| Instructor Information |
| Instructor |
Paul Hay |
| Email |
haypa@lamarpa.edu |
| Phone |
(409) 984-6549 |
| Office |
Student Center - Room: 418 |
| Office Hours |
Office Hours: Available by appointment M-F 10:00 AM - 2:00 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 |
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.
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| 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.
Contemporary Mathematics by Donna Kirk, OpenStax, 2023.
This is an open-source textbook, available for free here:
https://openstax.org/details/books/contemporary-mathematics.
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
No additional materials are required.
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
MATH-0332 Intermediate Algebra
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Apply the language and notation of sets.
2. Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence.
3. Solve problems in mathematics of finance.
4. Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems.
5. Interpret and analyze various representations of data.
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Chapter 1 Sets
Chapter 2 Logic
Chapter 6 Money Management
Chapter 8 Statistics
Chapter 7A Counting
Chapter 7B Probability
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
See Blackboard for Major Assignments Schedule
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| Final Exam Date |
June 6, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Through July 7, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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| Grading Scale |
90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
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Determination of
Final Grade |
Homework & Quizzes - 15%
Chapter Tests - 60% (6 Chapter Tests @ 10% Each)
Final Exam - 25% |
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| Course Policies |
| Instructor Policies |
Blackboard/MyOpenMath:
All of your course materials and assignments are accessible through MyOpenMath via Blackboard. You will not need to sign up for or log on to any outside website, as everything will be integrated fully into Blackboard. MyOpenMath is an open-source program and does not require any access code or payment before using. If this is the only course you are taking this semester, or if all of your other classes use open-source (OER) resources, you should consider opting out of the Seahawk Book Bundle program.
Homework (Practice Problems):
The homework sets can be worked in any order, and multiple versions of each problem will be offered until a correct answer has been reached. You can even continue practicing new versions of each problem after getting a correct answer if needed (I recommend practicing each problem multiple times until mastery is achieved). Homework sets must be completed before the final deadline for the Final Exam. See Blackboard for exact deadline details.
Quizzes and Chapter Tests:
The quizzes and chapter tests must be worked in sequential order. The first quiz (Chapter 1 Quiz 1) will be available on day one, and each successive quiz/test will become available once the appropriate prerequisite has been met (score of 50% or better). See Blackboard for exact details. All quizzes and chapter tests must be completed before you will be able to take the Final Exam.
Final Exam:
The Final Exam must be taken on campus, in the testing center located in the Student Success Center building. Please check the hours of operation for the testing lab before scheduling your Exam. If you are unable to make it to campus due to any unusual yet verifiable circumstances (out-of-state travel for work, overseas military deployment, etc.), you must let me know as soon as possible (within the first few days of the semester) so other exam proctoring arrangements can be made. |
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| Attendance Policy |
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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. |
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| Additional Information |
The syllabus may be updated, as needs arise, throughout the semester. Any major changes will be accompanied by an announcement on Blackboard.
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| HB 2504 |
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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| Department Information |
| General Education and Developmental Studies |
| Chair: | Dr. Steven Zani |
| Email: | zanisj@lamarpa.edu |
| Phone: | (409) 984-6431 |
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