Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - FAN X91 P200

STT-Foundations of Analytical/Quantitative Reasoning I (2)

Class Number: 8067

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 7, 2022
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An in-depth look at what mathematics is; mathematical reasoning, problem solving and math study skills. Review of fundamental topics and concepts of mathematics and their real-world applications. This course aims to develop students' math study skills, confidence in their quantitative abilities, and to learn how understanding mathematics is both one of the keys to mastering other disciplines, and useful in everyday situations. Students who have taken MATH 150, 151, 154, 157, or FAN X99 first may not then take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DETAILS:

Whole Numbers:
  • Prime factorization
  • Greatest Common Factor
  • Least Common Multiple
  • Applications

Algebraic Expressions:

  • The Language of Mathematics
  • Factoring Algebraic Expressions
  • Factoring Polynomials
  • Positive and Negative Numbers:
  • Operations
  • Applications

Fractions and Mixed Numbers:

  • Simplifying Fractions
  • Negative Fractions
  • Operations with Fractions
  • Mixed Numbers
  • Applications

Exponents:

  • Positive and Negative Integral Exponents
  • Rational Exponents
  • Applications

Decimals and Percentages:

  • Operations with Decimal Numbers
  • Percentages
  • Applications

Linear Equations:

  • Solving Linear Equations
  • Applications

Grading

  • Final Exam 30%
  • Midterm 1 15%
  • Midterm 2 20%
  • Written Assignments 9%
  • Quizzes 10%
  • Practice 9%
  • Class Participation 7%

NOTES:

The instructor reserves the right to change any of the above information.

Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality regarding the return of course papers and their marks. Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

REQUIREMENTS:

This course is delivered in person, on campus. Should public health guidelines recommend limits on in person gatherings, this course may include virtual meetings. As such, all students are recommended to have access to strong and reliable internet, the ability to scan documents (a phone app is acceptable) and access to a webcam and microphone (embedded in a computer is sufficient).

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

FANX99 Textbook. E-version (in .pdf format) will be provided.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html