)
Calculator: You will need a scientific calculator. You can use the online Desmos scientific calculator. If you want to buy a handheld scientific calculator, I recommend the TI-30XIIS. Graphing calculators are fine but not required.
Other Technology: Access to a webcam and microphone are required for this course. Eligible students can check out required technology at Student Technology Services.
Important Dates
Last day for 70% refund: January 25th
Last day to withdraw: April 22nd
Holidays: Spring Break March 11th – March 17th, Sunday, March 31st
(Please note these are the ONLY holidays this semester. Campuses are closed these days.)
Making Time to Learn
We learn math by thinking about and working on mathematical problems, which takes time. Practice is crucial in a math course. To ensure that you have adequate time, set aside 15-20 hours per week outside of class time to practice and study for this course. Ask for help immediately when something isn’t clear.
Course Subjects
Note: Schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be posted in Blackboard.
This is the general course calendar. To see the calendar of due dates, visit Blackboard.
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Orientation Assignments 1A, 1C |
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2A/2B, 3D/3E |
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Unit 1 Test 8A/8B/8C |
Unit 1 Project |
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3A/3C |
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7A, 7B, 7C |
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Unit 2 Test |
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12A/12D |
Unit 2 Project |
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5A, 5B/5E |
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6A/6B/6C Unit 3 Test |
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4A/4B/4C |
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4D, 4E |
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Optional Final |
Unit 3 Project |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Content
Course Description:
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics (3-3-0). A topics-based course, with a variety of possible topics chosen by individual instructors. The selected topics may include sets, logic, number theory, geometry, probability and statistics, and the mathematics of finance and social choice. This course is not algebra-intensive and is designed for non-technical majors.
MATH 1332 Course Rationale
MATH 1332: 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 satisfy the Core Curriculum and General Education Mathematics requirements.
MATH 1332 Course Objectives
- Increase/improve your quantitative literacy.
- Provide you with an opportunity to experience mathematics as an intellectual exercise and a way of thinking.
- Provide you with an opportunity to appreciate the visual and intellectual beauty of mathematics.
MATH 1332 Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to:
- Apply the language and notation of sets.
- Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence.
- Solve problems in mathematics of finance.
- Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.
- Interpret and analyze various representations of data.
- Demonstrate the ability to choose and analyze mathematical models to solve problems from real-world settings, including, but not limited to, personal finance, health literacy, and civic engagement.
- Understand that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines.
General Education Competencies
- Communication Skills: Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking.
- Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods through the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
The Details
Distance Education Information: This class is fully online. Successful online students actively participate in class on a regular basis just like in an on-campus class and avoid putting off classwork until the last minute. This includes reading assignments, taking quizzes and tests, and any other activities assigned by your professor. You will need to stay motivated and routinely log in to your classes in order to keep on top of your assignments.
Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting a
ssignments, and collaboration. Students are encouraged to read ACC Distance Education General Information available at https://online.austincc.edu/faq/.
Office Hours
T Th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM NRG2154
NOTEM W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom
NOTEPublished: 02/14/2024 11:15:36