Mathematics

Fall Class Schedule

Zoe Grimshaw

Mathematics:  

Office: B-204 on the Whidbey Island campus

Phone: (360) 679.5360

Email: Zoe.Grimshaw@skagit.edu

Information

My office is on the Whidbey Island Campus in Old Main (2nd Floor), room 204. I am usually in OH 227.
Directions: http://www.skagit.edu/images/color_WicMap.pdf

Spring Course schedule: Scroll down.
Winter Course schedule:
The following Math classes require Course Compass/MyMathLab.  Please carefully read the instructions for creating and managing your Course Compass Account.  Course Compass Instructions
 
Math 96AW:  Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
11:00-12:20: Oak Hall Room 227
 
Math& 141AW:  Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
2:00-3:20: Oak Hall Room 227
 
Math& 142AW:  Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
5:00-6:20: Oak Hall Room 227

The Nursing Classes  use Blackboard & Pro-Calc software, not Course Compass software.
Nursing 132: Tuesday, & Friday 

AW 8-10; & BW10:15 - 12:15:  Oak Hall Room 227

Nursing 132 Medical Dosage Calculations Info Sheet

Nursing 132 [4 credits] Tuesdays & Fridays

Fall-early morning     Winter-midday      Spring-afternoon, night        Summer-night

Sample.pdf of the hardest questions from Nursing 132.

Students work these questions using MEMORIZED conversions without notes.

Winter Math 096 AW #8013

Click for Syllabus and Course ID. The Course Compass site will open on January 1, 2010.
A course designed to review arithmetic concepts and introduce algebra. Topics include: fractions, ratio and proportion, percent, basic geometry, U.S. and metric systems of measurement, and an introduction to algebra. Prerequisite: Math 095 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score.

To register in CourseCompass/MyMathLab you will need:

The Course Name is MATH 096 Winter 2010

The Course ID is grimshaw74628

This is a hybrid class. In-class 70%- [5 Paper Tests (100 pts ea.) +2 Take-homes (10 - 20 pts. ea.)] Computer 30%- homework. A 2-line scientific Calculator is required, a graphing calculator can be used.

Winter Math& 141 AW #8033 (Old Math 111)

This course covers fundamental topics of algebra, including: polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, and their graphs; system of equations; inequalities; and curve sketching. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MATH 099 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score.

- Syllabus and Course ID-     Time: 2:00pm-3:20pm      Room: Oak Hall 227      Days: M, W, TH

This is a hybrid on-site course. The computer program: MyMathLab & computer access is required for graded homework assignments (30% of grade).

Optional Paper Textbook: Pre-Calculus: Concepts through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry By Sullivan, Sullivan, III Prentice Hall Value-Pack ISBN# 0131347470 NOTE: this book is also used in Math& 142 (112)

Click on Mymathlab link to the left for more information. Instructions for accessing the course content are given in the course syllabus & will be reviewed in class. CourseID: grimshaw73473

Graphing Calculator Required; You will be expected to use it on tests {-TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Silver Edition, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, or TI-84 Silver Edition. Recommended} You may rent a calculator for $20/ term. If you are interested, please let me know.

Winter Math& 142 AW #8036 (Old Math 112)

 Syllabus and Course ID-     Time: 5:00pm-6:20pm      Room: Oak Hall 227      Days: M, W, TH

This is a hybrid on-site course. The computer program: MyMathLab & computer access is required for graded homework assignments (30% of grade).

Optional Paper Textbook: Pre-Calculus: Concepts through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry By Sullivan, Sullivan, III Prentice Hall Value-Pack ISBN# 0131347470 NOTE: this book is also used in Math 141& (111)

Click on Mymathlab link to the left for more information. Instructions for accessing the course content are given in the course syllabus & will be reviewed in class. CourseID: grimshaw81334

Graphing Calculator Required; You will be expected to use it on tests {-TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Silver Edition, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, or TI-84 Silver Edition. Recommended} You may rent a calculator for $20/ term. If you are interested, please let me know.

Winter Nurs 132 AW & BW Applied Math for Nurses

Syllabus are in .pdf format you will need the FREE Adobe Reader to open them. Click on your section below for your syllabus.

8324,  AW{T, F 8 - 10:00am} & 8325,  BW {T, F 10:15am - 12:15pm }

This course has a HYBRID option; students with a "B" or better are required to attend the first class,  then only for quizzes(~5.5) & tests(2). This course covers the math skills needed in Medical Dosage Calculations for oral, perenteral, and intravenous orders. Includes conversions between household, apothecary and metric units. Prerequisite: Math 096 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score. Required class, with a C or higher, for admission to Whidbey Campus LPN Program.

Textbook: Medical Dosage Calculations, 9th Edition, Author: Olsen, Giangrasso, Shrimpton, Dillon

2-line Scientific Calculator Required {TI-30XIIS}. Calc. may NOT be used for the first few weeks.

Spring Info

My office is on the Whidbey Island Campus in Old Main (2nd Floor), room 204. I am usually in OH 227.
Directions: http://www.skagit.edu/images/color_WicMap.pdf

Spring Course schedule: Scroll down for specific class information and Syllabusses
The following Math classes require Course Compass/MyMathLab.  Please carefully read the instructions for creating and managing your Course Compass Account.  Course Compass Instructions
 
Math 97AW:  Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
11:00-12:20: Oak Hall Room 227
 
Math 96AW:  Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
2:00-3:20: Oak Hall Room 227
 
Math& 148AW:  Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
5:00-6:20: Oak Hall Room 227
 

The Nursing Classes  use Blackboard & Pro-Calc software, not Course Compass software.
Nursing 132: AW 2-4;Tuesday & Friday   & BW 7 - 9;  Tuesday & Thursday    Oak Hall Room 227

Spring Math 97

Math 097 AW #8102- Beginning Algebra I Syllabus & Course ID .pdf format

Time: 11:00-12:20pm Room: Oak Hall 227 Days: M,W,TH

A beginning course in algebra. Topics include: algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, ratios and proportions, graphing and determining linear equations, exponents and polynomials. Prerequisite: Math 096 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent math placement score. This is a hybrid on-site course. The computer program: MyMathLab & computer access is required.

Optional paper Book: Beginning and Intermediate ALGEBRA 4th Ed By K. Elayn Martin-Gay

Click on Mymathlab link to the left for more information. Instructions for accessing the course content are given in the course syllabus & will be reviewed in class.

Enrollment opens Feb 8; Content opens Mar 19

Course Name : MATH 97AW Line #8102 Spring 2010 The Course ID is grimshaw49874

A 2-line Scientific Calculator Required, Graphing Calculator Recommended; You will use it on tests.

Spring Math 96

Click for Syllabus and Course ID. The Course Compass site will open on March 19, 2010.
A course designed to review arithmetic concepts and introduce algebra. Topics include: fractions, ratio and proportion, percent, basic geometry, U.S. and metric systems of measurement, and an introduction to algebra. Prerequisite: Math 095 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score. To register in CourseCompass/MyMathLab you will need:

The Course Name is MATH 096 Line#8098 Spring 2010

The Course ID is grimshaw45857

This is a hybrid class. In-class 70%- [5 Paper Tests (100 pts ea.) +2 Take-homes (10 - 20 pts. ea.)] Computer 30%- homework. A 2-line scientific Calculator is required, a graphing calculator can be used.

Spring Math &148 Bussiness Calc

Math& 148 AW #8140-Old Math 142 Business Calculus Syllabus .pdf format

Time: 5:00 - 6:20pm Room: Oak Hall 227 Days: M,W,Th

This is a hybrid on-site course, covering techniques of calculating integrals and derivatives and their applications in business, economics, and human relations. Prerequisite: Math &141 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent math placement score. The computer program: MyMathLab & computer access is required.

Click on Mymathlab link to the left for more information. Instructions for accessing the course content are given in the course syllabus & will be reviewed in class. Enrollment opens Feb 8; Content opens Mar 19

A Graphing Calculator Required; You will use it on tests. Can be rented for the quarter.

Optional paper Book: Calculus and its Applications 9th Edition; From Pearson Education, by M. Bittinger Value-Pack = Book+MyMathLab {Access code} ISBN: 03211 454 138

The Course Name is Math 148 Business Calculus Sp 2010 The Course ID is grimshaw55806

Spring Nursing 132 AW or BW

Nurs 132 AW & BW Applied Math for Nurses

8339 AW {T, F 2 - 4 pm}Syllabus .pdf format     & 8340 BW {T, Th 7 - 9 pm } Syllabus .pdf format

This course has a HYBRID option; students with a "B" or better are required to attend only for quizzes(5) & tests(2). Initial average established by pre-test. This course covers the math skills needed in Medical Dosage Calculations for oral, perenteral, and intravenous orders. Includes conversions between household, apothecary and metric units. Prerequisite: Math 096 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent math placement score. Required class for admission to Whidbey Campus LPN Program.

Textbook: Medical Dosage Calculations, 9th Edition, Author: Olsen, Giangrasso, Shrimpton, Dillon

2-line Scientific Calculator Required {TI-30XIIS}. Calc. may NOT be used for the first few weeks.


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