Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MATH-1324-005 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 0303-minimum grade of C, an Accuplacer score of 75, a THEA score of 270 or an equivalent score on a state-approved test

Course Description

Study of matrices; linear programming; quadratics; exponential and logarithmic functions; rational and other relations, functions and their graphs; finance; probability.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Optional Textbook:  Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications, 9th edition.  Margaret Lial, Raymond Greenwell, and Nathan Ritchey, Pearson.

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Required:  MyMathLab student access kit.

Supplies

Access to Internet and a graphing calculator.  The recommended calculator for this course is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus.  Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will also

Student Performance

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

POLICY ON CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:  Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. Students that cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test will receive an automatic “F” in the course.  This grade will go on your permanent transcript and cannot be removed.  Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, copying or leaving the Math Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test.
 
You will be taking your midterm and final exam in the Math Testing Room.  Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course.

Another Note:  The course notebook for this course is not a “group project.” You are to complete the notebook entirely on your own. If I find notebooks with similar contents, I will be suspicious of group work.  If you are caught in "group work," you risk failing this course.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES:  Students are expected to behave in the online environment the same way as in a traditional classroom.    In order to receive credit for a course, all material listed on the syllabus must be covered.  The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met.  Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered.  Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or “Student Rights & Responsibilities” will be subject to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to; denied access to online course, consultation with department chair and/or other AC authority, withdrawal from the course and/or the college.

Grading Criteria

The final grades of A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60) will be computed as follows:
    30%    Online Exams (highest 4)            
    45%    Midterm/Final Exam (22.5% each)        
    10%    Online Homework Average     
    10%    Course Notebook   (submitted at midterm and final)
      5%    Module Activities    

 

Attendance

1. I will communicate with you in Blackboard, so it is important for you to log-in regularly to check course announcements and updates.
2. If you log-in regularly, you are more likely to keep up with your work and finish each module in a timely manner.
3. I am required to verify that you participated and were present in the course.  In a face-to-face course, I would take attendance.  With online courses, this is accomplished through log-ins.

Calendar

Additional Information

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Expectations and Requirements for this course

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Every online class is different; it makes sense to outline my policies and expectations so that each student is well informed as they begin the class as to what will be required of them.

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1. This is a difficult course! Online classes are not necessarily more difficult than in-class courses, but they require self discipline and motivation. You will be expected to learn the material through reading the textbook, reading the instructor notes, and finishing the homework on MyMathLab
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2. You need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a dependable printer to produce class notes.  By signing up for an online course, you are communicating that you have access to such tools.
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3. This class demands a great deal of time. Online courses often take more time than in-class delivery courses. Please expect to spend at least 5-20 hours each week on this course.  If your other life commitments do not allow you this amount of time to spend on the course, you may want to choose another course or delivery method.
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4. Deadlines are your responsibility. Due dates are posted on the MyMathLab website and on the schedule posted in Blackboard.
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5. Technical difficulties happen. If you are kicked out of an exam, email me immediately!  I will do my best to reset your exam in a timely manner.  Please don't panic, I am here to work with you.  However, completing online exams a few days ahead of time ensures that if you have any technical difficulties, we can take care of them before the due date.
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6. You are responsible for getting help when you need it.  On the MyMathLab website, there are power points, videos, and step by step tutorials you can access for each homework problem you complete.  Take advantage of it!
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Weekly Routine

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At the beginning of each week, the student should first log in to AC Connect.  In the Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences course, navigate to the "Lesson Modules" link and locate the module(s) for the week.  Read the module(s) Start Here document.  Here you will find information about what you need to complete for the week.  Work through the information in the "start here" document.  Then, navigate to www.pearsonmylab.com, and complete the online MyMathLab homework.  Systematically log work associated with the MyMathLab problems on notebook paper to be included in your notebook. (Detailed instructions are located in the "course notebook guidelines" document in Blackboard).  Enter answers in MyMathLab to check for correctness.)  Take assigned exams on MyMathLab by the deadlines posted on the sylalbus.

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TEAMWORK

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This class requires that we work together as a TEAM.  Each of you can be successful in this course if we both put forth our best efforts and work together. 

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As your instructor, I pledge to:

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• Present the material to you in an organized manner
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• Maintain the course on Blackboard and MyMathLab
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• Answer your questions in a timely manner
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As a student, I expect you to:

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• Log in to Blackboard (AC Connect) regularly
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• Put in the time it takes to read and comprehend the material presented in each weekly module
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• Complete your assignments in a timely manner
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• Take responsibility for your own learning
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• Ask for help when you need it
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\ Math Testing Lab(Durrett 103) \	Outreach Center (Durrett 104)
Monday - Thursday	Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 10:00pm \ Last test handed out at 9:00pm	8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday	Friday
7:30am - 8:00pm \ Last test handed out at 7:00pm	8:00 - 8:00pm
Saturday	Saturday
9:00am - 8:00pm \ Last test handed out at 7:00pm	9:00am - 8:00pm
371-5088	371-5119

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\ MATH LAB RULES

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• Books may be placed on the bookshelf before you request a test.
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• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take a test in the Math Lab. 
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• Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt. You cannot leave the Math Lab and return to finish that test at a later time.
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• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
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• The Math Lab will not hand out a test less than one hour before closing time.
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• The Math Lab personnel will pick up your test five minutes prior to closing time.
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• The Math Lab hours are posted on the outside door,in this syllabus, and in the lab itself. 
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• Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Math Lab for 25 cents.  Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any test.
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• Childcare arrangements must be made prior to testing. Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
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• CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
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• Cell phones must be turned off as not to disturb other students who are testing. NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
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