EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Course Syllabus

Fall 2008

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 IT WILL BE REFERED TO THROUGHTOUT THE SEMESTER!!!

REQUIRED RESOURCES

1. Textbooks listed on the cover sheet.

2. MYMATHLAB: This resource comes bundled with your textbook. You must have your instructor’s code.

3. Supplies/Materials: A scientific calculator is required.  We recommend the TI-30-XIIS. Calculators can not be used on the first test. (Cellular phones may not be used as calculators.)

Students should come to class prepared to learn. You should bring all materials with you to class everyday.

ASSIGNMENTS

·         All work is due on the assigned date.

·         If you contact me before the assignment is due we can reschedule a time to make up the assignment.

·         If you just don’t show up for a test 10 point will be deducted for each class day you do not reschedule.

·         If you have excused absences YOU need to keep all records.  If you miss 20% of class (excused or unexcused) you will be withdrawn from the course and may file an appeal with student services.  You must continue coming to class during the appeals process.

LAB WORK

Students will be assigned lab exercises throughout the semester. A basic working knowledge of computers and word processing skills will be helpful.  Any assignment not completed by the due date will be recorded as a 0.

GRADING                                                                  Grading Example

Your grade will be based on the following:                                                          Ave × % = points

MyMathLab Assignments/Quizzes         15%                 MML/Quizzes               87 × 0.15 = 13.05

Chapter Tests                                       50%                 Chapter Tests               85 × 0.50 = 42.5

Homework                                            15%                 Homework                    80 x 0.15 = 12.0

Final Exam                                            20%                 Final Exam                    88 × 0.20 = 17.6

                                                                                                Final grade (add points) = 85 (B)

GRADING SCALE

ECC uses a 7 point grading scale. You grade will be based on the following:

A = 93 – 100

            B = 85 – 92

            C = 77 – 84

            IP = below 77 - In Progress This grade is given for students that do not successfully meet all course competencies or the learning outcomes.  You will need to retake this course.

            W = Withdrawal  – This grade is given if you withdraw prior to the 75% date or are administratively withdrawn. You will need to retake this course.

ATTENDANCE

“Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratories, and shop sessions and have full responsibility for accounting to their instructors for absences. Makeup work may be allowed at the discretion of instructors. Students who have missed more than 20 percent of a course will not receive credit for a course. Students are administratively withdrawn form courses by instructors when they have been absent more than 20 percent of the class hours scheduled. Students may appeal instructors’ decisions to the Attendance Committee.”

Further explanation of the appeal process is highlighted in the ECC Catalog on p. 68-69. Each department can be more stringent in its attendance requirements than stated in this policy.

Note: Attendance begins with the first day of class.

This class meets 1 hour a day 5 days a week, which is a total of 80 hours.  20% of 80 hours is 16 hours, which is 16 classes.  If you miss an excess of 16 classes you will be withdrawn. Coming to class late or leaving early by more than 5 but less than 15 minutes will count as a tardy which is .25 hours from class.  I will also count 30 minutes as .5 hours.  All together you may not miss more than 16 hours. 

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

All students are responsible for Cheating, Plagiarism, and other forms of inappropriate behavior are considered serious offenses and are prohibited in all course assessments, assignments, and standardized tests. See the 2007-2008 Student Handbook for further details of this policy (p 57). The Student Handbook can be found on the internet at the following web address: http://www.edgecombe.edu/current_students/current_students.htm .

CELL PHONE POLICY

Please turn your cell phone OFF (not on vibrate) BEFORE entering the classroom.  EVERYONE HAS VOICEMAIL!!  If you in any way use your cell phone or pager during the class you will be asked to leave and you will be counted absent no matter how far along the class is.  If it rings and you answer it you will get your books and leave for the rest of the class period, even if you are taking a test.  If you have an emergency you need to inform the instructor before the class begins that you would like to deviate from these instructions.  Each time you have an emergency you need to let the instructor know before class begins.  It is very Disrespectful to allow such an interruption in the classroom.  Do not use your cell phone as a calculator.  You need to purchase a calculator.

If you need to check the time, bring a watch.

Class Conduct

All students are responsible for upholding the Student Code of Conduct, which can be read in the College Catalog. ECC students are expected to display the qualities of courtesy and integrity that characterize the behavior of adults.  A break will be given midway through class, so there is no reason to leave the classroom during instructional time.  It is a disruption to the instructor and other students to leave and enter the class during this time.  Every time you are out of class it will  be recorded on your attendance.

Withdrawal from Classes

Students can be withdrawn from a course through two methods. 1) Students may complete an official withdrawal form from Student Services to withdraw themselves from a particular course. If a student officially withdraws between 10% and 75% points of class, they will receive a grade of WP or WF. WP (Withdraw Pass) is not calculated in the student’s GPA. WF (Withdraw Fail) is calculated in the student’s GPA. Students on Financial Aid should contact their office prior to dropping a course. 2) Students may be administratively withdrawn from a course for not pursuing the learning activities of the class, failing to meet ECC’s Attendance Policy, improper conduct, and other reasons outlined in the Catalog (p. 70). Any student that drops or is dropped after the 75% point in the semester will receive an F in the course unless it is a Developmental course. If the course is a Developmental course, the student receives a grade of WP.

STATEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

The College recognizes its responsibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide equal access to education for students with disabilities. Support services are available to the hearing impaired, visually impaired, orthopedically handicapped, learning disabled, and other health impaired. A student who is in need of special circumstances should contact Student Services. Documentation of a disability must be on file at the College before accommodations can be provided.

Students who would like to request accommodations for this class under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact ECC’s Student Support Specialist, Ms. Kim Waters, and (252) 823-5166 ext 259, located in Student Services. Contact with her should be made early in the semester.

OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS

o        Food and drink are not allowed in ECC classrooms except for documented medical reasons.

o        Only students are permitted in ECC classrooms. Your ID badge should be displayed at all times while you are on campus and in classrooms. Therefore, children are not allowed in the classroom.

o        ECC’s Curriculum Learning Center is very helpful for students needing assistance with specific subject areas.  If you feel you need extra help, contact the tutorial staff. ECC’s CLC has two locations to serve students. In Tarboro, they are located in Building C room 5. In Rocky Mount, they are located in room 141.

o        If you have an urgent situation, please call the number provided and leave a detailed message for your instructor. Be sure to discuss missed coursework and the situation with your instructor upon returning to class.

o        In the event of inclement weather, students should check the website (www.edgecombe.edu), call the switchboard at (252) 823-5166, or watch local television stations to determine if class will be held. The decision to delay classes or close the college during inclement weather is the responsibility of the President or his/her designated representative. The decision is made by 6:30am if a situation arises. Further information can be found in the Student Handbook (p 52).

o        If you have any questions or concerns about the Developmental Studies program, you can contact Jessica Blake, Developmental Studies Coordinator, at (252) 823-5166 ext 268.

General Education Outcomes

Upon degree completion at Edgecombe Community College, the student will

                    I.      Communicate effectively with verbal and nonverbal messages appropriate to audience, purpose, subject, and format.

                 II.      Comprehend and apply mathematical concepts and interpret numerical data.

               III.      Research, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to draw conclusions and respond to problems, scenarios, and arguments.

              IV.      Use technology to facilitate learning.

                 V.      Demonstrate an understanding of global and cultural diversity, events, and issues.

              VI.      Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for entry level positions or continued education in a field of study.

Program OutcomeS

Upon completion of the Developmental Studies program, the student will

1.  Recognize and apply characteristics of life-long learning: self-sufficiency, self discipline, and ethical behavior.

2.  Demonstrate the technological skills needed to advance academic pursuits in curriculum-level classes.

3.  Apply a set of analytical and problem-solving skills to real-world situations.

4.  Demonstrate interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and the need for teamwork.

5.  Communicate and interpret information to a variety of audiences using appropriate written, spoken,                  and/or visual methods.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon satisfactorily completing this course, the student will

a.   Demonstrate numerical proficiency and a knowledge of concepts with respect to percent, measurement, plane geometry, descriptive statistics, signed numbers, and basic algebra.

b.   Demonstrate mathematical reasoning ability and number sense.

c.   Solve multi-step applied problems which require a synthesis of knowledge acquired in course.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of MAT 060, the student will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

1.  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals.

2.  Utilize the correct order of operations.

3.  Evaluate powers and roots.

4.  Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.

5.  Express ratio and solve proportions.

6.  Solve percent problems using the percent equation or the proportion method.

7.  Use unit analysis within the U.S. system and within the metric system.

8.  Describe and define lines, angles, and basic geometric figures.

9.  Calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of basic geometric figures.

10.  Apply the Pythagorean Theorem.

12. Solve simple linear equations in the form ax + b=c.

13.  Determine mean, median, and mode.

14.  Interpret basic statistical graphs.

15.  Use appropriate technology.