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MATH-1332-040 Contemporary Mathematics
<p>Prerequisite: MATH 0303-minimum grade of C, an Accuplacer score of 75, a THEA score of 270, an equivalent score on a state-approved test or Department Chair consent</p>
Logic; sets and counting; metric system; probability; statistics; geometry; math of finance; and exponential and logarithmic functions.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Required Textbook: Thinking Mathematically, Sixth Edition. Author: Robert Blitzer, Pearson Education, Inc.
Graphing Calculator Checkout:
Students unable to afford the purchase of a graphing calculator can apply to the Adult Students Program for the privilege of checking one out for the semester. Students that a) receive a PELL Grant, or b) receive public assistance services are eligible as long as calculators are available. These calculators are checked out on a “first come, first served” basis. If you do not meet the above criteria but cannot afford to purchase your own calculator, you may discuss your situation with the Adult Students advisors. Exceptions may be made in some cases.
Students who lose (due to accident / theft / any other mishap) or damage in any way a loaner graphing calculator will be required to replace the lost, stolen, or damaged calculator with a new TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator. Failure to do so will result in immediate action(s) taken by Amarillo College.
Bring a copy of your schedule to the Adult Students Program, Student Services Center, Room 130, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You must complete an application and be enrolled in a math class to receive this assistance.
PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
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".
Math & Engineering Department Behavior Policy:
Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; working on assignments for other courses during class; use of personal music systems; use of cell phones (including texting); electronic device noises; talking during the lecture, even about a math topic; abusive, offensive, and/or disrespectful language or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students, and/or Amarillo College property.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered in order to receive credit for a course. The instructor sets the pace to ensure that these requirements are met. Complaining about the pace will not result in less material being covered. :) Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and / or a tutor.
Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or AC’s Student Rights & Responsibilities document will be subject to disciplinary action which may include, but is not limited to: removal from the classroom; consultation with the Math & Engineering Department Chair and/or other AC authority; withdrawal from the course and/or Amarillo College.
NOTE: If the instructor or a Math Testing Lab staff member sees a cell phone out during any exam, the instructor will assume that the student is cheating and the exam will be taken up and a grade of "F" will be received for the course. This grade will go on your permanent transcript and cannot be removed.
Cheating/Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty Policy:
Cheating/plagiarism/academic dishonesty, whether it is on homework assignments or on tests, cannot be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. A student who plagiarizes or cheats (or attempts to plagiarize or cheat) on any homework assignment or on any test in this course will receive an automatic “F” in the course. Such academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the illegal use of books, notes, calculators, cell phones, and/or copying on any test or any course assignment. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test or any course assignment. Please refer to the “Student Rights and Responsibilities” document on AC’s website for more information on this issue, and feel free to ask me about any questions you have on any of these policies.
Food/Drink Policy AND Cell Phone/Pager Policy:
It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor’s discretion, but food and drink are not allowed at any time in the computer labs.
It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that cell phones and pagers should be turned off, or in silent mode, in the classrooms and in the computer labs. If you must have your cell phone on in class, due to a true emergency situation, please step out into the hallway immediately with your phone, without talking, to minimize the disruption to the class and/or to the other students.
Homework
Tests
Scoring below “70” on a Test
A student who scores below a "70" on any chapter test will be required to turn in corrections to that test for no credit before being allowed to take the next scheduled exam. Students may go to the Outreach Center to work on corrections or to the instructor’s office for help.
Test Reflections/In-Class Activities
Each student will complete a short "test reflection" after each chapter test is taken. This form will be supplied by the instructor and turned in for a grade. Additionally, as time permits, and without warning, students will be given assignments to be completed during class. These assignments will be collected for a grade and cannot be made up. It is very important for you to be in class so you do not miss these assignments.
Attendance
You should be on time for class, prepared for class, and actively participate and be on task in class daily. Students will be allowed to miss one class day without penalty. Starting with the second absence, five points will be deducted from the starting attendance grade of 100 for each absence. It is the responsibility of the student to sign in daily.
Students arriving more than 10 minutes late or leaving class early, prior to instructor dismissal, will be marked absent. Students not engaged in class, though physically there, will be marked absent. Texting, working on homework in class, sleeping, talking while instructor is talking, and other disruptive behavior will get you counted absent.
Final Examination
The mandatory comprehensive final exam for this course will be given in the testing center by Thusday, May 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
Extra Credit
Extra credit is NOT given.
Grading Policy
The final course grades of A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60) will be computed as the mean (average) of the earned grades from:
Daily attendance is necessary to be successful in this course. It is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet daily and scan in with their AC i.d.. Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence, and no differentiation will be made as to excused or unexcused absences. Note that the last day to drop is April 21 by NOON. Students now have to go through the instructor to drop a course. The deadline for letting me know you want to drop is NOON on April 21. Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics
Spring 2017 Tentative Schedule
This schedule is subject to changes without advance notice, so you always need to come to class to stay informed of updates as they occur.
| Week 1 | Course Intro, syllabus | Week 9 | 8.3, 8.4 |
| Week 2 | 2.1, 2.2 | Week 10 | 8.5, 8.6 |
| Week 3 | 2.3, 2.4 | Week 11 | 8.7, 11.1, 11.2 |
| Week 4 | 2.5, 3.1 | Week 12 | Ch 8 Exam, 11.3, 11.4 |
| Week 5 | Ch. 2 Exam, 3.2 | Week 13 | 12.1, 12.2, Ch 11 Exam |
| Week 6 | 3.3, 3.4, | Week 14 | 12.3, 12.4 |
| Week 7 | 3.7, 8.1 | Week 15 | Ch. 12 Exam, Q&A for final |
| Week 8 | Ch 3 Exam, 8.2 | Week 16 | Final Exam |
Free Help:
If you feel yourself getting behind in class or having problems with certain concepts covered, get help immediately. It is YOUR responsibility to get help outside of class.
The following are a few ways to get FREE help outside of class:
**Please note that going to the Tutoring Center is NOT a substitute for attending class! You must attend each class to begin learning the material and to avoid losing attendance and in-class activities points. The Outreach Center is designed to support your studying for tests, as the place to go to get help with your homework, and to get clarification, outside of my office hours, of difficult concepts you have already seen in class.
A Final Note:
This course can be stressful for many students, primarily because of the volume of material we need to cover. (Let’s work on reducing everyone’s stress level in general.) Please don’t feel overwhelmed—I am here to help you, and you can be here to help each other as well. You can succeed in Contemporary Mathematics if you will make the commitment of effort and time. :)
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