Shepherd University

MATH 102-01 Mathematics for Elementary teachers

Fall 2007

 

 

INSTRUCTOR                                     : Osman Guzide

OFFICE LOCATION                          : Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #211 A

OFFICE HOURS                                  : Monday 09:00 am- 12:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am- 12:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am- 12:00 pm or by appointment

PHONE                                                  : (304) 876-5304

E-MAIL                                                  : oguzide@shepherd.edu

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

Study of the structure of mathematical systems and operations defined on these systems; historical development of number and number systems including contributions from diverse cultures; elementary probability, statistics, and data analysis. Emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing problem solving skills; appropri`ate use of technology will be incorporated throughout the course.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

At the completion of the course, successful students will be able to

1.       correctly obtain and interpret information  given by graphs in magazines, newspaper, or journal

2.       recognize and understand the language of Sets and be able to solve set-related real-application problems

3.       convert between base 10 and other bases.

4.       do arithmetic and solve real applications in Modular system

5.       calculate risk and probability in every day life using basic counting methods, and rules of probability.

6.       compute, analyze, and interpret basic descriptive statistics.

7.       recognize and identify historical developments of number systems influenced by various cultures over the years.

 

 

Course will covers at least the following chapters.

Ch. 1 (1.1 - 1.4) Inductive and Deductive reasoning, Problem Solving Strategies 

Ch. 2 (2.1 - 2.4) Basic Concepts of Set Theory.

Ch. 4 (4.1 -  4.4) Numeration and Mathematical Systems, Historical  Numeration  Systems, counting methods, abacus, Conversion Between number bases; Finite Mathematical System
http://www.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~gurwitz/core5/convtool/convtop.html

Ch. 5 (5.1 - 5.4) Number Theory; Clock Arithmetic and Modular Systems.

Ch. 11 (11.1 - 11.5) Counting Methods, Permutations, Combinations

Ch. 12 (12.1 - 12.5) Introduction to Probability

Ch. 13 (13.1 - 13.4) Elementary Statistics

 

TEXTBOOKSS:  Miller, Heeren, and Hornsby; Mathematical Ideas, 11th edition Pearson Addision Wesley, 2008                                                    

 

GRADING:            Tests/Quizzes (up to four tests)                        70%

                                Final Exam                                                             15%

                                Homework                                                            15%  

 

 

 

 

 

A= 100- 90             B= 89-80                 C= 79-70                 D= 69-60                F= below 60

 

LATE WORK:      There will be a some reduction in grade per day for all assignments turned in after the due date unless a verifiable reason (see make-ups below) is provided for missing the due date or a new time has been approved in advance!!!

 

MAKE-UPS:          There will be no make-up of tests unless previously arranged with the instructor or an acceptable and verifiable reason for the absence. In general, acceptable reasons include:

1) an absence that is the result of an order from an attending physician or University health nurse, that directs the student not to attend class for health reason,

2) a death in the student’s immediate family,

3) participation in an official University activity,

4) or an absence that the instructor considers an acceptable reason for missing class. See ‘Attendance policy’ in the University catalog.

 

ATTENDANCE: In accordance with the course catalog.

 

 

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPROVE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME.