2019 Spring Course Syllabus - Mathematics 0701.003
Course: Mathematics 0701.003.
Course Title: Elementary Algebra.
Time: MWF 13:20-14:30.
Place: Wachman 0009.
Instructor: Chafika Moussaoui.
Instructor Office: Wachman 1029.
Instructor Email: chafika.moussaoui@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: N/A.
Office Hours: MWF 12:10-13:10.
Prerequisites: Placement exam.
Textbook: MyMathLab for Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning, Charles A. Dana Center.
Course Goals: Students will apply concepts of numeracy to investigate and describe quantitive relationships and solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts. To critically evaluate statements that appear in the media involving risk and arguments based on probability, ratios, rates, proportions, and scaling. To be able to critically evaluate quantitative information presented and judge it's usefulness.
Topics Covered: Topics include: numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers; evaluating expressions and formulas; rates, ratios, and proportions; percentages; solving equations; linear models; data interpretations including graphs and tables; verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions; exponential models.
Course Grading: Homework: 15%, Tests 1,2,3 and 4: 15 % each of three highest of the four; Final Exam: 30%, Attendance: 10%.
Exam Dates: Test 1: Mon, 2/4; Test 2: Wed, 2/27; Test 3: Fri 3/29: Test 4: Fri 4/26; Common Final Exam: Thurs, 5/2 3:30-5:30.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory as most of the class is done in groups and your participation is needed. More than four absences might result in a grade drop. Attendance counts as 10% of grade. A test can be made up with a valid justification only and within a week of the scheduled exam.
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