Mathematics for the Social Sciences I

General Information About the Course:

Math 1320 is a precalculus course for liberal arts, business, and other non-science
majors. The topics covered include:

* Linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions ;
* Systems of linear equations ;
* Matrix algebra;
* The mathematics of finance;
* The algebra of sets; and
* Probability.

Students will learn mathematical concepts and methods used in management,
social science, and business. Students will develop the view that mathematics is
an evolving discip line that is interrelated with human culture. Students will also
understand the connections of mathematics to other disciplines.

Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes): By the end of the course, students should be
able to:

1. Apply algebraic, geometric, and statistical methods to modeling and solving real -world problems.
2. Represent and evaluate mathematical information verbally, numerically , graphically and symbolically .
3. Expand mathematical reasoning skills and formal logic to develop convincing mathematical arguments.
4. Use technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding.
5. Use technology to solve mathematical problems and judge the reasonableness of the results.
6. Interpret mathematical models such as formulas , graphs, tables and schematics.
7. Draw inferences from mathematical models.

Course Activities/Assignments

1. Take notes of lectures;
2. Complete Online(WebAssign) homework and textbook homework on time;
3. Participation in the in-class assignments/quizzes;
4. Take exams at given time.

Assessment of Course Objectives:
Student understanding of the course and ability to meet the objectives will be measured
by assignments, exams and class participation.

Grading Policy:

Final grade Scale:

Make-up Policy:

Absolutely NO late as signments will be accepted.

No make-up exams, quizzes or other assignments will be given anytime. If
necessary, you may take an exam early, but never after the scheduled exam date.
But give me one-week notice so that we can make arrangements ahead of time

In extraordinary circumstances which must be documented with written proof
within two days , we might work together to find an alternative

Course Requirements:

General requirements:
Any assignment shall be done individually unless I ask you to work in group.
It is your responsibility to keep a complete record of all the original work and
grade you get for each assignment/exam. In case of discrepancy occurs between
our records when we finally calculate the grade for this class, you will have to
provide your graded work as your proof.

Attendance:
Students are expected to read the textbook BEFORE come to the class and be
familiar with that day’s topic by following the schedule attached below(any
change will be informed in class as necessary).

Students are also expected to arrive ON TIME, participate in the class and stay
for the entire class period. If you must leave early for any reason, please inform
me beforehand. Don’t walk away from a lecture in progress. I will check
attendance often in different formats which might be counted towards your
grade.

If you are unable to attend class, you are still responsible for material covered
during that class period. Please ask one of your classmates for notes, any
example given in class or similar questions and covered content might be tested
later.

In-class work and Quizzes:

Please be aware that In-class work and/or Quiz will be given almost every class
we meet at anytime of the class to cover the content we have learned by then, so
the examples in the notes/text and the homework questions assigned are very
important for you to prepare well for this part.

If you miss an assignment in class for any reason, your grade for that assignment
is 0. (see Make-up Policy above for more details.)

Exams:
Three exams are given on those days as indicated in the schedule follows. Check
the class schedule for coverage of each exam. (see Make-up Policy above for
more details.)

Final Exam:
The comprehensive final exam will be given as shown in the course schedule
below or the university calendar.

Bonus Test-Out Exam:

For students who earn either a D or F after taking the final, an optional Test-Out
Exam may be taken on either Thursday, December 18, or Friday, December 19.
The test is a WebAssign exam that must be taken in the Library, Room 204A\B, with a
start time between the hours of 7AM and 3PM. Students will be allowed 3 hours to
complete the exam. A passing score of 70% or above will result in a grade change to a C
in the course. This is a bonus exam, and the dates and times offered cannot be changed.

Information About Math 0120:

Students who scored 35-50 on the AccuPlacer Math Test, and who have not
passed Math 0311 with a C or better, are permitted to enroll in Math 1320, if they
are concurrently enrolled in an associated Math 0120 support lab. Attendance in
Math 0120 is required. Students who either withdraw from the lab or are
withdrawn by a Math 0120 instructor will also be withdrawn from this course.

Electronic and Wireless Devices:

Please do not use cell phones, pagers, IPods, MP3 players, blue tooth devices, etc.
during class. Cell phones and pagers should be set off. Please do not wear
headsets or blue tooth devices during class. Cell phone calculators can not be
used on quizzes or exams.

Academic Integrity Policy:

The University of Texas at El Paso prides itself on its standards of academic excellence.
In all matters of intellectual pursuit, UTEP faculty and students must strive to achieve
based on the quality of work produced by the individual. In the classroom and in all other
academic activities, students are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic
integrity. Any form of scholastic dishonesty is an affront the pursuit of knowledge and
jeopardizes the quality of the degree awarded to all graduates of UTEP.

It is imperative, therefore, that the members of this academic community understand the
regulations pertaining to academic integrity and that all faculty insist on adherence to
these standards.

Any student who commits as act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the
submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to
another person, taking an exam for another person, any act designed to give unfair
advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Proven violations of
the detailed regulations, as printed in the Handbook of Operating Procedures and
available in the Office of the Dean of Students, may result in sanctions ranging from
disciplinary probation, to failing grades on the work in question, to failing grades in the
course, to suspension or dismissal, among others.

Military Statement:
If you are a military student with the potential of being called to military service and/or
training during the semester, please contact me by the end of the first week of class
(August 29).

Course Schedule (Subject to Change)