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MA095
BASIC COLLEGE MATH
(Experimental Sections}
Semester __________________Section _____________
Instructor _________________Phone _______________ (Adjuncts enter 201-200-3201)
Office Hours __________________ Office_________(Adjuncts indicate availability)
E-Mail Address________________________ (Especially helpful for adjuncts)
Textbook:
I. Description
Contents: This course develops computational skills involving operations and applications of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers with an emphasis on the use of calculators. Short introductions to the areas of algebra, geometry, statistics, graphical interpretation are included.
Credits: Basic College Math is a 3 (non-college) credit course.
Placement: Placement into this course is determined by the results of Academic Advisement Placement Testing, by the results of the Math Department Confirming Exam, or by a customized test with the Math Chair. The last two options are at the discretion of the Math Chair.
Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal from this course requires special permission from the Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences.
II.
Goals
1. To improve the students’ ability to perform operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers, both manually and using a calculator.
2. To increase the students’ ability to solve basic linear equations.
3. To reinforce students’ knowledge and use of ratios, proportions, and percents.
4. To increase the students’ ability to solve reading problems.
5. To increase the students’ knowledge of the basic concepts of geometry.
6. To increase the students’ ability to convert measurements to different units and to other measurement systems.
7. To reinforce students’ ability to operate with signed numbers.
8. To prepare students for Algebra for College.
III. Content
Whole Numbers
Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Decimals
Ratio and Proportion
Percent
Basic Geometry
Basic Statistics
Solving linear equations and applications
IV. Evaluation
1. There are two ways to pass this course. The first way is by having a total score of >= 42 on the module tests. There will be three of these at approximately equal intervals. Each test will have 20 problems worth one point each. Partial credit will not be given. Calculators may be used. All work must be shown. A student does not have to get 14 on each test. The score is cumulative. Each module test covers primarily the material since the previous test. The second way for a student to pass the course is by taking a final exam, which will be similar to the confirming exam. Each of 30 problems is worth one point and a score >= 19 is required to pass. Partial credit will not be given for answers. Calculators may be used. You may pass the course either way. Those who pass by the module method do not have to take the final. Students who fail by the module method will still be allowed to take the final; and if they pass the final they pass the course. Even students who have not been attending class have the right to take the final. Instructors may not impose additional requirements for passing this course. Review sheets for the final will be distributed to you, but do not rely totally on them. You are responsible for learning all the course material, as indicated on the syllabus and the pacing schedule.
2. The grades in this course are R, F, C, C+, B-, B, B+, A-, A or W. Students who pass. Students who passed (Whose scores are >= 42) will receive grades from A to C depending on their total scores.
If the total score on the three Module Tests is
0 - 41 The student must take final
42 – 44 C
44 - 47 C+
48 – 50 B-
51 – 53 B
54 – 56 B+
57 – 58 A-
59 – 60 A
For students who did not pass by the module method and took the final
0 - 18 R of F
19 – 22 C
23 – 25 C+
26 – 28 B-
29 – 30 B
The R is used for students taking BCM for the first time who did not pass the BCM portion of the BCM experimental course. The F must be given to any students who repeated the course and did not pass. The registrar will only give the grade of W for an approved withdrawal. Such approval must come from the Assoc. Dean of Arts and Sciences.
The module tests will be given on the following dates in this class for accelerated students: ________________ Dates for non-accelerated students are: ____________
3. Students who pass only the BCM portion of the experimental course will be placed in Algebra for College the next semester. Students who receive a grade of R, as described above, will be required to repeat the course the next semester, or pass MA097 (Math Express). MA097 requires permission of the AF Coordinator or Dept. Chair. Students who receive a grade of F, as described above, may be dismissed from the university. Appeals of dismissal may result in a request to the Math. Chair and your instructor for a recommendation on a third try. A positive recommendation will only be given if you attended and participated fully during your previous tries.
V. Attendance
Any student who is absent for 6 class hours without any acceptable documented reason
Will automatically receive R or F.
V. Tutoring
Free tutoring is available for this course. Complete information is available at H-506.
Form O1 Revised Fall 2007