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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
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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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MATH-1325-DC001 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or 1414 College Algebra or MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2313 or 2413, Calculus I.
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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)
Dual Credit Course
Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications, 11th Edition
Authors: Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, and Nathan P Ritchey
(Pearson Education Publishers)
Note: The physical textbook for this course is optional. Homework and exams will be completed online using MyMathLab, where an electronic version of the complete textbook is accessible. You may pay for access to MyMathLab online using a credit card, or you may purchase a MyMathLab access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore.
Students 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 no TI-89s or TI-Nspires will be permitted during the midterm and final exams.
Students need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to complete online homework assignments and chapter exams and access to a printer to produce class notes.
Other supplies include a three ring binder and dividers.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Apply calculus to solve business, economics, and social sciences problems.
2. Apply appropriate differentiation techniques to obtain derivatives of various functions, including logarithmic and exponential functions.
3. Solve application problems involving implicit differentiation and related rates.
4. Solve optimization problems with emphasis on business and social sciences applications.
5. Determine appropriate technique(s) of integration.
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".
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and "Student Rights & Responsibilities" will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to: removal from the course, consultation with the department chair or other AC authority, or withdraw from the course or college.
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the rules and regulations described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook under Student Conduct and Responsibilities. Consequences for cheating may include receiving a zero for an assignment, permanent removal from the class, or failing the course.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
1. You need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a dependable printer to produce class notes. By signing up for an online course, you are communicating that you have access to such tools.
2. Deadlines are your responsibility. Due dates are posted on the MyMathLab website.
3. Technical difficulties happen. If you experience problems, email me immediately. I will do my best to assist you. Please don't panic, I am here to work with you. However, completing assignments and exams a few days ahead of time will ensure that if you have any technical difficulties, we can take care of them before the due date to keep you on schedule.
4. You are responsible for getting help when you need it. On the MyMathLab website, there are power points, videos, and step by step tutorials you can access for each homework problem you complete. Take advantage of it! All students may obtain free tutoring from the Math Outreach Center on the first floor of Durrett Hall on the Washington Street Campus. Online tutoring is also available through Smartthinking and I am available to you for any questions you may have.
Your course grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, below 60 F) will be calculated using the following weights:
| Category | Weight |
| Online HW Average | 15% |
| Online Reviews | 5% |
| Online Exams (4 total) | 40% |
| Written Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Written Final Exam | 20% |
Attendance: The deadline to drop this course is April 18. Please discuss your decision to drop with your teacher/counselor and parents or guardian. Your high school teacher will notify AC of your drop. 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.
| Date | Assignments Due | |
| Week 1 | Orientation, Algebra Review, 11.1 | |
| Week 2 | 11.2, 11.3 | |
| Week 3 | 11.3, 11.4 | |
| Week 4 | Review 1, Exam 1 | |
| Week 5 | 12.1, 12.2 | |
| Week 6 | 12.3, 12.4 | |
| Week 7 | 12.5, Review 2, Exam 2 | |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| Spring Break | Spring Break | |
| Week 9 | 13.1, 13.2 | |
| Week 10 | 13.3, 14.1/14.2 | |
| Week 11 | 14.1/14.2, 14.5 | |
| Week 12 | Review 3, Exam 3 | |
| Week 13 | 15.1, 15.2 | |
| Week 14 | 15.2, 15.4 | |
| Week 15 | Review4, Exam 4 | |
| Week 16 | Final Exam | |
Online Homework: All homework will be completed online using the MyMathLab website. 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 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.
Exam Reviews: Reviews will be online and assigned before each major exam and serve as a practice exam. Reviews are required.
Exams: Four major exams will be given via MyMathLab. I do not offer make-up exams. If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, you may schedule to take the exam early.
Midterm and Final Exams: The midterm and the final exam will be in written form and will be taken at your high school. Midterm: March 4 - 6. Final: May 6 - 8. Both will have a 2 hour time limit.
Make-up exams will not be given. If an exam is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam. This policy applies to one exam only. If you miss more than one exam, a grade of zero will be averaged for the other missed exams. If you do not miss a test during the semester, the grade on the mandatory final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest major exam grade.
Food/Drink: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department for food and drink to be allowed in the classroom setting at the instructor's discretion.
Phones/Pagers: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or on silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs. During testing, phones must be stored out of sight and in silent mode. If a student answers a call during a test, the test will be collected and graded with no further work being done.
AC Connect: Students will be required to login 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 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
MyMathLab: all instructions on how to register in MML will be given in class.
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:
A Note from the Instructor: As you already know, success in a math class takes work, commitment, and perseverance. As your instructor, I am here to facilitate your efforts to reach your educational goals. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you this semester. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need help.
Math Testing Center (Durrett 103 – 806.371.5088)
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 9pm
Friday: 8am – 8pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
No test handed out less than an hour before closing.
Math Academic Success Center (Durrett104 – 806.371.5119)
In-Person Tutoring
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Virtual Tutoring
Monday: 8am – 8pm
Tuesday – Friday: 8am – 11pm
Saturday: 9am – 11pm
Sunday: 2pm – 6pm
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/541139851
MATH TESTING CENTER RULES
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