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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Solve applications of ratios and direct and inverse proportions.
  2. Examine measurement with accuracy and precision.
  3. Perform computations with signed numbers including scientific and engineering notation forms.
  4. Solve algebraic equations and formulas with an emphasis on applications.
  5. Analyze angle relationships.
  6. Solve trigonometric problems with an emphasis on applications.
  7. Analyze polygons and circles with an emphasis on applications.
  8. Analyze basic geometric solids with an emphasis on applications.
  9. Interpret the coordinate plane and vectors with an emphasis on applications.
  10. Interpret data using introductory statistics.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Show how to navigate in D2L and Pearson MyLabs.  n/a
2 Convert among fractions, decimals and percents. A
3 Solve percents. A
4 Solve rate/base/percentage problems. A
5 Convert within and between U.S. and Metric units. B
6 Convert from one unit of time to another. B
7 Convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures. B
8 Round numbers off correctly depending on the accuracy or precision required. B
9 Identify significant digits. B
10 Demonstrate the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing signed numbers with orders of operations. C
11 Multiply and Divide by Powers of Ten. C
12 Convert numbers from Scientific Notation to Ordinary Notation and vice versa. C
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Determine data from circle, bar and line graphs.  J
2 Determine the probability of an event occurring. J
3 Determine the odds of an event occurring. J
4 Find measures of relative position.  J
5 Calculate mean, and mode for data sets.  J
6 Find the range, midrange, and standard deviation of data sets.  J
7 Identify terminology of equations. D
8 Solve linear equations. D
9 Solve linear inequalities. D
10 Solve algebraic equations and formulas. D
11 Solve equations that are proportions. A
12 Solve direct variation problems. A
13 Solve inverse variation problems. A
14 Solve joint variation problems. A
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Solve systems of linear equations by graphing. D
2 Solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing. D
3 Calculate the slope of a lines given two points. D
4 Find linear equations of lines. D
5 Solve systems of linear equations using the addition method. D
6 Solve systems of linear equations using the substitution method. D
7 Multiply and divide powers with like bases. C
8 Determine powers of powers. C
9 Identify polynomials, monomials, binomials and trinomials. D
10 Identify the degree of polynomials. D
11 Add, subtract and multiply polynomials and monomials. D
12 Multiply two binomials using the FOIL method. D
13 Divide monomials by monomials. D
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Calculate formulas with one exponential term.  D
2 Calculate formulas that contain a power of the natural exponential. D
3 Write exponential equations as equivalent logarithmic equations. D
4 Write logarithmic equations as equivalent exponential equations.  D
5 Calculate common and natural logarithmic expressions.  D
6 Calculate logarithms with a base other than 10 or e. D
7 Calculate formulas containing at least one logarithmic term. D
8 Simplify logarithmic expressions using the properties of logarithms. D
9 Classify angles according to size. E
10 Convert angle measures between decimal degrees and degrees, minutes, and seconds. E
11 Calculate the perimeter and area of polygons using the appropriate formulas. G
12 Calculate the circumference and area of circles. G
13 Convert angle measures between degrees and radians. G
14 Calculate the arc length of sectors. G
15 Calculate the volume and surface area of three-dimensional objects. H
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Classify triangles.  G
2 Solve problems involving similar triangles.  G
3 Solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.   G
4 Find unknown parts of triangles.  G
5 Find unknown parts of right triangles.  G
6 Calculate the magnitude of vectors in standard position. I
7 Find the direction of vectors in standard position.  I
8 Convert vectors in standard position between rectangular coordinate notation and polar coordinate notation. I
9 Add vectors and multiply vectors by a scalar. I
10 Find related acute angles for angles or vectors in quadrants. E,I
11 Determine signs of trigonometric functions of angles more than 90 degrees.  E,I
12 Calculate unknown parts of oblique triangles. F,G

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
4 15 Weeks - 180 11.5 to 12.5
4 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 180 17 to 19

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Introduction Discussion 10 .77%
Course Navigation Quiz in D2L 15 1.15%
Practical Problems Discussions (5 @ 15 points each) 75 5.77%
Concept Application Problems Discussions (5 @ 30 points each) 150 11.54%
Pearson MyLabs Homework Assignments (10 @ 20 points each) 200 15.38%
Pearson MyLabs Quizzes (10 @ 25 points each) 250 19.23%
Pearson MyLabs Module Tests (5 @ 100 points each) 500 38.46%
Pearson MyLabs Final Exam 100 7.70%
TOTAL 1300 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

 

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