M/W 3:35 PM - 5:00 PM 8/31/2026 - 12/10/2026 Workforce Development Center, D327
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
AAS Distribution Area: Mathematics General Education Outcomes: 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
| Monday/Wednesday | 12:00–1:00 PM | South Extension Center |
| Monday/Wednesday | 5:00–5:30 PM | R303 |
| Tuesday/Thursday | 12:30–1:30 PM | R303 |
Jorge R. Gavillan, M.S.
email: jgavillan@kcc.edu
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
Mathematics for the Trades, A Guided Approach, 11th ed. with MyMathLab Access Code, by Carman & Saunders, published by Pearson. The ebook and access code are provided with tuition. Scientific Calculator: Additional Methods of Evaluation
This course will be evaluated by performance on homework, quizzes, tests, and a comprehensive final exam.
Pass Quiz = 5%
Homework = 30%
Quizzes = 35%
Final Exam = 30%
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Attendance Policy: Attendance is expected and recorded daily. As with any class, attendance is vital to success. It is understood that conflicts arise, forcing students to miss class from time to time. If a student must miss class, the student is responsible for the material covered during the missed period. There will be no deadline extensions. Academic Integrity: By enrolling in this course, you are agreeing to complete all the work yourself. If you are caught submitting someone else’s work, you may automatically receive an F for the course. Calculator: You will be able to use a calculator throughout the course. You will need a scientific calculator for the Trigonometry unit. Homework: Homework will be assigned and completed using MyLab and Mastering. As many opportunities as necessary are provided to earn full credit; thus, persistence iskey. Homework is your opportunity to practice and master the material. Homework is due on the listed date and time in MyLab and Mastering and is completed on your own time. NO late work is accepted. Your two lowest homework grades will be dropped. Quizzes: There will be one quiz per chapter. Exams: Exams will be taken in class. There will be no makeup tests. Exceptions to this will be at the instructor's discretion.
| Date | Day | Class Meeting? | Topic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Monday | Yes | Introduction & 1.1 | Chapter 1: Arithmetic of Whole Numbers |
| Sept. 2 | Wednesday | Yes | 1.2 - 1.3 | |
| Sept. 7 | Monday | No | — | Labor Day – College closed |
| Sept. 9 | Wednesday | Yes | 1.4 - 1.5 | |
| Sept. 14 | Monday | Yes | 2.1 - 2.2 | Chapter 2: Fractions |
| Sept. 16 | Wednesday | Yes | 2.3 - 2.4 | |
| Sept. 21 | Monday | Yes | 3.1 - 3.2 | Chapter 3: Decimal Numbers Introduction & Overview |
| Sept. 23 | Wednesday | Yes | 3.3 & 4.1 | Chapter 4: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent |
| Sept. 28 | Monday | Yes | 4.2 - 4.3 | |
| Sept. 30 | Wednesday | Yes | 4.4 - 4.5 | |
| Oct. 5 | Monday | Yes | 5.1 - 5.2 | Chapter 5: Measurement |
| Oct. 7 | Wednesday | Yes | 5.3 - 5.4 | |
| Oct. 12 | Monday | Yes | 5.5 & 6.1 | Chapter 6: Pre-Algebra |
| Oct. 14 | Wednesday | Yes | 6.2 - 6.3 | |
| Oct. 19 | Monday | Yes | 6.4 & 7.1 | Chapter 7: Basic Algebra |
| Oct. 21 | Wednesday | Yes | 7.2 - 7.3 | |
| Oct. 26 | Monday | Yes | 7.4 - 7.5 | |
| Oct. 28 | Wednesday | Yes | 7.6 - 7.7 | |
| Nov. 2 | Monday | Yes | 7.8 & 8.1 | |
| Nov. 4 | Wednesday | Yes | 8.2 - 8.3 | |
| Nov. 9 | Monday | Yes | 8.4 & 9.1 | Combined to accommodate shortened M/W schedule |
| Nov. 11 | Wednesday | No | — | Veterans Day – No classes |
| Nov. 16 | Monday | Yes | 9.2 - 9.3 | |
| Nov. 18 | Wednesday | Yes | 9.4 & 10.1 | Combined |
| Nov. 23 | Monday | Yes | 10.2 - 10.3 | Combined |
| Nov. 25 | Wednesday | Yes | 10.4 & 11.1 | Thanksgiving break begins at 5:00 PM; class ends at 5:00 PM |
| Nov. 30 | Monday | Yes | 11.2 & 12.1 | Combined |
| Dec. 2 | Wednesday | Yes | 12.2 - 12.3 | Last regular instructional meeting |
| Dec. 7 | Monday | Yes | Final | Final Exam Week |
| Dec. 9 | Wednesday | Yes | Final | Final Exam Week |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
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- Counseling and referral services
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- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.