ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
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is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus. All students must see a
mathematics instructor for an orientation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
3 credit hours
Designed to fulfill general education requirements and
not designed as a prerequisite for any other college mathematics course. Focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life
problems, rather than routine skills. Logic and set theory are studied.
Two other topics from the following list are to be studied in depth: counting
techniques and probability, game theory, geometry, graph theory, statistics,
and mathematics of finance. The regular use of calculators
and/or computers are emphasized. Prerequisite: Demonstrated geometry
competency (level 2), and Mathematics 0482 (or college equivalent) with a grade
of “C” or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a
qualifying A.C.T. math score
COURSE MATERIALS
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COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1: Set Theory
Thinking Mathamatically: Sections 2.1 through 2.5
The use of a scientific calculator or graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-83+ ) is allowed on Test 1.
If using a graphing calculator for the test, the testing staff will provide it.
Unit 2: Logic
Thinking Mathematically: Sections 3.1 through 3.8
The use of a scientific calculator or graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-83+ ) is allowed on Test 2.
If using a graphing calculator for the test, the testing staff will provide it.
Unit 3: Finance
Thinking Mathematically: Sections 8.2 through 8.5
The use of a scientific calculator or graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-83+ ) is allowed on Test 3.
If using a graphing calculator for the test, the testing staff will provide it.
Unit 4: Counting and Probability
Thinking Mathematically: Sections 11.1 through 11.8
The use of a scientific calculator or graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-83+ ) is allowed on Test 4.
If using a graphing calculator for the test, the testing staff will provide it.
Each Unit has homework, a project, and a test all of which are housed in the companion website MyMathLab.
This is a three-semester-hour-credit course.
The prerequisites for Math 1218 are demonstrated geometry competency (level 2), and Math 0482 (or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math sub-score.
You need a commitment to study and the time (6 – 9 hours per week) to complete the assigned work.
08/04/2011