Sample Syllabus:  MATH 060 IN1 - ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Valerie Melvin     OFFICE:  S602F             OFFICE HOURS:  MW  12 - 1

E-MAIL:  vmelvin@cfcc.edu                PHONE:   910-362-7139                              TTH  10 - 11
                                                                                                                         F       8 - 9
TEXT: Basic College Mathematics, seventh edition, by Lial, Salzman and Hestwood, Pearson Addison and Wesley Publishing. You must also purchase a MyMathLab Student Access Code (which comes with your text if you purchase your book from the CFCC bookstore).

HONOR CODE: Upon logging onto this course, you are agreeing to complete all graded assignments independently. You will not solicit nor secure assistance on tests, homework assignments, mid-term or final exam. Furthermore, if there is just cause, your instructor may require some or all of your graded assignments to be proctored.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a comprehensive study of mathematical skills, which should provide a strong mathematical foundation to pursue further study. Topics include principles and applications of decimals, fractions, percents, ratio and proportion, order of operations, geometry, measurement, and elements of algebra and statistics.

                                                    CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 5 SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 4

                                  PREREQUISITES: A grade of “C” or better in MAT 050 or an ASSET score of 31 - 41 on the

                                             Numerical Skills Test or a CPT score of 20 - 56 on the Arithmetic Test.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic computations and solve relevant, multi-step mathematical problems using technology where appropriate. A grade of "C" or better is required for satisfactory completion of this course. Caution: It is possible to be ahead of schedule in this course by a couple of days; however, you cannot not fall behind. THIS IS NOT A SELF PACED COURSE; YOU MUST KEEP UP WITH THE WORK. The technology required to take this course is your responsibility. Computer glitches or problems are not acceptable excuses for late or incomplete work.

ATTENDANCE: ATTENDANCE IN THIS ONLINE COURSE IS BASED ON ASSIGNMENTS MISSED. YOU CANNOT MISS MORE THAN 2 TESTS AND STILL PASS THIS COURSE.

EVALUATION: Your grade will be based on the average of your eight required tests, each weighing 10% (you will take 9 tests, I'll drop the lowest grade). You will be allowed three attempts at each chapter test; the highest score will be factored into your overall grade. Weekly homework will average 20% of your final course grade.  I will also drop one homework grade.  All graded work is to be done independently; you should not be receiving assistance from your textbook or any individuals. Each chapter test consists of 20 questions; and, you will be allowed 90 minutes for each. The first 8 chapter tests will be open for one week; the chapter 9 test will be open for 4 days. You must average at least 76% in order to successfully complete this course. Your grading scale is as follows:


                                                                                 92 - 100   A
                                                                                 84 - 91     B
                                                                                 76 - 83     C
                                                                                 75 or less F

You will cover chapters 2 - 10 in your text, skipping sections 6.7, 6.8, 7.4, 7.5, 8.4, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 9.7and 9.8.