Spring 2026 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0124 (Section: 71, CRN: 10277) Foundations of Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

Instructor Information
Instructor	Paul Hay
Email	haypa@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6549
Office	Student Center - Room: 418
Office Hours	Monday: 8:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday: 8:30 am - 9:30 am Wednesday: 8:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday: 8:30 am - 9:30 am, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Additional Contact Information	All emails must be sent with an official lamarpa.edu email address. Emails from personal accounts may be ignored.
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. This is a corequisite taken only with MATH 1324 in the same semester/part of term.
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. Please reference your syllabus for MATH 1324 for textbook information. No additional resources are required for this corequisite section.
Additional Materials/Resources	none
Corequisites/Prerequisites	Corequisite: Students must be co-enrolled in MATH 1324 for Fall 2022. Prerequisite: See placement guidelines in LSCPA Catalog.
Learning Outcomes	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/or 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.
Lecture Topics Outline	Please reference your syllabus for MATH 1324 for Lecture Topics Outline.
Major Assignments Schedule	Please reference your syllabus for MATH 1324 for Assignment Schedule.
Final Exam Date	January 20, 2026 - 12:00 AM   Through  May 14, 2026 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	This co-requisite section is given on a PASS/FAIL basis: SD = Satisfactory (PASS) UD = Unsatisfactory (FAIL)
Determination of Final Grade	PASS/FAIL determination will be dependent on your final grade in MATH 1324: A,B, or C = SD D or F = UD
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	**This is a co-requisite support section for students taking MATH 1324 who are not currently TSI compliant.** **Students in this co-requisite section must also be enrolled in MATH 1324 for the same semester.** Announcements and Messages:   All relevant information about this course will be communicated to students using announcements posted on Blackboard or through the  "Messages" feature on Blackboard. You will receive an email copy of each announcement, but replies to those emails will not be monitored nor  receive a response. Students should use the "Messages" feature on Blackboard or their LSCPA email to communicate with the instructor; any  communications from personal email accounts (gmail,yahoo,etc.) may be ignored. Weekly Learning Modules: Each week of the semester, students will be required to complete a series of video lessons which are meant to provide them with extra guidance and practice in order to help them to succeed in their Math for Business and Social Science course (MATH 1324). Each assignment in these modules consists of a brief video, followed by one or two problems for the student to solve, demonstrating their understanding of what they learned in the preceding video.  Each module will become available on Monday of the corresponding week, and the lessons must be submitted by the end of the following Sunday.  Students will be required to show their work for most problems, either by typing up the steps they followed to solve the problem in the space provided, or by uploading a photo of their handwritten work. Please view the video provided if you have questions about how to upload photos when required. Your instructor will review your work and contact you if any serious deficiencies are noted or if they believe that revisions are needed. Other Considerations: Students in this section are encouraged to reach out to their instructor for help with any of the material that is giving them troubles in either this corequisite support section or in their main College Algebra section at any time.  Students are also strongly encouraged to use the resources provided through tutor.com for additional help. It is available 24/7 and is free to use for all LSCPA students.
Attendance Policy	Since this is an online course and we will not be meeting in person, the rate and pace of attendance is left somewhat up to the student. It is the sole responsibility of the student to make sure that they are current and up to date in the material and to participate in all posted assignments and activities, and they are expected to do so out of their own desire to learn and succeed. The student's online participation will be observed to an extent, and for any borderline cases of assigning final grades, this record will be taken into consideration.
Additional Information	All communications for this section should be made using the student's LSCPA email address. Emails from personal accounts (gmail,etc.) may be ignored. Syllabus may be subject to change as needed throughout the semester.
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