LSP 120: Mathematical and Technological Literacy I

Autumn 2009
Section 703 - W 6:00-9:15pm

Instructor: Joanna Deszcz
Email: jdeszcz@cdm.depaul.edu


Course Information

Syllabus

Lab Rules

Blackboard

History of LSP 120

Tips for using Excel

Excel Tips for Mac
Users

DePaul's Academic
Calendar

Week 1 Introduction to Mathematical Models and Linear Models
Introduction to Excel

Linear Function Notes, Trendline Notes, PowerPoint Slides, Functions Review, Justify your Predictions, Activity 1, HW 1

Week 2 Exponential Models

Exponential Functions Notes, PowerPoint Slides, Activity 2, Radioisotope Dating, Activity 3, HW 2

Week 3 Making and Interpreting Graphs

Creating Graphs in Excel 2007 or Excel 2003, PowerPoint Slides
Activity 4, Calculating Percentage, Activity 4P - Percents, HW 3

Week 4 Absolute and Relative Quantities

Absolute and Relative Change Notes, PowerPoint Slides, Activity 5, HW 4, Midterm Review Sheet, Midterm Review with Answers

Week 5

Midterm Review,  Midterm Wed. Oct 7

Week 6 Localized Trendlines, Percentages; PowerPoint

Localized Trendlines - Techniques in Excel, PowerPoint Slides, Activity 7
Successive Percentages, PowerPoint Slides, Activity 8
Final Project
Stage 1, Stage 2

Week 7 The consumer price index and the value of money

CPI Notes, PowerPoint Slides, Activity 9, Activity 10,
HW 5

Week 8 Financial Mathematics

Using PowerPoint Slides, Activity 11, ABC's of Figuring Interest, PowerPoint Slides, Activity 12
Final Project Stage 3

Week 9 Financial Mathematics

Loans and Credit Cards, Activity 13, Activity 14, Final Exam Review

Help with Thesis Statement, Lisa A. Kirby, Ph.D.
North Carolina Wesleyan College

Week 10 Presentations

Group Member and Project Evaluation

Week 11 Final Exam - November 18th, 6:00-8:15 pm

Additional Dates to Remember

September 9 Fall Quarter begins
September 15 Last day to add classes
September 22 Last day to drop class - no penalty
October 27 Last day to withdraw from a class
November 17 Last day of fall quarter classes
November 18-24 Fall Final Exam Week