Course Syllabus
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 12th 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
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- Sets and Terminology
- Venn Diagrams and Subsets
- Set Operations
Chapter 3
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- Statements
- Truth Tables
- The Conditional and Circuits
- The Conditional and Related Statements
- Analyzing Arguments
Chapter 6
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- Real Numbers
- Operations
- Rational Numbers
- Irrational Numbers
Chapter 7
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- 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 1st class meeting
MAT 105M Tentative Schedule
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Syllabus |
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2.2 Venn Diagrams and Subsets |
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2.1 Sets and Terminology |
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3.1 Statements |
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3.2 Truth Tables |
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3.3 The Conditional and Circuits |
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3.4 The Conditional and Related Statements |
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3.5 Analyzing Arguments |
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Test 1 |
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6.1 Real Numbers |
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6.2 Operations |
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6.3 Rational Numbers |
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6.4 Irrational Numbers |
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Test 2 |
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7.3 Ratio, Proportion, and Variation |
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8.4 Introduction to Functions |
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8.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
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9.3 Geometry of Triangles |
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Test 3 |
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10.2 Fundamental Counting Principle |
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10.3 Permutations and Combinations |
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11.1 Basics Concepts of Probability |
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11.2 Probability Events |
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11.3 Conditional Probability |
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11.5 Expected Value |
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12.2 Measures of Central Tendency |
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Test 4 |
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13.1 The Time Value of Money |
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Final Exam Review |
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FINAL EXAM |
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- 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 |
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MML |
Thu 9/1 |
Venn Diagrams & Subsets Set Operations |
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MML |
Tue 9/6 |
Statements |
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MML |
Thu 9/8 |
Truth Tables |
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MML |
Tue 9/13 |
The Conditional & Circuits |
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MML |
Thu 9/15 |
The Conditional & Related Statements |
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MML |
Tue 9/20 |
Analyzing Arguments |
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MML |
Thu 9/22 |
Exam # 1 |
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Tue 9/27 |
Real Numbers |
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MML |
Thu 9/29 |
Order of Operations |
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MML |
Tue 10/4 |
Rational Numbers |
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MML |
Thu 10/6 |
Irrational Numbers |
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MML |
Tue 10/11 |
Exam # 2 |
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Thu 10/13 |
Ratio, Proportion, & Variation |
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MML |
Tue 10/18 |
Introduction to Functions |
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MML |
Thu 10/20 |
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions |
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MML |
Tue 10/25 |
Geometry of Triangles |
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MML |
Thu 10/27 |
Exam # 3 |
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MML |
Tue 11/1 |
Fundamental Counting Principle |
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MML |
Thu 11/3 |
Permutations & Combinations |
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MML |
Tue 11/8 |
Probability Events |
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MML |
Thu 11/10 |
Conditional Probability |
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MML |
Tue 11/15 |
Expected Value |
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MML |
Thu 11/17 |
Measures of Central Tendency |
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MML |
Tue 11/22 |
Exam # 4 |
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MML |
Thu 11/24 |
Thanksgiving No Classes |
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MML |
Tue 11/29 |
The Time Value of Money |
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Thu 12/1 |
The Time Value of Money continued |
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Tue Tue 12/6 |
Quiz # 1 TVM |
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MML |
Thu 12/8 |
Review for Final |
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12/TBA |
Final Exam |
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Each class will be supplemented by additional topics and applications that are extensions of the core subjects.
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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.etutoring.org
Course Summary:
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