Course Number: Math 107

Course Title: The Nature of Mathematics

Modality: On Ground

Credits: 3

 

Instructor: Nicholas A. Douglas                                                           Location: D109

E-mail: ndouglas@bridgeport.edu                                           Time and Day: Tues/Thu 6:00 – 7:15pm

             douglasn98@yahoo.com                                                   Phone: 203-767-3475

Textbook:  Miller, Charles. Mathematical Ideas 12^th edition   ISBN: 0321693817

Bring textbook to each class.

Textbook will be supplemented by various handouts.

Calculator : A (nongraphing) calculator with exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions Prerequisite:  Placement.

Course Objectives

Reinforce critical thinking skills in quantitative contexts.

Improve mathematical reasoning ability and strengthen basic mathematical skills.

Appreciation of logical foundations of mathematics and the scope of its applicability.

Class Approach and Format:

 

Each week two classes are designated for direct instruction of content as outlined on the schedule at the end of this syllabus.  

 

Class Participation/Attendance

 

Attendance to all lecture classes is strongly recommended. 

 

Students must silence all cell-phones, pagers, and any other electronic communication devices before entering class.  Cell phones (or any other electronic communication devices) or i-touch cannot be used at any time inside the classroom as a calculator and/or making/receiving phone calls).

 

Notebook/Workbook

 

Students are should keep a detailed Notebook/Workbook.  This notebook should include all lecture notes as well as all homework.    

 

Tests

 

There will be 4 tests in this course. Dates for tests can be found on the class schedule.  Your lowest test will be dropped.  Therefore, make-ups will NOT be given for any reason.

 

Final Exam

 

All students will take a comprehensive final exam which will be cumulative of all concepts during the semester with an equal distribution of focus from all chapters.

 

The final grade is determined by the following percentages.

 

 

Total Possible Points

 

10%                Notebook/Workbook 

60%                Tests

30%                Exit Exam

 

 

 

 

 

Points Scale:   A         92.5 – 100

A-         89.5 – 92.4

B+        86.5 – 89.4

B          82.5 – 86.4

B-         79.5 – 82.4     

C+        76.5 – 79.4

C          72.5 – 76.4

C-          69.5 – 72.4

D           59.5 – 69.4

F            0 – 59.5

 

The Learning Center:

The University of Bridgeport wants each student to succeed in Math and to support this offers free student tutoring in the Academic Resource Center located on the fifth floor of the library. Tutors can help with homework by using your homework log and reviewing completed tests and quizzes. (This is good deal- private tutoring is expensive- and you should take advantage of it as needed.) Also there are a few computers located at this center and others in other areas of the library that you can use to do your homework.

 

If you are having difficulties with a course, it is your responsibility to see your advisor and or instructor for a possible resolution of the problem.

 

Plagiarism/Cheating:

 

It is the student's responsibility to familiarize him or herself with and adhere to the standards set forth in the policies on cheating and plagiarism as defined in Chapters 2 and 5 of the Key to UB http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2623.asp or the appropriate graduate program handbook.

 

 

Faculty Requirements

 

E-mail: When you e-mail me with questions, please identify yourself clearly and write in a professional style.  You may send e-mail at any time of day, but please be aware of any schedule restrictions. Lengthy questions requiring detailed replies are better addressed through conversation during office hours. Please use office hours to your advantage; they are intended for you! Course updates and information may also be sent to you by e-mail. You’re responsible for ensuring that your current e-mail address is on file with the college, and for keeping your e-mail inbox open for incoming message.

 

*****Students should review University of Bridgeport Student Handbook for any additional information on College policies and procedures******

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content
Note that numbers represent chapter sections, not number of topics.

Chapter 2

 

• • Sets and Terminology
  • Venn Diagrams and Subsets
  • Set Operations

 

Chapter 3

 

• • Statements
  • Truth Tables
  • The Conditional and Circuits
  • The Conditional and Related Statements
  • Analyzing Arguments

 

Chapter 6

 

• • Real Numbers
  • Operations
  • Rational Numbers
  • Irrational Numbers

 

Chapter 7

 

• • Ratio, Proportion, and Variation

 

 

Chapter 8

 

• Introduction to Functions
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

 

Chapter 9

 

• Geometry of Triangles

 

Chapter 10

 

• Fundamental Counting Principle
• Permutations and Combinations

Chapter 11

 

• 1 Basics Concepts of Probability
• 2 Probability Events
• 3 Conditional Probability
• 5 Expected Value

 

Chapter 12

12.2 Measures of Central Tendency

 

Chapter 13

 

13.1 The Time Value of Money

 

 

 

Final Note: This syllabus and course outline is subject to change by the instructor during the course of the semester. Changes may be necessary because of the general progression of the class, specific student interests, and emerging topics of interest. If such changes are implemented, they will be announced in class. This syllabus and any addendums, shall not be construed as a contract, implied or expressed, between the student, the professor, and/or the university.

 

**To be discussed the 1^st class meeting

 

 

 

 

 

MAT 105M                                                            Tentative Schedule

 

Lecture		Content		Lecture		Content
1		Syllabus		2		2.2 Venn Diagrams and Subsets
		2.1 Sets and Terminology				2.3 Set Operations
3		3.1 Statements		4		3.2 Truth Tables
5		3.3 The Conditional and Circuits		6		3.4 The Conditional and Related Statements
7		3.5 Analyzing Arguments		8		Test 1
9		6.1 Real Numbers		10		6.2 Operations
11		6.3 Rational Numbers		12		6.4  Irrational Numbers
	13		Test 2		14		7.3 Ratio, Proportion, and Variation
	15		8.4        Introduction to Functions		16		8.6  Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
	17		9.3 Geometry of Triangles		18		Test 3
	19		10.2 Fundamental Counting Principle		20		10.3 Permutations and Combinations
	21		11.1 Basics Concepts of Probability		22		11.2 Probability Events
	23		11.3 Conditional Probability		24		11.5 Expected Value
	25		12.2 Measures of Central Tendency		26		Test 4
	27		13.1 The Time Value of Money		28		Final Exam Review
	FINAL EXAM

• Fall 2016

Classes Begin	Monday, 8/29
Change of Schedule Period	Monday – Friday,  8/29 – 9/2
No Classes – Labor Day	Monday, 9/5
Last Day to Elect Pass/Fail and Last Day to Add Courses	Friday, 9/9
Last Day to Drop Classes Without Academic	Friday, 9/16
Mid-Semester Examination Week	Monday – Friday, 10/17 – 10/21
Mid-Semester Grades Due	Monday, 10/24
Register for Spring 2017 Semester	Begins Monday, 10/31 – 1/16
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with “W” Grades	Friday, 11/4
Last Day to Apply for December Graduation	Tuesday, 11/15
Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes	Wednesday – Sunday, 11/23 – 11/27
Last Day of Classes	Friday, 12/9
Final Examination Week	Monday – Friday, 12/12 – 12/16
Final Grades Due (Undergraduate/Graduate)	Monday, 12/19

Course Calendar       

Date	Topics	Due	Assignment
Tue 8/30	Introduction Sets & Terminology		MML
Thu 9/1	Venn Diagrams & Subsets Set Operations		MML
Tue 9/6	Statements		MML
Thu 9/8	Truth Tables		MML
Tue 9/13	The Conditional &      Circuits		MML
Thu 9/15	The Conditional & Related Statements		MML
Tue 9/20	Analyzing Arguments		MML
Thu 9/22	Exam # 1
Tue 9/27	Real Numbers		MML
Thu 9/29	Order of Operations		MML
Tue 10/4	Rational Numbers		MML
Thu 10/6	Irrational Numbers		MML
Tue 10/11	Exam # 2
Thu 10/13	Ratio, Proportion, & Variation		MML
Tue 10/18	Introduction to Functions		MML
Thu 10/20	Exponential & Logarithmic Functions		MML
Tue 10/25	Geometry of Triangles		MML
Thu 10/27	Exam # 3		MML
Tue 11/1	Fundamental Counting Principle		MML
Thu 11/3	Permutations & Combinations		MML
Tue 11/8	Probability Events		MML
Thu 11/10	Conditional Probability		MML
Tue 11/15	Expected Value		MML
Thu 11/17	Measures of Central Tendency		MML
Tue 11/22	Exam # 4		MML
Thu 11/24	Thanksgiving No Classes		MML
Tue 11/29	The Time Value of  Money
Thu  12/1	The Time Value of Money continued
Tue Tue 12/6	Quiz # 1 TVM		MML
Thu 12/8	Review for Final
12/TBA	Final Exam
	Each class will be supplemented by additional topics and applications that are extensions of the core subjects.

 

Important Phone Numbers and Websites

Professor Douglas 203-767-3475

My Math Lab Technical Support: 1-800-677-6337

My Math Lab Math tutoring: 1-800-877-3016

www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra

www.algebrahelp.com

www.themathpage.com

www.purplemath.com

www.etutoring.org