Course Syllabus

Math 107   Math in Society (5 credits)                                            Summer Quarter 2016
                                                                                                   5:30 PM–8:30 PM
                                                                                                   MW; Room L133

Instructor:                 Deborah Williams

Course Description:  The course provides an introduction to and some exploration of the following areas: finance, probability, statistics, and modeling (with graphing).

Course Outcomes:    During the course, students will

• Use mathematical processes and models in solving a variety of financial, statistical, and probability problems
• Solve problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions
• Apply percent, rates, and proportions to solve problems

Course Objectives:    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Use the appropriate technique when working with financial and scientific applications
• Demonstrate an understanding of statistical processes and their applications
• Use exponential, logarithmic models for problem solving both by common rules of doubling and halving as well as algebraically solving equations
• Use the fundamental counting principle, permutation and combinations in problem solving

Prerequisites:            MATH 091, MATH 092, MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of C (2.0) or better or YVCC placement into MATH 107.

Textbook:                 Using and Understanding Mathematics:  A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, 6e, by Bennett and Briggs
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Tests:                        There will be four unit exams and a comprehensive final exam.  Be sure to show your work for your solutions (-40 points for not showing work).  If you miss an announced test without making prior arrangements with me, there will be no makeup test.  Also, all tests and homework assignments are to be done in pencil or they will not be accepted!! 

Homework:               Homework will be assigned periodically.  Write your homework assignments on your assignment schedule, maintain your homework in a notebook, and bring it to class every day.  At various times throughout the quarter, selected assignments will be collected and graded.  All work must be shown on your homework pages.  Homework will be graded on correctness, completeness, and neatness.  Collected homework will be due at the beginning of class and will be marked down 25% for each class day it is late.  If you are tardy or absent on a day that homework is collected, then your homework will be considered late.  It is your responsibility to keep up with the assigned homework.  Whenever you don't understand something, feel free to ask questions.

Attendance Policy:    Two consecutive days of unexcused absence any time during the quarter can result in your being dropped from the class.  In the event that absenteeism or tardiness becomes a problem, I reserve the right to implement the use of quizzes given at the beginning of class.

Office Hours:           4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

                                 Office L-136D
Office Phone:  (509) 882-7024, email address:  dwilliams@yvcc.edu

Grading:                    Your final grade will be based on the following percentages:
Class work/Homework/ Quizzes:  20%     Unit Exams:  50%     Final Exam:  30%

                                 Grade         Percent             Grade      Percent
                                      A            93-100               C          73-76
                                      A-           90-92                 C-        70-72
                                      B+           87-89                 D+       67-69
                                      B             83-86                D           60-66
                                      B-             80-82               F             0-59
                                     C+             77-79

Calculators are permitted.

Course Topics:             Unit 1:  Problem Solving

                                 Unit 2:  Growth Models

                                 Unit 3:  Finance

                                 Unit 4:  Describing Data, Statistics, and Probability

ADA Adaptations     If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you have
& Accommodations: emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in
                                 case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as
                                 possible.  Please be aware that the college may conduct fire/emergency drills at any time.

Student Rights and    THE COLLEGE CATALOG and THE CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND Responsibilities:        RESPONSIBILITIES establishes policies and procedures regarding plagiarism, cheating,

                                  and attendance.