Quantitative Reasoning/Contemporary Mathematics Fundamentals Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Course

MATH-0332-LC21 Quantitative Reasoning/Contemporary Mathematics Fundamentals

Prerequisites

Corequisite: MATH 1332

Course Description

This course is designed as a corequisite, supplemental course for Math 1332, Contemporary Mathematics, whose areas of study 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.  This course is intended for Non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. 

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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

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

All supplies as required by Math 1332 instructor plus the ones listed below:

• MyMathLab code (as required for Math 1332, only one code is required)
• Access to computer and internet
• 1.5 - 2 inch 3-ring binder that will hold the work of Math 0332 and Math 1332
• Package of dividers   
• Pencils, erasers, highlighter and notebook paper
• Index cards
• TI 84 Graphing calculator 

Student Performance

After successfully completing Math 0332, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

1. Apply the language and notation of sets.

2. Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence.

3. Solve problems in mathematics of finance.

4. Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.

5. Interpret and analyze various representations of data.

6. Demonstrate the ability to choose and analyze mathematical models to solve problems from real-world settings, including, but not limited to, personal finance, health literacy, and civic engagement.

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

Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to be on time, prepared and ready to participate in a positive manner. Students are expected to read the syllabus. 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 or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam.  

Grading Criteria

Math 0332 and Math 1332 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 1332 course, you will be required to spend at least one hour receiving help in the Math Academic Success Center. 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 grades from Math 1332, including the final, will count in both courses.

Grading Schema
Attendance                  10%
MML Homework:         15%
Notebook:                      5%
Exams:                         50%
Final Exam:                  20%

Grading Scale
90-100%          A
80-89%            B
70-79%            C
60-69%            D
below 60%       F

 At the end of the semester, your final exam grade will replace your lowest exam grade if it is higher.  

Attendance/Participation: 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: Students will collaborate together on class collaborations that are relevant to the current topics being covered in Math 0332 and Math 1332. Collaboration, discussion and communicating ideas are important for complete understanding of mathematical topics and are soft skills necessary for everyday life and career.

Attendance

This is a fast-paced class and attendance is essential to be successful. We have a lot to cover in 8 short weeks and if you miss class just once, you will miss huge chunks of information. Please be on time, and prepared for class, adequately caffeinated, and ready to actively participate in class every day. Sometimes I will pass around a sign-in sheet and sometimes I will take attendance in other ways. It is your responsibility to make sure you are counted present. Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence regardless of the reason. There are no excused absences in this course. If you are absent for any reason, you are responsible for catching up on deadlines, assignments and notes.

WITHDRAWAL: The last day to withdraw or drop this course is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Please come visit with me and/or your advisor before dropping this course to understand the full consequences of dropping. You must complete a drop request form before being allowed to withdraw from a course. It is your responsibility to obtain the necessary signatures and turn the form into the registrar once the form has been signed. Please let me know you want to drop by Monday, March 2, 2026. If you stop coming to class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by withdrawal date, you will receive an F for the course.  Note:  Late drops CANNOT be given under any circumstances.

Calendar

Additional Information

BLACKBOARD

Students should 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, follow the instructions posted in Blackboard.

TUTORING, MCC SUCCESS CENTER, ROOMS 115 & 116

We want you to succeed, so we have provided you with support systems to help you achieve your goals.  Free tutoring is available in the Math Academic Success Center in person on campus 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 Tutoring Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

For more information, call Shelly Etheredge - Success Center Supervisor
806-934-7234 or call the Moore County Campus main desk at (806) 934-7220.

MATH TESTING, MCC TESTING CENTER

Monday & Thursday  3:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday  9:30 am to 1:30 pm

No tests will be given out less than 90 minutes before closing, and all tests will be collected 15 minutes before closing.

Individual appointments can be scheduled by calling the Front Desk at Moore County Campus at (806) 934-7220.

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 1314 instructor to build foundational skills to support materials presented in your Math 1314 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 0314 and Math 1314, if you will make the commitment of effort and time.