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Saint Leo University
MAT 131 College Mathematics
Course Description: Topics include critical thinking, number theory, measurement, percentages, geometry, counting methods, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: None Textbooks: Blitzer, B. (2011). Thinking mathematically with Mymathlab plus access (6th ed.). Boston, MA:
Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-86732-2 White, J., & White, S. (2015). Thinking critically to solve problems: Combining values and
college mathematics. Boston, MA: Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-1-5115-3917-3 The MyMathLab Plus access code includes Thinking Mathematically (Blitzer) eBook access, so purchasing the physical Blitzer textbook is optional. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Solve problems involving data analysis and probability and obtain a better sense of community when interpreting studies that relate to the world around them.
2. Use concepts that relate to number sense, concepts, and operations. 3. Use measurement techniques and demonstrate knowledge of geometry and spatial
sense. 4. Use basic problem-solving strategies. 5. Explore how mathematics can be used to enhance community.
Core Value: Students will be learning the mathematical skills for solving problems and then investigate how those skills and solutions can be used to enhance community. Community: Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
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Evaluation: In determining the final grade, the following weights will apply:
Problem Sets (7 @ 2% each) 14% Quizzes (4 @ 2% each) 8% Exams (2 @ 13% each) 26% Final Test 20% Discussions (8 @ 1% each) 8% Group Project 12% Individual Project 12% Total 100%
Module Breakdown of Percentages: Module 1: Problem Set 1 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 2: Problem Set 2 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 1 = 2%, Exam 1= 13%, Module 3: Problem Set 3 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 4: Problem Set 4 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 2 = 2%, Group Project = 12% Module 5: Problem Set 5 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 6: Problem Set 6 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 3 = 2%, Exam 2 = 13% Module 7: Problem Set 7 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 8: Discussion = 1%, Quiz 4 = 2%, Final Test = 20%, Individual Project = 12% Grading Scale:
Grade Score (%) A 94-100 A- 90-93 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 B- 80-83 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C- 70-73 D+ 67-69 D 60-66 F 0-59
A minimum grade of “C” is needed to fulfill the degree requirement.
MyMathLab: Most of your assignments for this course will be completed in MyMathLab, which is designed to help you succeed in your course. MyMathLab provides multimedia instruction, unlimited practice exercises, and online homework and testing—all correlated to the examples and exercises in your textbook. Registration instructions are provided in Module 1. You will need to register in MyMathLab as soon as possible. Problem Sets: The Problem Sets assigned in Modules 1-7 utilize MyMathLab. Students will be able to opt for additional help by selecting any of the support links. Students may work each problem as many
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times as they would like during the week. Problem Sets are due no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT in each module in which they are assigned. Quizzes: Quizzes are provided through MyMathLab in Modules 2, 4, 6, and 8, and serve as practice for the exams. Students may take each quiz as many times as they would like during the module; however, only the highest score is recorded. Quizzes are due no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of each module. Exams and Final Test: Exams are given through MyMathLab in Modules 2 and 6, with a comprehensive Final Test in Module 8. Students may only take each exam/Final Test once. Exams/Final Test are due no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of the assigned module. Discussions: Participation is critical to creating a successful online environment. Students are expected to contribute to the class discussion in a substantive way at least two out of seven days each module. Your instructor will consider both quantity and quality when evaluating student discussion posts. In addition, it is expected that all students respond to the discussion questions posted to each module. When preparing for the discussion assignments, the student should plan on, at a minimum, two separate discussion postings.
Initial posting: The first posting is due by Thursday 11:59 EST/EDT of each module. That first posting will reflect the student's take on the assigned material. That posting should be well thought-out and well-written and include appropriately cited online research and text references. Response postings: Students are expected to build the discussion by posting thoughtful and substantive interactive responses to your classmates' posts. One instance of interaction is required and more are encouraged. Interaction should include constructive criticism (positive and negative) offered in a supportive, collegial spirit. If questions are posed to your initial response, you will need to address those as well. In an active learning experience such as discussion, constructive criticism can be a very powerful learning tool if offered in this manner. The deadline to post responses to classmates is Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of each module.
Group Project: The Group Project is due in Module 4. Complete instructions are provided in Module 3. Individual Project: The Individual Project is due in Module 8. Complete instructions are provided in Module 7.
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Course Schedule: Module 1 Critical Thinking Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Use inductive and deductive reasoning. Use estimation techniques to approximate a problem, interpret
graphical information, and develop mathematical models. Solve problems using the four-step problem-solving process.
Assignments Module 2 Measurement Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Express numbers in fraction, decimal, and percent form and use these numbers to calculate percent increase, decrease, and percent problems.
Change units of measure for length, area, volume, and weight within the English measurement system, within the metric system, and between the English and metric systems.
Use temperature scales. Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Register in MyMathLab
Post an introduction to the class Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Exam 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
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Module 3 Geometry Basics Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Draw points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, polygons, and tessellations.
Solve problems related to angles and geometric figures. Assignments Module 4 Geometry Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Use formulas to compute the area of plane regions, circles, and circumference of a circle.
Use formulas to compute volume and surface area of three- dimensional figures, and solve problems using these concepts.
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 3 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Begin the Group Project Module 4
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 4 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit the Group Project Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
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Module 5 Counting Methods and Fundamentals of Probability Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Use the fundamental counting principle, permutations, and combinations to determine the number of possible outcomes in a given situation and solve problems involving these concepts.
Compute theoretical and empirical probability. Assignments Module 6 Probability Theory Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Find the probability of one event, and/or a second event, an event not occurring, and conditional probabilities.
Calculate odds. Compute and use expected value.
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 5 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 6 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 3 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Exam 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
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Module 7 Introduction to Statistics Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Describe populations, select an appropriate sample, and organize and present data.
Determine measures of central tendency. Determine measures of dispersion.
Assignments Module 8 Statistics Objective When you complete this module, you should be able to:
Statistically analyze a set of data. Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 7 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Begin the Individual Project Module 8
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit the Individual Project Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 4 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete the Final Test Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT