Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: MATH-1332 (Section: 2E, CRN: 92744) Quantitative Reasoning |
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Instructor | Michelle Askew | ||||||||
askewml@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6419 | ||||||||
Office | Student Center - Room: 403 | ||||||||
Office Hours | 10:00-11:00 mwf, 12:00-2:00 mw, 9:30-11:00 tr. Other hours are available by appointment. | ||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
Required 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.
Mathematical Ideas, Miller, 14th edition, Pearson Education, 2019. You may purchase the Stand alone access code rather than the book and code. The ISBN is 9780135910269. You may purchase the access code at the Seahawk Bookstore or you can buy it directly in the program MyLab Math. |
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Additional Materials/Resources | Scientific Calculator of choice. My choice is the TI-30XIIS. | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites | TSIA 2 complete in Mathematics | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course students will: 1. Apply the language of notation and sets. (PSLO 1,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework. 2. Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence. (PSLO 1,2) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework. 3. Solve problems in mathematics of finance. (PSLO 1,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework. 4. Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems. (PSLO 1,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework. 5. Interpret and analyze various representations of data. (PSLO 1,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework. 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. (PSLO 1,2,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework. |
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Core Objectives |
PSLO 1: 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. PSLO 2: Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Set Theory and Logic Statistics and Finance Number Theory and Real Numbers Counting Methods and Probability |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Weeks 1-3: Set Theory and Logic Sections 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4, 3.1,3.2 Quiz 1 Orientation Quiz 2 (2.1-2.2) Quiz 3 (3.1-3.2) Test 1 (2-3) _________ Weeks 4-6: Statistics and Finance Sections : 12.1,12.2,13.1,13.2, 13.3,13.4, 13.5 Quiz 4 (12.1-12.2) Quiz 5 (13.1-13.2) Quiz 6 (13.4-13.5) Test 2: (12-13) _________ Weeks 7-10 Number Theory and Real Numbers Sections 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4, 6.1,6.2,6.3, 6.4,6.5 Quiz 7: (5.1-5.3) Quiz 8: (6.2-6.4) Test 3 (5-6) __________ Week 11-14 Counting Methods and Probability Sections 10.1,10.2,10.3,10.4,10,5, 11.1,11.2,11.3,11.4,11.5 Quiz 9: (10.1-10.3) Quiz 10: (11.1-11.3) Test 4: (10-11) __________ |
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Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 8:10 AM Through December 5, 2022 - 9:25 AM | ||||||||
Grading Scale |
90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 60 = F |
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Determination of Final Grade |
Tests: 60% Quizzes: 25% Homework: 15% All homework will be done on computers using MyLabMath. It will be embedded in your Blackboard. Your Lamarpa username for MyLabMath is your username, your birthday is the password. Example: June 5, 2001 would be Jun052001. The password is case sensitive and has no spaces in it. You may have free access until September 1, 2022. | ||||||||
Course Policies | |||||||||
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Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between participation and college success. There will not be any makeup quizzes or makeup tests. A student's lowest test grade will replace a first missed test. A student will receive a zero for any missed quiz, a second missed test or missing the final exam. The final exam is required. Approximate Test Dates: September 18, 2022 October 17, 2022 November 14, 2022 December 5, 2022 |
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Additional Information |
September 5, 2022 Labor Day Holiday, No classes September 26, 2022 Final Day to drop without penalty November 26, 2022 Final Day to drop with penalty November 26-28, 2022 Thanksgiving Holiday, No classes December 7, 2022 Last Class Day |
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Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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