Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: MATH-1332 (Section: 1E, CRN: 92744)
Quantitative Reasoning
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Instructor Information
Instructor Michelle Askew
Email askewml@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6419
Office Student Center - Room: 403
Office Hours

9:30-11:00 mw, 12:00-1:00 mw, 10:00-11:00 f, 11:00-1:00 tr. Other hours are available by appointment.

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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.
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, 15th edition, Pearson Education, You may purchase the Stand alone access code rather than the book and code. The ISBN is 9780138109738. The book is imbedded in the software.

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. Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework.
2. Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence. Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework.
3. Solve problems in mathematics of finance. Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework.
4. Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.  Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework.
5. Interpret and analyze various representations of data. 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. Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework.

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.

Lecture Topics Outline

Set Theory and Logic 
Statistics and Finance
Number Theory and Real Numbers
Counting Methods and Probability

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)
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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)
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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)
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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 4, 2024 - 8:10 AM   Through  December 4, 2024 - 9:25 AM
Grading Scale 90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Determination of
Final Grade

Tests: 60% Quizzes: 25% Homework: 15% All homework will be done on computers using MyMathLab. It will be embedded in your Blackboard. 

Course Policies
Instructor Policies

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.

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:

All assignments are posted in MyMathLab and must be done on a computer.
These are approximate test dates:
September 16, 2024
October 14, 2024
November 11, 2024
December 4, 2024

Additional Information

September 2, 2024              

Labor Day Holiday, No classes 

September 30, 2024

Last day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty

November 25, 2024

Last day to drop a course or withdraw with academic penalty

November 27-29, 2024

Thanksgiving Holiday, No classes

December 4, 2024

Last Class Day, Final Exam


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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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.

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.
Department Information
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Steven Zani
Email:zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6431