COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is de signed as a math review for prospective nursing students with
an
emphasis on performing arithmetic operations using real numbers , fractions,
decimals and
beginning algebra expressions . Students will be expected to solve nursing
real-life
applications of percent problems.
PREREQUISITES: N one
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the class, students will be able to:
1. Perform arithmetic operations with integers , rational numbers (fractional,
decimal, and
mixed number forms ), and real numbers.
2. Convert numbers to their fractional, decimal, and percent forms and apply
these
concepts to solve basic percent problems.
3. Solve real-life applications of percent problems.
COURSE OUTLINE:
I. Day 1
A. Integer Addition, Subtraction , Multiplication, and Division
B. Inequalities
C. Absolute Value
D. Word problems Involving integer Arithmetic
E. Order of Operations
II. Day 2
A. Prime Factorization
B. Least Common Multiples
C. Reducing Fractions
D. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Fractions
E. Word Problems with Fractional Notation
F. Mixed Numbers
G. Operations with Mixed Numbers
III. Day 3
A. Decimal Numbers
B. Rounding
C. Converting to Decimal Notation from Fractional Notation
D. Converting to Fractional Notation from Decimal Notation
E. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
F. Basic Percent Problems
G. Word Problems with Percent
H. Scientific Notation
I. Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation
J. Word Problems with Scientific Notation
IV. Day 4
A. Introduction to Algebra
B. Addition Principle
C. Multiplication Principle
D. Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
E. Word Problems
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to complete all assignments and final assessment
successfully.
1. Required Materials. The usual notebook, paper, pencils, straight-edge, etc.,
re present the required materials for the class.
2. Attendance. Attendance in this class is both expected and required. John A.
Logan College’s attendance policy will be enforced:
a. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class periods for the courses
in
which they are enrolled unless they are participating in a scheduled,
supervised college trip or function. There are no excused absences or
minimum number of class ”cuts.” All absences must be made up in a manner
acceptable to the instructor.
b. A student who is absent from a class for three consecutive meetings or who is
excessively absent as defined by the instructor (more than 5 absences),
without prior approval, may be required by the instructor to meet with the
department chair before being readmitted to the class. Students who claim
illness as a cause for excessive absences may be required to present a
physician’s statement before being readmitted to class.
Student Success Center. Tutors may be obtained through the Student Success
Center.
Contact the staff in C219 if this service is desired. John A. Logan College will
make
reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities under
Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Any
student with a disability that may have some impact on work in this class, who
feels she/he
needs an accommodation, should make an appointment with the Coordinator of
Services
for Students with Disabilities on campus, Christy McBride, Room C219B, Ext.
8516. Before
services can be provided, this advisor must determine eligibility and arrange
appropriate
academic adjustments. It is the student's responsibility to register in
advance of a
school term with this office and to turn in a schedule each term to ensure that
there
is every opportunity for success in this class.
Financial Aid. Students who receive financial assistance and completely with draw
from
classes prior to 60% of the semester being completed (approximately 2-3 weeks
after
midterm) could be responsible to return a portion of their Federal Pell Grant
award. Prior to
withdrawing from courses, students should contact the Financial Aid Office.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Students are evaluated as pass/fail on all class assignments and final
evaluation.
METHOD OF PRESENTATION:
Lecture, discussion, practice assignments, and audio visuals.
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