Chapter 16 Identification Numbers Videos and Lecture Notes

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.
Textbook
Readings
Video
9th ed.
Lecture Notes
9th ed.
16.1 Check Digits
U.S. Postal Service Money Order
9th ed. pages 573 - 574
10th ed. pages 669- 670
Section 16.1-1
Video
Section 16.1-1
Lecture notes
16.1 Check Digits
American Express Checks
9th ed. page 574
10th ed. pages 670 - 671
Section 16.1-2
Video
Section 16.1-2
Lecture notes
16.1 Check Digits
Airlines, Federal Express Mail,
UPS packets, Avis
and National Rental cars
9th ed. pages 574 - 575
10th ed. page 671
Section 16.1-3
Video
Section 16.1-3
Lecture notes
16.1 Check Digits
Universal Product Code - UPC
9th ed. pages 575 - 576
10th ed. pages 671 - 672
Section 16.1-4
Video
Section 16.1-4
Lecture notes
16.1 Check Digits
Bank Checks and Codabar
9th ed. pages 576 - 578
10th ed. pages 672 - 674
Section 16.1-5
Video
Section 16.1-5
Lecture notes
16.1 Check Digits
ISBN - numbers
9th ed. pages 578 - 582
10th ed. pages 674 - 677
Section 16.1-6
Video
Section 16.1-6
Lecture notes

Chapter 16 Objectives (Skills)

  • Understand the purpose of a check digit.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of a code for a money order.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of a code for a UPS package.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of an ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 code.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of a code for an American Express Travelers Cheque.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of a code for a credit card.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of a code for a bank routing number.
  • Be able to determine a check digit or the validity of a code for the UPC/EAN numbering scheme.
  • Given an identification number and the scheme used to determine it, be able to decide if the number is a valid number for that scheme.

Quiz 5 Chapter 16 (Sakai-> Tests & Quizzes)

  • The quiz for Chapter 16 will be available from 12:00am Nov. 3 - 11:55pm Nov. 18.
  • The quiz will consist of 10 multiple choice questions.
  • You will have a maximum of four hours to complete the quiz.
  • You will be allow two tries. The computer will accept the best score.
  • Failure to take the quiz by 11:55pm Nov. 18 will be given a zero. No exceptions!

Textbook Homework Problems (Practice/Not Graded)

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. Homework problems between editions are the same.
9th ed. 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22 pages 595 596
10th ed. 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24 pages 693 - 694

Chapter worksheets (Sakai -> Assignments)

Each question on the worksheet will be worth 1 point (partial credit is possible). The worksheets are designed to help you understand material and are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback. The worksheets are downloadable from the Assignment tool within Sakai as a Microsoft Word (or OpenOffice) and also as a pdf file. You can write on the worksheets and upload your answers or take a digital picture of your handwritten assignment with a camera or smartphone. All worksheet answers must be submitted within Sakai. Worksheets with answers only will be given a zero. You must show the work for credit. The due dates for the worksheets are one week before the due date for quizzes, so that you can get feedback on problems before doing your quizzes. DO NOT SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS VIA EMAILS OR FAXES! I will not accept them! Do not ask to submit late worksheets.

  • Due by 11:55 pm Sunday Nov. 11.
  • Use the Assignments tool within Sakai to submit worksheet.

Discussion Topic (Sakai-> Forums)

You will be required to participate in the discussion groups, i.e. Forums. The forums are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback and assessment for outcomes 3 and 4. Topic for Chapter 1.

  • After reading the chapter on identification numbers, do you see any application in the health care system? Should health care make greater use of check digits? Use the facts in the book about check digits. We are in the age of "Big Data" were enormous amounts of personal data are collected and mined daily. There are pros, specifically doctors can use this information for treatment and research, however there are privacy issues. How to secure data and limit access? Should a software developer be held responsible for flaws in the software? That is, what if a check digit on an Identification number returns faulty results? Should we have a Universal Health Identification Number (UHID) for each person? Before the exponential growth of the Internet, in 1996 Congress pass Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and UHID was part of that act. Considering the growth of Big Data and our ability to mine enormous amounts of personal data, is UHID a good idea?
  • Discussion for Chapter 16 will open at 12:00 am Saturday Nov. 3.
  • You are required to participate in the discussion boards.
  • Discussion topic will end at 11:55 pm Sunday Nov. 18.
  • See the syllabus on the grading rubric for discussions.

James Baglama

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Phone: (401) 874-2709

For All Practical Purposes For All Practical Purposes

For All Practical Purposes

The textbook for the course can be either 9th or 10th edition.
For All Practical Purposes, 9th edition by COMAP
OR
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.

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