Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: MATH-1324- Section: 01 Mathematics for Business and Social Science

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	Please consult the College Catalog for information about placement based on standardized 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. Business Precalculus, by Lippman, 2016. This is an open source text, and is available to download for free* online at: http://www.opentextbookstore.com/busprecalc/busprecalc.pdf (It is also available on Blackboard) * If a student purchased the Seahawk Book Bundle they should already have been provided an access code for course materials. Only students who opted out will be required to purchase an access code separately. This can be done by clicking any of the homework links in the course content and following the instructions. Total cost of the access code for this course is $25.
Lecture Topics Outline	Unit 1: Introduction to Functions and Rates of Change Unit 2: Linear Functions and Inequalities Unit 3: Linear Models and Linear Systems Unit 4: Non-linear Functions Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Models Unit 6: Applications to Finance
Major Assignments Schedule	None
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2021 - 11:0 AM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 12:15 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exam 1 15% Exam 2 15% Exam 3 15% Homework Avg 15% Quiz Avg 15% Written Projects 15% Participation 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Blackboard/LumenOHM: All of your course materials and assignments are accessible through LumenOHM via Blackboard. You will not need to sign up for or log on to any outside website, everything should be integrated fully into Blackboard, It is important that you are able to access Blackboard and that you do so regularly to check for any updates and/or announcements. Participation: Each class meeting will start with students presenting solutions to selected problems on the whiteboard. You are expected to be in class on time, and willing to present and explain your work to the class. Your participation will count as 10% of your final grade. Homework: All homework will be done online using Lumen Learning's Online Homework Manager, LumenOHM. The system is fully integrated in to Blackboard, so you do not need to register or log on to any outside websites. Simply log on to Blackboard and you will be able to get started. You will need to purchase an access code either from the campus bookstore, or through Blackboard once you attempt to access the homework. The cost is $25, but there is a free trial period you can use if you need time to come up with the money for payment. Your homework average will count as 15% of your final grade. Quizzes: There will be several quizzes in class at regular intervals throughout the semester. Please refer to the schedule on Blackboard for information on the quiz dates. Quizzes will be administered through LumenOHM, and your Quiz Average will count as 15% of your final grade. Written Projects: Each unit of material contains a brief written assignment. The written assignments will be due the same day as their respective unit Quiz, and the average of your scores will count as 15% of your final grade. Exams: There will be three mid-term exams scheduled at regular intervals throughout the semester. Approximate dates for the exams are available on the schedule on Blackboard. I will announce more specific details about exams in class about a week before they occur, so make sure you stay informed. Exams will be administered on LumenOHM, and will each count as 15% of your final grade.
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	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.