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COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
MAT 142 COURSE SYLLABUS
Summer 2017
Paradise Valley Community College
INSTRUCTOR: Stephen J. Nicoloff, Ed.D.
e-mail: [email protected]
web page: http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/~nicoloff
Phone: 602-787-6676
Office Hours: M-R 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Friday By Appointment
Office: Building Q, Room 254
TEXT:
  College Mathematics, 1st Edition, Scottsdale Community College
Tracey Haynie, Jenifer Bohart, Carla Stroud
Math AS
REQUIRED MATERIALS & OTHER RESOURCES:
 

Texas Instruments TI-83, or TI-84 or suitable Graphing Calculator.

Q Building Math Center Testing and Tutoring Hours
Monday, Thursday 7:00 AM – 6 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 2 PM

Learning Support Center (LSC) Building E, Room 180 (Drop-in and individual Tutoring)
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MAT 108. This course provides structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students achieve success in a mathematics course in which they are concurrently enrolled. Mathematics study skills are emphasized. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.

You must gain access to Math As.  This is an online program where all of the course materials and assignments will be hosted. Access to Math AS is through this website: https://mathas.pvc.maricopa.edu/index.php

MathAS is a REQUIRED component of this class and our homework, quizzes, discussions, midterm and final exam will be taken in MathAS. If you are uncomfortable working in an online environment, you should enroll in a face to face section. I’m happy to help you find those sections

  • MathAS:  Math AS will be used for all online homework and assessments and is a required component of this class. Math AS contains numerous resources to help you learn the course content.
The printed textbook is optional. 

Text: College Mathematics, 1st Edition, by Tracey Haynie, Jenifer Bohart, Carla Stroud. You may buy the hardcopy (optional) online for a small fee, or just use the ebook found in Math AS.

You decide what will suit your needs.  If you have questions, please email me and we can discuss further.

Reliable Internet Access: Because this is an online class, all of our work is done online so reliable internet access is A MUST. Be sure to plan for an alternate method of internet access (suggestions: computer commons, public library, coffee house offering free Wi-Fi, or a friend's house) in case your own internet is unavailable. You are responsible for adhering to the course due dates even in the case of technical difficulties.

Email Access:  Your [email protected] email account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college and class messages and responding accordingly. You may choose to use your own personal email address in Canvas and MathAS, but you should check your college email address frequently for messages.

Calculator: A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. They can be rented from the math testing and tutoring center for the semester for $20.00.  You will not be allowed to use your cell phone as a calculator for the midterm and final exam.  Calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those which do symbolic algebra (such as the TI-92 or TI-89) may not be used on the midterm or final exam.
You may also download a free online graphing calculator that you may use at home  at this link: http://wabbit.codeplex.com/ (Links to an external site.)

Notebook and headphones: A math notebook with at least the following sections:  Notes, Assignments, and Tests.  This will be your best resource for the class.  Take the time to get organized. It is expected that you will be taking notes while you watch the class videos and read the class textbook. Your quizzes are open notes; so it is to your advantage to take good notes and to keep an organized notebook. If you will be using a computer at a public place, you may want to have a pair of headphones handy as well.

MAT 108. This course provides structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students achieve success in a mathematics course in which they are concurrently enrolled. Mathematics study skills are emphasized. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in MAT142.

Khan Academy
Just Math Tutorials
Math is Power 4 U
CLASS LOCATION:
  Online
CLASS TIMES:
  Online
SECTION NUMBER:
  15443

Success in Online Math Classes

  • Online math classes are not easier than taking the class in the classroom. If this was a traditional MAT142 class, we would meet 3 hours per week in the classroom plus homework and outside class activities.  Students are expected to put in two to three hours of outside study time for each hour they are in the classroom.  That means at least 9 hours a week.   Remember how much time you are saving because you are not driving and then sitting in class.  Please do not take this class because you think taking it online will be easier.  The content is the same as a traditional math class. This class may be more convenient but it is not easier.  It will take more effort on your part.
  • You will be expected to watch video lessons and example problems, read the textbook, take notes, keep an organized notebook, and practice what you learn by completing online assignments.  This course will require you to manage your time well and dedicate yourself to learning the concepts.  If you need help it is up to you to seek tutoring and keep your professor updated on your progress. 
  • The main form of communication from me will be in the message center in and the announcements posted in the announcement folder in Math AS, or by email.  You are responsible for reading all of the announcements. 
  • Some students think that an online course will be “easier” than an on-ground course. In reality, succeeding at an online math course requires commitment, perseverance, good organizational skills and the ability to work on your own without a teacher reminding you of what’s due! You should expect to spend about 6-9 hours minimum each week on this class doing the following:
    1. Review the Learning Objectives for the chapter
    2. Read the assigned section in your textbook. Take notes as you read the textbook.
    3. Watch the assigned videos for the week. Take notes as you watch the videos.
    4. Complete any assignments (Discussions, Homework, Written Assignments) for the week.
    5. Complete any assessments (tests/quizzes,midterm, final exam) for the week.
    6. Go over your completed assessments and review them paying special attention to any problems missed.
    7. Contact your instructor, or go to the tutoring center for any extra help needed to successfully complete the week’s assigned tasks
  Statement of Technology Use
  • All of the regular course work will be completed online.  Students enrolled in this course will use current technology in order to meet the requirements of this course. The use of technology includes computers, learning management system, content specific software, technology based instructional tools, and other technology resources.  The use of technology is to provide a flexible delivery method to online students and to enhance the learning of mathematics.  Students will be required to use Math AS, web browsers, manage emails, and a variety of online learning tools.  You will be required to have an email account for this class and to check it regularly. 
  • You will be required to gain access to Math AS to complete all course work.   This is where all of the math assignments will be located.  There is no cost for this access, and it includes, videos, and an eBook. PVCC Canvas can be accessed here:  https://maricopa.instructure.com/login. Additional ways to contact me through email is located there.
  • You must also have a valid email for this course.  You can use the gmail account (maricopa.edu) through PVCC that all students have.  Please visit http://google.maricopa.edu  or view this video if you need help to activate this email account.  http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/current-students.   
  • Your [email protected] email account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.
  • You are responsible for reading all the announcements and emails that I send you.  You are also responsible for maintaining your own computer, email account and Internet Service Provider account.  
  • The Paradise Valley campus has computer facilities in the Q Building and in the computer commons.  If you use these facilities it is your responsibility to plan around the building hours.
  • A graphing calculator is required for the course.  The TI-84 will be used in class and in the videos.    
THE HONORS PROGRAM
 
  • PVCC offers an Honors Achievement Award to students who have completed 12 credits (numbered 100 or higher) at any MCCCD college and have a Maricopa Community College GPA of at least 3.25. 
  • Benefits of this program include membership in the Honors Program, small class sizes, up to $325.00 award/semester, special academic opportunities and enrichment, trips, and social events, as well as transcript recognition. 
  • Any students who qualify for this award should contact the Honors Center, K101 – 602-787-7888.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  College-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include set theory, probability, statistics, finance, and geometry.
Prerequisites: (A grade of "B" or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT093), or successful completion of Maricopa Modules, or satisfactory score on District placement exam, or a grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
 
  • Distinguish between a subset and a proper subset.
  • Use Venn diagrams to solve applied problems involving the union, intersection, and complement of sets.
  • Distinguish between experimental and theoretical probability, and use each to solve applied problems.
  • Use conditional probability to solve applied problems involving dependent events.
  • Use probabilities to calculate odds, either in favor of or against a particular event, and vice versa.
  • Solve probability problems involving combinations and permutations.
  • Organize, analyze, and display data using multiple representations.
  • Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency and dispersion.
  • Calculate and interpret measures of location (percentiles and quartiles).
  • Solve applications using the normal distribution.
  • Solve applications involving loans and amortizations.
  • Solve applications involving annuities.
  • Calculate the annual interest rate given the annual yield and vice versa.
  • Solve real-life problems using exponential growth.
  • Use appropriate formulas and units of measure for composite geometric shapes and figures from real life problems.
  • Apply unit analysis skills to solve applied problems.
  • Use dimensional analysis to convert units of measurement between different systems.
  • Use written and verbal communication to describe process and results.
  • Model and solve real-world problems.
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PVCC MATHEMATICS DIVISION EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
  • As a college student you need to discipline yourself as to your study habits and classroom behavior. Set a schedule for yourself that you will stick to. Allow yourself ample time each day to work on the course.
  • If for some reason you decide to drop this course, you are advised to discuss it first with your instructor. If you are having difficulties, please see your instructor before giving up or dropping the class. You will be dropped for non-attendance or excessive absences. Excessive absences will be considered, missing the equivalent of 2 weeks without instructor knowledge or prior approval. A grade of W will be assigned if you drop before the withdraw date that is in your student center in my.maricopa.edu. If you are dropped after that date (your instructor has the right to refuse to drop you after this date) your drop grade will reflect your status at that time, you will get a W if you are passing and a Y if you are failing. If you are still on the class roster at the end of the semester, you will be assigned a grade of A, B, C, D or F, based on your class average.
  • Undergraduate study is time consuming. You can anticipate spending three or more hours of study, reading and research for every credit hour. To earn three hours of academic credit, classes must meet for a minimum of forty-five (45) classroom hours. This is just your online time, plus the study time in addition to this. Take these demands seriously as you plan your academic schedule.
  • Have your homework completed each day that it is due. Please feel free to contact me whenever you run into difficulty, and make use of the Q building tutors and the LSC.
  • If you have questions, be sure to ask. Make use of email and “Message instructor about this question” in MOER.
  • Continuously self-test.
  • It is the student's responsibility to understand and follow all of the policies found in Paradise Valley Community College Catalog and Student Handbook.
  • Online courses at Paradise Valley Community College require that students complete an online academic activity on a weekly basis, such as:
    Submitting an academic assignment (assignment required in the course, regardless of whether it is graded or not), paper, or project.
    Taking an exam, quiz, computer-assisted instruction, or an interactive tutorial required by the course.
    Attending an online or in-person study group (where there is assigned attendance/participation as part of the course).
    Initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course.
    Simply logging into an online class will not count as an academic activity. Federal financial aid eligibility and disbursement guidelines require weekly academic activity for online classes.
    If you are academically inactive for 14 consecutive days you may be withdrawn from the class. If it is after the 45th day of the semester, the faculty member may post the grade you earned such as a D or an F based on the points accumulated.
  • The student is responsible for all information contained in the syllabus.
  • Students are PROHIBITED from digitally recording classes without Dr. Nicoloff's permission.
  • Your [email protected] e-mail account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.
  • Make note of Article III, Section B, paragraph 15, page 171 in the PVCC Student Handbook regarding the college’s policy on the misuse of computer technology.
  • Make note of the district and college policy on the student code of conduct located here: Maricopa County Community College District Student Code of Conduct.
  • Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center in the Gina Kranitz Student Center, Room119 or call 602–787–7171
ALL PROVISIONS IN THIS SYLLABUS ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR. SUCH REVISIONS, IF ANY, WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS AND POSTED ON THE INSTRUCTOR'S WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
https://www2.paradisevalley.edu/~nicoloff/changes.html

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CLASS ATTENDANCE:
  Students must be present in class at least once every seven days (unless the student has worked ahead of deadlines and/or completed the course early). Your participation is measured electronically by your log-in to Math AS and by completing your homework and quizzes. If you appear to have stopped attending class, you may be dropped. Students who have not logged into Math AS during the first week and completed the Acknowledgment, and the Introductory Discussion 1 will be dropped.
STUDY TIME:
  For this 3 Credit 8-week class, students should expect to spend 18 hours weekly on work related to this class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
 
  • Assignments counts for 10% of your semester grade. 
  • You must show detailed work on you Assignments. 
  • If you get an Assignment problem wrong you are allowed to redo it. Assignment problems can be done 3 times before you're marked wrong, but then you have an unlimited number of attempts after that per question.  This means you can get a 100% on every assignment.  
  • It is important to spend time learning the concepts before you start the assignment.  You should read the textbook and watch the video lessons for the course before you start your assignment. There is also a reading quiz for each assignment. This will count as part of the homework.
  • Homework assignments for each of the sections we will be covering will be completed in Math AS, and must be completed by the due date listed with each assignment (it can be completed early if you prefer; you are allowed to work ahead of schedule but please don’t get behind!).  To help you complete your homework, Math AS provides multiple resources including short videos, with steps shown. Homework may be redone after the due date to raise your score. There are a total of 24 assignments and reading quizzes.   
  • Your notebook is a valuable resource for the course.  It is to your benefit to have a thorough and complete notebook to help you study for the module tests, the midterm and final exams. 
  • You can always review the correct answers to an Assignment within each question or through your online grade book.
  • Written Assignments are assigned and submitted through Math AS.  These assignments are designed to assess your understanding of how to apply the content.  Late assignments will be accepted, but will be docked 10% per day late, and will not be accepted more than five days late. Although collaboration with classmates is encouraged, make sure that the work you submit is your own work in your own words. 
Discussion Forum and Surveys
 

  • Discussion Questions/Participation:  As part of our online class, you will be answering discussion questions in this class. The Discussion Board assignments are housed in Math AS. In order to receive full credit, you should:

    1. Complete your initial post by Thursday of the week assigned and be sure that your post is precise, within the word count given for the assignment and written with proper grammar and punctuation.
    2. Starting on Thursday and by Sunday of the week assigned, participate in the discussion by giving at least 2 substantive posts in response to classmates’ initial posts.

      a) Substantive posts are thought provoking posts that further the conversation. The post might answer or clarify a question posed by another student, might give additional information about the topic discussed or you may relate the post to personal experience, or you may pose questions to your classmate. Posts that state “good job” or “I learned a lot by reading your post” or “I don’t understand” are not in and of themselves considered substantive and will not receive full credit.
      b) Discussion posts that are posted after the week in which the discussion was held (and due) will not be graded.

Midterm / Final Exam

 
  • The midterm and final exam must be proctored from the PVCC Q-Building Testing Center or similar testing center or Proctor U (http://www.proctoru.com/). Taking your exams at PVCC is free.  Taking your exams at a different location or through Proctor U usually involves a fee.
  • If you will not be taking your midterm or final at PVCC, you must contact your professor at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam to make other arrangements.   Making arrangements to take the exam at a different location or through Proctor U will be up to the student.
  • You are required to turn in your work from both the midterm and final.
  • You will NOT be allowed to use your math notebook for the midterm or final exams.
  • You will be allowed to use your calculator, which will be cleared by the testing administrator before you begin your exam.
  • The midterm is worth 20% and the final is worth 30% of your semester grade (50% total).
  • The best way to prepare for the midterm and final is to rework your Module Tests and work the problems in the practice midterm and final provided to you. 
  • Late passes are NOT accepted for the midterm or final exam.
QUIZZES/TESTING:
 
  • Tests/Quizzes:   There will be twelve chapter tests/quizzes during the semester. All tests/quizzes are to be completed online in Math AS and they must be completed by the due date. There are no extensions granted for tests/quizzes but they may be completed ahead of their due dates. If you miss a test/quiz due date, you will receive a 0 score for that test/quiz as there are no test/quiz makeups.
  • Midterm Exam:  During the eighth week of the semester, your knowledge will be assessed through a midterm exam. The exam is proctored but taken online at the math testing center (located in the Q building) during their open hours and will be 2 hours long. Students need to pay special note that the testing center is open only during daytime hours. Students who are unable to take their exam at the math testing center due to work obligations or because they are not within driving distance of the center, may use the online proctoring service ProctorU to take their midterm and/or final exams. The fee for this service (typically between $25 – $35 per exam) will be the responsibility of the student. You may also take your test at a testing facility other than at PVCC, but it needs to be approved by your instructor, and advance notice will be required. Plan on at least 2 weeks advance notice.
  • Comprehensive Final Exam:  During the fourteenth week of the semester, your knowledge will be assessed through a cumulative final exam worth 200 points. The exam is proctored but taken online at the math testing center (located in the Q building) during their open hours and will be 2 hours long. Students need to pay special note that the testing center is open only during daytime hours. Students who are unable to take their exam at the math testing center due to work obligations or because they are not within driving distance of the center, may use the online proctoring service ProctorU to take their midterm and/or final exams. The fee for this service (typically between $25 – $35 per exam) will be the responsibility of the student. You may also take your test at a testing facility other than at PVCC, but it needs to be approved by your instructor, and advance notice will be required. Plan on at least 2 weeks advance notice.
GRADING:
 
Discussions 5% of Final Grade A=90%-100%
Written Assignments 10% of Final Grade B=80%-89%
Homework/Reading Quizzes & Acknowledgement 15% of Final Grade C=70%-79%
Tests/Quizzes 20% of Final Grade D=60%-69%
Midterm 20% of Final Grade F=0%-59%
Final Exam 30% of Final Grade
  • This class requires that the midterm and final be completed in a proctored facility, i.e. the campus testing center or through Proctor U.
  • Please note the official end date for this class and write it in your calendar. The specific end date for this class can be found in My.Maricopa.edu, Student Center under My Class Schedule. 
  • You can complete this course early.  However, there are no extensions past the official end date.  
  • All work must be completed by the official end date even if a late pass extends a due date passed the official end date.
  • Not taking the final exam will result in a failing grade, F. 
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week # WEEK OF CLASS MEETING SECTIONS TO BE COVERED TOPICS TO BE COVERED ASSIGN # DUE DATE
1 5/29 - 6/4
 Syllabus Quiz and Confirmation
Discussion 1
Replies
Syllabus Quiz and Confirmation
Discussion 1 Introductions Initial Post
Reply Post
 Due 6/1
DUE 6/1
DUE 6/4
1 5/29 - 6/4 Chapter 1 Reading Quiz #1 6/2
1 5/29 - 6/4 Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Geometry #2 6/2
1 5/29 - 6/4 TEST/QUIZ 1 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 1 DUE 6/4
1 5/29 - 6/4 Chapter 2 Reading Quiz #3 6/2
1 5/29 - 6/4
 Chapter 2
 Measurement and Dimensional Analysis
 #4 6/2
1 5/29 - 6/4 TEST/QUIZ 2 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 2 DUE 6/4
2 6/5 - 6/11 Chapter 4 Reading Quiz #5 6/9
2 6/5 - 6/11 Chapter 4 Percentages #6 6/9
2 6/5 - 6/11 Discussion 2
Replies		 Geometry
Reply Post
DUE 6/8
DUE 6/11
2 6/5 - 6/11 TEST/QUIZ 3 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 4 DUE 6/11
3 6/12 - 6/18 Chapter 5 Reading Quiz #7 6/16
3 6/12 - 6/18 Chapter 5 Savings #8 6/16
3 6/12 - 6/18
 TEST/QUIZ 4 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 5 DUE 6/18
3 6/12 - 6/18
 Chapter 6 Reading Quiz #9 6/16
3 6/12 - 6/18
 Chapter 6 Annuities and Loans #10 6/16
3 6/12 - 6/18 TEST/QUIZ 5 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 6 DUE 6/18
4 6/19 - 6/25 Chapter 7 Reading Quiz #11 6/23
4 6/19 - 6/25 Chapter 7 Sets and Venn Diagrams #12 6/23
4 6/19 - 6/25 Discussion 3
Replies 		Buying a Car
Reply Post 		DUE 6/22
DUE 6/25
4 6/19 - 6/25 TEST/QUIZ 6 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 7 DUE 6/25
4 6/19 - 6/25 MIDTERM CHAPTERS (1 - 6) DUE 6/22
5 6/26 - 7/2 Written Assignment Part 1 DUE 6/29
5 6/26 - 7/2 Written Assignment Part 2 DUE 7/2
5 6/26 - 7/2 Chapter 8 Reading Quiz #13 6/30
5 6/26 - 7/2 Chapter 8 Introduction to Probability #14 6/30
5 6/26 - 7/2 TEST/QUIZ 7 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 8 DUE 7/2
6 7/3 - 7/9 Chapter 9 Reading Quiz #15 7/7
6 7/3 - 7/9 Chapter 9 Probability and Counting #16 7/7
6 7/3 - 7/9 TEST/QUIZ 8 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 9 DUE 7/9
6 7/3 - 7/9

Chapter 10

 Reading Quiz #17 7/7
6 7/3 - 7/9

Chapter 10

 Statistics #18 7/7
6 7/3 - 7/9 TEST/QUIZ 9 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 10 DUE 7/9
7 7/10 - 7/16
 Chapter 11 Reading Quiz #19 7/14
7 7/10 - 7/16
 Chapter 11 Describing Data #20 7/14
7 7/10 - 7/16
 TEST/QUIZ 10 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 11 DUE 7/16
7 7/10 - 7/16
 Chapter 12
 Reading Quiz #21 7/14
7 7/10 - 7/16
 Chapter 12
 The Normal Distribution #22 7/14
7 7/10 - 7/16
 TEST/QUIZ 11 TEST/QUIZ ON CHAPTER 12 DUE 7/16
8 7/17 - 7/20 Discussion 4
Replies

Final Reflections and Goodbyes
Reply Post

DUE 7/18
DUE 7/20
8 7/17 - 7/20 FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM
 DUE 7/20


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STUDENT INFORMATION/SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Course Prefix & Number______________
Semester__________________________
Lecture Section Number______________
Phone # (_____)-___________________
e-mail address_________________________________
I have received a copy of the syllabus, and I understand the following:
 
A) The instructor contact information and the most appropriate way to use this information.
B) I am responsible for all course material and preparation for class.
C) All of the policies and procedures for this course, especially the Grading, Attendance and Withdrawal Policies.
D) I am responsible for knowing all of the information that pertains to my legal rights that are contained in the current Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) Student Handbook and College Catalog.
E) In order to receive any special accommodations for this class I must register myself with the PVCC Disability Resource Center.
F) The class syllabus is subject to change, and it is my responsibility to know the changes.
 
__________________________________________________________________
Student Printed Name		  
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Student Signature		 ____________________________
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