Course Outline for Mathematics 44W
Mathematics for Democracy Workshop

Effective: Spring 2020
SLO Rev: 03/03/2021
Catalog Description:

MTH 44W - Mathematics for Democracy Workshop

0.50 - 1.00 Units

Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Mathematics for Democracy
Corequisite: MTH 44 This is a workshop used to enhance the understanding of MTH 44.
1702.00 - Mathematics Skills
Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 1.00 36.00 - 54.00 0.00 36.00 - 54.00
Total 0.50 - 1.00 36.00 - 54.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Read and write the mathematics used in Mathematics in Democracy;
  2. use technology currently used in Mathematics in Democracy;
  3. solve problems on their own and with peers without having to rely on an instructor.
Course Content:
  1. Applications of principles and concepts
  2. Study Skills
    1. Developing Acedemic Perseverance
    2. How Learning Math is Different
    3. Resources On and Off Campus
    4. Time Management
    5. How to Be an Effective Listener and Take Notes
    6. How to Approach Homework
    7. How to Study for an Exam
    8. Overcoming Math and Test Anxiety
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Problem Solving
  2. Class and group discussions
  3. Review
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Miller/Heeren/Hornsby/Hereen (2016). Mathematical Ideas (13th). Pearson.
  2. Duchin, M (2020). Political Geometry (1st). Birkhauser.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Laboratory, study group, collaborative workshop or computer laboratory time for Mathematics for Democracy
Corequisite: MTH 44 This is a workshop used to enhance the understanding of MTH 44.
Discipline:
Mathematics*