Michael J. Grant Campus
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Fall 2009 Syllabus — Mathematics for Health Science
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name: Alexander Kasiukov
Office: Academic
wing of the
Phone: (631) 851-6484
Email: kasiuka@sunysuffolk.edu
Web Page: http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/kasiuka/
Office
Hours: See schedule. Additional tutoring is available in the Center
for Academic Excellence, Room MA 129
COURSE INFORMATION
Name of
Course: Mathematics for Health Science
Catalog Number: MAT 106 (MA 54)
Section Number: 93584
Number of Credits: 3
Number of Contact
Hours:
3
Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra I
or equivalent
Grading: A-B-C-D-F-W
Meets: Tuesday, Thursday: 2:00—3:15, Room MA229
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Textbook: Richard
Wiederhold, Dosages
and Calculations
Course Philosophy:
Mathematics for Health
Science is primarily for Nursing, Veterinary Technology, and other health science
majors. It stresses problem-solving and development of mathematical skills used
in the medical field.
Topic Outline:
I. Review of Arithmetic
1. Basic Mathematics
2. Fractions
3. Percent
II. Mathematical Foundations
1. Basic Concepts of
Algebra
2. Fractional Formulas,
Exponents and Dimensional Analysis, Charles' Law
3. Ratios, Proportions,
and Inverse Variations
III. Measurement and Dosage
1. The Metric System of
Measurement
2. Apothecaries and
Household Systems of Measurement
3. Calculations Needed to
determine Dosages
IV. Advanced Topics
1. Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
2. Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions, Analysis of Graphs
Learning
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
1. Calculate required dosage for
problems involving dosage, weight and time;
2.
Convert between different clinical units of measurement;
3.
Perform dimensional analysis involving three or more units;
4.
Interpret basic graphs, including those with logarithmic scales;
5.
Calculate basic statistics (such as means, median, standard deviation);
6.
Interpret statistical information (such as correlation coefficient, P-values);
7.
Convert between scientific notation and floating point notation;
8. Do
problems involving simple vector arithmetic.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Procedures for accomplishing the Course
Objectives:
·
Individual
work of a student
·
Participation
in problem solving in class
·
Preparation
of the assigned homework and reading
·
Instructor's
office hours.
·
Utilization
of free tutoring and supplementary materials available in the
Student Requirements for completion of
the course:
Students must attend class, do homework assignment, take all
the quizzes and the comprehensive final exam.
Grading:
There will be approximately 15—20 quizzes, given regularly
(at least once a week) in class. They will last no more than 20 minutes each
and will cover current material. There will be a final exam at the end of the
course. It will cover all the material of the course. If a test (i.e. a quiz or
the final exam) is missed, then the grade 0 is assigned for that test.
Final score of a student =
sum of all quiz scores
(out of 75 possible)
+
the final exam score
(out of 25 possible).
Letter grade of a student =
A, if the final score
is 90 and above;
B+, if the final score
is 85—89;
B, if the final score
is 80—84;
C+, if the final score
is 75—79;
C, if the final score
is 70—74;
D+, if the final score
is 65—69;
D, if the final score is
60—64;
F, if the final score
is below 60;
W, if the student withdraws
officially, by returning a withdrawal slip with my signature to the Registrar's
Office before mid-semester (as defined by the academic calendar).
Attendance:
All students are expected to
attend every session of each course for which they are registered. Students are
responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are in
attendance. The College defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the
equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester. Excess absence or
lateness may lead to failure in a course or removal from the class roster.
Make-ups:
Make-up tests will be given only
for documented emergencies, and then only at my discretion and convenience.
However, if you have a good reason, please do ask for consideration.
Disruptions:
Disruptive behaviors, as
defined by the Student Handbook, will not be tolerated. College policy allows
for the removal of disruptive students from class for the remainder of a class
session in progress. Repeated disruptions in the classroom will lead to
disciplinary action as specified in the Student Handbook. Pagers and cell
phones are to be turned off at all times. If anyone wishes to reach you in an
emergency, he or she should call the Mathematics Department Secretary (see the
phone number above).
Use of Calculators and Computers:
Calculators are permitted in this
course. We will extensively use computers in the class.
Students with special needs:
If you are a student who has a
disability and need reasonable accommodations, then please give me an advance
notice about your special needs. If you have specific questions about obtaining
these accommodations, you can call the