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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
In-Person in R303: MW 10am - 10:45am, TTH 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Always available via email and Canvas message
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 & Division of Whole Numbers
- Order of Operations
- Fractions
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of Fractions
- Decimal Numbers
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & 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 & Division of Signed Numbers
- Exponents and Roots
- Basic Algebra
- Formulas
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of Algebraic Expressions
- Solving Simple and Two-Operation Equations
- Word Problems
- Scientific Notation
- Practical Plane Geometry
- Angle Measurement
- Perimeter & Area of Polygons, Quadrilaterals, and Triangles
- Circles
- Solid Figures
- Prisms, Pyramids, Cylinders, Spheres & 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
No additional texts are needed.
Graphing Calculator optional, TI 84 preferred. Miner Memorial Library has TI-84s available for loan for free for the entire semester. If this is the only math class you need and you don’t already have a graphing calculator, I would suggest going there to check one out.
This course will be evaluated as follows:
Homework: 40%
Participation: 5%
Chapter Exams: 35%
Final Exam: 20%
Grading Scale by Percentage:
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
Below 60 F
Homework:
Homework will be completed on paper available as blank PDFs on Canvas. Homework will be due weekly.
You will complete homework on paper, showing all work and boxing your final answer. You can print out the PDF and fill that in or you can complete each problem on other paper. Then you will submit pictures of your homework to an assignment on Canvas.
Once you submit your homework, a new section will appear with the solutions to the homework. You must check over your homework and determine where you made mistakes in all of the questions. You will submit pictures of your corrected homework where you find the mistake or you note that the question is correct.
You must complete both portions to get full points on the homework assignment.
Participation:
There will be Canvas surveys every other week to check on your progress through the course. These will be open ended responses to see if you have any issues, need anything from me, and know what your grade in the course is currently.
Exams:
Chapter Tests will be completed on paper as well. It is expected that all work will be shown to support answers.
Exams will be open for 24 hours on specific days this semester. The dates will be announced in Canvas before the exam occurs.
The submission for the exam will be similar to the homework where you will complete the problems on paper and then submit pictures of your work to be graded.
Exams can be made up at the discretion of the instructor. You must email your instructor BEFORE the class of the exam to be allowed to make up a exam.
Final Exam:
The final exam must be completed in person. It will be a cumulative exam and completed on paper. Closer to the end of the semester, I will have a survey for you to pick what time works for you to complete your final exam from several options.
There will be a final exam review guide for the final exam.
You will be allowed a cheat sheet, both sides of a normal 8.5” by 11” piece of paper, where you can write any notes that you would like to use during the exam.
A formula sheet will be provided during the exam as well which you will be able to see the week before the exam.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Participation:
Although we are not meeting face-to-face, participating in the online components of our class is vital and will help determine your success. Try doing work earlier than the day before it’s due—you’ll be amazed at the lower stress level and the more you remember and understand!
Late Work:
Please try to be on time with assignments. If you miss due dates early on in the semester, it will be challenging to catch up in the given time. You can submit work up to three days late if needed. You must email me for the extension to explain why you need the additional time.
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.
| Week and Dates | Topics |
| Week 1 – 5 | Chapter 1 |
| Week 6 – 8: | Chapter 2 |
| Week 9 – 11: | Chapter 3 |
| Week 11 – 14 | Chapter 4 |
| Week 14 – 16 | Chapter 5 |
| Finals Week |
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.