Syllabi for Niss

College Mathematics - MGF 1106

COLLEGE MATHEMATICS - MGF 1106

COURSE SYLLABUS

SPRING 2017 – CRN 22640 – TR 1:00PM to 2:15PM

 

INSTRUCTOR:                   John C. Niss

 

OFFICE:                                248 Valencia Winter Park Campus

 

OFFICE HOURS:                M 9:00am to 10:00am and 12:00pm to 3:00pm

                                                TR 9:00am to 10:00am

W 9:00am to 10:00am and 11:30am to 1:30pm

F 10:30am to 11:30am VIRTUAL

               

PHONE/E-MAIL:                                407-582-6858 / jniss@valenciacollege.edu  DO NOT USE BLACKBOARD EMAIL

 

CREDIT HOURS:                               3

 

PREREQUISITE:                Minimum grade of C in MAT 0018C or higher or appropriate score on an approved assessment.

 

TEXT:                                    Angel/Abbott/Runde, A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 10th Edition

 

CONTENT:                           Chapter 2: All                                       Chapter 11: Omit 11.6, 11.10

                                                Chapter 3: All                                       Chapter 12: Omit 12.6

                                                Chapter 8: omit 8.6, 8.7                                    

        

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

Topics include systematic counting, probability, statistics, geometry, sets, logic, and the history of mathematics. Gordon Rule course. Minimum grade of C required if MGF 1106 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES:

 

Valencia faculty have defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think, Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community.  These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog.  In this course, through classroom lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further develop your abilities to Value, Think, Communicate, and Act. Course outcomes can be found in the course outline at http://frontdoor.valenciacollege.edu/materials.cfm?uid=JNISS.

 

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:

 

Instruction will include lectures, discussion of homework assignments, and problem solving sessions.

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

 

Students with disabilities that qualify for academic accommodations must provide documentation from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), preferably in the first two weeks of class. For information contact the Winter Park OSD ( lfirmani@valenciacollege.edu )

 

ATTENDANCE:

 

Attendance and class participation are expected of all students.  Students are responsible for all material covered in class during any absences and may be withdrawn from the course at the instructor’s discretion if absences are excessive (more than three).

 

 

 

HOMEWORK:

 

Homework is an essential part of this course.  On-line and textbook homework will be assigned during each class session and is expected to be completed by the next class session.  At that time an opportunity to discuss the homework will be given.  Make a sincere effort to stay current with homework; success in the class is unlikely otherwise. Online Homework Registration Code: niss03431

 

GRADING:

 

Weekly quizzes, projects and homework will count for one third of the final course grade.  On-line homework will count as two quiz grades. The two lowest quiz/lab grades may be dropped if the student visits the instructor’s office once in the first two weeks of class and a second time later in the semester.  It is the responsibility of the student to sign in to get credit for office visits.

   

Three one-hour exams during the course will contribute another third to the final grade.

 

A final exam on Tuesday, April 25, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm will make up the remaining third of the grade.  The final will be comprehensive.

 

MAKE-UPS:

 

It is my policy NOT to allow make-ups of missed tests or assignments.  The only exceptions that will be considered are verifiable absences due to illness, death in the family, or other such unanticipated emergencies.  In the event of such a situation, written verification (Dr.'s excuse, police report, etc.) of the emergency must be provided. Note that two quizzes are dropped to allow for the occasional missed class.  If you are going to have to miss an exam, you must let the instructor know before the scheduled exam time, and you may be allowed to take the exam early.

 

WITHDRAWAL:

 

The withdrawal (W) deadline for this session is Friday, March 31. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw through Atlas. Withdrawal after the deadline due to attendance is at the discretion of the instructor.

 

HONESTY:

 

Representing another's work as your own or allowing such conduct on the part of a fellow student is cheating.  Such behavior will not be tolerated in this class.  Such incidents will be handled according to the college policy on academic honesty.

 

CLASSROOM CONDUCT:

 

Students are expected to behave in a manner that encourages an atmosphere of respect in the classroom.  The Valencia College Code of Student Conduct will be the minimum standard for behavior.  In addition to that standard, cell phones will be disabled during class meetings.

 

GRADING SCALE:            90 - 100  A

                                                80 -  89   B

                                                70 -  79   C

                                                60 -  69   D

                                                below 60 F

 

NOTICE:

 

Changes in the procedures described in this syllabus may be made at the discretion of the instructor.