Course Description
This course will focus on the application of mathematics to today’s world. Topics include street networks, producing and describing data, number and bar codes, weighted voting and apportionment, social choices and linear programming applications. (3 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite
- MAT 100: Elementary Algebra or High school Algebra
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic Mathematics and algebra in today’s world
- Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and implications of basic techniques
- Demonstrate critical judgment and decision-making ability using quantitative tools
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the power and scope of analytical thinking
Course Activities and Grading
Students will be assessed as follows:
| Assignments | Weight |
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Quizzes | 30% |
Collaborative Project | 30% |
Discussions | 10% |
Final Exam | 30% |
Total | 100% |
The mid-semester grade will be based on the average of the first two online quizzes (60%) and level of required participation in chapter threaded discussion
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- COMAP. For All Practical Purposes: Mathematical Literacy in Today’s World. 11th ed. New York: Freeman and Company, 2022. ISBN-10: 1-319-05746-2 or ISBN-13: 978-1-319-05746-6 [Looseleaf version]
Additional Materials and Resources
- Within the online course shell, students will find a list of suggested problems for each textbook chapter. Students are highly encouraged to focus ONLY on those sections of the chapter that correspond to the suggested problems. These are clearly delineated in the textbook through the headings for each section of problems.
- A collaborative (group) project will be assigned during the second week of the course. Students will have the opportunity of selecting a specific topic (first come, first served) and those that select the same topic will form a group for that particular project. E-mail notification will be sent to all students when the project details are posted and students are asked to wait until they receive that announcement prior to selecting project choices.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Topics | Assignments |
1 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapters 1 & 2– Urban Services; Business Efficiency
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2 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapters 3 & 4 – Planning & Scheduling; Linear Programming
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3 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapters 5 & 6 – Exploring Data; Distributions & Relationships
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4 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapters 7 & 8 – Data for Decisions; Probability
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5 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapters 9 & 10– Social Choice; Weighted Voting Systems
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6 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapters 12 & 13 – Fair Division; Apportionment
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7 | 1,2,3,4 | Chapter 20 – The Economics of Resources
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8 | 1,2,3,4 | Complete Online Final Exam
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