CUNY EDGE BMCC

Mathematics Syllabus
Winter Session 2018

Instructor Name: Kenji Logie Days/Times: Tu 12:00PM -2:30PM

Wed 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Office Hours: By Appointment Course Location: Fiterman 804
Office Email: Klogie@bmcc.cuny.edu

Catalog Description:
This course is a preparation course for students planning to take MAT 008, MAT 012, MAT, MAT
051, and MAT 56. Students will be introduced to different types of numbers and mathematical
operations. Students will perform conversions between various number types and learn how to
use knowledge from other courses and experiences to estimate answers. Students will also be
expected to solve word problems; correctly translating the problem into a mathematical
expression, followed by applying the correct mathematical theorem to correctly answer the
question. Working individually and in groups, students will apply their knowledge to complete
class assignments, out of class assignments, and weekly minis. This course will follow a statistical
mathematics theme

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Credits/Contact Hours
0 credits, 6 hours

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Identify and distinguish between different types of numbers
• Convert between different number types
• Perform mathematical operations and correctly use the order of operations as required
• Convert a word problem to a mathematical statement and apply previous knowledge to
correctly solve it
• Solve simple algebraic expressions
• Perform simple calculations with exponents and radicals

Required Text:
CUNY EDGE Winter Course Packet
College-wide Policies:
Viewpoint Tolerance
Some of the issues covered during the seminar may evoke strong emotions. Students, faculty
and staff must be able to disagree respectfully with others on topics that are personally very
important to them. Civility is essential to all scholarly discourse.

Expectations for Out-of-Class Time

For every one instructional credit hour in class, a student is expected to spend at least two hours
out-of-class studying, practicing, researching and working on assignments, and preparing for
minis. For a course that meets for 6 hours each week, a student is expected to spend at least 12
hours outside of class time doing related course work.

Requirements & Course Policies:

Attendance
Your punctual attendance is mandatory for your success in this course. You must prepare for and
attend every class, on time. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the period. If you arrive
after attendance is called, it will be your responsibility to check in at the end of the period.

Group Work
Working with others is an integral part of our model here at Guttman Community College. We
understand that this can be uncomfortable for some of you and our goal is to alleviate your
discomfort while helping you learn from this experience. If you have completed and understand
a task, you should look to help your classmates find the same confidence with it. Similarly, if there
is something you are having trouble with, turn to your group members, and other classmates,
if appropriate, before you ask me to intercede. Every student is expected to participate in every
assignment and, as a member of the class; it is your responsibility to be involved and to make sure
the other members of your class are also involved.

Electronic Devices
Cell phones, tablets, audio players, laptops, and desktop computers will be used in the classroom
ONLY for instructional purposes. Please turn off (or switch to airplane mode) and put away
electronic devices unless otherwise requested by the instructor. Any use of digital devices for non-
instructional purposes, excessive disruption in class, or lack of engagement in class will result in
disciplinary actions.

Grading:
Attendance and Participation 20%
Minis (3) 30%
Out of Class Assignments (6) 30%
Reflection 5%
Re-do of Minis & Assignment 15%
CUNY Assessment Test 0%
Assignments:
Date Given Activities Due Date
Mini
Mini
Mini

Out of Class Assignments

Out of Class Assignments
Out of Class Assignments
Out of Class Assignments
Out of Class Assignments
Out of Class Assignments

Re-do of Minis & Assignment

Reflection

CUNY Assessment Test

Weekly Calendar:
Date Readings/Activities
Day 1 Types of Numbers
Day 1 Operations
Day 2 Home Work Review
Day 2 Order of Operations
Day 2 Converting Between Numbers
Day 2 Mini
Day 3 Home Work Review
Day 3 Working with Fractions
Day 4 Home Work Review
Day 4 Exponents & Radicals
Day 4 Mini
Day 5 Home Work Review
Day 5 Word Problems
Day 5 Algebra
Day 6 Home Work Review
Day 6 Algebra
Day 6 Mini
Day 7 Review
Day 8 Review
Day 8 Reflection
Day 8 CUNY Assessment