MAT 1205 College Mathematics Galen College
Course Syllabus
Course Information
MAT 1205 College Mathematics
Course Description
This course applies basic college level mathematics to real life situations. Topics include
numeracy, proportional reasoning, basic algebraic concepts, rational expressions, linear
equations, inequalities, graphing, functions, basic statistical concepts, units of measure, financial
literacy, dimensional analysis, and unit conversions.
Required Textbook(s)
Gaudet, D., Volpe, A., Bohart, J. (2013). Basic arithmetic student workbook (2nd ed.). An open
source (Scottsdale Community College) textbook. http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/details.php?
ebook=10708
Wallace, T. (2010). Beginning and intermediate algebra (2nd ed.). An open source (CC-BY)
textbook. http://wallace.ccfaculty.org/book/book.html
Note: The required textbooks for this course may be accessed for free through the Canvas
course along with additional open source resources provided in the course. While not required,
you may also use the links above to download free digital copies of the texts and/or purchase
hard copies of the texts.
Recommended Textbook(s)
N/A
Recommended Resource(s)
N/A
Additional Information
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Management System. On the first day of class, students will be
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syllabus and content through this network. This network will also
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assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for you.
Online Students
Online Classroom Access:
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Online Faculty Commitment:
Online faculty share the same commitment and dedication to student success as our on ground
faculty. They must meet the same standards of preparation and educational experience as their
on-ground counterparts. Online faculty are required to respond to distance education students’
requests withing twenty-four (24) business hours.
General Education Competencies (GECs)
- Social Competence – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of philosophies that
represent the current social, emotional, and behavioral attributes of society and
individuals. - Communication – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the views of others and
communicate in a professional manner. - Critical Thinking – Learners will demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions based on
evidence and consider prior knowledge, context, and perspectives in predicting
implications or consequences. - Information Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and
apply information to accomplish a specific purpose. - Quantitative Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to report, calculate, and
analyze quantitative data. - Scientific Literacy – Learners will gain the ability to read with understanding scientific
content and engage in a dialogue about scientific issues.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs) - Interpret basic functions, including linear equations and inequalities, and systems of linear
equations and inequalities. (GEC 3, 5) - Explain linear functions and characteristics of linear graphs. (GEC 5)
- Apply algebraic techniques to real life situations. (GEC 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Interpret basic descriptive statistical measures. (GEC 3, 4, 5)
- Interpret scientific notation and decimal (standard) notation. (GEC 5, 6)
- Apply the dimensional analysis method to real world problems. (GEC 2, 5, 6)
- Explain the basic concepts of personal financial literacy. (GEC 2, 5)
Course Requirements
Achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74%
Final Course Grade Determination & Exam/Assignment Schedule
Online students may locate the Exam & Assignment schedule in Canvas.
Final Course Grade Determination & Exam/Assignment Schedule
Exam/Assignment Schedule & Final Course Grade Determination
Final Course Grade Determination & Exam/Assignment Schedule
Theory Weight Unit/Week Due Due Date
Quizzes (Average of
faculty-administered
quizzes; the lowest
earned grade will be
dropped.)
25% As Assigned As Assigned
Exam 1 10%
January 26th
11:59 PM ET
Exam 2 10% 7
February 16th
11:59 PM ET
Exam 3 10% 9
March 2nd
11:59 PM ET
Final Exam
(Cumulative)
20% 12
March 23rd
11:59 PM ET
Theory – Written
Assignments
Weight Unit/Week Due Date Due
Discussions 15% Weekly Weekly
Financial Literacy
Assignment
10% 10
Due day 7 of Week
10 by 11:59pm EST
Total: 100%
Learners must achieve a minimum cumulative grade of 74% to meet the requirements and
pass the course.
*Discussion is defined as written online postings in an online course and may contribute up to,
but not exceed, 15% of the course grade.
Academic Policies
Please see the Student Catalog for academic policies related to grading, attendance,
assignments, academic integrity, 504 accommodations, etc.
Disability Accommodations
Galen will make academic adjustments and provide auxiliary aids and services deemed
necessary and appropriate to facilitate enrollment and participation of qualified individuals with
disabilities. Any student who wishes to request disability accommodations should contact one of
Galen’s Title IX Coordinators. Information regarding disability accommodations can be found in
the Student Catalog published on the College website, as well as the Accessibility and
Accommodations page of the website.
Grading Scale
Grade Explanation Quality Quality Points
A+ 98.00-100
Excellent
4
A 95.00-97.99 4
A- 92.00-94.99 3.7
B+ 89.00-91.99 3.3
B 86.00-88.99
Good
3
B- 83.00-85.99 2.7
C+ 79.00-82.99 2.3
C 74.00-78.99 Average 2
F Below 74 Failing 0
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
Audit Audit
I Incomplete
W Withdrawn
WP Withdrawn Passing
WF Withdrawn Failing Failed 0
T Transferred
DP Dismissed Passing
DF Dismissed Failing Failed 0
- Students must earn a grade of at least 74.00 to pass each course.
** Grades of WF or DF will be considered when computing GPA.
Grading Scale Matrix
Late Assignment Policy
Late Written Assignment Policy
All assignments are expected to be submitted by the due date. It is the student’s responsibility to
verify the accuracy of the submission, including the draft version and writing on assigned topics (if
applicable). Late assignments will result in a penalty of 25% per day past the due date.
Extenuating circumstances will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Once an assignment has
been graded, resubmissions for a higher grade are not allowed. Documentation must be
submitted to the Makeup Request Form within 48 hours of the due date. The targeted response
time for approval/denial is 48 business hours. No assignments will be accepted after the official
term end date.
Weekly Discussion/Reflection Policy
Weekly discussions/reflections will be graded for lateness according to the rubric and
instructions. No late submissions are accepted. Extenuating circumstances will be addressed on
a case-by-case basis. Documentation must be submitted to the Makeup Request Form within 48
hours of the due date. The targeted response time for approval/denial is 48 business hours.
Makeup Exam/Quiz Policy
Make-up Exam/Quiz Policy:
Students are expected to take all exams and quizzes as scheduled. A student who will be late for
or misses an exam or quiz is expected to notify faculty in advance. Make-up quizzes and exams
may be offered for those with extenuating circumstances. The make-up exam or quiz may be
different in format from the originally administered version. The decision to offer a make-up exam
or quiz will be at the discretion of the Arts & Science leadership in collaboration with the course
faculty member. Documentation must be submitted to the Makeup Request Form within 48 hours
of the missed exam or quiz date. Make-up quizzes or exams are to be completed within seven
days of the original due date.
Extenuating Circumstances
Extenuating circumstances as defined in the Student Catalog include:
- Military obligations
- Jury duty
- Hospitalization
- Death of a significant person in students’ life
Course/Faculty Evaluation
As part of Galen’s continued effort to offer courses of the highest quality and effectiveness,
students will have the opportunity to evaluate this course as well as provide feedback on course
faculty. Evaluations will be distributed to students prior to the end of the term. All evaluations are
completely confidential and anonymous.
Topical Outline – Week One
Unit 1
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLO) Number of Exam Questions
(26%of Exam 1) - Interpret rational and irrational numbers. (CSLO 1) 1-3
- Interpret the number line and basic inequalities. (CSLO 1) 1-3
- Perform operations with integers (add, subtract, multiply,
divide, absolute value). (CSLO 1)
4-6 - Apply the order of operations. (CSLO 1) 4-6
- Recall place value and rounding rules. (CSLO 1)
Theory Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Unit 1 Topical Outline
Unit 1
Interpret rational and irrational numbers. (USLO 1.1)
Differentiate between rational and irrational
numbers.
Interpret the number line and basic inequalities. (USLO 1.2)
Place numbers on number line.
Correctly select “less than” or “greater than”
symbols placed between two integers.
Perform operations with integers (add, subtract, multiply,
divide, absolute value). (USLO 1.3)
Evaluate problems involving absolute value.
Add/Subtract positive and negative integers.
Divide/Multiply positive and negative integers.
Apply the order of operations. (USLO 1.4)
Identify order of operations.
Apply order of operations to number sentences.
Recall place value and rounding rules. (USLO 1.5)
Name place values for whole numbers and decimals
Round whole numbers to the nearest ten, hundred,
thousand, etc
Round decimal numbers to the tenths, hundredths, or
thousandths place
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the, weekly
quiz, and weekly
discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
0.1 Integers
0.3 Order of
Operations
0.4 Properties of
Algebra
Gaudet, Volpe, &
Bohart (2013)
Lesson 1 Whole
Numbers
Lesson 12
Signed Numbers
Lesson 5
Decimals
Topical Outline – Week Two
Unit 2
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam Questions
(40% of Exam 1)
Unit 2 Topical Outline
Unit 2 - Define vocabulary related to algebraic expressions.
(CSLO 1)
1-3 - Apply properties of exponents. (CSLO 1) 2-4
- Apply operations with fractions. (CSLO 1) 4-6
- Apply scientific notation and decimal notation. (CSLO 5,
3)
6-8 - Translate English expressions into algebraic
expressions. (CSLO 1)
1-3 - Compute mathematical expressions. (CSLO 1) 1-3
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Define vocabulary related to algebraic expressions. (USLO
2.1)
Define a variable.
Define and identify a coefficient.
Apply properties of exponents. (USLO 2.2)
Define an exponent, including the key terms of
base and exponent.
Simplify exponential expressions using the
following properties: Zero Property, Negative
Property, Product Property, Quotient Property,
Power of a Power Property, Power of a Product
Property, Power of a Quotient Property.
Apply operations with fractions. (USLO 2.3)
Add and subtract fractions with common
denominators.
Add and subtract fractions with unlike
denominators.
Multiply and divide fractions.
Solve real world application problems involving
fractions.
Apply scientific notation and decimal notation. (USLO 2.4)
Define scientific notation.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
0.4
Properties of
Algebra
5.1
Exponent
Properties
5.3 Scientific
Notation
Gaudet, Volpe, &
Bohart (2013)
Lesson 2
Introduction
to Fractions
Lesson 3
Fraction
Unit 2
Convert a number in standard form to scientific
notation.
Convert a number in scientific notation to
standard notation.
Perform multiplication and division with numbers
in scientific notation, including problems where
both standard and scientific notation are used.
Solve application problems using scientific
notation.
Translate English expressions into algebraic expressions.
(USLO 2.5)
Understand the definition and examples of a
variable(s) and a coefficient.
Translate a sentence into a mathematical
expression.
Compute mathematical expressions. (USLO 2.6)
Find the numerical value of an algebraic
expression by substituting the individual variables
for numerical values.
Addition and
Subtraction
Lesson 4
Fraction
Multiplication
and Division
Topical Outline – Week Three
Unit 3
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam
Questions
(34% of Exam1) - Simplify algebraic expressions. (CSLO 1) 3-5
- Solve linear equations. (CSLO 1) 8-10
- Use proportional reasoning to solve problems. (CSLO 3) 1-3
- Apply mathematical modeling. (CSLO 3) 1-3
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Unit 3 Topical Outline
Unit 3
Simplify algebraic expressions. (USLO 3.1)
Define like terms.
Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like
terms.
Solve linear equations. (USLO 3.2)
Solve one-step linear equations.
Solve two-step linear equations.
Solve multi-step linear equations.
Solve linear equations for a specific variable.
Use proportional reasoning to solve problems. (USLO 3.3)
Solve proportional equations with cross
multiplication.
Apply mathematical modeling. (USLO 3.4)
Apply mathematical modeling to solve applications
involving linear equations.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
0.4
Properties
of Algebra
1.1 OneStep
Equations
1.2 TwoStep
Equations
1.3
General
Linear
Equations
Topical Outline – Week Four
Unit 4
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam Questions
(30% of Exam 2) - Identify solution sets on a number line. (CSLO 1) 2-4
- Solve simple and compound linear inequalities. (CSLO 1) 3-5
- Solve absolute value equations and inequalities. (CSLO
1)
7-9
Unit 4 Topical Outline
Unit 4
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Identify solution sets on a number line (USLO 4.1)
Graph solutions on a number line.
Write answers in interval notation and set builder
notation.
Solve simple and compound linear inequalities. (USLO 4.2)
Understand the symbols and their meaning (less
than, greater than, less than or equal to, greater
than or equal to).
Graph solutions on a number line.
Write solutions in set builder notation and interval
notation.
Understand the difference between OR problems
and AND problems.
Solve problems that involve special cases.
Independent and dependent
Inconsistent and consistent
Solve absolute value equations and inequalities (USLO 4.3)
Understand the steps to solve absolute value
problems.
Graph the solution on a number line.
Write the solution in interval notation
Submit Exam 1.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
3.1 Solve
and Graph
Inequalities
3.2
Compound
Inequalities
3.3
Absolute
Value
Inequalities
Topical Outline – Week Five
Unit 5
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam
Questions
(40% of Exam 2)
Unit 5 Topical Outline
Unit 5 - Apply knowledge of linear equations to graph in the
rectangular coordinate system. (CSLO 1, 2)
7-9 - Identify graphs of functions. (CSLO 2) 1-3
- Compute functions for given values. (CSLO 2) 3-5
- Calculate the slope as the rate of change within the slope
formula. (CSLO 1)
3-5 - Interpret data by means of the slope and y-intercept.
(CSLO 1, 3)
1-3
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Apply knowledge of linear equations to graph in the
rectangular coordinate system. (USLO 5.1)
Label the quadrants, x-axis, y-axis, and the origin
on a graph.
Plot points on a graph in the rectangular coordinate
system.
Graph linear equations in the rectangular
coordinate system.
Determine the x-intercept when given an equation
of a line or a graph.
Determine the y-intercept when given an equation
of a line or a graph.
Graph horizontal and vertical lines.
Graph a line using a table of values.
Graph a line using the x-intercept and the yintercept.
Graph a line using slope-intercept form.
Identify graphs of functions. (USLO 5.2)
Use the vertical line test to determine if a graph is a
function.
Compute functions for given values. (USLO 5.3)
Solve application problems using linear functions.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
2.1
Graphing –
Points and
Lines
2.2
Graphing –
Slope
2.3
Graphing –
SlopeIntercept
Form
10.1
Functions –
Function
Notation
Unit 5
Verify that a solution is a true solution of a linear
function.
Calculate the slope as the rate of change within the slope
formula. (USLO 5.4)
Define slope.
Calculate the slope as a rate of change when given
an equation.
Calculate the slope as a rate of change when given
a graph of a line.
Calculate the slope as a rate of change when given
two ordered pairs.
Identify slope of horizontal and vertical lines.
Interpret data by means of the slope and y-intercept. (USLO
5.5)
Write linear equations to model real-world data
using the slope and the y-intercept.
Solve applied problems using the slope and yintercept.
Topical Outline – Week Six
Unit 6
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam Questions
(30% of Exam 2) - Solve linear systems. (CSLO 1) 7-9
- Describe the graph of a linear inequality. (CSLO
1)
1-3 - Solve a system of linear inequalities. (CSLO 1) 2-4
- Apply systems of linear equations and inequalities
to real-world applications. (CSLO 1, 3)
1-3
Content
Required Reading and Learning
Activities
Unit 6 Topical Outline
Unit 6
Solve linear systems. (USLO 6.1)
Verify that points are true solutions of a
system.
Understand the vocabulary of linear
systems.
Solve linear systems by graphing.
Solve linear systems by substitution.
Solve linear systems by elimination.
Describe the graph of a linear inequality. (USLO 6.2)
Understand the steps to graph a linear
inequality.
Use test points to understand where to
shade.
Understand when to use a solid or dashed
line.
Solve a system of linear inequalities. (USLO 6.3)
Determine if a given point represents a
solution to a system of linear inequalities.
Locate the solution region on a graph of a
system of linear inequalities.
Apply systems of linear equations and inequalities to
real-world applications. (USLO 6.4)
Set up and solve systems of linear
equations and inequalities according to a
real-world application.
Interpret the solution(s) of systems of
linear equations and inequalities according
to a real-world application
Complete all weekly learning
activities and practice problems
in Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz and
weekly discussion.
Read supplemental readings
(provided in Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
4.1 Graphing
4.2 Substitution
4.3
Addition/Elimination
4.5 Application:
Value Problems
4.6 Application:
Mixture Problems
Topical Outline – Week Seven
Unit 7 Topical Outline
Unit 7
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam
Questions
(45% of Exam 3) - Identify examples of inductive and deductive reasoning.
(CSLO 3)
1-3 - Apply inductive and deductive reasoning to solve
problems. (CSLO 3)
3-5 - Interpret statistical graphs and tables to solve problems.
(CSLO 4)
4-6 - Apply Polya’s steps for solving contextual problems.
(CSLO 3)
3-5 - Determine unit price. (CSLO 1, 3) 2-4
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Unit 7
Identify examples of inductive and deductive reasoning.
(USLO 7.1)
Define inductive and deductive reasoning.
Identify the difference between inductive and
deductive reasoning.
Apply inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems.
(USLO 7.2)
Use inductive reasoning to predict the next term in
a sequence of numbers.
Use deductive reasoning to solve word problems.
Interpret statistical graphs and tables to solve problems.
(USLO 7.3)
Interpret graphical data and determine total number
of people for with specific characteristic or the
percent of people with a specific characteristic.
Interpret data from a table and determine total
number of people for with specific characteristic or
the percent of people with a specific characteristic.
Apply Polya’s steps for solving contextual problems. (USLO
7.4)
Identify the order of Polya’s steps.
Apply Polya’s steps.
Determine unit price. (USLO 7.5)
Calculate the unit rate for a single item.
Calculate the unit rate for two items and compare
to determine the better price.
Submit Exam 2.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Gaudet, Volpe, &
Bohart (2013)
Lesson 7 –
Unit
Rate/Unit
Price
Lesson 8 –
Tables and
Graphs
Topical Outline – Week Eight
Unit 8
Unit 8 Topical Outline
Unit 8
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam Questions
(55% of Exam 3) - Use dimensional analysis. (CSLO 6) 7-9
- Interpret measurements of area, volume, perimeter, and
weight. (CSLO 3)
5-7 - Apply dosage calculations to real-world problems. (CSLO
6)
7-9
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Use dimensional analysis. (USLO 8.1)
Complete conversions using the process of
dimensional analysis with single units (for
example: meters to inches).
Complete conversions using the process of
dimensional analysis with units of rate (for
example: miles per hour to feet per second).
Use the metric prefixes to convert within the metric
system.
Use the US customary units to convert from one
unit to another.
Convert between the metric system and the US
customary system.
Interpret measurements of area, volume, perimeter, and
weight. (USLO 8.2)
Calculate the area of basic geometric shapes.
Calculate the perimeter and circumference of
basic geometric shapes.
Calculate the volume of basic geometric shapes.
Apply dosage calculations to real-world problems. (USLO
8.3)
Solve applied problems using dimensional
analysis.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
7.8
Application:
Dimensional
Analysis
Gaudet,
Volpe, &
Bohart
(2013)
Lesson 10
Geometry:
Perimeter
and Area
Lesson 11
Geometry:
Volume
Topical Outline – Week Nine
Unit 9
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam
Questions
(16% of Final) - Convert between the fraction, percent, and decimal forms
of a number. (CSLO 3, 5)
1-3 - Solve applied problems involving sales tax and discounts.
(CSLO 3, 7)
1-3 - Determine the percentage of increase or decrease.
(CSLO 3)
1-3 - Apply simple interest and compound interest formulas.
(CSLO 3, 7)
1-3
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Unit 9 Topical Outline
Unit 9
Convert between the fraction, percent, and decimal forms of
a number. (USLO 9.1)
Express a fraction as a percent.
Express a decimal as a percent.
Express a percent as a decimal.
Solve applied problems involving sales tax and discounts.
(USLO 9.2)
Calculate sales tax and total for a given purchase.
Calculate discount amount and new total after
discount for a given purchase.
Determine the percentage of increase or decrease. (USLO
9.3)
Calculate percent change using formula.
Determine the sign of percent change and interpret
as a gain or loss.
Apply simple interest and compound interest formulas.
(USLO 9.4)
Calculate the simple interest owed/earned on a
simple interest loan/investment.
Calculate the periodic payment required to pay off a
simple interest loan.
Calculate the future value of a compound interest
loan/investment.
Calculate the total interest owed/earned on a
compound interest loan/investment.
Submit Exam 3.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Wallace (2010)
10.6
Compound
Interest
Gaudet,
Volpe, &
Bohart
(2013)
Lesson 6 –
Percents
Topical Outline – Week Ten
Unit 10
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) No Exam Items - Apply budgeting skills to set up a financial plan. (CSLO 7)
Unit 10 Topical Outline
Unit 10 - Develop a graphical representation of your personal
budget. (CSLO 7)
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Apply budgeting skills to set up a financial plan. (USLO 10.1)
Research salaries for potential careers after
graduation.
Reflect on your salary, location, career choices, and
savings in comparison to your projected expenses.
Develop a graphical representation of your personal budget.
(USLO 10.2)
Create a detailed table of expenses.
Create a visual display of the table of expenses.
Complete all weekly
learning activities in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly
discussion.
Submit the Financial
Literacy Assignment.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas).
Topical Outline – Week Eleven
Unit 11
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs) Number of Exam Questions
(16% of Final) - Describe the population or sample whose properties are
considered for analysis. (CSLO 4)
1-3 - Select an appropriate sampling technique. (CSLO 4) 1-3
- Identify deceptions in visual displays of data. (CSLO 4) 1-3
- Determine the measures of central tendency in the context
of the data set. (CSLO 4)
2-4 - Determine the range for a set of data. (CSLO 4) 1-3
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Unit 11 Topical Outlines
Unit 11
Describe the population or sample whose properties are
considered for analysis. (USLO 11.1)
Identify the population vs. a sample from the
population.
Identify the difference between a parameter and a
statistic.
Select an appropriate sampling technique. (USLO 11.2)
Identify simple random, stratified, cluster, and
systematic random samples.
Identify deceptions in visual displays of data. (USLO 11.3)
Identify appropriate graphs and charts.
Identify misleading graphs and charts, intentional or
otherwise.
Determine the measures of central tendency in the context of
the data set. (USLO 11.4)
Calculate and interpret the mean, median, and
mode of a data set.
Calculate and interpret the weighted mean of a
data set.
Determine the range for a set of data. (USLO 11.5)
Calculate the range for a data set.
Interpret the range as a measure of spread for a
data set.
Complete all weekly
learning activities and
practice problems in
Canvas.
Submit the weekly quiz
and weekly discussion.
Read supplemental
readings (provided in
Canvas):
Gaudet, Volpe, &
Bohart (2013)
Lesson 8 –
Statistics
Topical Outline – Week Twelve
Unit 12: Course Summation
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs)
There are no new USLOs for this unit.
Content
Required Reading and
Learning Activities
Unit 12: Course Summation
There is no new content for this unit. Submit Final Exam
(Cumulative)
Note: There are no required
readings or discussions for
this unit.
Weekly Discussion Guidelines
Active participation in the online portion of this class is a must. A large part of your final grade will
be based on your online participation. You should be involved in frequent, value added discussion
in the class in accordance with the specific requirements outlined by the course faculty in the
course discussion forums. Comments such as “I agree” and “ditto” are not considered value
added participation. Comments which advance the discussion contribute to meaningful
participation. Please note that you will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your
participation in class.
Weekly Discussion Grading Rubric
Weekly Discussion Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Initial post
submitted on
time
Initial post
submitted on
time.
10 points
Initial post
submitted
late.
0 points
At least three
days of
participation in
the discussion
3 or more
days of
participation.
20 points
2 days of
participation.
10 points
1 day of
participation.
5 points
No
participation.
0 points
Grading Rubric for Weekly Discussion
Weekly Discussion Grading Rubric
Initial prompt is
addressed fully
and correctly
Initial prompt
is fully
addressed
and answered
correctly and
meets all
requirements.
40 points
The prompt is
addressed
but does not
meet all the
requirements
or contains
an error.
30 points
Prompt is
partially
addressed or
does not
meet all the
requirements
or contains
more than
one error.
20 points
Prompt is
attempted but
contains
significant
errors.
10 points
No initial post
was made.
0 points
Two appropriate
response posts
Two
appropriate
response
posts that
meet all
requirements.
20 points
Two
response
posts are
submitted but
only one
response
post meets all
requirements.
15 points
Only one
response post
submitted or
neither
response post
meets all
requirements.
10 points
Only one
response post
that did not
meet all
requirements.
5 points
No response
posts.
0 points
Professionalism:
Grammar and
References
Appropriate
reference
materials are
included and
in proper
format when
needed.
Language is
appropriate,
without
grammatical
errors or
informal
English.
10 points
Improper
references
are included
and/or some
grammatical
errors or
informal
English.
5 points
No
references
are included
and/or
significant
grammatical
errors or
informal
English.
0 points
Total Points: 100
Financial Literacy Assignment (CSLO 3 & 7, USLO 10.1 & 10.2)
Assignment Overview
In this financial literacy assignment, you will research the starting salary of your career or desired
job role in the geographic area you hope to reside in after graduation. Then, you will create a
budget based on your projected income. Finally, you will reflect on and summarize your research
and budget calculations in a short essay. An example of this project is available in the Unit 10
Module.
Assignment Instructions
To complete the assignment, follow this required format:
Title Page
Please include a title page in APA format. You can find the guidelines using Academic Writer or
the APA Style website.
Part 1: Salary Research
Research several potential job roles in your desired geographical area. Provide a summary of
your research including location of job, job title, and salary information. To research your starting
salary, consider using the information provided at Salary.com and Payscale.com. Local
government hospitals may also publish this information on their websites. You should find a
minimum of two sources that contain salaries to compare to help you make a judgment about a
reasonable starting average salary for this position. Consider degrees, certifications, and the
number of years of experience that you have when determining what positions, you qualify for
and what your salary may be.
You must include in-text citations using APA format when comparing your salaries.
Part 2: Calculations and Table of Expenses
After you have found your potential salary, set up your monthly budget using only 2/3 income to
account for taxes and other deductions (called your net salary). You need to include your work for
your calculations.
For example, if you anticipate making $45,000/year, then 2/3 times 45,000 = 30,000. $30,000 / 12
= $2500 and that is what you want to use for setting up monthly budget.
Use the table provided to fill in your monthly budget. You may add any extra categories/rows to
the table needed to complete your budget.
When creating your budget, be sure to consider the following categories:
Housing and living expenses (e.g., rent/mortgage, utilities, maintenance, etc.)
Food
Student loan payments
Transportation
Childcare (if applicable)
Credit Card or other debt
Car loans
Continuous medical expenses
Emergency savings
Retirement savings
Long term goal savings (e.g., buying a home, new car, education, etc.)
Discretionary spending (e.g., eating out, entertainment, etc.)
Insurance
The total amount and net amount will be included in your table so you can see your balance each
month. The table must be copied into your Word document. Please refer to the video directions
provided in the module.
Part 3: Graphical Representation of Your Budget
Display your table of expenses as a graphical representation. You may choose to use a pie chart
or bar graph to represent your expenses. The table and graphical representation must be copied
into your Word document. Do not submit an Excel file. Please refer to the video directions
provided in the module.
Part 4: Reflection
In this reflection, you should reflect on your findings. This reflection section should be a minimum
of 200 words.
Please address the following prompts in your reflection:
Why did you pick this location and job?
Were you surprised by your expected salary and income after taxes and other deductions
were taken? Why or why not?
What were some challenges in creating your budget? What surprised you?
Were you able to set up an emergency/savings fund? Why or why not?
How can you prepare for unexpected expenses?
How can you apply these budgeting tools to your current situation?
Be sure to put in-text citations in APA format. Academic Writer is the recommended guide for
formatting resources.
Part 5: References
All references should be in APA format. Academic Writer is the recommended guide for
formatting resources. There should be a minimum of two references.
Revised Financial Literacy Assignment Grading Rubric
Financial Literacy Assignment Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Part 1: Salary
Research
(CSLO 7)
This section
provided a
thorough
overview that
demonstrated
proper
research and
addressed all
the prompts.
20 points
This section
was missing
minor details
(the instructor
will state them
in the
feedback).
15 points
This section
was missing
multiple
details (the
instructor will
state them in
the
feedback).
10 points
This section
was provided
with minimal
or incorrect
research.
5 points
The student
did not
include this
section.
0 points
Part 2:
Calculations
(CSLO 3)
2/3 of
potential
salary is used
to account for
deductions.
5 points
2/3 of
potential
salary is not
used to
account for
deductions.
0 points
Grading Rubric for Financial Literacy Assignment
Financial Literacy Assignment Grading Rubric
Part 2: Table of
Expenses
(CSLO 7)
The student
has
thoroughly
listed all
expenses in
great detail
using the
table
provided,
including total
and net
salary.
20 points
This section
was missing
minor details
(the instructor
will state them
in the
feedback).
15 points
This section
was missing
multiple
details (the
instructor will
state them in
the
feedback).
10 points
This section
was provided
with minimal
or incorrect
research.
5 points
The student
did not
include this
section.
0 points
Part 3:
Graphical
Representation
of Budget
(CSLO 3)
The graphical
representation
is presented
as a bar
graph or pie
chart with
required
components
(title and
category
labels) and is
easy to
interpret.
20 points
This section
was missing
minor details
(the instructor
will state them
in the
feedback).
15 points
This section
was missing
multiple
details (the
instructor will
state them in
the
feedback).
10 points
This section
was provided
with minimal
or incorrect
research.
5 points
The student
did not
include this
section.
0 points
Part 4:
Reflection
(CSLO 7)
All prompts
are addressed
with 200-word
minimum in
an essay
format.
20 points
This section
was missing
minor details
(the instructor
will state them
in the
feedback).
15 points
This section
was missing
multiple
details (the
instructor will
state them in
the
feedback).
10 points
This section
was provided
with minimal
or incorrect
research.
5 points
The student
did not
include this
section.
0 points
Financial Literacy Assignment Grading Rubric
Part 5:
References
A minimum of
two
references
were provided
and
accurately
cited.
References
are reliable
and were
published
within the last
5 years.
5 points
APA
citation/quality
of sources has
1-2
inaccuracies or
only one source
was provided.
3 points
APA
citation/quality
of sources is
poorly done
with several
inaccuracies
and only one
source was
provided.
2 points
Student did
not address
this criterion.
0 points
APA
Formatting and
Grammar
Effective
writing with
professional
language
throughout.
Follows rules
of grammar
and
punctuation
and spelling is
correct.
Proper APA
formatting
(font size,
margins, intext citations,
reference
page, title
page, etc.).
10 points
Language is
mostly
professional,
and writing is
somewhat clear
and
comprehensive.
Minimal errors
with grammar
and
punctuation.
Spelling is
correct with
minimal typos.
Some minor
errors with APA
formatting
throughout.
8 points
Language is
somewhat
professional
and/or has
multiple
grammar,
spelling, or
mechanical
errors and/or
many APA
formatting
errors
throughout.
6 points
Excessive
grammar,
spelling, or
mechanical
errors. Lacks
proper APA
formatting
(font size,
margins, intext citations,
reference
page, title
page, etc.).
4 points
Student did
not address
this criterion.
0 points
Total Points: 100
Syllabus Changes
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this course syllabus. Learners will be
notified in writing of any changes in a timely fashion.
