Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0124- Section: 71 Foundations of Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

Instructor Information
Instructor	Paul Hay
E-mail	haypa@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6549
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 418 Hours: M/W: 12:00 pm - 3 pm, Th: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, F: 12:00 pm - 2pm in office or via Zoom. Other times available by appointment.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value.
Prerequisites	Co-requisite: MATH 1332 Pre-requisite: Enrollment determined based on placement test scores.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems. Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans. Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods, to solve application problems. Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems. Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems.
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	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. This is a support course for MATH 1332, Quantitative Reasoning. Required materials are detailed in the specific MATH 1332 course syllabus in which you are enrolled. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR THIS SUPPORT COURSE.
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	none
Final Exam Date	December 10, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 10, 2021 - 8:0 AM
Grading Scale	DMTH 0132 is offered on a Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD) basis. Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Determination of Final Grade	Final grades of Pass/Fail will be determined based on participation as described in the Instructor Policies listed below.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Students will be required to meet with me once a week during my office hours to review their progress and discuss any problems. This may be done online via Zoom or in person on campus. Students who fail to check in with me than four (4) times may receive a grade of Unsatisfactory (fail).
Attendance Policy	See instructor policies above.
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	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. 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	This syllabus is subject to change as needed throughout the semester.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.