Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: MATH-1332- Section: 01
Contemporary Mathematics I (Math for Liberal Arts Majors I) 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Paul Hay
E-mailhaypa@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6341
Office
Location:Student Center - Room: 418
Hours:MWF: 10 - 11 am, MW: 12 - 2 pm, F: 12 - 1 pm, TR: 2 - 3 pm, available at other times by appointment.
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description Topics may include introductory treatments of sets, logic, number systems, number theory, relations, functions, probability and statistics. Appropriate applications are included.
Prerequisites Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in DMTH 0132; or SAT math score of 500 or higher, or ACT math score of 19 or higher, or TSI math score of 350 or higher, or any other applicable exemption that qualifies the student for the class.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will:
1. Use and present quantitative information in connection with an argument or problem solution
and explicate it in an effective format.
2. Construct and present a detailed problem statement with evidence of relevant contextual factors
and possible approaches for solving the problem, then implement a solution and review the
results.
3. Develop a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem, recognize consequences of the solution,
and articulate a reason for choosing solution method.
4. Apply the strategies for problem solving method to problems using both inductive and deductive
reasoning.
5. Develop procedures for using sets and visualizing relations among sets with Venn diagrams, and
apply them to solve problems that are modeled with sets.
6. Develop logical arguments and determine validity of arguments using truth tables or Euler
diagrams.
7. Identify patterns in numbers and prove or disprove the patterns.
8. Find unique prime factorizations of composite numbers.
9. Describe the fundamental counting principle to solve counting problems.
10. Solve counting problems involving permutations, combinations, or Pascal?s triangle.
11. Find probabilities with theoretical, empirical probability formulas.
12. Find probabilities with addition rules.
13. Apply the conditional probability formula and determine whether the two events are
independent.
14. Determine the annual percentage rate for different types of loans.
15. Compute monthly mortgage payments of fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages.
16. Determine returns on stock investments.
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks MATHEMATICAL IDEAS, 12th edition, Miller, Hereen, and Hornsby, Addison Wesley, 2012.

*An electronic version of the text is included with the stand-alone access code for the MyLabs site, so you don't need to purchase a physical copy of the book if you don't want to.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Unit One
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1.1 Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
1.2 Number Patterns
3.1 Logic Statements
3.2 Conjunctions and Disjunctions
3.3 Conditional Statements
3.4 Converse, Inverse, Contrapositive
3.5 Euler Diagrams
3.6 Truth Tables


Unit Two
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2.1 Sets
2.2 Subsets and Venn Diagrams
2.3 Set Operations
2.4 Cardinal Numbers
10.1 Counting by Lisitng
10.2 Fundamental Counting Principle
10.3 Permutations and Combinations
10.4 More Counting Problems


Unit Three
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11.1 Probability
11.2 Events Involving "Not" and "Or"
11.3 Conditional Probability
11.5 Expected Value
13.1 Interest
13.2 Credit and Loans
13.3 APR
13.4 Mortgages
Major Assignments
Schedule		 None
Final Exam Date December 11, 2019 - 8:00 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Attendance 10%
Homework 15%
Quizzes 15%
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 (Final Exam) 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Homework:
All homework will be done online using MyLabsPlus (free temporary access is available until September 2, 2019). You may log in at www.lamarpa.mylabsplus.com using your LSCPA user name. The password is your birthday. Example: If your birthday is June 2, 1985, then your password is Jun021985 (there are no spaces, but it is case-sensitive).

Quizzes:
There will be weekly quizzes given at the beginning of selected class periods. You may use your notes and any other outside resources you like (including your classmates) on the quizzes, but time will be limited, so try to stay focused.

Exams:
There will be three exams scheduled at regular intervals throughout the semester. The dates for Exam 1 and Exam 2 will be announced in class at least one week in advance, while Exam 3 will occur according to the Final Exam schedule (it will not be comprehensive or cumulative). Expectations for the exams will be given in the form of a review during the preceding class meetings.

Calculators:
For the vast majority of the material in this course you will not need a calculator, but simple, non-graphing, non-programmable scientific calculators may be used on exams if needed (though cell phone use is prohibited in class, so their use as a calculator will not be permitted).
Attendance Policy Students are expected to be present and ON TIME for all class meetings, therefore attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class meeting through the use of a seating chart established by the end of the first week.

In addition to being present and on time for class, you are expected to be prepared and up to date in the material, remain for the entirety of each class meeting, and to be actively engaged in the daily activities and discussions.

Students not present at the beginning of class will be counted absent for the day, NO EXCEPTIONS (tardy=absent). Students with 3-6 absences may forfeit some or all of their attendance grade, while students with more than 6 absences may be asked to drop the course (or receive an F).

Any behavior which is disruptive or disrespectful to either the instructor or students in this class will not be tolerated, and anyone engaging in such behavior will be dealt with appropriately.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
MyLamarPA Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA.
Other Makeup Exams and Quizzes, Homework Extensions, Extra Credit:
Makeup exams and quizzes can only be arranged in the case of an absence caused by a University-related academic or athletic event, or a religious holiday, and arrangements must be made with me by the student before such absences occur. Failure to inform me of such absences beforehand will mean that you will not be able to make up the work. All other absences are considered unexcused. To account for emergencies, illness, and other unforeseen circumstances, I will drop your lowest quiz grade. In addition, a maximum of one exam score of zero caused by an unexcused absence can be made up within 24 hours of the missed exam, so long as appropriate documentation is provided (police report, hospital discharge papers, doctor's note, funeral program, etc). Finally, there will be absolutely no homework extensions granted or extra credit offered at any point in the semester for any reason whatsoever.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.