SYLLABUS
MAT 121 - TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
INSTRUCTOR: Roberta Christie Office: J1004- lower J building
PHONE:
1-800-481-2242, ext. 3328 E-MAIL: robertac@shawneecc.edu
Lead Instructor: Chris Vellella Office: H1053
Phone: 1-800-481-2242, ext. 3262 E-mail: chrisv@shawneecc.edu
Credit Hours: Three (3) semester hours Prerequisites: None
Textbook(s) and Class
Materials:
Technical
Mathematics,
4th edition, Austin, Gill, and Isern, (Saunders
College Publishing), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1988.
Specific Course Description:
This course involves basic mathematical for the
vocational‑technical student. It
includes arithmetic, the metric system, geometric concepts, and basic algebra
with applications.
Course Objectives:
1.
To guide the student in his/her study of technical mathematics.
2.
To provide for student development in the following areas:
basic arithmetic
basic algebraic
operations
linear equations
factoring
algebraic fractions.
basic geometry
3.
To promote the importance of accuracy.
4.
To encourage critical thinking and open communication.
5.
To enlarge the students mathematical vocabulary.
Instructional Modes:
1. Lecture
and problem solving will be the two focal points of the teaching procedure.
2. The
chalkboard will be used extensively to enhance student understanding of course
content.
3.
Applications in many fields will be illustrated and each student will be
encouraged to
devote
extra attention to applications in his/her particular area.
Student Expectations:
1. Attend class regularly and be on time.
2. Read and prepare assignments prior to
class.
3. Turn in assignments on time.
4. Be prepared for exams over assigned
material. Take tests at regularly
scheduled times unless extenuating circumstances
interfere. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
Student Evaluation:
1. Hour tests
will be given during the semester. Each
of these will be announced and
each is
worth 100 points.
2.
A comprehensive final will be given at the end of the semester. It is worth 200 points. Unannounced quizzes and/or homework
collections may be used periodically to check student involvement.
Office
Hours:
Monday –
Wednesday – Friday
11:00 AND
Tuesday - Thursday
8:00 AND
Office hours will be posted on the bulletin board outside the instructor’s office. Other times are possible by scheduling individual appointments at mutually convenient hours. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with the instructor regarding class progress or other topics of concern.
Inclement
Weather Policy:
Become
familiar with the inclement weather policy of Shawnee Community College. It will be read in all classes and posted in
the cafeteria or student lounge.
Academic
Dishonesty or Plagiarism:
Review
the college policy regarding academic dishonesty in the Student Handbook.
College
Policy:
Administrative policy prohibits the following: eating, drinking, or using tobacco in the
classroom; bringing children or other unauthorized individuals to the
classroom.
Attendance Policy:
1.
Each student is expected to attend all class meetings.
2. The
student is expected to be on time and ready to begin class with the proper
materials
at the beginning of each class period.
Topical Outline:
Arithmetic
operations on whole numbers
exponents
prime numbers
operations on fractions
operations on decimals
percents
measures
Applied Geometry
points and lines
angles
triangles
polygons
circles
solids
Algebra
real numbers
operations on real numbers
polynomials
operations on polynomials
evaluating Algebraic expressions
Equations
solving linear equations
solving literal equations
word problems
ratio and proportion
Factoring
greatest common factor
product of two binomials
factoring trinomials
special products
solving quadratic equations by factoring
Optional Topics (if time permits)
powers with integral exponents
exponent laws
roots and radical expressions
NOTE: The above
schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of
extenuating circumstances.