MATH 125: Algebra for the Management and Social Sciences
INTERNET COURSE SYLLABUS
SUMMER QUARTER 2022
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Professor:
Dr. Charles Patterson Office: Bogard Hall 217A Phone:
(318) 257-2538 E-mail: charlesp@latech.edu |
This syllabus must be copied and studied so
that you will have access to the information necessary to complete the
assignments in this course. The Weekly
Syllabus will be
your daily guide after you begin work in the course. |
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2021-2022 Catalog Description of Math 125: Math 125: Algebra for Management and Social
Sciences.
3 Semester Credit Hours. 0-3-3
Prerequisite Mathematics ACT score is greater than or equal to 26, or
Mathematics SAT score is greater than or equal to 610 (590 prior to 3-2016),
or Placement by Exam, or MATH
100B/C, or MATH 103B/C,
or MATH 101, or MATH 102. Statewide Transfer
Agreement Course*. [LCCN: CMAT 1313] Course Goals: To understand the concepts and perform the
calculations concerning linear and quadratic equations and functions, graphs,
matrices, systems of linear equations, mathematics of finance, sets,
probability and statistics, exponential and logarithmic functions. |
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COMPUTER Technical Requirements The system requirements for using MyMathLab can be found at https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mymathlab/system-requirements/.
(If link does not work, right-click on
it and select to open in new tab.) Notes: ·
You MUST access MyMathLab
by using the link on the Moodle course page. ·
You will
complete your homework assignments and quizzes using MyMathLab. · Any issues with accessing technology, which are
related to a disability, should be reported to the instructor as soon as
possible. For more details on the Office of Disability Services, refer
to https://www.latech.edu/ods. |
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COURSE TEXTBOOK |
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Textbook Finite Mathematics with Applications (12th ed.) by Lial/Hungerford/Holcomb/Mullins
packaged with MyMathLab. The use of MyMathLab is mandatory. The textbook and supplements can
be purchased through the Louisiana Tech Bookstore. Link to Louisiana Tech
Bookstore--to order book. (If
link does not work, right-click on it and select to open in new tab.) |
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Calculator A
scientific calculator (TI-30X II only) is required for this course. You will
need the calculator for some homework problems and a few exam problems. The
use of a graphing calculator is prohibited. |
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MyMathLab You
must access MyMathLab by using the link on the
Moodle course page. MyMathLab offers a free
trial period in which you may login to the course without an access code.
Therefore, lack of an access code or textbook is not a valid excuse for not
enrolling in the course on MyMathLab at the
beginning of the quarter and completing assignments in a timely manner. At
the end of the trial period, you will have to enter an access code to remain
enrolled in the course on MyMathLab unless you
chose to participate in the Bulldog Bundle. Any issues with accessing
technology, which are related to a disability, should be reported to the
instructor as soon as possible. |
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MOODLE
If
you are enrolled in the Math 125 internet course at Louisiana Tech University
for the current quarter, you will be enrolled in Dr. Patterson's Algebra
for Management & Social Science Course on the Louisiana Tech
University Moodle site. This site will contain a link to MyMathLab where the online quizzes, HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, and your grades will be posted. Click
Here to Go to and Print Instructions for Accessing and Using Moodle. |
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A computer lab is available to students in
the Student Center. There are many other computer labs used in the
individual academic units of Louisiana Tech University. Click
here for information about
obtaining access to and using the student computer labs. |
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COURSE
GUIDELINES |
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It is necessary that you check
your LA Tech E-mail, Moodle Announcements, and the MyMathLab
Announcements at least once a day and that you keep in contact with the teacher. Since there are no regular
class meetings or lectures, it is necessary that each student complete the
homework assignments and quizzes and bring up any questions or problems by
using MyMathLab, by ZOOM, by telephone, or by email. |
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To receive credit for the course, all
assigned work must be satisfactorily completed.
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Grade Determination
Procedure The Homework Exercises assigned on MyMathLab
must be completed before taking the Quizzes. The MyMathLab Quizzes will be
included in determining your final grade. Any questions about these problems
can be answered by using MyMathLab, by email, by
telephone, or by ZOOM. A total of 450 possible points can be earned in the
course according to the following: MyMathLab
Homework Exercises are to be completed to learn course content. MyMathLab
Quizzes = 50 points Test #1 = 100 points Test #2 = 100 points Test #3 = 100 points Test #4 = 100 points (Optional Final Exam = 100 points / If taken, the Final Exam will
replace the lowest Test score.)
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HONOR CODE Refer to the “Academic Misconduct”
section of the current Louisiana Tech University Catalog. If it is determined
that academic misconduct has occurred, the penalty may range from dismissal
from the University to a failing grade in the course. The |
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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Attendance
will be recorded based on your individual login time and progress with MyMathLab and the dates your individual assignments are
submitted. |
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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
(ENS) In the event that a disaster or other emergency results in campus
closure, this course will continue via Moodle. You will be required to login
to moodle.latech.edu for further instructions. All Louisiana Tech students are
strongly encouraged to enroll and update their contact information in the
Emergency Notification System. It takes just a few seconds to ensure you’re
able to receive important text and voice alerts in the event of a campus
emergency. For more information on the Emergency Notification System, please
visit https://ert.latech.edu/. HAZING POLICY In compliance with Acts 635, 637, and 640 of the 2018 Regular Session
and Act 382 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature and the
2019 Board of Regents Uniform Policy on Hazing, the System reaffirms its
policy that any form of hazing of any student enrolled at any institution of
the System is prohibited. Violation of this Policy can result in both
disciplinary action imposed by the organization and/or institution as well as
criminal charges. |
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HOMEWORK, QUIZ, AND TEST
POLICY The
assignments and dates in the Weekly Syllabus are subject to change if
conditions during the quarter require that such be done. To
Go To The Weekly Syllabus for All Weekly Assignments, Quizzes, and Due Dates,
Click Here Smart devices (phones, watches,
glasses, etc.) are not to be visible during an exam. If such a device is
visible at all during an exam, a student’s exam will be taken immediately and
will result in a zero test grade. Students will not be permitted to leave a
room once a test begins. Correct answers on exams without supporting work
will receive no credit. NOTE:
ALL TESTS |