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COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NAME: Basic Mathematics
COURSE NO.: DSPM 0700-760
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE: 3
INSTRUCTOR: Kwaku Forkuo-Sekyere OFFICE HOURS: Check with Instructor
OFFICE NUMBER: K-238 OFFICE PHONE: (615) 353-3385
FAX: (615) 353-3730 E-MAIL:kwaku.sekyere@nscc.edu
Required Text: Pre-Algebra, 5th
Edition, by K. Elayn Martin- Gay
Publisher: Pearson, ISBN 0-13-234353-3 with CD
Available in the NSCC Bookstore
Required: DSPM 0700 Review Packet is available in the NSCC Bookstore or download from ww2.nscc.edu/dspm (for all test reviews that will be returned in the homework grade)
GRADING:
Grades for this course will be based on unit tests, homework, and final exams as follows:
Unit tests--60%
Homework--15% (The Homework score will be based on the review worksheets for
tests 1, 2, 3, and the final
exam that are in the course packet)
Final Exam (comprehensive)--25%
Grading Scale
A = 93 - 100
B = 84 - 92
C = 75 - 83
F = 0 - 74
Note: The instructor will issue a student a withdrawal failing grade (WF) if the student misses the deadlines (dates) on the course outline without contacting the instructor. Students must also contact the instructor by phone or e-mail to report progress once every two weeks beginning on the first day of class. The student information form is the first contact.
PROCEDURES AND POLICIES:
v Students are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus. Do not refer to the syllabus for the lecture classes that can be accessed on the DSPM website. However, the DSPM website is used to access the assignments and the test review worksheets.
v In this video course students are expected to complete the lessons, turn in their assignments, and take the tests by the dates on the course outline sheet. Use the video course Handbook to organize the contents of the lessons. The video tapes are available from the Library at Nashville State Community College. The video tutorials are on the CDs that are purchased with the textbook packet.
v Homework assignments must be turned in to the Testing Center. Tests and final exam are on file in the Testing Center and must be taken ON or BEFORE the final date listed on the Course Outline. There is a penalty for not testing on or before the due date without contacting the instructor. There will be no extension for the final exam, a score of zero will be recorded if the final exam is not taken on or by the due date. All assignments are to be turned in ON or BEFORE the final date listed on the video assignments sheet. The only assignments turned in for scoring for the "homework grade" are the test review worksheets from the DSPM Test Review Packet.
v There are four homework assignments ( test 1 review, test 2 review, test 3 review and the final review from the Test Review Packet) to be turned in for the homework grade (15%).
Students must contact the instructor by phone or e-mail
for help, feedback, and test grades. Students are welcome to visit the
instructor’s office.
Course Requirements:
v Report course progress to your instructor every two weeks. Failure to do this will result in a grade of WF. The submission of a test will serve for a progress report on the week that a test is due.
v Complete assignments on DSPM 0700 Basic Math and homework assignments which can be downloaded from ww2.nscc.edu/dspm or accessed from the following link located under homework assignments.
v Only test review worksheets from the course packet will be turned to be graded for the homework grade. Even though the only assignments that are turned in for scoring are the review worksheets, a student should do all the assigned problems in the lessons in order to be successful, master the concepts to go forward, and do well on the tests.
v Have a final average of 70 or more.
v Complete three unit tests and a comprehensive final exam.
Homework:
The work must be neat and organized. Do not send in a list
of answers only. Credit will not be given for work that shows the answers only.
Homework Assignments: (click here on the Course Packet for DSPM 0700 video class homework assignments: test 1 review, test 2 review, test 3 review, and the final review )
Course Outline:
Chapter
1.3 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and Perimeter
1.5 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
1.7 Exponents and Order of Operations
1.8 Introduction to Variables and Algebraic Expressions
2.1 Introduction to Integers
2.2 Adding Integers
2.3 Subtracting Integers
2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
2.5 Order of Operation
Test 1 Review (in the course packet) must be turned in to the
or before September 25,2008.
Test 1 on file in the
2.6 Solving Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties
3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
3.2 Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties
3.3 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
3.4 Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving
4.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
4.2 Factors and Simplest Form
4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
4.4 Least Common Denominator and Equivalent Fractions
4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
4.6 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations
4.7 Operations on Mixed Numbers
4.8 Solving Equations with Fractions
Test 2 Review (in the course packet) must be turned in to the
or before October 21, 2008.
Test 2 must be taken on or before October 21,2008.
5.1 Introduction to Decimals
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
5.3 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
5.4 Dividing Decimals
5.5 Fractions, Decimals, and Order of Operations
5.6 Equations containing Decimals
6.1 Ratios and Rates
6.2 Proportions
6.3 Proportions and Problem Solving
6.4 Square Roots and Pythagorean Theorem
Test 3 Review (in the course packet) must be turned in to the
or before November 17, 2008.
Test 3 must be taken on or before November 17,2008.
7.1 Percents, Decimals and Fractions
7.2 Solving Percent Problems with Equations
7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission and Discount
8.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Paired Data
10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
Final Exam Review ( in the course packet) must be turned in to the testing center
on or before December 5, 2008.
Final Exam must be taken on or before December 5, 2008.
MISCELLANEOUS:
According to the college catalog, conduct of an unacceptable nature may be
reason for dismissal from the college. Cheating is dishonest and constitutes
unacceptable behavior. Students getting caught cheating in this course will be
dismissed from the course with a grade of F. The last day to withdraw from this
course without penalty is published in the academic calendar of the current
catalog.
Disabilities Act. If you wish to request any accommodation(s) for this class,
please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Nashville State Tech complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you wish to request any accommodation(s) for
this class, please notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester.