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MATH-1332-LC2 Contemporary Mathematics
Prerequisite:Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level math skills Corequisite: 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.
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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:
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
Thinking Mathematically, 7th ed., by Robert Blitzer, Pearson Publishing Company
"My Math Lab Access Code" from AC Bookstore.
Note: No physical textbook is needed for this course. All assignments (HW and tests) will be completed online using My Math Lab, where an electronic version of the text is accessible. Please purchase a student access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore.
All supplies as required by Math 0332/1332 instructors which included:
MyMathLab code
Access to computer and internet
Printed copies of Class-Notes posted on 'Course Content'
2 inch 3-ring binder that will hold the work of Math 0332 and Math 1332
Package of 8 dividers with tabs labeled: Notes, Homework, Collaborations, 0332 MML Quizzes, Practices, Reflective Test Journal
Pencils, erasers, highlighter and notebook paper.
Index cards to have the formulas ready.
TI-84/CE Graphing calculator or may load TI-84 calculator app to your phone (webbitemu for androids). You may use the following emulator of TI-84 calculator:
You may watch the video how to download:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCdK70jbZ_8
In Math 1332 students will also need a graphing calculator for this course. The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus. Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will be permitted at the instructors discretion. Note that no TI-89s or TI-Nspires will be permitted during the exams.
Calculators are available to check out on the 4th floor of Ware Student Commons. Students must show their schedule and that they are registered for a class that requires a graphing calculator. The calculator must be returned at the end of the semester or the student will be required to replace the calculator with a new TI-84.
Students need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to complete online homework assignments and access to a printer to occasionally print course materials.
Students need an official Amarillo College student ID to scan into the Academic Success Center - Math (Outreach Center), while open. It is recommended that you use the virtual tutoring with the access code that will be given to you the first week.
After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:
1. Apply the language and notation of sets.
2. Use the tools of logic to determine the validity of an argument or statement.
3. Solve problems in mathematics of finance.
4. Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.
5. Interpret and analyze various representations of data.
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".
COVID-19 Update: Due to maintain “State Required Social Distancing”, not all students are permitted to participate in class physically for every class. Students will be divided into two groups – each will participate classes physically and virtually at every alternative class-day per week.
All classes will be telecasted. So, one group of students will be in class physically, and rest will participate virtually. This routine will be switched per class per week.
Class at Day 1, August 25th will completely be online, virtual participation on that day is required, as you must give your concern at Day-01 about the medium of your choice for class participation. Zoom-link to join this virtual class of Math 1332-LC2 is:
https://actx-edu.zoom.us/j/88286244700
Meeting ID: 882 8624 4700 ---- [if you join by phone, not recommended]
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course fails below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring services, which may be faculty-led, discipline=specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
For each class, we will be meeting in-person in class, but not more than 12 per day according to the class capacity of classroom: Engr. 204 (to maintain the required social distancing for COVID-19). Rest of students will participate virtually the same class, as all classes will be telecasting simultaneously under tech supported environment. Virtual classes will be with zoom meeting, joining link will be available on blackboard.
You are expected to attend each class in-person or virtually, since attendance will be part of your grade and will assist you in your learning process.
Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to be ON TIME, PREPARED, 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. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: the use of cellular 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.
Food/Drink: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that food and drink be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor's discretion. Food and drink are not allowed in the computer labs or in classrooms when laptop computers are in use by the student.
Phones/Pagers: It is the policy of the Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting, & Data Science Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs.
Videos/Photos: Students must receive instructor consent before taking pictures or videos of the instructor's work or lessons.
Guests/Children: It is the policy of the Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Science Department that only students enrolled in this course may attend this course.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating will nto be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student's paper or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement. "I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test I will receive an automatic "F" in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes the use of cell phone calculators, the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, and copying. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test." You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file in your instructor's office. Please note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If w see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
Attendance: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend classes and be on time for daily attendance check regardless of the medium of teaching. Nonattendance either physically or virtually will be recorded as an absence and no differentiation will be made as to excused or unexcused absences.
Students arriving or joining virtually more than 10 minutes late or leaving class early, prior to instructor dismissal, will be marked and noted, two such cases will be counted as '1' absence. Attendance percentage will be posted on grade center at the end of the semester.
Math 1332 and Math 0332 are linked together and know as a co-requisite pairing. Successful completion of both courses is essential. One course cannot be dropped without dropping both which might have serious financial aid consequences. There are no extra credit opportunities in this course. To earn credit, you must pass with a "C" or better average in both courses. Each of the two classes will have course specific requirements; however, because Math 0332 and Math 1332 are fully integrated major test grade from Math 1332 including the conditional final, will count in both course grade books.
Homework: Daily homework needs to be completed online using "My Math Lab" and will be graded automatically. Due dates will be posted on the My Math Lab website. Please note that LATE HOMEWORK WILL RESULT IN PENALTY OF 15% LATE SUBMISSION after the due dates, but this penalty will be applicable only on the problems done after the due dates. Final submission date for all HW assignments is October 10 (Saturday).
At the end of the course, the two lowest homework grades will be dropped.
Test Reviews: Reviews (on MML) will assigned before each major exam and will be a prerequisite before you will be allowed to take the Exam on MML.
Exams: Four chapter exams and one comprehensive final exam each on MML will be given throughout the course. Testing is not to be done during class time and will all be online during Fall I, 2020. No late exams will be given after the due date, no matter the reason. At the end of the semester, your final exam grade will replace your lowest exam grade if it is higher.
If you score below a 70 on an exam, you will be required to spend at least one hour receiving help in the Academic Success Center-Math (Math Outreach Center) or through a Virtual Online Tutoring session before you will be allowed to take the next exam. Documentation of your time spent in the Academic Success Center - Math (Math Outreach Center) or the Virtual Online Tutoring session must be provided to your instructor through online notification before you will be allowed to take your next exam.
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and must be completed by Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
| Grading Policy: | Percentages: | Grading Scale | Grade |
| Attendance | 5% | 90-100% | A |
| Online Homework | 20% | 80-89% | B |
| Exam Reviews MML | 5% | 70-79% | C |
| Major Exams (4 @ 12.5% each) MML | 50% | 60-69% | D |
| Final Exam (MML) | 20% | Below 60% | F |
*See attendance policy in "Grading Criteria" section above.
If you are absent for any reason, YOU are responsible for obtaining the assignments and notes.
Remember that the deadline for withdrawing from this class is Tuesday, October 06, 2020.
To withdraw, students have to visit with the instructor and complete a drop request form before being allowed to withdraw from a course. It is the student's responsibility to obtain additional signatures and turn the form into the registrar once the instructor has signed it. Deadline for letting me know you want to drop is 5:00 pm on October 5. 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. Note: Late drops will NOT be given under any circumstance.
This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time:
| WEEK | CLASS |
| 1 | Introduction, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
| 2 | 2.5, Chapter 2 Exam, 3.1, 3.2 |
| 3 | 3.3,3.4, 3.7, Chapter 3 Exam |
| 4 | 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 |
| 5 | 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, Chapter 8 Exam |
| 6 | 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, Chapter 11 Exam |
| 7 | 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4 |
| 8 | Final Review, Final Exam |
Getting Started with MyMathLab
To access MyMathLab where your online homework is located, first log into our course in Blackboard. You will need the following information:
Student Access Code: You can find the student access code in one of two ways: (1.) It is located in the MyMathLab kit that came wrapped with the course textbook you purchased, (2.) You may purchase a MyMathLab Kit separate from the physical book from the AC Bookstore.
Email Address: Use the address you check most often.
To register and enroll:
1. Log into your Blackboard course. Click the MyMathLab link at the left of the page. Tip: If you have previously linked your Blackboard and Pearson accounts, you are taken directly to the Pearson payment page. Go to step 4.
2. Review the license agreement and privacy policy and click I Accept.
3. to link your Blackboard and Pearson accounts, enter your Pearson account username and passwork. If you do not have a Pearson account, click Create and follow the instructions.
4. Enter the access code that was purchased separately from the bookstore.
5. From the You're Done page, click Go to My Courses.
You'll also get a confirmation email.
To get started after registering:
1.) Log into Blackboard by clicking the ACConnect Button at the college website www.actx.edu.
2.) Click the MyMathLab link at the left of the page in our course in Blackboard.
3.) Click the SECOND link, "MyMathLab with Pearson e-text Course Home."
4.) To work on assignments, click the "Homework" button, and choose the section you wish to complete.
5.) To access the textbook, click the "Chapter Contents" button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view.
6.) To view a power point presentation of a particular section, click the "Multimedia Library" button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view or print.
7.) Under the "Homework" button, START YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT, "Orientation."
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:
1. Contact your instructor to make an appointment for help.
2. Get free tutoring from the Academic Success (Math Outreach Center) , please click the following link (either one):
https://www.actx.edu/successcenters/scheduling
https://www.actx.edu/successcenters/
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sunday Closed. The Center is currently open; however if we enter into Phase 3, virtual online tutoring will be available. We will be receiving the access code for Virtual Online Tutoring during the first week of classes.
3. SmarThinking (link on the left of Bb shell)
4. If you need help with AC Connect, you can contact the AC Help Center at 371-5000, or via email at askas@actx.edu (mailto:askac@actx.edu).
| Math Testing Center (Durrett 103 ) | Academic Success Center-Math (Outreach Center) (Durrett 104) |
| Monday - Thursday | Monday - Thursday |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 pm | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | Friday |
| 8:00 am - 8:00 pm | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Saturday |
| 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| 371-5088 | 371-5119 |
RULES: Medium of classroom learning and Hours for the Academic Success Center-Math (ORC) are subject to change with COVID-19.
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