Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 to 4:15 pm Engineering Room 206
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
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-0324-LC2 Business and Social Science Fundamentals
Corequisite: MATH 1324
The course is designed as a corequisite, supplemental course for MATH 1324, Math for Business and Social Science, whose areas of study include the application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. This course does not transfer and is not applicable toward any degree. The course supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in mathematics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving.
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, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
Note: The physical textbook for this course is optional. Daily homework will be completed online using MyMathLab, where an electronic version of the text is accessible.
Calculator: You will need a graphing calculator for this course. The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus. Other acceptable calculators are TI-83 Plus, TI-84, Casio fx-CG50 PRIZM or Casio fx-9750GIII. Any graphing calculators not listed will be permitted at the instructors discretion. Note that Computer Algebra System (CAS) calculators are not permitted in the Testing Centers per department policy. This includes, but is not limited to:TI-89, TI-92, TI-NSpires, and cell phone graphing calculator apps.
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-84 or TI-84 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.
Internet: You need access to reliable internet service to access the class on a daily basis. (If your internet service is interrupted, it is also a good idea to have a back up plan for accessing the internet elsewhere so that you can complete your school work!)
Electronic Devices: You will need a working laptop, computer, tablet, or phone with a functioning camera to access course materials, complete online homework, and to participate in remote tutoring (if the need arises).
Printing: You will also need access to a reliable printer to produce class notes and other materials. Computers and printers are available for student use in the Underground in the WARE Building on the Washington Street Campus or in the Math Academic Success Center in Durrett 104. Every student has $20 pre-loaded onto their student ID to cover printing costs; it is unlikely that you will use the entire amount.
Helpful Apps: In the event that you want to participate in remote tutoring, you may want to download the Zoom app.
MyMathLab: Students must have access to MyMathLab by purchasing the student access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore or by paying for access directly online. Reminder: purchasing the hard copy of the book is not required.
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".
Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook which can be accessed using the link above or through the AC Website http://www.actx.edu . 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 a zero on an assignment or test, an F in the course, or permanent removal from the classroom.
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. 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, but is not limited to: the use of a cell phone, notes, notecards, or books during an exam, copying work from another student, or leaving the classroom or Math Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students cheat on a test". You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file with your instructor. Please Note: NO CELL PHONES may be used during an exam in class or in the Math Testing Lab. If your phone is out at any time for any reason during while in the Testing Room, you will receive an automatic "F" for the course.
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.
Grading Policy: Your grade will be determined using the weights below. The scale is standard (0-59 F, 60-69 D, 70-79 C, 80-89 B, 90-100 A) and I reserve the right to adjust grades in the student's favor based on in-class participation
Category | Percentage of Total Grade |
*Online Homework (Drop 2 lowest grades)
*Notebook: | 15%
5% |
*Attendance | 10% |
Exams (4 Exams) | 50% |
Comprehensive Final Exam | 20% |
Items noted with an asterisk (*) should go into your notebook/portfolio to be graded in the co-requisite portion of this class once graded and returned.
Online Homework: All homework will be completed online using MyMathLab. Help buttons will be available for each problem in MyMathLab, and you may rework problems multiple times until you get the correct answer. You may continue working on all the assignments on MyMathLab until the due date. In general, no late homework will be accepted, though I reserve the right to grant exceptions due to extenuating circumstances. These due dates will be posted in Blackboard as well as on MyMathLab. Though this homework will be submitted online, I strongly recommend that you keep an organized log of written work to accompany each homework assignment to better learn the process of solving problems. This will further your notebook grade in the co-requisite course.
Spotlight Problems: A set of Spotlight Problems will be assigned at the beginning of each of the four units covered in class. These worksheets can be printed from Blackboard. Usually these problems require a deeper understanding of the basic concepts where students must utilize critical thinking and good communication skills. Spotlight problems will be submitted in class and graded by the instructor. Each set of spotlight problems will be due at the beginning of class on the day the test window closes. They will be accepted early, but no late spotlight problems will be accepted for any reason.
Review Worksheets: Following each unit of instruction, a review worksheet can be printed from Blackboard. Students must complete this review, and submit it in the Math Testing Lab as a "ticket" to take the exam. Though one review will be turned in, you are encouraged to work the review multiple times. You will not be allowed to take the exam until you submit a completed review. Reviews will be graded based on completion. If you miss an exam and do not submit a review, you will receive a zero for the review. No review grades will be dropped, and no late reviews will be accepted.
Exams: Four unit exams will be given outside of class in the Math Testing Lab. Due dates for exams will be posted Blackboard. No late or exams will be given; if you miss an exam you will receive a zero to be replaced by the final exam.
Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given during Week 8. The deadline for completing the final exam is Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. No exceptions.
Mandatory Tutoring: If your overall average falls below 75 after any unit exam, you will be required to complete one hour of tutoring before taking the next exam. Tutoring may be completed on campus in the Math Academic Success Center in Durrett Hall Room 104.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will not be given under any circumstances.
Note: Math 1324 and Math 0324 are linked together and known 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 0324 and Math 1324 are fully integrated major test grades from Math 1324, including the comprehensive final, will count in both course gradebooks.
Teamwork: These co-requisite courses require team work. We will all work together as a team to be successful. My part is to present the material to you in an organized manner and to teach you. My part is to also work closely together with your Math 1324 instructor who will present the material and then our class will build foundational skills to support the material presented in Math 1324 class. Your part is to come to class, do your homework, reviews, and exams. Obtain tutoring from the Math Academic Success Center when needed. I look forward to working together this semester.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken every day at the beginning of each class, so please be on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late or leave class early without prior permission, you will be counted absent for the day.
The deadline to drop this course is Tuesday, October 1, 2024. If I do not receive an email by 4pm on October 1st, I cannot guarantee your drop will be processed. You must drop both MATH 1324 and 0324. 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 accepted under any circumstances. This is college policy, not mine.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change at any time by your instructor)
Week 1: Orientation, 1.1
Week 2: 1.2, 1.3, 2.2
Week 3: Unit 1 Exam, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Week 4: 4.1, 4.2, Unit 2 Exam
Week 5: 10.1, 10.2, 10.3
Week 6: 10.4, 10.5, Unit 3 Exam, 5.1
Week 7: 5.2, 5.3, Unit 4 Exam, Probability and Expected Value
Week 8: Final Review, Comprehensive Final Exam
BLACKBOARD
Students will be required to login to Blackboard via the AC Connect portal on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, grades, and access course materials. To get into Blackboard, go to www.actx.edu and click the AC Connect portal. Log in to Blackboard. Once you have logged in, you should see our class listed on your home page. If you need help logging into the site, contact Ask AC at (806) 371-5000
GETTING STARTED WITH MYMATHLAB
To register for MyMathLab:
1. Log in to our class in Blackboard.
2. Click the MyMathLab link, and click "Open Pearson" or "Open MyLab and Mastering."
3. Create your Pearson account or log into a previously existing account.
4. Select any available access option, if asked.
» Enter a prepaid access code that came from the bookstore.
» OR Buy instant access using a credit card or PayPal.
» OR Select "Get temporary access without payment for 14 days."
4. Select "Go to my course."
5. Select 1324-LC1 from My Courses.
To sign in later:
1. Select MyMathLab from the Content section of our course in Blackboard.
2. Click "Go to Course Home."
OR:
1. Go to https://mlm.pearson.com
2. Sign in with the same Pearson account you used before.
3. Select 1324-LC1 from My Courses.
TUTORING
Tutoring may be completed in the Math Academic Success Center in person on campus in Durrett 104 or virtually by Zoom. To join an ongoing Zoom Meeting for tutoring, click the Tutoring Zoom link in Blackboard, or go to https://zoom.us/j/541139851. Use the Meeting ID: 541 139 851
| In Person | Remote Tutoring |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | Monday - Saturday |
| 8:00am - 8:00pm | 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Saturday | |
| 9:00am - 8:00pm | JOIN: https://zoom.us/j/541139851 |
| CALL: 806-371-5119 |
TESTING POLICIES
Books and large bags may be placed on the bookshelf before you request a test. They will not be allowed in the testing room.
An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take a test in the Math Testing Lab.
Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt, you cannot leave the Math Testing Center and return to finish that test at a later time.
In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
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; tests done in pen will receive a zero.
Childcare arrangements must be made prior to testing . Children may not accompany students into the testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Cell phones must be turned off as not to disturb other students who are testing. NO CELL PHONE use of any kind is allowed 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!
The Math Testing Lab is located in Durrett 103. No test will be given out within an hour of closing; do not wait to take your exams. The Math Lab personnel will pick up your test five minutes prior to closing time.
The Math Lab hours are posted on the outside door, in this syllabus, and in the lab itself.
| Math Testing Center Hours |
|---|
| Monday - Thursday |
| 9:00am - 10:00pm |
| Friday - Saturday |
| 9:00am-8:00pm |
| 806-371-5088 |
All supplies as required by Math 1324 instructor plus the ones listed below:
After successfully completing Math 0324, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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 and READY TO WORK, and PARTICIPATE DURING CLASS in a positive manner. Students are expected to read the syllabus. Students are expected to behave as adults in a professional setting. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in the classroom 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 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.
Phones: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that cell phones 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 Amarillo College that only students enrolled in this course attend this course.
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 or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz.
Math 0324 and Math 1324 are linked together and known 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 grade recovery options and no extra credit opportunities in this course. If your average drops below 75 at any time during the semester in the Math 1324 course, you will be required to complete mandatory tutoring. 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 0324 and Math 1324 are fully integrated, major test grades from Math 1324, including the final, and the MyMathLab homework grade will count in both course gradebooks.
COURSE COMPONENT | PERCENTAGES | GRADING SCALE | GRADE |
Attendance | 10% | 90-90% | A |
MyMathLab | 15% | 80-89% | B |
Notebook/Binder
| 5% | 70-79% 60-69% | C D |
Chapter Tests (4 @12.5% each) | 50% | Below 60% | F |
| Final Exam | 20% |
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* At the end of the semester, your final exam grade will replace your lowest exam grade if it is higher.
Testing is not to be done during class time.
Attendance/Participation: 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 without penalty. Starting with the second absence, five points will be deducted from the starting attendance/participation grade of 100 for each absence. Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence, and no differentiation will be made as to excused or unexcused absences. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late or leaving class early, prior to instructor dismissal, will be marked absent.
Activities/Participation: Group Activities will be completed during class time and cannot be made-up. Students will collaborate together on projects that are relevant to the current topics being covered in Math 0324 and Math 1324. Collaboration, discussion and communicating ideas are important for complete understanding of mathematical topics and are soft skills necessary for everyday life and career.
Attendance: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. For specific attendance guidelines, see above under Grading Criteria.
If for any reason you are unable to complete the six-hours of co-requisite coursework, the deadline for withdrawing from these courses is Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Students now must visit with both instructors and complete a withdrawal 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 instructors have signed it. Deadline for letting me know you want to withdraw is 5:00pm on Monday, September 30, 2024. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially withdraw from these courses by this deadline, you will receive an F in both courses. Note: Late withdrawals will NOT be granted under any circumstance.
Tentative course calendar for Math 0324. Any changes will be announced in class.
Week | Support Coursework for Math 1324 chapter/section |
1 | Introduction, Sections 1.1, 1.2 |
2 | Sections 1.3, 2.2, Spotlight Unit 1 Spotlight Unit 1, Review Exam 1 |
3 | Unit 1 Exam Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
4 | Sections 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, Spotlight Unit 2, Review Unit 2, Unit 2 Exam |
5 | Unit 2 Exam, Sections 10.1, 10.2 |
6 | Sections 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 5.1 Spotlight Unit 3, Review Exam 3, Exam 3 |
7 | Sections 5.2, 5.3, Probability, Unit 4 Spotlight, Review Exam 4, Exam 4 |
8 | Final Exam Review, Final Exam |
Tutoring and Testing for Math students:
Amarillo College is committed to providing tutoring supports to all students. The best tutoring resource is your teacher. For additional Math assistance, the Academic Success Center is open 6 days each week (hours below).
Math Testing Lab(Durrett 103) | Academic Success Center (Durrett 104) |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | Monday - Friday |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday and Saturday | Saturday |
| 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| 371-5088 | 371-5119 |
Virtual Tutoring will be available through ZOOM. The link for virtual tutoring is https://zoom.us/j/541139851
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER RULES
Final note: These co-requisite courses require team work. We all must work together as a team to be successful. My part is to work closely together with your Math 1324 instructor to build foundational skills to support materials presented in your Math 1324 class. Your job is to be in class every class period, participate, do your assignments on time, and study for your exams. We are here to help you, and you can be here to help each other as well. If you have a problem, please bring it to me or to the group, so that we can work together to solve it. You can succeed in the co-requisite courses, Math 0324 and Math 1324, if you will make the commitment of effort and time.
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