dpayton@actx.edu
Durrett 105
I will be in the classroom 30 minutes before class time. Otherwise, office hours are by appointment.
You may email me at any time plus you can call or text (just not after 9 pm).
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
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Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
MATH-1332-LC6 Contemporary Mathematics
Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level math skills or concurrent enrollment in Math 0332.
Intended for Non STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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
Optional: Thinking Mathematically, 7th Edition. Author: Robert Blitzer, Pearson Education, Inc.
Required: MyMathLab Student Access Code
Calculator: The AC Mathematics department recommends using a TI-83, 83 plus, 84, or 84 plus; however, if you already own a good scientific calculator or graphing calculator with which you are familiar, you are not required to purchase a new one.
Computer: Access to a working computer with internet access and a printer. There are student computers located in the Math Outreach Center and Ware Student Commons for student use. This enables you to access all information in Blackboard in AC Connect (announcements, notes, grades, etc...) as well as the online homework at www.mymathlab.com.
Amarillo College student I.D.
A 1 inch three-ring binder. You will be printing notes off from blackboard for us to fill in together.
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. Another option would be to rent one from the AC bookstore.
No sharing of calculators is allowed and a cell phone calculator will not be permitted.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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".
Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to be ON TIME, PREPARED for class, and PARTICIPATE during class in a positive manner. Students are expected to read the syllabus and to sign and turn in a course contract before the first exam can be taken by the student. Students are expected to attend each and every class period. 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 the following: the use of cell phones, texting, making offensive remarks, talking, use of personal music systems, doing homework or other personal projects during class time, or engaging in any other form of distraction. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook http://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/. Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's paper, copying from the homework solutions manual, or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz. Any student caught cheating on an assignment will receive a grade of zero for the assignment. If a student is caught cheating on an exam, a grade of zero will be assigned with no chance of the final replacing the grade.
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. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and / or a tutor.
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 notify your instructor of your emergent situation before the start of class. If your phone activates during class, 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
Homework will consist of online assignments. Online assignments will be submitted using MyMathLab and will be automatically graded on the website. Details on how to register and enroll in MyMathLab will be given on the first day of class. Assignments made on Tuesdays will be due by midnight on Fridays. Assignments made on Thursdays will be due by midnight on Sundays. Assignment due dates will be indicated in MyMathLab with each assignment set. I do NOT accept late homework, however, I will drop the lowest online homework grade.
Group Work
Group work will be completed in class at the end of each section covered. This is a good time to ask peers or myself any questions you may have. I will drop one group work assignment.
Core Assessment
You will be given a core assessment assignment to complete at some time during the semester that will allow you to work on a more in-depth application of a topic we cover during this course.
Exams
Four major exams and a comprehensive final will be given. No make up exams will be given, no matter the reason. If you know in advance that you will be gone for an exam, you MUST make arrangements with the instructor to take the exam EARLY. If an exam is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam. This policy applies to one exam only. If you miss more than one exam, a grade of zero will be averaged for the other missed exams. If you do not miss an exam during the semester, the grade on the final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest major exam grade.
In accordance with Mathematics Department policy, students scoring below a 70 on any major exam will be required to spend at least one hour in the Math Outreach Center. This must be completed by the time specified by your instructor.
Final Exam
The comprehensive final exam will be given the last week of the semester. If, after the last chapter exam, a student is making an A in the course, the student will be exempt from the final exam.
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:
Regular attendance is essential in a math class. It is during class that questions about homework, new assignments, new announcements, and course content will be covered.
Please remember that the last day to drop any 6 week class at AC during the Summer II 2019 Semester is July 31st, 2019. Amarillo College has a drop policy requiring you to contact your instructor before you will be allowed to drop and get the necessary drop form. If you stop attending class, and your average drops below a “60” due to missed assignments, and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.
This is a tentative schedule subject to change by the instructor
| Week | Sections to Cover |
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Tues. July 2nd: Syllabus, MML, Sections 2.1 and 2.2 Thur. July 4th: No Class - AC closed |
| 2 |
Tues. July 9th: Sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, and Review Chapter 2 Wed 10th - Sat 13th: Take the Chapter 2 Exam in the Math Testing Center Thur. July 11th: Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 |
| 3 |
Tues, July 16th: Sections 3.4, 3.7, Review Chapter 3, and Section 8.1 Wed 17th - Sat 20th: Take the Chapter 3 Exam in the Math Testing Center Thur. July 18th: Sections 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 |
| 4 |
Tues. July 23rd: Sections 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, and Review Chapter 8 Thur. July 25th: Assign Core Assessment, Sections 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 Wed 24th - Sat 27th: Take the Chapter 8 Exam in the Math Testing Center |
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Tues. July 30th: Sections 11.4, 12.1, and 12.2 Thur. Aug. 1st: Sections 12.3, 12.4, and Review Chapters 11 & 12 Fri 2nd - Mon 5th: Take the Chapters 11 & 12 Exam in the Math Testing Center |
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Tues. Aug. 6th: Turn in Core Assessment and Review for Comprehensive Final Exam Tues 6th - Thur 8th: Take Final Exam in the Math Testing Center |
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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:
A Final Note:
As you already know, success in a math class takes work, commitment, and perseverance from all of us. As your instructor, I am here to facilitate your efforts to reach your educational goals. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you this semester. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help.
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