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| Along with this class specific information, you must also
read the MATH ONLINE
SYLLABUS. Refer to that document for instructor contact info, course requirements, procedures, policies, and supporting information. That document along with this one make up the complete course syllabus. |
Class: Mathematics and
Society MATH& 107, item #1481 section 1DL, 5 credits, summer 2008
Location: Clark College online course
NOTE: This class runs four days per week for eight weeks
Mon 6/30/08 through Thurs 8/21/08.
This is a liberal arts mathematics course. The quantitative skills requirement of the general education distribution is met by this course, but it is not intended as a prerequisite to any further mathematics course. See Which Math Class is Right for Me? for more information.
The purpose of the course is to investigate a variety of applications of mathematics in everyday life, learn to value the usefulness of mathematics, explore some history of mathematics, enjoy some recreational mathematics, and come to appreciate the beauty of mathematics via patterns, art, and fractals.
The curriculum and instructional design is totally at the discretion of the instructor. We will cover topics that may include: the mathematics of finance, permutations, combinations, probability, statistics, number theory, geometry, voting/polling, history of mathematics, and recreational mathematics.
Intermediate Algebra (Clark's math 093 or 095) passed with a grade of at least "C" or qualifying score on the placement test. Basic knowledge of computers and the internet is mandatory.
CLASS WEBSITE: web.clark.edu/skeely/OL/LAM
Math Online Website:
www.columbiaview.net/OL
Links to supplemental course pages, support,
internet resources, and lots more!
Blackboard website:
clark.blackboard.com
The course management
system software Clark uses to conduct its online classes. BB is where you "go to
class".
Textbook website: MyMathLab at
www.coursecompass.com/ccindex.html ($$ access code required)
Complete online version of the textbook, multimedia
files, and interactive tutorial exercises.
REQUIRED:
MyMathLab Student Access Kit (ISBN 032119991X / 9780321199911)
MyMathLab access to the online text and testing center is REQUIRED. MyMathLab is an online course delivery system that provides access to the
complete textbook online (printable too!), solutions manuals, multimedia files
including video mini-lectures, interactive tutorial
exercises, quizzes, exams, and access to the publishers call-in tutor center.
ATTENTION MAC USERS: Macintosh users please read Will MyMathLab work with MAC computers? before purchasing MyMathLab!
OPTIONAL TEXT: Mathematical Ideas, Expanded 11th Edition by Miller/Heeren/Hornsby (ISBN
0321361466 / 9780321361462)
The entire textbook is available online in printable electronic form through
MyMathLab so buying a hard copy textbook is optional and unnecessary
unless you really want one. If you do opt to buy the hard copy text new, it comes bundled with MyMathLab
access.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENT: The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty by K. C. Cole (A Harvest Book, Harcourt Brace & Company, 1999, ISBN 0156006561)
MYMATHLAB COURSE ID: keely59875 (available 6/29/2008)
To register with CourseCompass/MyMathLab you will need an access code ($$) and
the course ID (above in red).
Follow the specific directions below. If you have trouble refer to
Course
Compass's "Getting
Started".
| If you already have an unexpired CourseCompass/MyMathLab access code from
another course with the same textbook: Changing the course ID code is free! You do not need to purchase another MML access code! Go to CourseCompass.com, login to your account, on the "My CourseCompass" page click "Enroll in another course", enter the new course ID (above in red), and follow the on-screen directions. If you have trouble refer to CourseCompass's "Enroll in Another Course" but be sure to scroll down to "If you are enrolling in another course with the same textbook". |
| If you already have a CourseCompass/MyMathLab access code from another
course with a different textbook: Unfortunately you will need to purchase a new access code for the new textbook. Follow one of the options below to purchase an access code. Then to register, see CourseCompass's "Enroll in Another Course". You will need the course ID (above in red). |
| If you do not already have valid CourseCompass/MyMathLab access: You will need to purchase a MyMathLab student access code. Several buying options are listed below. Once you have the student access code, see CourseCompass's "How To Register (for Students)". You will need the course ID (above in red). |
- Purchase MyMathLab access code online using a credit card.
- Purchase MyMathLab access code from the Clark College bookstore.
- Purchase MyMathLab access code from another online source. Google MyMathLab Student Access Kit ISBN 032119991X.
- Purchase a new hard copy text (see title, author, ISBN above) which comes bundled with a MyMathLab access card.
Daily access to a high-speed internet connected computer and a reliable e-mail account are necessary. See FAQs - software requirements for additional information including any additional required software.
A scientific or graphing calculator is required. You are expected to already know how to perform basic operations with your calculator.
Being an online class, you may prefer to use an online calculator. There are several shareware programs and free online calculator applets available. I will share some of my favorite sites with you in class upon request.
The total points possible in this class are as follows. They are subject to slight changes. Refer to the math online syllabus for details about each component and important grade policy information.
| Class Participation (6 pts per week) | 48 |
| Book Club Discussions Questions (4 @ 6 pts each) | 24 |
| Graded Assns / Group Assignments (4 @ 4-8 pts each) | 28 |
| Online Bi-Weekly Quizzes (best 3 of 4 @ 20 pts each) | 60 |
| Online Final Exam | 40 |
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Total Points Possible: 200 |
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I consider this class syllabus and the math online syllabus to be contracts between you and I. I agree to abide by all of the policies and procedures contained herein, and by staying in the class, so too do you. If there is anything in either document with which you cannot or will not abide, you should withdraw at once.
Originally written: 2000-05-25
Last revision:
2008-08-01 04:50 PM
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