This website is the syllabus for this course.
All students are expected to watch and take notes on the videos of the chapters before class. This is a flipped classroom (i.e. part online and part in classroom). There will be NO in class lectures!Classroom part: MWF 9:00am - 11:00am Lippitt Hall 204 Jan. 2 to Jan. 20.
Course Outline
| Date | Chapter | In-Class Worksheet Due Date |
Homework Problems (Hand in) |
Homework Due Date |
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| Jan. 2 - Jan. 4 (3 days) |
Chapter 1 | 11:00am Jan. 4 |
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9:00am Jan. 6 |
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| Jan. 4 - Jan. 6 (3 days) |
Chapter 2 | 11:00am Jan. 6 |
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9:00am Jan. 9 |
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| Jan. 6 - Jan. 9 (4 days) |
Chapter 5 | 11:00am Jan. 9 |
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9:00am Jan. 11 |
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| Project 1 Circuits Due 11:55pm Jan. 11 | ||||||
| Jan. 9 - Jan. 11 (3 days) |
Chapter 9 | 11:00am Jan. 11 |
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9:00am Jan. 13 |
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| Jan. 11 - Jan. 13 (3 days) |
Chapter 16 | 11:00am Jan. 13 |
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9:00am Jan. 18 |
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| Jan. 13 - Jan. 18 No class Jan. 16 (6 days) |
Chapter 21 | 11:00am Jan. 18 |
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11:00am Jan. 20 |
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| Project 2 Visualizing Data and CPI Due 11:55pm Jan. 20 | ||||||
Evaluation/Grade (Sakai-> Gradebook)
| Description | Points |
| 6 Online Quizzes |
20 points each, total 120 points |
| 6 Homework Assignments |
10 points each, total 60 points |
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2 Project Assignments |
30 points each, total 60 points |
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6 Chapter Worksheets |
10 points each, total 60 points |
| 300 Total Points |
| A (100% - 92%) | A- (91% - 90%) | B+ (89% - 87%) | B (86% - 82%) | B- (81% - 80%) |
| C+ (79% - 77%) | C (76% - 72%) | C- (71% - 70%) | D+ (69% - 67%) | D (66% - 60%) |
| F (59% - 0%) | Compute Grade: (your total points)/300 * 100 = your percentage | |||
Incompletes can only be given if you are passing the course.
No comprehensive final exam. The course ends on Friday Jan. 20 at 11:00am.
Quizzes (Sakai-> Tests & Quizzes)
Quizzes will be given online through Sakai. There are 6 quizzes (one for each chapter). Each quiz will have 10 questions. The quiz for that chapter will become available after the class that covers that chpter. You will have a maximum of two hours to complete quizzes 1, 2, 3, and 4. A maximum of four hours for quizzes 5 and 6. You will be allow two tries per quiz. The computer will accept the best score. All quizzes are due by 11:00am Friday Jan. 20. Do NOT wait until the end of the J-term to do all of the quizzes. Failure to take a quiz by 11:00am Friday Jan. 20 will be given a zero. No exceptions!
| Quiz | Available |
| Quiz 1 (Chapter 1) |
11:00 am Jan. 4 - 11:00am Jan. 20 |
| Quiz 2 (Chapter 2) |
11:00 am Jan. 6 - 11:00am Jan. 20 |
| Quiz 3 (Chapter 5) |
11:00 am Jan. 9 - 11:00am Jan. 20 |
| Quiz 4 (Chapter 9) |
11:00 am Jan. 11 - 11:00am Jan. 20 |
| Quiz 5 (Chapter 16) |
11:00 am Jan. 13 - 11:00am Jan. 20 |
| Quiz 6 (Chapter 21) |
11:00 am Jan. 18 - 11:00am Jan. 20 |
Homework Assignments
All homework has been assigned with a final due date. The homework assignments must be neatly prepared and handed in by 9:00am in class on the due date. We will spend class time doing homework problems. I will provide helpful suggestions, do similar problems, and give hints on all homework. Please do not ask to submit late homework. I will not accept them! I will not accept homework without worked out problems. Homework assignments with answers only will be given a zero. You must show the work for credit. You should do a similar odd problem to make sure you understand the homework. Each homework problem (or answer) is worth 1. Problems with multiple parts (or require multiple answers), will have each part (or answer) worth 1. Each homework assignment is worth 10 points. For example, if an assignments has 18 problems (counting multiple parts e.g. 3a, 3b, 3c 3d would count as 4 problems or if a problem requires 2 answers that would count as 2) and you miss 2 problems, your homework score is 16/18 = 8.9 points. Must use either 9th ed. or 10th ed. for all problems in a set. Do not mix problems from editions.
Projects (Sakai-> Assignments)
There will be two projects this J-term. The projects have been created to match the learning outcomes. The projects must be submitted by the due date using the Assignments tool in Sakai. DO NOT SUBMIT PROJECTS VIA EMAILS OR FAXES! I will not accept them! Do not ask to submit late projects. I suggest using a word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word or OpenOffice) for your projects and then create a pdf file. You can also scan or take a pitcure of handwritten parts such as graphs or tables. The only acceptable file formats for project submissions: (picture part)jpg, gif, tiff, or pdf and (document part) doc, odt, or pdf. I prefer all parts of the project to be submitted as PDF files. If I cannot open your file submission, I will allow only ONE resubmission in a different format. For all projects you must use concepts from the textbook, worksheets, or lecturer videos/notes. You must also use one one other reference source and cite the reference. A general grading rubric is given below. If the project is broken up into problems/parts and each problem/part has a point value, then the rubric given below is applied to each problem/part. If a problem is worth 5 points and some concepts are missing and very little information is provided, then 7% of 5 points (3.5 points) is earned for that problem.
| Project Grading Rubric | |||
| Criteria | 15pts (or 100% problem/part) |
7pts (or 45% problem/part) |
1pt or 0 pts (or 7% problem/part) |
| Learning Outcomes |
Topic is thoroughly covered.
All information is correct. Clearly demonstrates
the learning outcomes:
Circuits Outcomes 1, 3, 4 and and Visualizing Data and CPI Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4. | Some missing concepts. Very little information. Some errors in report. Not all learning outcomes are demonstrated in report. | Does not illustrate the concepts and/or shows misunderstanding of the concepts. Major errors in report. Report does not relate to any learning outcomes or missing major parts. |
| Quality of Report |
Well-organized, well written report, displays original thought, ideas follow and relate to each other in a logical way. | Not well written and/or contains a few grammatical or spelling errors. Report does show original thought and ideas follow and relate to each other in a logical way. | The report is too short, shows very little information and very little effort. The report contains many grammatical or spelling errors. Ideas do not follow in a logical way. |
| Project | Available | Due Date |
| Project 1 Circuits |
12:00 am Jan. 2 - 11:55pm Jan. 11 | Due: 11:55pm Jan. 11 |
| Project 2 Visualizing Data and CPI |
12:00 am Jan. 12 - 11:55pm Jan. 20 | Due: 11:55pm Jan. 20 |
Chapter Worksheets (In-Class)
The worksheets are designed to help you understand material and are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback. All students are expected to watch and take notes on the videos of the chapters before class. This is a flipped classroom (i.e. part online and part in classroom). There will be NO in class lectures! In class, we will work on homework problems, briefly discuss topics, interact with each other, and do the in class worksheets. Each worksheet will have 10 questions each worth 1 point (partial credit is possible). Worksheets with answers only will be given a zero. You must show the work for credit. Failure to watch the chapter videos and take notes, will make the worksheets very difficult for you. No make-ups allowed. Do not ask to submit late worksheets.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
Fully Satisfies General Education Rubric Elements
Knowledge area
A1. STEM Rubric Elements Competency area
B3. MSC Rubric Elements
James Baglama
Email: jbaglama(AT)uri.edu
Office hours:
By appointment
Office:
Lippitt Hall 200D
Phone:
(401) 874-2709
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For All Practical Purposes
The textbook for the course can be either 9th or 10th edition.
| For All Practical Purposes, 9th edition by COMAP |
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| For All Practical Purposes, 10th edition by COMAP |
Videos and lecture notes are based on the 9th ed. textbook. The 9th or 10th edition of the textbook can be used for this course. All material covered is the same and independent of textbook editions. The course does NOT use any material/resources form the Publisher's online system LaunchPad.
Student Resources (Publisher)
Math Applets and suggested websites are very helpful resources.
URI General Education Course
General Education program 2016 (GE): This course fully satisfies both the general education
Knowledge area A1: Scientific, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematical Disciplines (STEM) and Competency area B3: Mathematical, Statistical, or Computational Strategies (MSC).
General education program 2001 - 2015 (MQ): This course satisfies the
general education requirement for Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning.
Course Description
LEC: (3 crs.) Introduces students to the spirit of mathematics and its applications. Emphasis is on development of reasoning ability as well as manipulative techniques. (Lec. 3/Online) Not open to students with credit in MTH 106 or MTH 109 and not for major credit in mathematics. (MQ)/(GE)
Course Goals
The goal of this course is to prepare you for the mathematical and analytical aspects of the world around you, and to help you develop a stronger, deeper mathematical knowledge. This course is intended for students majoring in the liberal arts or other fields that do not have a specific mathematical requirement.
Academic Enhancement Center (AEC)
There is help available from the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC). The AEC offers three types of help: Supplemental Instruction (SI), Tutoring (both walk-in and appointment-based types), and academic coaching. For more information on AEC services, study tips, and SI session, visit the AEC website at http://web.uri.edu/aec/ .
Special Needs
Any student with a documented disability should contact your instructor early in the semester so that he or she may work out reasonable accommodations with you to support your success in this course. Students should also contact Disability Services for Students: Onlinece of Student Life, 330 Memorial Union, 874-2098. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.
Incomplete Grade
University of Rhode Island regulations concerning incomplete grades will be followed. See University Manual sections 8.53.20 and 8.53.21 for details.
Religious holidays
It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to accord students, on an individual basis, the opportunity to observe their traditional religious holidays. Students desiring to observe a holiday of special importance must provide written notification to each instructor.
Makeup Policy
Assignments, quizzes, and discussions are available for multiple days. Deadlines are given on all assignments. Missed deadlines will require documentation and the University Manual sections 8.51.10 to 8.51.14 will be followed.
Academic Integrity
Cheating is defined in the University Manual section 8.27.10 as the claiming of credit for work not done independently without giving credit for aid received, or any unauthorized communication during examinations. Students are expected to be honest in all academic work. The resolution of any charge of cheating or plagiarism will follow the guideline set forth in the University Manual 8.27.10-8.27.20, http://www.uri.edu/facsen/8.20-8.27.html. Online quizzes must be done independently. Suspicious scores may require additional explanation.