SYLLABUS FOR BUSINESS MATH
Term: Summer 2006
Course Number: MTH 17160X
Instructor: Tony Franco
Phone:
(219) 718-1948
E-mail: ccsjtf@yahoo.com
Office
Hours: By appointment only
Instructor Background: Tony Franco
holds Masters degrees in the fields of Psychology and
Management, earned from
Mr. Franco has been an adjunct instructor at Calumet College of St.
Joseph since 1990, in addition to teaching at two other Chicagoland
colleges. He has great faith in his
students and strives to provide them quality educational services. With firm beliefs in personal strengths held
by all, Mr. Franco actively seeks to aid students develop a sense of
empowerment related to their educational and career pursuits. In short, his stance in the educational
process can be summarized best by the following quotation, “ Faith in the learner leads some teachers to find strength, where others see
only weakness and failure.” – author unknown.
Course Time: Tuesdays,
Course
Description: This course introduces students to the mathematical concepts and
applications necessary for successful business careers. Topics will include finance charges, cash
discounts, commissions, payroll, tax deductions, depreciation, book value,
compound interest, net present value, statistics, and graphics.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in
this course will:
·
Learn principles to apply basic mathematics to daily and business
life
·
Understand concepts including finance charges, commissions and
cash discounts
·
Demonstrate ability to calculate compound interest and the time
value of money
·
Be able to create and / or read graphic representations of raw
data
Textbooks: Business Mathematics, Miller, Salzman & Clendenen, 10th
ed. Addison Wesley 2003.
Learning Strategies: Group discussions, lecture and lots of
practice. The objective is to
promote your understanding of the concepts and to enable you to know how to
apply them in a meaningful way. You are
encouraged to rely on logical thinking, rather than on memorization. It is VERY important that you READ the
sections of the textbook before class, STUDY the
examples and WORK problems. Active
participation in class and utilization of services such as the Center for
Academic Excellence will help ensure your success.
Assessment:
Exams 65% of grade
Class participation/attendance 15% of grade
Homework/assignments 20% of grade
Class Policy
for Assignments: Since
mathematics is a participation sport, written assignments are an integral
part of the learning process. Your participation
with the assignments is crucial to your success. Collecting assignments and giving points for
them are meant to serve as an incentive.
On written assignments, problems should be numbered and adequate work
shown for each, with answers clearly marked.
Correct answers without accompanying work, where appropriate, will
not be given credit. To receive full
credit, work should be neat, organized and complete, and should include
the student’s name, date and class on each page. DO NOT SKIP ANY PROBLEMS. Be sure to give yourself enough time to
complete the written assignment and to get help if needed.
Grading Scale:
|
Grade |
Points |
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A |
100-92 |
|
A- |
91-90 |
|
B+ |
89-88 |
|
B |
87-82 |
|
B- |
81-80 |
|
C+ |
79-78 |
|
C |
77-72 |
|
C- |
71-70 |
|
D+ |
69-68 |
|
D |
67-62 |
|
D- |
61-60 |
|
F |
59 and below |
Class Policy on
Attendance: Attending classes is an
important priority. Attendance will
affect your participation grade. If you
are not here, you are not participating.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANOTHER
STUDENT FOR INFORMATION / ASSIGNMENTS, ETC.
IN MISSED CLASSES. The instructor is more than willing to meet
you halfway on this, but remember that there are TWO halves.
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices: As a matter of courtesy, cell phones, pagers, etc. are generally
NOT to be answered in class and should be switched off. In the event of necessity, please set the
device to ‘vibrate,’ if possible, and answer required calls outside of the
classroom.
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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Introduction to course Chapter 1: Whole Numbers and
Decimals Chapter 2: Fractions Chapter 3: Percent Chapter 3: Percent Chapter 4.1: Bank Services Review for Exam 1 EXAM 1 Review of Exam 1 Chapter 5: Payroll Chapter 6.1 Chapter 6.3: Mathematics of
Buying Chapter 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.4 : Mathematics of Selling Chapter 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3: Simple
Interest Review for Exam 2 EXAM 2 NO CLASS – Independence Day Review of Exam 2 Chapter 9: Compound Interest Chapter 10: Annuities, Stocks,
and Bonds Chapter 11.1 / 11.2 Review for Final Exam FINAL EXAM Extra Credit Due |
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Class
Participation: Class participation is extremely
important and will factor into the student’s grade.
Center for
Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center
for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center
has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students
who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do
better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of
Plagiarism:
If an
instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student
has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the
instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial
review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
Please note:
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references
from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from
Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written
request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination
dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the
Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make
note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
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