Mathematics and Computer Science

MAT 1050 Introduction to College Mathematics

Instructor: Raymond E. Lee, Ph.D.Semester: Spring 2010
Class Location: SCI 1237BTime: MWF 11:30 to 12:20
Section: 001 

Description
This course involves the study of the real number system and its applications for decision making.
Introduction to the mathematics of Social Choice involving voting, power, fair division, and apportionment.

Goals
To provide students with an appreciation for and a better understanding of mathematical principles.
Emphasis will be on the application of critical thinking skills in order to identify and solve problems.

General Education Objectives
This course will address the following areas of student learning:

I Basic Skills of Communication, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving.
II General Knowledge of Mathematics.
III Lifelong Appreciation.

Course Materials
Textbook(s)
Pearson Custom Mathematics, Part 1 from Excursions in Modern Mathematics, seventh edition,
Peter Tannenbaum, 2009, Pearson/Prentice Hall.

Other
Course Outline:

Chapter 1, Sections 1 - 6
Chapter 3, Sections 1 - 5
Chapter 5, Sections 1 - 7
Chapter 7, Sections 1 - 6
Chapter 9, Section 1
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Tests

Test # 1 February 10
Test # 2 February 24
Test # 3 March 17
Test # 4 April 7
Final Exam Date:
Friday May 7 from 8:00 to 10:30
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Course Resource Links
Assignments

Grade Components
 Name 
 Weight 
  Subject
Homework 100 points 20 exercises at 5 points each
Quizzes 100 points 5 quizzes at 20 points each
Tests 400 points 4 tests at 100 points each
Final Exam 100 points this is just your fifth test

Final Grades
 A: 90-100  B+: 88  C+: 78  D+: 68  
 A-: 89  B: 80-87  C: 70-77  D: 60-67      
     B-: 79  C-: 69  D-: 55-59      

Attendance Policy
Attendance will be taken but is not part of your grade for this course.
However, poor attendance tends to lower grades.
Students are responsible for all material covered even if a class is missed.


Student Conduct & Honor Code
UNCP Academic Honor Code

Homework
A few problems will be assigned from each section in order to point out the important concepts covered in that section.
Twenty of the exercises will be collected and graded.
The quizzes and tests will be derived from the homework as a method of checking progress.

Quizzes
There will be five quizzes given during the semester. Each quiz may cover any of the previous materials.
No make-up quizzes will be given without the permission of instructor and only for a valid reason.

Tests
There will be five tests given during the semester. Each test covers material since the last test.
If a test is missed, arranges must be made between the student and the instructor for any form of make-up.
Make-up or compensation will only be considered for a valid reason for missing the test.

Other Information
Office: SCI 1229 Phone: 521-6309
Office Hours: MWF 10 to 11 and 12:30 to 1:30.


Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first class week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 521-6695.


I reserve the right to amend, change and/or alter anything on this document when and if the need arises.

Updated January 14, 2010 | raymond.lee@uncp.edu | Copyright © 2010 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke