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CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER:
Mathematics for Liberal Arts II MGF 1107

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is especially intended for students who will major in areas that do not require further
mathematics. It will also enable students to meet part of the general education requirement in
mathematics and receive instruction in a broad range of skills beyond algebra. Topics
include: systems of numeration, number theory and the real number system, mathematical
systems, exponential functions, consumer mathematics, graph theory, and voting and
apportionment. 3 Semester Hours Credit

PREREQUISITES:
Eligibility for MAC 1105. A "C" grade or higher must be earned in this course to satisfy part of
the general education requirements in mathematics and advance to a higher mathematics course.

NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S):
Stan Young

DATE OF LATEST REVISION: Summer I 2006

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
1) Angel and Porter, A Survey of Mathematics with Applications,
7th Edition, Addison Wesley Publishing Co.

2) A password for access to the MathXL software. This software provides homework
assignments, additional practice problems, tutorial videos and sample practice tests for each
chapter. The password comes free with every new textbook, or may be purchased separately
from the Chipola Bookstore.

GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and
corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 83
C – 82 – 70
D – 69 – 60
F – 59 or less

See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.

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The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading
system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.

DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC MATHEMATICS COMPETENCIES / LEARNING
OUTCOMES:

MGF 1107 is a General Education core course in Area 3 – Mathematics.

The student will be able to:

M-1 Apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, and higher-order thinking skills to modeling and
solving real-world situations.

M-2 Represent and evaluate basic mathematical information verbally, numerically, graphically,
and symbolically.

M-3. Expand mathematical reasoning skills to develop convincing mathematical arguments.

M-4 Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding and to
solve mathematical problems and judge the reasonableness of the results.
M-5 Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and draw
inferences from them.

M-6 Develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with human
culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR MGF 1106:
See chart, last page.

MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:

Teacher facilitated: The teacher will be leading class discussions on the material contained in
the text during each class period.

Student-centered: The students will be solving practice problems during each class period from
the text book and/or supplemental worksheets, and will be completing assignments online via the
MathXL software.

Office Hours: The instructor will be available during office hours for individual assistance. The
instructor’s schedule can be found posted on their office door and/or via their individual web
site.

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Math Lab tutors: Student tutors are available in the lab to provide individualized help. Hours
can be found posted each semester on the lab door and/or via the web site.

LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:

The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print,
electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In
addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through
www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the
building entrance.

Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.

Videotapes developed especially for the text, featuring material from every section of the text,
are available for checkout from the Chipola Library and for viewing in the Math/Science Lab.

InterAct Math Tutorial Software is available to all students via internet access at
www.interactmath.com . This software includes exercises that are similar to the exercises in the
textbook, and provides worked out examples and guided solutions. An introduction to the use of
this software will be integrated in the course at the beginning of the semester. This software
requires installation of a plug-in that is available on the computers in the math lab and the tech
center in the Chipola Library.

See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:

The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer
workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.

The Math/Science Lab, located in the Natural Science Building (D), is equipped with computer
workstations. These workstations access the internet as well as specific math software pertinent
to this course. A solution manual for homework problems and video tapes associated with the
specific text are also available. Hours will be posted on the lab door and on the lab web site.

ASSSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:

Chipola College expects regular attendance of all students. Students who are absent from classes
for any reason other than official college activities must satisfy the instructor concerned that the
absence was due to illness or other clearly unavoidable reasons. Otherwise, the student may
suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor.

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Chipola policy allows each instructor to specify in the course handout the attendance policy. It
also allows the instructor to decide whether or not an absence is excusable and what affect the
absence or tardy may have on the grade.

A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt a
student (1) must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must receive
a grade.

See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance
and withdrawal policy.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy.

See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance
and withdrawal policy.

ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:

Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is
based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to:
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.

Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog,
Student Governance section.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a
disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational
experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.

Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with
Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable
accommodations.

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LINKING COURSE, DISCIPLINE, AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

DISCIPLINE-
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MGF 1106 SPECIFIC
GENERAL
EDUCATION
GENERAL
CORE
EDUCATION
The student will: COMPETENCIES
COMPETENCIES

Demonstrate familiarity with ancient numeration systems and M2,M6 M
historical developments in our number system.
Change from one base system to another, such as base 10 to M2 M
base 2.
Comment on the historical contributions of other cultures to M2,M6 M
mathematics, including the development of irrational numbers
and the Golden Ratio.
Use a wide variety of financial tables to solve application M3, M5 M
problems.
Apply a wide variety of problem solving techniques. M1 M
Compare various methods of voting. M1 M
Compare various methods of apportionment. M1 M
Use graph theory techniques to solve problems. M5 M
Apply modern technology to solve real world problems. M4 M
Recognize arithmetic and geometric patterns in the world as M1 M
they relate to linear and exponential growth, respectively.
Discuss closure of a set under a given operation M2 M
Classify real numbers into subsets by their inherit properties M2 M
Generalize clock arithmetic to modular arithmetic M1 M
Graph a system of linear inequalities to model a situation M1,M5 M
involving linear constraints.
Use linear programming concepts to determine the optimal M1,M5 M
solution.
Calculate simple and compound interest. M1 M, T
Calculate annual percentage rate. M1 M
Find the finance charge, average daily balance, and monthly M1 M
payment of a loan.
Find the annual add-on interest rate being used on a loan. M1 M
Find the future value of an investment. M1 M
Review course concepts using online software T2 T
For a list of Chipola’s General Education Core Competencies, see www.chipola.edu.

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