MATH 2623 - Quantitative Reasoning
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 30082,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Samuel Shannon
Professional Qualifications:
Master's, Mathematics, Youngstown State University
Bachelor's, Mathematics, Pennsylvania Western (Clarion) University
Bachelor's, Secondary Education Mathematics, Pennsylvania Western (Clarion) University
Lecturer
Email: sjshannon@ysu.edu
Office: Cafaro Hall 603, https://ysu.webex.com/meet/sjshannon
Office Phone: 330-941-1816
Preferred Contact Method: Email or cell (not Blackboard messages)
Communication Expectations:
Students are expected to stay engaged with the Blackboard course as well as their email addresses, as these are platforms where course information is regularly communicated. In the case of potential late or missing work, grade concerns, general questions, etc., communicating is the responsibility of the student.
How to Refer to me:
Sam
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Common Sense Mathematics (2nd Edition) | Ethan D. Bolker & Maura B. Mast | 9781470461348 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Number Sense, Ratios/Proportional Reasoning | |
| 5/18 | Ratios/Proportional Reasoning, Units/Unit Conversions | |
| 5/25 | To be determined (we will figure out from here together) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.