Contemporary Mathematics Syllabus for 2026-2027
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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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Statement on State-Authorized Courses at Amarillo College

For-credit academic and workforce education courses offered at Amarillo College are limited to the course options available in the statewide inventory for two-year public institutions. Courses in the state-authorized lower-division Academic Course Guide Manual and Workforce Education Course Manual have specific descriptions that prescribe course content and may include specific student learning outcomes. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) maintains and regularly updates these manuals. Amarillo College faculty and leaders ensure that these courses are aligned with THECB guidelines and evaluated based on student performance outcomes. Students enrolled in these courses are expected to engage with and learn course content. According to the AC Board of Regents Policy Manual, "faculty members are entitled to academic freedom in the conduct of research and teaching and are tasked with the associated responsibilities" (DGC). Students are entitled to academic freedom in the classroom, as well, and faculty "must not attempt to force on students a personal viewpoint and must at all times allow diversity of opinion" (Amarillo College Academic Affairs Manual).

Course

MATH-1332-099 Contemporary Mathematics

Prerequisites

Prerequisite:Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level math skills Corequisite: MATH 0332  

Course Description

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 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

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Thinking Mathematically, 8th ed., by Robert Blitzer, Pearson Publishing Company

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.  Please purchase a student access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore.

Supplies

MyMathLab student access code

Access to computer with reliable internet and printer

Suggested: 2 inch 3-ring binder, dividers, pencils, notebook paper, highlighters

TI - 84 Graphing calculator  

Calculators are available to check out in the Math Testing center, Durr 103.  Rules apply and are available at the time of checkout.

Students need an official Amarillo College student ID to scan into the Academic Success Center - Math (Outreach Center) for tutoring and also to take exams.

Student Performance

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.

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

When you enter our classroom you are a member of our class family and should behave 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 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 cannot be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College.  This syllabus serves as a contract.  By taking this class and having access to the syllabus, you are stating that "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". 

Please Note:  NO CELL PHONES or smart watches may be used during an exam in class or in the Math Testing Lab.  If your phone and/or watch 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.

Videos/Photos:  Students should ask permission 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.

Grading Criteria

Attendance:  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and be on time for daily attendance check.

Homework:  Daily homework will be completed online using MyMathLab and will be graded automatically.  Due dates will be posted on the My Math Lab website and instructions on how to register will be provided in class.  Please note that NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.  At the end of the course, the two lowest homework grades will be dropped.

Test Reviews:  Reviews will be assigned before each major exam and will be completed online.    

Exams:  Five chapter exams (online), a midterm (written) and a comprehensive final exam (written) will be given throughout the course.  No late exams will be given, no matter the reason.  If you know in advance that you will be gone during the assigned exam dates, you MUST make arrangements with your instructor to take the exam EARLY.

Midterm Exam:  Oct 19 - 21

Final Exam:  Dec 14 - 16

Extra Credit/Make-Up/Late Work: Extra credit and make-up work will not be given, and late work is not accepted.  

Attendance

Attendance:  It is important for you to be on time and prepared for class every day.  Missing class prohibits you from gaining the material you need to be successful in this class and hinders your ability to engage with your classmates.  Attendance will be taken every day according to the attendance policy at your high school.

The deadline to drop this course is 11/30.  Contact your instructor to obtain the Dual Credit drop form.  To complete the drop process, you must obtain several signatures, so do not wait until 11/30 to begin the process.  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.

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 given to you by your high school teacher.

Math Tutoring (In Person and Virtual)

Math Academic Success Center

Ware 4th Floor

806.371.5119
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm

Click here for details and online tutoring link.

Math Testing

Ware 123

806.371.5088
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 9pm
Friday:  8am – 8pm

Saturday:  9am – 6pm
No test handed out less than 90 minutes before closing.  Tests collected 15 minutes before closing time. 

Click here for complete rules and details.