| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
Consists of the following topics: financial mathematics,
linear and exponential growth, numbers and number systems, history
of mathematics, elementary number theory, voting techniques, graph
theory and society. Meets A.A. general education Category III.
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
- Charles Miller, Vern E. Heeren, and John Hornsby. Mathematical Ideas, 12th ed., Addison-Wesley, 2010. ISBN: 0321693817
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| Supplemental Materials: |
Additional materials may be assigned by the instructor to supplement the required materials. -->
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| Special Requirements: |
Distance Learning/Hybrid Course statement:
There is a $24.99 Lab Fee for Distance Learning courses and NO Lab
Fee for Hybrid courses.
Distance Learning and Hybrid Sections require a MyMathLab access
code. Use of MyMathLab in face-to-face sections is at the discretion
of the instructor. Contact your instructor to determine if MyMathLab
is required. For sections NOT requiring MyMathLab the textbook
listed is required.
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Global Learning Outcomes
I. Critical Thinking:
The student evaluates the validity of ideas, developing informed
opinions or defensible conclusions.
III. Scientific and Mathematical Literacy:
The student properly identifies and applies scientific or
mathematical principles and methods.
IV. Information Literacy:
The student effectively locates, evaluates and applies information
from a variety of sources.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. represent numbers in other number systems and perform
indicated operation,
2. use formulas for interest, annuities and loans to calculate
rates and payments,
3. graph and use exponential and logarithmic functions as
models to analyze various situations,
4. apply principles of number theory to real number operations
and number sequences,
5. recognize and appreciate historical developments of
mathematical concepts.
6. work problems with different number bases, use modular
arithmetic,
7. solve linear programming problems,
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the polices of the college and the department.
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Officer at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.
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