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MAT 0002  -  College Prep Math
Course Syllabus
     

Instructor:

Pete Falzone

Office:

Warrington Campus, Building 3400, Room 3402 F

Phone:

(850) 484-2261

E-Mail:

pfalzone@pjc.edu

Web Page:

http://itech.pjc.edu/falzone

Office Hours:

Office Hours are posted on my office door & web page, other times by appointment.

Catalog
Description:

A mathematics skills course designed for the student who needs to develop basic arithmetic, geometry and pre-algebra skills.
4 hours, 3 college prep credits.   Does NOT meet A.A. general education Category III
   

Prerequisites:

Students are placed in College Prep Math based on their score on the Florida Entry-Level Placement Exam or other acceptable placement tests or completion of the A.B.E. math review series.

 

Textbook:

Basic College Mathematics 7th ed., Author: Aufmann/Barker/Lockwood, Publisher: Houghton/Mifflin
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ; 6.1 - 6.3 ; 8.1 - 8.3 ; Ch. 10 ; Chapter 12 integrated into the course.
   

Grading:

Tests 60%,  Homework & Quizzes 20%  and  Final Exam 20%.

I will DROP YOUR LOWEST TEST SCORE. If you MISS A TEST, then that is the score that is automatically dropped. In general, I do not give make-up tests.
   

Scale:

A: 90 - 100%   B+: 85 - 89%   B: 80 - 84%   C+: 75 - 79%   C: 70 - 74%   N: 0 - 69%

Since this is a preparatory course, no D's or F's are given. If the student does not meet the requirements to earn a "C" or better, an "N" is given, meaning "No Credit". If the student earns an "N" in the course, then College Prep Math must be repeated or the student must retake an acceptable placement test and attain an appropriate score before the student can register for the next course (MAT0024 - College Prep Algebra).
   

Homework:

Do the ODD Problems in the Exercises at the end of each section. The answers to the odd problems are listed in the back of the book so that YOU can check your homework. Since answers are listed, you must Show Your Work to earn credit! Place the Chapter and Section Number of the assignment in the upper right-hand corner of each page (i.e. Section 1.1, Section 1.2, etc.). That way, when you staple your work (usually in the upper left-hand corner) to turn it in, I will be able to determine the section number of the assignment. I usually spend time at the beginning of each class going over some of the homework problems. Homework will be collected periodically and graded for completion. Additional homework exercises will be assigned.
   

Extra Credit:

You may do the Chapter Review problems (ODD Problems) at the end of each chapter. You may also download the sample tests from my web site and do the sample tests for extra credit.
   

Attendance:

You should attend ALL classes.  If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what work you missed.  I will take roll and use the absence guidelines as outlined in the current catalog.  If you arrive late, be sure to check with me at the end of class so as not to be listed as absent (3 tardies = 1 absence).
   
Misc:  
  • Please be courteous by arriving on time in class.
  • As instruction is presented, feel free to ask any pertinent questions that arise, but please refrain from unnecessary talking in class.
  • Disruptive behavior is not allowed in the class.
  • Please turn off all pagers and cell phones (or turn them on vibrate ) when you are in class.
  • Cheating is a serious violation and will not be tolerated, and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.
  • School policy disallows visitors in the labs or classrooms. Only registered students may use the facilities.
  • Students may not bring children, spouses, friends, etc. to class or to the lab.
  • The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
   
   
From the District Syllabus
     
Major
Learning
Outcomes		   This comprehensive course is designed to give students a review of fundamental mathematical skills to enhance their opportunity for success in regular college math courses. At the end of the course the student will be able to perform the major math operations on positive rational numbers; e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, powers, and roots.
     
Specific
Performance
Outcomes		   At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Perform the four operations on positive rational numbers.
  • Find the square root of perfect square positive rational numbers.
  • Raise positive rational numbers to powers.
  • Use the order of operations to simplify arithmetic expressions.
  • Find the area and perimeter of basic geometric shapes.
  • Write and simplify ratios and rates.
  • Set up and solve proportions.
  • Solve the percent equation for any missing part. p(%) of B = A
  • Solve real-world problems involving all of these objectives.
  • Perform operations on signed numbers.