Industrial Mathematics Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

TECM-1301-002 Industrial Mathematics

Prerequisites

Course Description

Math skills applicable to industrial occupations. Includes fraction and decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion applications.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ TECHNICAL SHOP MATHEMATICS, Third Edition

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\ Thomas Achatx

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\ Published by Industrial Press

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\ ISBN 0-8311-3086-5

Supplies

Calculator (TI-36 or Larger) Cell phone calculators are not allowed

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Mechanical Pencil

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Notebook Paper (No Spiral Paper)

Student Performance

\ By the end of this class students will be able to:

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• \ Convert between decimals and fractions
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• \ Use measuring tools
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• \ Calculate ratios and proportions in a technical application
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• \ Transpose linear equations to solve for unknowns
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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; and other grading criteria. Completeness includes all problems to be worked out. If the student answers a question correctly, but there is not any work to back up that answer, it will be counted wrong. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginning of the next class.

 

Attendance/Participation	6.25 pts/session	10% of Total Grade	100 possible
Quizes	Avg of all quizzes	20% of Total Grade	200 possible
Homework	Avg. of all work	20% of Total Grade	200possible
Mid-Term Exam		25% of Total Grade	250 possible
Final Exam		25% of Total Grade	250 possible
Total Points Possible			1000 points

 

 

Attendance

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. There will be at least one quiz every week. There will be no make up quizzes. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required supplies will result in a loss of all points for the class period. If a student misses class, it is his/her responsibility to get the notes from a classmate before the next class and to be prepared for the next quiz.

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Additional Information

                                                           Student Conduct/Class Rules

      I try to keep a friendly, non-hostile environment in the class. I apply all rules and regulations evenly and fairly.

     Attendance

1. You will clock in and clock out of each session on the computer in room 116. The time clock entries will be the final word on if you attended class or not.
2. Class starts at 6:00 pm. Tardiness will result in loss of attendence points for any session.
3. Class ends at 8:50 pm. Leaving early will result in loss of attendence points for any session.
4. You are responsible for acquiring notes and homework assignments from fellow students when you are absent.
5. Home work is due at the first of the following session after it has been assigned. If you are absent when the assingment is made, it is still due at the following session.
6. Work that is turned in must be neat and organized. If I can not read what is written without an interpreter or some form of decoder, the work will be graded as a zero.
7. Failure to turn in homework on time will result in a 20pt reduction on the homework when turned in at the following session. A paper that is two sessions late will receive a grade of 0.
8. There are no mid-term or final exam make up tests.
9. All work that is turned in must be done in pencil only.

     Conduct

1. The main thing to remember is to respect each other. 
2. Cell phones are to be silenced during class. Texting, gaming, taking non-emergency calls, and etc.., is not permitted. Students must use their calculators specified on the supply list and not their cell phone calculators. Students who choose not to follow this rule will have the option of surrendering their phone to me for the class or leaving the class for the day.
3. It is permissable to bring in food or drinks. No food or drinks are allowed in the labs or computer labs. If a student does not pick up and properly dispose of food wrappers, cans, and bottles, then the food and drink privilege will be revoked for all students.
4. No smoking in the building. There is an area north of the class room that you may smoke during breaks. Use the ash trays and do not throw butts or trash on the grounds or parking lot.
5. No chewing tobbacco, dip, snuff, sunflower seeds, or anything else that requires a spit cup.
6. During class lecture I encourage open discussion; however, when a student asks a direct question to me, I need everyone else to be quite and let me respond. After I have answered the question, anyone wanting to add to or question the answer is welcome to jump in. This is fair to all students and will prevent confusion as to what is the proper answer.
7. Please be considerate of other classes going on in the building and keep your voices down when you are in the hallways during break.
8. Anyone that causes a disruption will be asked to leave the class.
9. Bring text book to class every session.
10. Infractions of any of the above will result in grade reduction for the day and/or disciplanary action.