District Syllabus
MGF1107
Mathematics For Liberal Arts II


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Laboratory Fee: None.
Prerequisites: MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Comments:
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.
              
Required Materials: Books:
  • Charles Miller, Vern E. Heeren, and John Hornsby. Mathematical Ideas, 12th ed., Addison-Wesley, 2010. ISBN: 0321693817
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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.
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. 
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,
Methods of Evaluation:
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. 
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed 
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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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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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