1 Saint Leo University MAT 131 College Mathematics Course Description: Topics include critical thinking, number theory, measurement, percentages, geometry, counting methods, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: None Textbooks: Blitzer, B. (2011). Thinking mathematically with Mymathlab plus access (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-86732-2 White, J., & White, S. (2015). Thinking critically to solve problems: Combining values and college mathematics. Boston, MA: Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-1-5115-3917-3 The MyMathLab Plus access code includes Thinking Mathematically (Blitzer) eBook access, so purchasing the physical Blitzer textbook is optional. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Solve problems involving data analysis and probability and obtain a better sense of community when interpreting studies that relate to the world around them. 2. Use concepts that relate to number sense, concepts, and operations. 3. Use measurement techniques and demonstrate knowledge of geometry and spatial sense. 4. Use basic problem-solving strategies. 5. Explore how mathematics can be used to enhance community. Core Value: Students will be learning the mathematical skills for solving problems and then investigate how those skills and solutions can be used to enhance community. Community: Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve. 2 Evaluation: In determining the final grade, the following weights will apply: Problem Sets (7 @ 2% each) 14% Quizzes (4 @ 2% each) 8% Exams (2 @ 13% each) 26% Final Test 20% Discussions (8 @ 1% each) 8% Group Project 12% Individual Project 12% Total 100% Module Breakdown of Percentages: Module 1: Problem Set 1 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 2: Problem Set 2 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 1 = 2%, Exam 1= 13%, Module 3: Problem Set 3 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 4: Problem Set 4 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 2 = 2%, Group Project = 12% Module 5: Problem Set 5 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 6: Problem Set 6 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 3 = 2%, Exam 2 = 13% Module 7: Problem Set 7 = 2%, Discussion = 1% Module 8: Discussion = 1%, Quiz 4 = 2%, Final Test = 20%, Individual Project = 12% Grading Scale: Grade Score (%) A 94-100 A- 90-93 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 B- 80-83 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C- 70-73 D+ 67-69 D 60-66 F 0-59 A minimum grade of “C” is needed to fulfill the degree requirement. MyMathLab: Most of your assignments for this course will be completed in MyMathLab, which is designed to ...

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Saint Leo University
MAT 131
College Mathematics
Course Description:
Topics include critical thinking, number theory, measurement,
percentages, geometry, counting
methods, probability, and statistics.
Prerequisite:
None
Textbooks:
Blitzer, B. (2011). Thinking mathematically with Mymathlab
plus access (6th ed.). Boston, MA:
Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-0-321-86732-2
White, J., & White, S. (2015). Thinking critically to solve
problems: Combining values and
college mathematics. Boston, MA: Pearson-Prentice Hall.
ISBN-13: 978-1-5115-3917-3
The MyMathLab Plus access code includes Thinking
Mathematically (Blitzer) eBook
access, so purchasing the physical Blitzer textbook is optional.

2. Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Solve problems involving data analysis and probability and
obtain a better sense of
community when interpreting studies that relate to the world
around them.
2. Use concepts that relate to number sense, concepts, and
operations.
3. Use measurement techniques and demonstrate knowledge of
geometry and spatial
sense.
4. Use basic problem-solving strategies.
5. Explore how mathematics can be used to enhance community.
Core Value:
Students will be learning the mathematical skills for solving
problems and then investigate how
those skills and solutions can be used to enhance community.
Community: Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian
learning communities
everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and
interdependence based on
mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible
environments that challenge all of us to
listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
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3. Evaluation:
In determining the final grade, the following weights will apply:
Problem Sets (7 @ 2% each) 14%
Quizzes (4 @ 2% each) 8%
Exams (2 @ 13% each) 26%
Final Test 20%
Discussions (8 @ 1% each) 8%
Group Project 12%
Individual Project 12%
Total 100%
Module Breakdown of Percentages:
Module 1: Problem Set 1 = 2%, Discussion = 1%
Module 2: Problem Set 2 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 1 = 2%,
Exam 1= 13%,
Module 3: Problem Set 3 = 2%, Discussion = 1%
Module 4: Problem Set 4 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 2 = 2%,
Group Project = 12%
Module 5: Problem Set 5 = 2%, Discussion = 1%
Module 6: Problem Set 6 = 2%, Discussion = 1%, Quiz 3 = 2%,
Exam 2 = 13%
Module 7: Problem Set 7 = 2%, Discussion = 1%
Module 8: Discussion = 1%, Quiz 4 = 2%, Final Test = 20%,
Individual Project = 12%
Grading Scale:
Grade Score (%)
A 94-100
A- 90-93
B+ 87-89

4. B 84-86
B- 80-83
C+ 77-79
C 74-76
C- 70-73
D+ 67-69
D 60-66
F 0-59
A minimum grade of “C” is needed to fulfill the degree
requirement.
MyMathLab:
Most of your assignments for this course will be completed in
MyMathLab, which is designed to
help you succeed in your course. MyMathLab provides
multimedia instruction, unlimited practice
exercises, and online homework and testing—all correlated to
the examples and exercises in
your textbook. Registration instructions are provided in Module
1. You will need to register in
MyMathLab as soon as possible.
Problem Sets:
The Problem Sets assigned in Modules 1-7 utilize MyMathLab.
Students will be able to opt for
additional help by selecting any of the support links. Students
may work each problem as many
3
times as they would like during the week. Problem Sets are due

5. no later than Sunday 11:59
PM EST/EDT in each module in which they are assigned.
Quizzes:
Quizzes are provided through MyMathLab in Modules 2, 4, 6,
and 8, and serve as practice for
the exams. Students may take each quiz as many times as they
would like during the module;
however, only the highest score is recorded. Quizzes are due no
later than Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT of each module.
Exams and Final Test:
Exams are given through MyMathLab in Modules 2 and 6, with
a comprehensive Final Test in
Module 8. Students may only take each exam/Final Test once.
Exams/Final Test are due no
later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of the assigned module.
Discussions:
Participation is critical to creating a successful online
environment. Students are expected to
contribute to the class discussion in a substantive way at least
two out of seven days each
module. Your instructor will consider both quantity and quality
when evaluating student
discussion posts. In addition, it is expected that all students
respond to the discussion questions
posted to each module. When preparing for the discussion
assignments, the student should
plan on, at a minimum, two separate discussion postings.
Initial posting: The first posting is due by Thursday 11:59
EST/EDT of each module.
That first posting will reflect the student's take on the assigned

6. material. That posting
should be well thought-out and well-written and include
appropriately cited online
research and text references.
Response postings: Students are expected to build the
discussion by posting
thoughtful and substantive interactive responses to your
classmates' posts. One
instance of interaction is required and more are encouraged.
Interaction should include
constructive criticism (positive and negative) offered in a
supportive, collegial spirit. If
questions are posed to your initial response, you will need to
address those as well. In
an active learning experience such as discussion, constructive
criticism can be a very
powerful learning tool if offered in this manner. The deadline to
post responses to
classmates is Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of each module.
Group Project:
The Group Project is due in Module 4. Complete instructions
are provided in Module 3.
Individual Project:
The Individual Project is due in Module 8. Complete
instructions are provided in Module 7.
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Course Schedule:

7. Module 1 Critical Thinking
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
ctive reasoning.
interpret
graphical information, and develop mathematical models.
-step problem-solving process.
Assignments
Module 2 Measurement
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
use these
numbers to calculate percent increase, decrease, and percent
problems.

8. length, area, volume, and weight
within
the English measurement system, within the metric system, and
between the English and metric systems.
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Register in MyMathLab
Post an introduction to the class Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question

9. Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Exam 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
5
Module 3 Geometry Basics
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:

10. tessellations.
Assignments
Module 4 Geometry
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
and
circumference of a circle.
-
dimensional figures, and solve problems using these concepts.
Assignments

11. Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 3 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Begin the Group Project Module 4
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:

12. Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 4 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit the Group Project Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
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Module 5 Counting Methods and Fundamentals of Probability
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
combinations to determine the number of possible outcomes in a
given situation and solve problems involving these concepts.
Assignments

13. Module 6 Probability Theory
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
t, and/or a second event, an
event not
occurring, and conditional probabilities.
Assignments

14. Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 5 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 6 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT

15. Complete Quiz 3 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Exam 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
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Module 7 Introduction to Statistics
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
organize and
present data.
Assignments
Module 8 Statistics
Objective When you complete this module, you should be able

16. to:
data.
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Complete Problem Set 7 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Begin the Individual Project Module 8
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read the assigned materials
Post an initial response to the discussion
question

17. Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post a response to at least one classmate Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Submit the Individual Project Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 4 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete the Final Test Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT