Math 1105 - Principles of Math
Lake Superior College

Instructor: Mr. Mike Sakowski

Office: W2846

LSC Office Hours (In Room W2846): Tues/Thur 10:00 - 12:00. Call or stop in during these times since this is a good time for real live assistance with your homework!
You may Email me at any time. If you have homework questions, also try the message board.

Online Office Hours: You may email me any time day or night, however, I will set aside Wednesday 10AM-12PM and Friday 10AM-12PM as "Online Office Hours"

Phone: 218-733-5992
E-mail: m.sakowski@lsc.edu

Text:Thinking Mathematically by Robert Blitzer - 4th Edit CUSTOM Book, ISBN 9780558602246, available at LSC Bookstore. Note that this a custom shortened version of the full text with ISBN 0-13-175204-9. Either text will work.

Calculator: Scientific or Graphing calculator is required and allowed.

Grading:
12 Homework Assignments, 10 Points Each, 120 points total
12 Discussion Board Topics, 3 Points Each - 36 points total
4 Online Tests, 25 Points Each, - 100 points total
1 On-Site Final at LSC or Approved Proctored Location - 200 points
For info on setting up a Proctor for the Final, See This Guide

Grades based on a percentage of 400 final points:
A - >90%
B - 80 - 89 %
C - 70 - 79 %
D - 60 - 69 %
F - <60 %

Course Outline: We will cover material listed in the Course Content

Note: Individuals who have a disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform the instructor and the college disabilities coordinator (733-7650) at the start of the semester.

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to achieve the following outcomes:

  • (1) Learn Problem Solving techniques.
  • (2) Understand Logic an how it is used in problem solving and reasoning. Apply these principles to real-world situations.
  • (3) Understand fundamental principles of Probability and apply these principles to real-world situations.
  • (4) Understand fundamental principles of Statistics and apply these principles to real-world situations.
  • (5) Become proficient in calculating compound interest, annuities, and monthly loan payments.

Methods of assessment include homework assignments, quizzes, and online discussions.


Course Content: Note that associated due dates are given in the Course Content area of the course.

Units 1-4 Logic & Problem Solving

  • Problem Solving
  • Section 3.1 - Statements, Negations and Quantifiers
  • Section 3.2 - Compound Statements and Connectives
  • Section 3.3 - Truth Tables
  • Sections 3.4 & 3.5 - Conditional Statements and Biconditionals
  • Sections 3.6 & 3.7 - Fallacies and False Advertising

Units 5-8 Probability

  • Section 11.1 - Fundamental Counting Principle
  • Sections 11.2 & 11.3 - Permutations and Combinations
  • Sections 11.4 & 11.5 - Probability and Counting Principles
  • Section 11.6 - Odds and Not/Or Events
  • Section 11.7 - Events involving "And"
  • Section 11.8 - Expected Value

Units 9-10 Statistics

  • Section 12.1 - Sampling and Graphs
  • Section 12.2 - Measures of Central Tendency
  • Section 12.3 - Measures of Dispersions
  • Section 12.4 - Normal Distributions

Units 11-12 Finance

  • Simple Interest and Annuities
  • Loans, Loan Payments, and Refinancing Loans

 
Methods of assessment of these outcomes include the midterm and final exams, weekly quizzes, and assigned textbook problems.

Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated! Occurrences of academic dishonesty occurring during midterm and final exams may be reported to the Dean and/or a failing grade for the course may result. You may get help when working on assigned homework and weekly quizzes but you should complete the quiz or assignment in your own words and using your own work. If I see that your quiz or homework is a carbon copy of another students homework or quiz, I may ask you to redo the homework or quiz. You must do your own work on the unit tests.

Other Student Responsibilities:

1. Students may be required to participate in college-wide assessment activities as part of this course. Such activities may include course or instructor evaluations, testing or special assignments.

2. Students with disabilities who may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Georgia Robillard, Disability Coordinator at 733-7650, S1911, g.robillard@lsc.edu as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

3. Any charges of academic misconduct will be brought to the attention of the student and disciplinary actions will be taken. See the Lake Superior College Student Code of Conduct, Policy III.6, Part 8 for further details.

4. Non-attendance Policy Students are expected to attend classes regularly and are advised to officially withdraw from courses if they should stop attending. The College's Non-attendance Policy requires instructors to report students who are not attending class(es), resulting in the automatic issuing of an "FN" (failure for non-attendance) grade and re-evaluation and possible repayment of financial aid. Please refer to the LSC Policy 3.17.4 for additional information at This Link . IN SUMMARY, IF YOU GO 2 WEEKS WITHOUT SUBMITTING WORK, YOU MAY GET DROPPED FROM THE CLASS LIST AND MAY HAVE TO PAY BACK FINANCIAL AID!