Online from 1/12/26 - 5/14/26
This course presents arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry content focused on applications used in technical disciplines. Topics include fundamental operations with real numbers, measurement, formulas, ratio and proportions, plane and solid geometry, right triangle trigonometry and interpretation of graphs and charts. AAS: Mathematics elective.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
Faculty Contact Information
MW 1pm – 2pm, TTH 11am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 3:30pm, F 11am – 12pm in R303 or by appointment
Email is the best way to ask questions!
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform operations with real numbers in order to calculate quantities in formulas and use results to analyze reasonableness of answers.
- Apply geometric principles to the solution of problems as appropriate.
- Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangle applications.
- Apply basic trigonometric ratios to solve right triangle applications.
- Summarize mathematical data using mean, median, and mode.
- Read, interpret and draw conclusions based on data.
- Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve contextualized problems.
- Analyze solutions to equations and formulas, and give them contextual meaning.
- Use tools to find accurate measurements in both the standard and metric measurement systems.
- Perform unit conversions in both the standard and metric systems.
- Develop and solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable for technical problems.
- Apply appropriate formulas to solve applications.
- Arithmetic of Whole Numbers
- Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
- Order of Operations
- Fractions
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Fractions
- Decimal Numbers
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Decimal Numbers
- Ratio, Proportion and Percent
- Applications of Ratio, Proportion and Percent
- Measurement
- Unit and Metric Conversions
- Metric Units
- Direct Measurements
- Pre-Algebra
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers
- Exponents and Roots
- Basic Algebra
- Formulas
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Expressions
- Solving Simple and Two-Operation Equations
- Word Problems
- Scientific Notation
- Practical Plane Geometry
- Angle Measurement
- Perimeter and Area of Polygons, Quadrilaterals, and Triangles
- Circles
- Solid Figures
- Prisms, Pyramids, Cylinders, Spheres and Cones
- Triangle Trigonometry
- Angles
- Trigonometric Ratios
- Solving Right and Oblique Triangles
- Intermediate Algebra
- Systems of Equations
- Quadratic Equations
- Statistics
- Reading and Constructing Graphs
- Measure of Central Tendency
Mathematic for the Trade, A Guided Approach, 11th edition by Carman and Saunders, published by Pearson (physical copy optional).
MyLab access code – included in course fees and also involves eText.
This course is self-paced. The only due dates are that the material for chapters 1 – 6 must be completed by the end of week 8 (Friday, March 6th) and the material for chapters 7 – 12 and the final exam must be completed by the end of Finals Weeks (Friday, May 15th).
Each unit begins with a pretest. The tests are focused on application problems. If you get 100% on the pretest you will be able to move on to the next unit!
If you do not get 100% on the pretest, you will need to complete a homework assignment based on the concepts that you did not master in the pretest. This means that the better you do on the pretest, the shorter your homework assignment will be. You will not be able to move on until you get 100% on the homework assignment. You have unlimited tries on each problem and have many ways to learn the material through My Lab and Mastering and the eBook. There are also instructional videos available.
Once you get 100% on the homework assignment, the post-test will be unlocked. If you get at least 80% on the post test, you will be able to move on to the next unit. If you do not get at least 80% on the post test, you will need to email your instructor to find out what you can do next.
FINAL EXAM: Once the unit test for chapter 12 is completed, you will unlock a final exam review. Once you get over 80% on the review, you must email your instructor for the password to open the final exam for 24 hours that works in your schedule. Once you start the final exam, you will have 120 minutes to complete it. You must complete it in one sitting. If you have any technical issues, email your instructor immediately to reschedule the exam.
Evaluation:
This course will be evaluated as follows:
MyLab Homework: 40%
Exams: 40%
Final Exam: 20%
Grading Scale by Percentage:
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
Below 60 F
Grades will be updated in Canvas weekly.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Calculator Usage
You will want some type of calculator, but it doesn't have to be a graphing calculator. Graphing calculators may be used throughout this course. The TI-84 is the preferred graphing calculator. Remember, you can always borrow one from the library for free for the whole semester!
Accommodations:
Students must have an official letter from the Office of Disability Services for any accommodations. If students have this letter, please send to the instructor immediately. Accommodations can only be in effect if given to the instructor at least 24 hours before an assessment. Accommodations cannot be applied after a student has completed an assessment.
Artificial Intelligence:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a resource that you can use to help you learn concepts. If you are using AI to complete all of your homework for you, then you are not utilizing it as a resource, but as a crutch. You will not learn anything from this course if you do not struggle through the homework until you understand what you are doing.
If you are found to be using AI for solutions to homework questions, then you get a warning to not continue using AI to find answers. If you continue using AI, then you will receive a zero for the assignment or possible removal from the course.
Academic integrity:
Cheating will not be tolerated. Infractions will follow the Student Code of Conduct and may result in a zero in the assignment/assessment and/or removal from the class.
Suggested Course Calendar for Test Completion (This is a self-paced course; however, the following suggested completion dates are to help ensure successful completion of the course).
Monday, January 12th: Introduction, Orientation video
Sunday, January 25th: Chapters 1 & 2 Test
Sunday, February 15th: Chapters 3 & 4 Test
Sunday, March 1st: Chapters 5 & 6 Test
Friday, March 5th: Due date for material for chapters 1 – 6
Sunday, April 5th: Chapters 7 & 8 Test
Sunday, April 19th: Chapters 9 & 10 Test
Sunday, May 3rd: Chapters 11 & 12 Test
Final Exam by Finals Week (week of May 11th – May 15th)
Friday, May 15th: Due date for material for chapters 7 – 12 and the final exam.
All materials, including the final exam, must be completed by Friday, May 15th, 2026.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.