Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: DMTH-0132- Section: 50H
Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Alfred De La Rosa
E-maildea5@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6330
Office
Location:Educational I - Room: 131
Hours:Tuesday: 5:00-5:30, 8:00-8:30; Thursday: 5:00-5:30, 6:30-7:00
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 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 Prerequisite: TSI Score of 342-349 and/or pass DMTH 0310
Co-requisite: MATH 1332
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 materials, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Since this is a support course, required materials are described in the specific MATH 1332 course syllabus in which the student is enrolled. These materials usually include:
Using & Understanding Mathematics, 7th edition, by Bennett and Briggs; Pearson, 2019. Package includes book and MyLabsPlus access code ISBN: 9780135329139. Standalone access code: ISBN 9780558926809.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Topics are based on the main class and questions asked by students.
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Students should refer to their specific MATH 1332 major assignment schedule.
Final Exam Date December 31, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Grading Scale DMTH 0132 is based on a pass (satisfactory) or fail (unsatisfactory) scale.
DMTH 0132 in-class exercises will be graded on a scale of 70-100 (pass) or below 70 (fail).
Determination of
Final Grade		 Each student's final grade will consist of the following:
Attendance--100%

There are no tests, quizzes, or any final exam in this course. The course is designed to support students' success in their main MATH 1332 class.

Students should refer to their specific MATH 1332 (Quantitative Reasoning) course to determine their final grade in MATH 1332.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 1. Students should have all materials ready to use when class begins.
2. There will be no talking or disruptive behavior during class. Students engaged in talking or any behavior that disrupts the class will be told to leave the classroom. Anyone removed from class for such behavior must see the instructor before returning the next time the class meets.
3. The instructor has the right to assign or change seats at any time during the semester.
4. If a student leaves and fails to return to the classroom for any reason before the instructor dismisses the entire class, the student will be marked absent.
5. Anyone sleeping during class will be counted absent and told to leave the classroom if the sleeping becomes a distraction.
6. All assignments will be completed online on MyLabsPlus.
7. A student's grades will only be discussed in person.
Attendance Policy Each student's attendance grade will be based on the percentage of days attended. If the student arrives on time, remains in class until the class is dismissed by the instructor, and actively participates during the class period by working on assignments in MyLabsPlus, he or she will earn 100 points for that day. Students who miss class, sleep in class, social network, or text in class will receive a grade of 0 for the day. Absences due to a valid reason such as an illness or emergency will be excused only if the student provides written documentation.
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 none
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.