ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
This is an information
sheet only, not the course syllabus. All students must see a math instructor
for an orientation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
3 credit hours
Applications of mathematics to business transactions. Analysis
and solution of the business problems in profit and loss, interest, installment
transactions, percent discounts, taxes and payroll. Prerequisite:
Mathematics 0460 (or college equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better or a
qualifying score on the mathematics placement test
COURSE MATERIALS:
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Required Calculator:
Scientific calculator, non-programmable, non-graphing (PROGRAMMABLE AND GRAPHING
CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED).
Optional: MyMathLab
website provides additional practice problems, tutorials, student solution
manual, and online videos. Student access code is packaged with new text or can
be purchased online.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 1: Basic
Mathematics
Unit
1 includes Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3
Test
1-- No calculators
Unit 2: Payroll
and Taxes
Unit
2 includes Chapter 6 (omit Section 6.6) and Chapter 7
Test 2: Non-graphing calculators are permitted
Math tables will be provided
Unit 3: Mathematics
of Retailing
Unit
3 includes Chapter 9, Chapter 10, and Chapter 11 (Section 11.1 only)
Test
3: Non-graphing calculators are
permitted
Math tables will be provided
Unit 4: Simple
Interest, Simple Interest Notes, and Bank Discount
Unit
4 includes Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 (13.1, 13.2, and 13.3)
Test
4: Non-graphing calculators are
permitted
Math tables will be provided
Unit 5: Compound
Interest, Annuities and Sinking Funds, Business and Consumer Loans
Unit 5 includes Chapter 14 (14.1,
14.2, and 14.4) Chapter 15, and Chapter 16 (16.1, 16.2, and 16.4)
Test
5: Non-graphing calculators are
permitted
Math tables will be provided
Time:
A commitment to study and the time (6-10 hours per
week) to complete the assigned work is required.
07/05/2011