Fundamentals of Mathematics – MATH 100
CG • Section 16WK • 11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
A review of basic arithmetic and elementary algebra. A grade of C or better is required in order to go on to a higher-numbered mathematics course. This course may not be used in meeting General Education requirements in mathematics. (Developmental Math is a component of the Bruckner Learning Center.)
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
MATH 100 is designed as a review of beginning algebra in order to prepare the non-mathematics major who does not have a strong background in Algebra I or has never taken an algebra course. The concepts covered will provide knowledge needed to meet the prerequisites for MATH 110.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Homework Assignments (52)
After reading the sections in the textbook, the student will complete homework (HW) assignments using the WebAssign software. A 70% is required on each assignment to move on to the next homework assignment or quiz in that Module.
Testing Policies (TP) Assignments (4)
Before each Exam, there is a Testing Policies assignment which requires the student to review and agree to the testing policies before completing the Exam. The student must earn 100% on the Testing Policies assignment in order to take the Exam.
Written work must be submitted for every exam. This work will be used to assign partial credit on tests. No exam is accepted without the accompanying written work.
Exam Assignments (3)
Using the WebAssign software, the student will take 3 exams throughout the course. Exams are based on the reading and Exercises. The exam will remain inaccessible until the minimum score is reached on the exam review assignments and the instructor will provide a password to access the exam at the appropriate time. All exams will have a time limit. The use of a basic calculator is allowed. The student must submit all written work for the exam questions. Exams submitted without the accompanying work will not be accepted.
Exam Final Assignment
The student will complete a comprehensive Final Exam in WebAssign. A comprehensive Final Exam Review is provided to help prepare the student for the actual exam. The exam will remain inaccessible until the minimum score is reached on the review assignment and the instructor will provide a password to access the exam at the appropriate time. The Final Exam will have a time limit. The use of a basic calculator is allowed. The student must submit all written work for the final exam questions. Any Final Exam submitted without the accompanying work will not be accepted.
Quizzes will be administered through the WebAssign software. Each quiz has 10 questions and will be based on the reading and homework of the assigned module. There is no time limit for completion.
Quiz: Study Skills
After reading "Math Anxiety & Study Skills," the student will complete this quiz in Canvas. This quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 5 essay questions, and will have an 1-hour time limit.
