Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: DMTH-0132- Section: 01
Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning
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Instructor Information
Instructor Christopher Sams
E-mailsamsca@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6337
Office
Location:Madison Monroe Education - Room: 147
Hours:Location: Student Success Center Lab Hours: MW 10a-11a, F 9a-10a
Department
Inmate Instruction
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 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.
Prerequisites Corequisite(s): MATH 1332
Prerequisits(s): TSI Score 342-349 and/or pass DMTH 0310
Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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.
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 PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.
Textbooks As this is a support course, required materials are detailed in the specific MATH 1332 course syllabus in which you are enrolled, which is usually:
Using & Understanding Mathematics, Bennett & Briggs, 7th edition, Pearson Education, 2019. Package includes book and access code ISBN: 9780135329139: The Stand Alone Access Code is: ISBN 9780558926809
Lecture Topics
Outline
Lectures content will vary based on Support Course survey form questions that pertain to the main course.
Major Assignments
Schedule

Reference your specific MATH 1332 major assignment schedule.
Final Exam Date December 11, 2019 - 11:00 AM   Through  December 11, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Grading Scale DMTH 0132 is based on Pass (Satisfactory) or Fail (Unsatisfactory)
DMTH 0132 In-class exercises will be graded on the scale of Pass (70-100) or Fail (Below 70)
Determination of
Final Grade
Your DMTH 0132 final grade will consist of:
-Attendance (failure after 5 absences)
-Portfolio of Class Notes and Support Course Forms (pass or fail course)


Reference your specific MATH 1332 course for the determination of your MATH 1332 Final Grade
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Grades will only be discussed in person. Communication via Outlook email, Skype for Business instant messenger, Remind app texting, or office voicemail should include your name, specific math course, and short, clear, professional questions or statements.

Support Course Forms are to be turned in upon entering the classroom. Failure to do so, or filling out a Support Course Form after entering the classroom will result in a tardy mark.
Attendance Policy Class Attendance Expectations:

-Arrival 1 minute late will be considered tardy.
-Leaving class early before being dismissed will also be considered tardy.
-3 tardies are equal to 1 absence.
-Arriving 10 minutes or more late or leaving 10 minutes or more early counts as an absence.
-5 absences may result in immediate course failure.
-Attendance is tallied via assigned seating, therefore sitting in the incorrect seating position may cause you to be marked absent, so make sure to be seated in your assigned seat for the duration of class.
-It is the responsibility of tardy students to check in with the professor at the end of class, to be marked tardy instead of absent, otherwise the student will remain with an absent mark.
-There are no excused absences, including medical and childcare emergencies, so bringing a doctor's note is unnecessary. For school-sanctioned activities (the only form of excused absence), a proper excuse form must be presented either prior to the event, or immediately after returning from the event, from the appropriate official.

Behavior-Related Tardies and Absences:

A present student will be marked tardy and a tardy student will be marked absent for the following personal yet non-disruptive behavior:
a) visible cell phone, regardless of if it is being used or not
b) doing work for other classes during lecture or having work for other classes on your desk
c) eating or drinking in class
d) operation of any electronic devices besides smartwatches (no phone calls or games) or ear-buds
e) purses or backpacks on the desk (only the assignment and a pencil should be on the desk)
f) any other non-disruptive behavior that the professor deems to be distracting to the individual student

A student, whether present or tardy, will be marked absent for the following disruptive behavior and possibly be asked to leave the room:
- confrontational or harassing behavior after being asked to stop
- sleeping in class
- leaving the classroom for an extended period of time (i.e. more than 10 minutes)
- earbuds loud enough to disturb a fellow student
- intentional repeated disruptive noises, flatulence, etc.
- repeatedly entering and exiting the classroom without some reasonable explanation and agreement with professor (for example 3 or more times).
- bringing a child to class
- offensive hygiene, flu-like symptoms, or other dangers to class health and safety (wear a dust mask if you have a bad cough and bring your own tissue and hand sanitizer, otherwise you will be asked to leave)
- an audible ringtone (keep them on silent, and excuse yourself from the class if you have an important call)
- answering a phone call while still in the classroom
- holding a phone conversation near the classroom door where the class can overhear
- Any other disruptive behavior that the professor deems distracting to the class.

NOTE: The student is expected to keep track of their own classroom attendance marks and will not necessarily be warned when they are in violation of policy or close to failing due to attendance, but the student may ask for clarification of their standing during office visitation.
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.
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Other The professor reserves the right to modify the syllabus with syllabus addendums.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.