CM Syllabus FA2017.pdf - College Mathematics 56-1720 MA ...

College Mathematics
56-1720 (MA), Fall 2017
Department of Science & Mathematics
Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Course Title: College Mathematics
Document date: Fall 2017
Course Number: 56-1720
Section Number:
Credits: 3
Designation: MA
Meeting Days and Times:
Meeting Location: 623 S. Wabash room 509
Instructor Name:
Office location: 623 South Wabash, room 501
Office phone: [phone]
Email address:
Mail delivery: Mail may be brought to room 501 of the 623 South Wabash
building and given to the student worker for delivery to my
mailbox.
Departmental office: 623 South Wabash, room 501
Departmental phone: [phone]
Departmental fax: [phone]
Availability:
Required Text(s): Thinking Mathematically (2
nd
custom edition for Columbia College) by
Robert Blitzer published by Pearson (purchase in the bookstore). Students may also purchase the
full edition of the textbook (6
th
edition).
Students may also purchase the 1
st
custom edition. A comparison chart of the homework
assignments will be distributed in class.
Other required materials: Ruler, protractor and TI-73 calculator, which will be distributed in
class
Instructional Resource Fees: $40.00
Course Description: This course covers essential mathematical skills expected at the college
level. Some of the topics covered are: problem - solving, algebra, geometry, trigonometry,
logarithms and exponential equations. Students solve problems, improve understanding of
mathematical concepts and gain confidence in their ability to do math.

Course Rationale : Mathematical literacy is an essential component in the education of all
students. It is a survival tool in everyday life, recognized as valuable in all professions.
Mathematical literacy sharpens critical thinking skills, which are highly sought by employers and
are pivotal in our decision-making process.
This course satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core
Curriculum.
Prerequisites: Basic Math Skills (56-1710), or at least 34 ACCUPLACER/COMPASS math
score, or 420 SAT math score, or 17 ACT math score.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Objectives:
This course satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core
Curriculum. Students will be able to:
• understand and use basic mathematical concepts and skills.
• utilize various tools of analysis to enable critical thinking.
General Mathematics Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of mathematics courses:
• students will be competent in a system of symbolic reasoning.
• students will be able to apply symbolic reasoning to analyze and draw meaningful
conclusions using information, which may be presented in a variety of ways, including
visually, symbolically, or in ordinary language.
Course Learning Outcomes:
• Students will understand mathematical concepts in basic mathematics, algebra, and
geometry.