Syllabus
Post Baccalaureate in Pre-Health
MATH 1000 – College Level Math Prep – Accelerated – Spring 1 2024
Credits - 1
Description
This course is designed for health science majors needing to review essential mathematical concepts and skills. Topics include basic arithmetic operations on real numbers, systems of measurements, use of formulas, conversions, dimensional analysis, percents, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, linear and exponential equations and graphing, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform arithmetic operations.
- Compute using decimals, fractions, and percents and convert from one to another.
- Convert between ordinary notation and scientific notation.
- Use scientific notation.
- Use a formula and solve a formula for a specified variable.
- Solve problems in dimensional analysis.
- Compute ratios.
- Solve proportions.
- Use algebra to solve equations.
- Graph and interpret linear and exponential equations.
- Calculate the area and volume of basic geometric shapes.
- Identify and apply the properties of angles and lines.
- Identify and apply the properties of trigonometric identities.
- Solve basic word problems using similar triangles and the Pythagorean theorem.
Assignments
Discussions
Each week, you will participate in a discussion board meant to provide real-world examples and encourage greater thought to the concepts covered during the week. You will need to contribute 1 initial post and 2 response posts each week to get full credit.
Weekly Homework
You will have weekly homework assigned and evaluated using the MyOpenMath platform. This is a good test and practice of the skills you’re learning. You have unlimited attempts on questions.
Weekly Test
You will take 4 weekly tests to evaluate your mastery of the topics through the MyOpenMath platform. These can only be taken once and have a time limit of 90 minutes. Each question only has 2 attempts to get correct within the exam.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Grade Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Posts (4 x 5 points) | 20 |
| Homework Assignments (4 x 5 points) | 20 |
| Weekly Tests (4 x 15 points) | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
All weekly assignments are due by 11:59 PM ET at the end of the appropriate week. Check your course for additional due dates within the week.
Week 1: Jan 17 – Jan 23
Week 2: Jan 24 – Jan 30
Week 3: Jan 31 – Feb 6
Week 4: Feb 7 – Feb 13
Detailed Schedule
| Week | Topic | Readings | Assignments |
| 1 | Algebra |
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 2nd ed.
Prealgebra, 2e
Video Playlist (14 videos) |
|
| 2 | Algebra continued |
Prealgebra, 2e
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 2nd ed
Lumen learning
Video Playlist (16 videos) |
|
| 3 | Geometry |
Prealgebra, 2e
Video Playlist (16 videos) |
|
| 4 | Intro to Trigonometry |
Algebra and Trigonometry, 2e
Video Playlist (26 videos) |
|
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies. Questions? Email: prehealth@une.edu.
Online Peer Support
Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student service advisor monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
Policies
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted. Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded. Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Proctored Examinations
The University of New England has contracted with ProctorU to provide students with the most convenient online exam proctoring system. This system provides a simple, no cost to the student, secure, online proctor for exams and allows the student to take all the exams at home and on their own schedule.
Upon enrollment into the course, each student will register with ProctorU and establish a login name and password. This will give the student access to all of ProctorU's services. When ready, students will schedule each of their proctored exams with ProctorU. Exams must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance to avoid fees. Prior to taking their exams, students must be sure that they have downloaded the ProctorU Chrome or Firefox extension and are using the most current version of Chrome or Firefox. They must also be sure their testing site's connection meets the minimum requirements by using ProctorU's "Test It Out" utility.
Upon the exam day and hour, students will log in to ProctorU and click on "exams". After following the procedures outlined at ProctorU's website, the student will log in to Brightspace and locate their correct exam. The proctor will then allow student access to that exam.
Students must use ProctorU and must follow all proctoring requirements for their exams to be credited.
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 8 weeks
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar found on the Student Success Portal.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact PreHealth@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course. Contact support with any questions.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.