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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Support Course for Contemporary Mathematics
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
NCBM 0232
Division
Math & Physical Sciences
Department
Math/College Readiness Math
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Course Catalog Description
Intended for Non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors.
Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics,
probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional
reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded
throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered.
This course is designed to help students accelerate through the developmental math
sequence in one semester. It focuses on the college readiness concepts necessary to
successfully complete Contemporary Mathematics concurrently. This class includes
directed review, just-in-time instruction, and emphasis on math specific study skills.
This course must be successfully completed with a “C” or better to satisfy TSI
requirements
Pre-Requisites
TSI Placement and Advisor/Instructor Recommendation
Co-Requisites
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
2:2:0
Equated Pay Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
4-20-2020
4-20-2020
4-18-2020
4-23-20
11-21-19
Yvonne Smith
Digitally signed by Yvonne Smith
DN: cn=Yvonne Smith, o=WCJC, ou=Math and Physical Science,
email=smithy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.20 13:58:13 -05'00'
Yvonne Smith
Digitally signed by Yvonne Smith
DN: cn=Yvonne Smith, o=WCJC, ou=Math and Physical Science,
email=smithy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.20 13:58:25 -05'00'
Jennifer Mauch
Digitally signed by Jennifer Mauch
DN: cn=Jennifer Mauch, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Mathematics, email=mauchj@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.18 15:47:49 -05'00'
Leigh Ann collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI,
email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.04.23 15:30:04 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.04.27 11:49:47 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Unit 1 Algebraic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Order of Operations
Linear Equations with and without Fractions
Factoring Trinomials
Solving Quadratic Equations
The Rectangular Coordinate System
Function Notation
Finding Intercepts
Understanding Slope
Graphing Linear Equations
Exponent Rules
Inverse Functions
Characteristics of Parabolas
Unit 2 Personal Finance
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Percent Change
Simple Interest
Loan Amortization
Calculator Practice
Average Daily Balance
Unit 3 Sets and Logic
Set Notation Symbols
Venn Diagrams
Intersection and Union of Sets
Unit 4 Counting Methods and Probability
Operations on Fractions
Factorials
Basic Probability
Unit 5 Data and Statistics
Rectangular Coordinate System
Measures of Central Tendency
Summation Notation
Working with Standard Deviations
Statistic Graphs
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Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Apply the language and notation of sets.
2. Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence.
3. Solve problems in mathematics of finance.
4. Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.
5. Interpret and analyze various representations of data.
6. Demonstrate the ability to choose and analyze mathematical models to solve problems from real-world
settings, including, but not limited to, personal finance, health literacy, and civic engagement.
Methods of Assessment:
Final Exam (Required)
Other Methods of Assessment:
Hour Exams
Homework
Quizzes
Short Answer
Discussion Board
Participation
Projects
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
“Thinking Mathematically” by Blitzer, 7
th
edition; Pearson
Students must have computer access to the WCJC website, their WCJC student email and online accounts. WCJC has
open computer labs, with internet access, on all campuses for students to use.
Suggested Course Maximum:
15
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
None
Course Requirements/Grading System:
Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
A. Departmental Final Exam 15-30%
B. Other Course Requirements 70-85%
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59 or below
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Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist