SHAW UNIVERSITY
Department
of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
MAT 111 (3 credit hours) SPR.2011 (PRE:MAT
110 or Placement)
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Instructor
Dr.Simon N.Ugwuoke
Office:
Robert Science Bldg
Email:
sugwuoke@shawu.edu
Research Wing, RM 122
Office
Hours:
TBA
Phone:(919)
546-8543(O); 612-6864(C)
The mission of General Education or the Core Curriculum at Shaw University is
to provide students with a broad-based knowledge of the liberal arts and
sciences, technological skills, and critical thinking skills.
It also stresses character development.
In compliance with the SACS requirement, it consists of “a minimum of
30 semester hours, drawn from and including at least one course from each of
the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and
natural science/mathematics.
General Education or the Core Curriculum will be delivered in an interactive
setting in order to promote positive engagement among students, faculty, and
staff; increase coherence of the General Education program, and enhance
student persistence at the University.
The goal of the General Education program that pertains to the Mathematics Unit is:
To ensure that students possess a breadth of knowledge and skills through
integrated study of coursework in various disciplines.
General
Education Program Learning
Outcomes
Conceptual
Framework Theme
To produce graduates who are critical-thinking problem solvers with the
knowledge, pedagogical and technological skills, and professional dispositions
needed to function productively and effectively in a diverse world.
This is a
University Core Course in Mathematics taken by Freshmen.
Students in this course are expected to have successfully completed or
placed out of MAT 110. The students in this course are introduced to
functions, graphs, linear inequalities, matrices, linear programming, the
metric system, and geometry. The students are trained in critical thinking and
problem solving skills to be applied to real world situations like mortgage,
credit card interests and other topics. This course is the second of a three-
sequence study in college mathematics.
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Student Learning Outcomes ( SLO)
After completing this course successfully,
the students will able to do the following: |
Program Learning Outcomes ( PLO) link to SLO |
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
(Assessment Tools) |
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1. Solve two variable
inequalities algebraically and graphically. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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2. Solve for a
specified variable from a given formula. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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3. Solve quadratic
equations by factoring and by formula. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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4. Evaluate
linear, quadratic, and exponential functions at given points. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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5. Sketch the graphs
of the above functions. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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6. Solve word
problems using the above techniques. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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7. Solve 2x2 systems
of linear equations algebraically, graphically, and using row reduction of
matrices. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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8. Solve systems of
linear inequalities graphically |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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9. Apply these
techniques and linear programming to solve application and optimization
problems. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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10. Change from one
metric unit to another metric unit. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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11. Determine length,
area, and volume using metric units. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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12. Determine mass
and temperature using metric units. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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13. Change from
metric units to the customary system. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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14. Identify angles,
vertical angles, parallel lines, and use their properties |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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15. Compute areas and
perimeters of polygons and plane figures. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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16. Apply Pythagorean
principle to compute lengths and areas. |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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17. Compute volumes
of solids.
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# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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18. Convert
percentages to fractions and decimals and vice versa |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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19. Solve problems
involving simple interest, and compound interest |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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20. Calculate the
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on a loan |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
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21. Calculate monthly
payment on a mortgage, personal loans |
# 1, 2, and 3 |
Exams, Quizzes,
Homework, & Comprehensive Final |
Required
Textbook & Technology Resources:
Text:Angel, A. R., Abbott, C. D. and Runde, D.C.-A Survey of Mathematics with
Applications, Expanded Eight Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2009.
MyMathLab(Online Homework Assignment Tool at
www.coursecompass.com);
BLACKBOARD (Lecture Notes, Practice, Quizzes, and Assignments)
Other
Technology/Non-Technology Resources(Useful,
but not required):
PcCalculator, Graphing Calculator, Internet Mathematics-related Links;
Graphing Paper & Ruler.
Student Expectations
Individual
and Group Class Participation; Regular Class Attendance.
Topic Outline:
Chapter 6:
Algebra, Graphs, and Functions:
Linear inequalities in two variables - Solving quadratic equations by
factoring and using formula - Functions and graphs. (Sections 6.8
to 6.10) (NCATE 5.7, 5.11).
(NCDPI Core 2.2, 2.8), (NCDPI Div 2.2).
Chapter 7:
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Matrices - Solving systems using matrices) - Systems of linear
inequalities Linear programming.
(Sections 7.1 to 7.6), (NCATE
5.8), (NCDPI Core 2.2, 2.8), (NCDPI Div 2.2), (NCDPI Tech 2.1, 3.2, 3,3).
Chapter 8:
The Metric System –
Basic Terms
and Conversions within the Metric System – Length, Area, and Volume – Mass and
Temperature – Dimensional Analysis and Conversions to and from the Metric
System. (Sections 8.1 to 8.4) (NCATE
5.8).
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Assignment
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Percentage of
Final Course Grade |
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Quizzes,
Homework, Attendance, & Participation |
30 % |
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Tests |
40 % |
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Comprehensive
Final Examination |
30 % |
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Total |
100 % |
The
following grading scale will be used. However, grading on a pseudo-curve may
be used, depending on the general performance of students, and other
circumstances, in consideration of fairness, meaningfulness, and validity. In
general, no make-ups for tests and quizzes will be given, unless there is some
proof of extra-ordinary circumstances.
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90 - 100 |
A |
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80 - 89 |
B |
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70 - 79 |
C |
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60 - 69 |
D |
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59 or less |
F |
Attendance
Policy:
Students
who miss classes are responsible for subject matter covered, any announcements
made regarding quiz, test or any other relevant matter, during their absence.
More than 3 (if class meets 3 times a week ) or 2 (if class meets 2
times a week ) unexcused absences may result in failure in the course.
You are responsible to find out or know about any announcements or the
subject matter covered, during your absence.
Student
Classroom Decorum Expectations:
To enhance
the learning atmosphere of the classroom, students are expected to dress and
behave in a fashion conducive to learning in the classroom. More specifically,
students will refrain from disruptive classroom behaviors,
e.g. talking to classmates,
disrespectful responses to teacher instructions; swearing; wearing
clothes that impede academic learning, such as, but not limited to,
wearing body-revealing clothing and excessively baggy pants; hats/caps, and/or
headdress . No food or drinks will be allowed inside the classroom or lab.
Students will turn off their cell phones prior to entering the classroom.
Students
who exhibit the behaviors described above, or similar behaviors will be
immediately dismissed from class at the third documented offense. The student
will be readmitted to class only following a decision by the department chair.
The student may appeal the decision of the department chair to the Dean of the
College offering the course, and, subsequently, to the Office of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, and then to the President of Shaw University.
The decision of the President will be final. Failure to follow the procedures
herein outlined will result in termination of the appeal, and revert to the
decision of the department chair.
Each
behavior construed by the teacher/professor as noncontributive to learning
will be recorded, properly documented, and appropriately reported to the
student and to the chair of the academic department offering the course. The
report will be in written form with a copy provided to both the student and
the department chair. The faculty member should retain a copy for his/her own
records.
Additional
student behavior codes may be found in Student Affairs.