Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

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.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

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.

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Course

MATH-1324-001 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences

Prerequisites

Prerequisite:Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level math skills Corequisite: MATH 0324

Course Description

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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

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 watch video lectures, take pictures of your handwritten work to submit online, and complete online homework and tests. You will also need access to a reliable printer to print class notes, spotlight problems, and other materials. Computers and printers are available for student use in the Underground in the WARE Building on the Washington Street Campus and also in the Math Academic Success Center in WARE on the 4th floor. 

Calculator: You will 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 TI-89s, TI-NSpires, and graphing calculator apps are NOT permitted in the Math Testing Center. 

Helpful Apps: Please download a scanning app (iphone users can scan in the notes app) to help assist you in turning your handwritten work to pdf form and submitting for grading. You will also want to download the Zoom app to take advantage of the remote tutoring available through the Math Academic Success Center.

Photo ID:  Amarillo College student I.D. (for testing and tutoring)

Student Performance

Students 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 person. 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.

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. 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.

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 10-15 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.

Grading Criteria

Online Homework (10% of your total grade): All homework will be completed online using the MyMathLab website. After registering, click on the "Assignments" button found on the homepage. Online homework must be submitted by 11:59pm CST on the due date.  Help buttons will be available for each problem in MyMathLab, and you may rework problems multiple times until you get the correct answer. Assignment deadlines will be stated on the course calendar and indicated in MyMathLab with each homework assignment. Although 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. Two online homework assignments will be dropped when calculating your overall homework average. I do not accept late homework. 

Spotlight Problems (10% of your total grade): You will have a written assignment covering the concepts in each chapter. Due dates are posted on the class schedule in Blackboard. No late written work will be accepted. No spotlight problems will be dropped. 

Online Tests (40% of your total grade):  Four online tests will be completed in MyMathLab by the due date(s) indicated in MyMathLab.  Online tests will be timed. All online work (HW and Tests) must be submitted before 11:59pm CST on the due date. 

Midterm/Final Exams (40% of your final grade; each worth 20% of the final grade): The midterm and final exams are proctored exams (NOT ONLINE). These exams are taken at the Washington Street Campus or can be proctored at an approved testing site. Hereford Campus and Moore County Campus have been used by students in the past. You will be required to provide a photo ID to take an exam. If you need to take your midterm and final exam somewhere other than the Washington Street Campus math testing center, you must make arrangements with me by February 1st! There will be a form in Blackboard for you to complete. If you fail to complete the form by the deadline, you will be required to test at the Washington Street Campus.

Midterm Exam: Available February 12th - February 16th

Final Exam:  Available March 6th - March 11th 

Mandatory Tutoring: If you score below 75 on any unit exam or your overall average drops below a 75, you will be required to complete one hour of tutoring. Tutoring may be completed in the Math Academic Success Center in WARE on the 4th floor or on zoom. Tutoring for Success problems can be found in Blackboard. 

Keep on track:  All homework and tests can be started early. You may work ahead. Do not to wait until the last minute to start an assignment so that if you are ill or have technical difficulties you are not put in a bind.  

Late Work:  Deadlines are your responsibility. Due dates are posted on the MyMathLab website and in the class in Blackboard (through the AC Connect Portal). However, because this is an online course, I can tailor it to your individual needs without disrupting the flow of the course. If you need a deadline extension for a MyMathLab homework assignment (up to 2 days maximum), please don't hesitate to ask. I will extend ONE online exam (up to 2 days maximum) if you miss a due date. No extensions will be granted beyond March 8th. Also, no extensions are available for written work (spotlight problems), the midterm or the final exam.

Note: your current course average is displayed in Blackboard. The average showing in MyMathLab is not correct.

Attendance

The deadline to drop this course is Tuesday, March 3rd.  To complete the drop process, submit your form to me for my signature by noon on March 3rd. If you stop attending class and your average drops below 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE DROP POLICY - Students who do not attend class by logging in and complete the all of the following assignments by SUNDAY JANUARY 25TH, will be administratively dropped from the course. 

1. Read through the syllabus. 

2. Sign and submit the course contract in Blackboard.

3. Sign up for Remind - code is in Blackboard.

4. Sign up for MML - MyMathLab using the link in the Blackboard course. 

5. Watch the videos and take notes for Sections 1.1 and 1.2. 

6. Complete the first TWO MyMathLab Homework assignments (1.1, 1.2) by Sunday January 25th. 

Calendar

Additional Information

AC Connect:  Students will be required to log in to AC Connect on a regular basis to check e-mail, course announcements, and grades. To get into AC Connect, use the website address:  http://acconnect.actx.edu . Once 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

MyMathLab:  all instructions on how to register in MML will be given in Blackboard.

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.

Math Testing Center (WARE 123 – 806.371.5088)
Monday – Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm     
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
No test will be handed out less than 90 mins prior to close. All exams will be picked up 15 mins to close. 

Math Academic Success Center (WARE 4th floor – 806.371.5119)

In-Person Tutoring
Monday – Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Virtual Tutoring
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/541139851

MATH TESTING CENTER RULES

• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take a test in the Math Lab. 
• Books can be placed in the bookshelf before you request a test but Amarillo College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• 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.
• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same colored test. All purses must be on the floor.
• The Math Lab will not hand out a test less than one hour before closing time.
• 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 and in this syllabus.
• Please come prepared. 
• 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 so 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!