2021 Fall Course Syllabus - Mathematics 0701.002

Course: Mathematics 0701.002.

Course Title: MATH 0701: Basic Mathematics for Today's World.

Credits: Four.

How this course will be taught: Virtual/Online.

Time: 10:40-11:50am.

Place: Zoom.

Instructor: Aaron F Wade.

Instructor Office: Virtual/Online.

Instructor Email: aaron.wade@temple.edu

Instructor Phone: TBA.

Office Hours: W/F 12-1pm, Th. 9-10am.

Prerequisites: Placement exam.

Course Materials: (All materials to be provided via Canvas or TU e-mail).

Course Goals: Course Objectives/Learning Goals: This course is a quantitative reasoning course. This means you will learn to use, understand, and communicate about quantitative information. The course has five goals: Communication goal: You will interpret and communicate quantitative information and mathematical and statistical concepts using language appropriate to the context and intended audience. Problem Solving goal: You will make sense of problems, develop strategies to find solutions, and persevere in solving them. Reasoning goal: You will reason, model, and make decisions with mathematical, statistical, and quantitative information. Evaluation goal: You will critique and evaluate quantitative arguments that utilize mathematical, statistical, and quantitative information. Technology goal: You will use appropriate technology in a given context. Learning Outcomes - by the end of the semester, you will be able to: 1. apply concepts of numeracy to investigate and describe quantitative relationships and solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts. 2. use proportional reasoning to solve problems that require ratios, rates, proportions, and scaling. 3. transition from specific and numeric reasoning to general and abstract reasoning using the language andstructure of algebra to investigate, represent, and solve problems. 4. evaluate statements that appear in the popular media (especially in presenting medical information)involving risk and arguments based on probability. 5. interpret, and make decisions based on financial information commonly presented to consumers. 6. critically evaluate quantitative information presented in the media and judge its usefulness.

Topics Covered: Topics include (1) numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers, (2) evaluating expressions and formulas, (3) rates, ratios, and proportions, (4) percentages, (5) solving equations, (6) linear models, (7) data interpretations including graphs and tables, (8) verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions, and (9) exponential models.

Course Grading: Final Grade: Based on the weighted average of ... Homework 10% Class Activities 10% Sub-Section Quizzes (four) 5% Section Quizzes (four) 45% Final Comprehensive Quiz 30% * Your lowest Class Activity (x3) and Section Quiz (x1) grade will be dropped. ** Additionally, if your end of semester Homework score is higher than one of the three remaining Section Quizzes, the Homework score will supplant the Section Quiz score. If a student does not complete a quiz or assignment by its due date, then the student will earn a grade of zero for that particular item. No make-up opportunity or extensions will be provided unless arrangements for a missed item are made prior to the item's due date. *** See the Canvas Course Weekly Tabs, the Calendar page, or the Assignments page for Homework, Class Activities, Sub-Section Quizzes, Section Quizzes, and the Final Comprehensive Quiz due dates. Homework (10%): Each homework assignment will open within Canvas at 12pm. Homework consists of Lesson Prep. and Weekly Homework. Lesson Prep. assignments are due by 10:40am the day of the next class. Weekly Homework's need be completed by the following Monday night, 11:59p.m. (typically). All are submitted via Canvas. *Typical Structure: Lesson Prep. before meet, C.A. day of meet, HW by next Monday* Class Activities (10%): Class Activities may be individual or group assignments--and graded likewise (typically group). Each class activity will be submitted individually (your personal pencil/pen-paper work) via Canvas during the same day it is assigned (due by 11:59pm) and one student per group (alternating) need submit it for the group via OneNote Class Notebook (ONCN). This means the student submitting for the group within ONCN will submit twice-once within ONCN and once within Canvas. ONCN submittals are not pencil/penpaper work. More than one class activity can be assigned per class (typically two). If you were not in attendance during class when the Class Activity was assigned you cannot earn credit for the activity. Sub-Section Quizzes (5%): There are four Sub-Section Quizzes, administered during class, which are check-in points before Section Quizzes. All are submitted via Canvas. Section Quizzes (45%): There will be four Section Quizzes in this course. Each Section Quiz will be administered during class. All are submitted via Canvas. Each student is required to take all Section Quizzes and the Final Quiz. Final Comprehensive Quiz (30%): A cumulative final quiz will be administered during our scheduled final exam time. Please see the University's Final Exam Schedule. All are submitted via Canvas. * For all Quizzes (Sub-Section, Section, Final): There will be multiple versions of each quiz. When directions include "SHOW YOUR WORK!" you need to show your work to earn points. Hats may be worn but must be turned backwards. Headphones and Hoodies of any kind are not permitted.

Exam Dates: Sept. 13th, Oct. 6th, Oct. 29th, Dec. 3rd, Dec. 13th.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is considered mandatory. It is important for you to attend all lectures/lessons. If you are not in class, then you will not have the opportunity to earn credit for the days Class Activities and will receive zeroes for those assignment(s).

Attendance and Your Health: To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to your instructors' requirements. However, if you feel unwell or if you are under quarantine or in isolation because you have been exposed to the virus or tested positive for it, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. It is the student's responsibility to contact their instructors to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as they are able to do so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion, when illness delays their completion.

CANVAS & TUMAIL: The use of Canvas and TUMAIL is required of all students for this course as all information will be distributed through these avenues. Be sure to enable e-mail notifications within Canvas to stay up-to-date responsibly.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:: Please bear in mind that COVID-19 may result in a need for new or additional accommodations. If you have, or believe you have, a disability that requires accommodations, please contact the Student Disability Office immediately to discuss your situation. They will verify your needs, and when warranted, provide faculty with relevant information. Contact Disability Resources and Services at 215-204-1280 in 100 Ritter Annex.

Cheating and Plagiarism: Both are serious offenses and will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work as your own (this someone may be another student, a tutor, a member of the faculty, or an author). Any student caught cheating or committing plagiarism will be subject to disciplinary action. See student handbook for details.

CLASSROOM POLICIES: 1) Casual talking during class is not permitted, as it is a sign of disrespect toward the professor and other students. Students who engage in conversation will receive only one warning. If talking persists, the students' grade can be lowered by ONE GRADE LEVEL, and he/she will be referred to the Dean's office for further disciplinary action. 2) If you are late to class, please, take a seat closest to the door so as to not disturb the learning process. You may sit elsewhere following a break--if one is taken. 3) Cell phones and laptops need be need be silenced while in the classroom unless I have authorized their usage for a specific task. 4) Missing the Final Exam will result in an automatic grade of 'F' for the course, unless you formally document a medical emergency within 24 hours. 5) Class Activities assigned will be due the same day while in class, no exceptions.

Student Support Services: Services at the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS): College can be demanding whether you are freshman or an upper-classman and that's why CLASS can help you! CLASS offers a wide range of services to help students succeed at Temple and beyond! Need Tutoring? Tutors are waiting to work with you! Walk-in sessions are available - just be sure to have your questions ready to go. Need a Coach? Coaches are, also, available there to help you develop your learning and study skills for any and every course you are in! Stop by there for a walk-in session or make an appointment with one today. Check out all that the CLASS has to offer by stopping by 1810 Liacouras Walk, Room 201, or at the Tuttleman Learning Center, STE. 100 or by checking them out online at http://www.temple.edu/CLASS. ** Additional Tutoring Services: Math Tutoring Center: Wachman Hall Rm. 1036.

TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATIONS: The expectation for this course is that students participate both by video and audio. All students are required to have a working camera and sound during virtual Zoom class times. Webcam: You are required to keep your webcam on during the duration of a virtual Zoom class session. Failure to do so will be recorded as an absence. Recommended Internet Speed: 8mbps download & 5mbps upload. Check your internet connection at speedtest.net *** Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wi-fi access, should submit a request outlining their needs using the Student Emergency Aid Fund form. The University will endeavor to meet needs, such as a long-term loan of a laptop or Wi-fi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access. Remote Proctoring This will be used, again, to also verify your identity and record online actions and surroundings. It is your responsibility to have the necessary government or school issued ID, a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam/built-in camera and microphone, and system requirements for using Zoom.

Disability Statement: Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm 420 (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.

Academic Freedom: Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here (opens in new tab/window).

Add/Drop Policy: Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates.

During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).

Incomplete Policy: The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).

Expectations for Class Conduct: The best way to maintain a safe and focused learning environment is for everyone to get vaccinated. Masks must be worn by vaccinated and unvaccinated people in all indoor or in enclosed spaces (including classrooms, the Library, the TECH Center, the Student Center, shuttles/buses, administrative spaces, common areas in residence halls, etc.). For your general health and well-being, hand washing and monitoring your health is still highly recommended.

Student Support Services: The following academic support services are available to students (all links open in a new tab/window):
    The Math Consulting Center
    Student Success Center
    University Libraries
    Undergraduate Research Support
    Career Center
    Tuttleman Counseling Services
    Disability Resources and Services
If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry and the Temple University Emergency Student Aid Program are in operation as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs.

For courses in remote mode:

Technology specifications for this course: A working computer with a reliable internet connection, a Webcam, and audio capability. Recommended Internet Speed: 8mbps download & 5mbps upload. You can test your connection at https://www.speedtest.net. Please note: Hard-wired connections are more consistent than Wi-Fi for Zoom sessions. A scanning app such as AdobeScan or CamScanner is required as is access to Zoom and Canvas (the Canvas app is also recommended).
Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wifi-access, should submit a request outlining their needs using the Student Emergency Aid Fund form. The University will endeavor to meet needs, such as with a long-term loan of a laptop or Mifi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access.

Remote proctoring statement: Zoom, Proctorio or a similar proctoring tool may be used to proctor exams and quizzes in this course. These tools verify your identity and record online actions and surroundings. It is your responsibility to have the necessary government or school issued ID, a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection, the Google Chrome and Proctorio extension, a webcam/built-in camera and microphone, and system requirements for using Proctorio, Zoom, or a similar proctoring tool. Before the exam begins, the proctor may require a scan of the room in which you are taking the exam.

Online Classroom Etiquette: It is expected that each student attends every class on time for the full duration of each class and behaves, in the same professional manner, as if you are in a regular classroom. This refers in particular to your location and attire. It is not appropriate to eat a large meal, drink alcohol, smoke, or get up often during an online class.

Statement on recording and distribution of recordings of class sessions: Any recordings permitted in this class can only be used for the student's personal educational use. Students are not permitted to copy, publish, or redistribute audio or video recordings of any portion of the class session to individuals who are not students in the course or academic program without the express permission of the faculty member and of any students who are recorded. Distribution without permission may be a violation of educational privacy law known as FERPA as well as certain copyright laws. Any recordings made by the instructor or university of this course are the property of Temple University.