For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Mathematics Department at Seward County Community College will enhance a student's ability to think critically using mathematical principles, ideas, and concepts in order to function in a society with ever-changing technology.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- To develop and use procedures for performing operations on various kinds of numbers.
- To solve various basic applications involving fractions, decimals, percents, geometry, and unit analysis.
- To develop and apply mathematical reasoning.
- To understand the role variables play in algebra.
- To introduce the purpose and use of variables.
- To understand the basic properties of the set of counting (natural) numbers, (the set of) whole numbers, the set of integers, (the set of) rational numbers, and (the set of) real numbers.
- To perform the basic arithmetic operations on sets mentioned above (including absolute value).
- To work with ratios and percents and solve problems involving ratios and percentages.
- To learn the English and metric systems of measurements, convert between units in both systems, and convert from one system to another, and (to) apply it in problems solving.
- To use geometric formulas to find perimeter, area, surface area, and volume of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes.
- To identify similar triangle and find lengths of sides of similar triangles using proportions.
- To solve applied problems involving right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem
- Whole numbers, including Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Rounding and Estimating, Solving Equations and Applications, Order of Operations and Exponential Notation.
- Integers and albebraic expressions, including Addition and Subtraction of Integers, Multiplication and Division of Integers, Order of Operations, Algebraic Expressions, like terms and Perimeter, and Solving Equations.
- Fractions, including Multipliers and Divisibility, Factorizations, Multiplication and Simplifying, Division, Solving Equations, Addition and Subtraction, More Equation Solving, Mixed Numerals and Complex Fractions.
- Decimal number, including Decimal Notation, Addition and Subtraction od Decimals, Multiplication and Division, and Converting.
- Percent, including Ratios and Proportions, Percent Notation and Converting, Solving Percent Problems and Applications.
- Geometry, including Perimeter and Area, Surface Area and Volume, Similar Triangles and Pythagorean Theorem.
- Unit analysis, including Linear Measures, Weight and Mass, Capacity, Applications, Time and Temperature.
A presentation system designed to give students the opportunity to learn new concepts at their own pace through the use of visual and demonstrative software.
Short lectures will be used to emphasize different concepts of the daily lessons.
Office hours are posted.
- MyMathLab Software.
- Lecture.
- Assignments. Students will work selected problems in order to involve the student and assure his or her understanding of the skills required for future work.
- Class Discussions. Questions may be initiated by either the teacher or students at any time during class discussions.
- Examinations. Tests are frequently used to help summarize concepts and emphasize important skills.
- Individual Help. Each student is encouraged to come for the instructor'�s help, providing he or she has been attending class regularly, as he or she has difficulty.
- MyMathLab computer access which includes the etext, study plan, and videos.
- Math Resource Center
- Supplemental texts and library mathematics reference books
- Supplemental materials available on Canvas.
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed and measured by class participation, regular assignments, and tests.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured using assignments, tests, and non-traditional problem solving activities.
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by using in class assessments.
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
Canvas Help: canvashelp@sccc.edu
Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.