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Course Syllabus
Math 1010
Course Title:
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MATHEMATICS FOR GENERAL STUDIES
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Prerequisites:
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Two
years of high school algebra and a Math Enhanced ACT of
at least 19 or DSPM 0850 or COMPASS Placement.
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Calculator:
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For
this course you will need a scientific or graphing calculator.
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Text:
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The Nature of Mathematics,
10th edition by Karl J. Smith
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Instructor:
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Office:
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Office Phone:
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Purpose:
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The
purpose of this course is to introduce the student to a
wide variety of mathematical perspectives. The course
is designed to expand the student’s appreciation of how
mathematics applies to quantitative problems that originate
in many fields, and to provide opportunities to solve some
of these problems. The student will learn the process
of problem–solving. An introduction to logic will
provide tools of deductive reasoning that are essential
to not only mathematics, but also to other subjects and
to daily life. The student will encounter numeration
systems, in particular the binary system and its relation
to computing devices. Advanced topics in geometry
will include such ideas as right triangle trigonometry,
graph theory, fractals and projective and non-Euclidean
geometry. The formulas of financial mathematics will
be derived and applied to problems of annuity, amortization,
and interest. Probability and statistics will be introduced.
The student will be required to communicate the results
of his/her mathematical work in forms such as write-ups
of solutions of selected problems and projects, and oral
presentations involving the use of technology such as graphing
calculators, MS Excel, LOGO or The Geometer’s Sketchpad.
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Objectives:
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Upon completion of this
course, students will have an understanding of:
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The process
of problem solving
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Set Theory
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Symbolic logic
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Numeration
systems
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Euclidean
geometry
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An introduction
to non-Euclidean geometry
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Financial
management
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Probability
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Descriptive
statistics
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Graph Theory
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Technology
involving such things as graphing calculators, MS Excel,
LOGO or The Geometer’s sketchpad.
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Requirements:
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In order to accomplish the
objectives of this course, the learner is expected to:
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Attend class
lectures
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Participate
in class activities
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Read and study
text assignments
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Solve assigned
problem sets
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Complete test,
quizzes, homework, etc.
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Complete individual
research project
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Evaluation:
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Grading:
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Tentative
outline:
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Sections to be covered during
the semester:
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4,
6.5, 6.7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2,
10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 15.1,
15.3
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Important
dates and information:
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Last day to
drop without a grade:
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Last day to
drop with a “W”:
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A grade of
I will be given only in accordance with the University Policy.
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If you have
a disability that may require assistance or accommodation,
or you have questions related to any accommodations for
testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me
as soon as possible. Students may also contact the
Office of Disabled Student Services (898-2783) with questions
about such services.
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Students receiving
the lottery scholarships must earn a 2.75 GPA after attempting
24 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA after attempting 48 hours
or more. Students who drop below full-time status
(12 hours) during the first 14 days of the semester will
have their awards adjusted and will owe money to the University.
Students who drop after the 14th day of class
will have their future lottery scholarships suspended unless
the drop was approved in advance by the Office of Financial
Aid. Students may appeal the suspension if the drop
is due to documented personal illness, illness or death
of immediate family member, extreme financial hardship,
military service or other extraordinary circumstances beyond
the student’s control. The lottery appeal form may
be obtained at
www.mtsu.edu/financialaid/forms.htm. For more lottery
information please see
www.tennesseescholardollars.com
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