Linfield College Syllabus
Department: Continuing Education (DCE) Course Number: MAT 105 Course Title: Math for Liberal Arts Credits: Three (3) Credits Instructor: M. Malek Daaboul Instructor Contact: Address: 17558 SW Kemmer View Ct.
Beaverton, Oregon 97007Phone: (503) 591-1866
Term: Summer 2004 I. Course Description: A major objective of this course is to expose the students to the fundamentals of elementary algebra. This includes real numbers, solving linear equations & inequalities, formulas & applications of algebra, exponents, polynomials, & additional applications, factoring, rational expressions & equations, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, roots and radicals, and solving quadratic equations.
II. Prerequisites, Helpful Knowledge and skills: This course is developed for college students and other adults who have never been exposed to algebra or those who have been exposed but need a refresher course. So no prerequisites are required.
III. Learning Objectives/Outcomes: After completing this course the student should have the knowledge of the principles, concepts and applications of elementary algebra. Many of these principles and concepts are applicable to solving problems in business and economics, life science, and social science as well as other aspects of the student's professional and personal life. Consequently, the student should expect the benefits of studying algebra to serve him/her in those areas as well.
IV. Methodology: The mode of delivery for learning are homework assignments, warm-up self study quizzes and four examinations. Class discussion of the subject matter concepts and interactive dialogue among students and the instructor is expected/encouraged to ensure clear understanding of algebraic concepts and its applications to problem-solving, decision making in business and economics, life science and social science areas.
V. Resources:
Text: Elementary Algebra for College Students/ (Plus Student Solution Manual)
By: Allen R. Angel
Edition: Sixth
Publisher: Prentice HallVI. Evaluation & Grading: The student's learning is evaluated continuously through class interactions, assignments, and four examinations. The course grade is based on the student performance on the four examinations.
Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, & 3): 25% Exam 2 (Chapters 4 & 5): 25% Exam 3 (Chapters 6, 7, & 8): 25% Exam 4 (Chapters 9, & 10): 25%
1. Real Numbers
2. Solving Linear Equations & Inequalities
3. Formulas and Applications of AlgebraChapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3(Chapters 1, 2, & 3) 25% of the grade 4. Exponents and Polynomials
5. Factoring
Chapter 4
Chapter 5(Chapters 4 & 5), 25% of the grade 6. Rational Expressions & Equations
7. Graphing Linear Equations
8. Systems of Linear EquationsChapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8(Chapters 6, 7, & 8), 25% of the grade 9. Roots and Radicals
10. Quadratic EquationsChapter 9
Chapter 10(Chapters 9, & 10)) 25% of the grade Biography: Malek Daaboul has a broad industrial background with a record of contribution in marketing, sales, customer support, engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and business management. Strong planning and management skills complemented with a thorough technical and analytical background. Worked at Owens Illinois in Toledo, Ohio for about nine years in different capacities: Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Operations Research Analyst, and Systems Software & Technical Supervisor. He then worked for Tektronix in Beaverton, Oregon for about Six years as Technical Services Manager before joining Sequent Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon for about four years as Computer Resources Group Manager and Later as Rightsizing Marketing Manager. Then He worked for IBM Global Services in Portland, Oregon for about four years as a Senior Business Management Consultant/Solutions Manager and for Oracle Corporation in Portland, Oregon for about two years as Consulting Services Practice Manager. Responsibilities at IBM and Oracle included business development in Oregon, marketing, and selling consulting services as well as overall management of consulting engagements and executive relationships. Malek has been teaching undergraduate and graduate (MBA) courses since 1974. Courses taught include Strategic Marketing Management, Industrial Marketing, Services Marketing, International Marketing, Management Decisions Making, Decision and Executive support Systems, Economic Decision Making, Managerial Forecasting, Operations Research, Operations Management, Information Technology and Mathematics. He has masters degrees in electrical and industrial engineering and done Ph.D. work (two years) in systems engineering.