Prof. J Reitz
NYC College of Technology, Summer 2013

Course and Section:  Math 1180 Mathematical Concepts and Applications, Section 0954
Class Meets: M/T/W/Th 8:30 – 11:00, N704
Book:  Robert Blitzer, Thinking Mathematically, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall (or Third Custom Edition for CityTech, Pearson).
Calculator: A scientific calculator with trigonometric functions (sine, cosine and tangent) is required. We recommend the TI-30X IIS or similar.
Office:   Namm N707
Office Hours:    Mondays 2:00 – 2:30 and Wednesdays 11:00 – 11:30
Email:   jreitz@citytech.cuny.edu
OpenLab:  The class website will be on the OpenLab (openlab.citytech.cuny.edu). The site contains important information about the course, and will be used in various ways throughout the semester.  The address for the class website is:
https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/2013-summer-mat-1180-reitz/
WeBWorK:  Homework for this class will be completed on the WeBWorK website.  You will be provided with more information in the first week of class.  The address is:
http://mathww.citytech.cuny.edu/webwork2/MAT1180-Reitz/

Grading (percent / letter grade correspondence):

Grading (how your grade is calculated):

Homework (20%): You must complete assignments on WebWork to earn homework points. Homework will be assigned each day and must be completed by the following Monday evening (midnight). Over the course of the semester, you will only need to complete 80% of the assigned problems to earn the required points. Any additional points earned will count as bonus credit (50% value of required points).

OpenLab participation (15%): You will be participating in the OpenLab (website) by posting and making comments each week in response to assigned readings, homework problems, and so on. Your first assignment is to register for the OpenLab and join this class (go to the course website for instructions). Further assignments will be posted on the OpenLab.

In-Class Exams (40%): There will be 3 exams during the semester (not including the final).  No makeup exams will be given.  If you miss an exam for a valid reason, your final exam score will take the place of the missing exam.

Final Exam (25%): A final exam is given on the last day of class covering all topics. The final exam must be taken to pass the course.

Attendance:  Absence is permitted only with a valid reason. Anything in excess of 10% of the total number of class meetings is considered excessive absence (more than 3 absences).

Lateness:  Two latenesses count as one absence.

Records: Records should be kept by every student of all grades received, exam papers, other work completed and any absences.

Learning Outcomes

1. Simplify and perform operations with polynomial, rational, radical, and exponential expressions.
2. Solve linear and fractional equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities.
3. Identify lines and angles.  Apply the AA Theorem for similar  triangles.  Apply the Pythagorean Theorem.  Find the area and perimeter of polygons.  Find the area and circumference of circles.
4. Represent data graphically.  Assign probabilities to events.  Solve simple problems involving the  normal distribution, correlation, and regression.

Gen Ed Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Gather, interpret, evaluate, and apply information discerningly from a variety of sources.
2. Understand and employ both quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve problems.
3. Employ scientific reasoning and logical thinking.
4. Communicate effectively using written and oral means.

Academic Integrity: The New York City College of Technology Policy on Academic Integrity: Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. The complete text of the College policy on Academic Integrity may be found on p. 64 of the catalog.