BAINBRIDGE COLLEGE

Division of Technical Studies

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Basic College Mathematics, 6^th Edition, by Tobey, Slater, Blair.  Published by Prentice-Hall.
• Course Compass Access Code for MyMathLab (since all assignments and tests are completed through this application, it is essential to purchase an access code immediately).
• BASIC calculator only- no scientific calculators are allowed.

PURPOSE OF COURSE:  To provide the fundamentals of arithmetic, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, averages, applied problems, and signed numbers, and to prepare the student to begin the transition from arithmetic to algebra.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  At the end of this semester you will be able to:

1.      Perform whole number and signed number calculations including order of operations, exponents and roots.

2.      Perform fraction and decimal calculations.

3.      Solve percent problems.

4.      Find averages.

5.      Apply arithmetic fundamentals to business and technical applications.

6.      Perform calculations with whole numbers and integers.

7.      Become familiar with introductory concepts of algebra.

8.      Demonstrate work ethics that meet the Technical Studies Division criteria.

  ELIGIBILITY Requirements for the COMPASS exit exam:

1.      The average for all homework assignments and work ethics assignment must be 75% or higher.

2.      The score on each major test for whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents must be 75% or higher.  (At the instructor’s discretion, retests may be permitted when a student falls below the required score on these units.  Generally, retests are restricted to a maximum of two retests during the semester, provided the two are on separate units.)

3.      When you have completed the course (steps 1 and 2) then you are eligible for the Compass Exit Exam which you must pass with a score of 37.

COMPASS TEST is a standardized computer test prepared by a team of national educators.  Enough topics are included in the course content of TECH 0085 to prepare the student to earn a satisfactory score.  The COMPASS Test includes some topics that are not included in the course content of TECH 0085.

EXITING THE COURSE AND GRADING POLICY:

 To exit the course, a score of 37 or higher is required on the COMPASS Exam.

When the above requirements are met by the end of the current semester, the student earns the grade of   S (Satisfactory) and advances to the next required mathematics course.  Otherwise, the student’s grade will be IP (In Progress) or U (Unsatisfactory) or FN (failure for not attending), depending on the degree of progress.  With an IP or FN, U grade, the course must be repeated.

 Grades assigned in this course are:  S, IP, U or FN

• S is assigned if the course is completed and the Compass test is passed with 37 or higher.
• IP is assigned if the course is completed and attendance is good but your scores fell below 75%or the Compass test is either not taken or not passed.
• U is assigned if the course work is below 75% and the student has poor attendance (more than 5 absences).
• FN is assigned to students who quit attending class and who have not completed coursework with a satisfactory score. And with a web student that means 2 weeks or more not logged into MML to complete course work by deadlines.

*You are allowed 3 attempts to pass this course Tech 0085 with a grade of  S.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  You are expected to attend all class meetings.  It is recognized, however, that there may be situations that make it impossible to attend a class at the stated time.  Therefore, absences and/or tardies may be excused by the instructor for the following reasons:  serious illness, serious illness in the immediate family, death in the immediate family, military duty, unusual work conflicts (such as last minute overtime requirements or business emergencies, NOT routine work hours), or legal obligations (court appearances, etc.). 

Please keep in mind that Unexcused absences and/or tardies may adversely affect your grade. More than 5 absences could result in a grade of  U or FN)

DISABILITY SERVICES:  If you believe you qualify for accommodations because of any disability, please submit a letter to your instructor from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities.  You may contact Arlene Cook at 248-2508.

WORK ETHICS EVALUATION Each student will complete one assignment on discussion board in MML and demonstrate good work ethics in class. The handouts and directions for WE assignment are posted in MML and my faculty webpage. You must have a score of 75% in work ethics to exit this class. This class will address ten (10) work ethic characteristics that businesses and industries in Georgia are deeply concerned about:

Attendance 

• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Productivity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

CAREER PLANNING:  Career planning is a very important part of your education at Bainbridge College.  Think about what type of career you want to pursue and know about the training, education, and skills it will require.  Ask yourself what you enjoy, what you are good at, and what your personality is.  Research careers you are interested in.  What does it pay?  What are the working conditions?  Is that job available in the area you plan to live?  What is its outlook for the future?  

These websites contain valuable career information:

http://online.onetcenter.org

http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

www.gcic.peachnet.edu (user name is bainbridgec, password is gcis915)

PLAGIARISM/CLASS CONDUCT STATEMENT: To plagiarize is to pass off as one’s own the ideas or words of another.  Copying another student’s assignment (even partially) or working together on the graded individual assignment will result in a zero for all involved students.  Repeated offenses will be reported to the Vice President of Student Affairs.

INCOMPLETE GRADES:  An “I” will be assigned only to students who are unable complete the course due to a serious illness, injury, or other non-academic emergency.  Only those students who were doing satisfactory work and contacted their instructor immediately upon encountering the problem will be eligible for the “I” grade.  An “I” must be satisfactorily removed during the following academic semester or the symbol “I” will be changed to the grade “F.”

ADVISEMENT CENTER: If you need extra help, the Advisement Center will have tutors available. The Center is located near Financial Aid in the Student Center.  Please contact Arlene Cook 248-2508.

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MIDTERM POLICY: (, 2010) is the LAST DAY to drop a class without penalty.  Remember, you need to submit Add/Drop form to the Registrar Office in order to be officially withdrawn from the class – you will NOT be withdrawn automatically.  Also, withdrawing from this class may result in a loss of financial aid.  Please remember:  Even though your instructor may offer an advice, it’s YOUR responsibility to make the final decision AND accept the consequences; only you know your true potential and circumstances.