Syllabus Sections
Publish Date
08/17/2010 11:40:55
Business Math
POFT-1321
Fall 2010
08/23/2010 - 12/12/2010
Course Information
Section 002
Lecture
MW 12:35 - 13:55
EVC8 8329
Phillip Jordan
Office Hours
No office hours have been entered for this term
Course Requirements
Austin Community College
POFT 1321 Business Math
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Phillip Jordan Office Location: EVC Room 8313
Phone: (512) 223-1790 Ext. 22255 Office Hours: 9 – 10 a.m. or by appointment
E-mail: pjordan@austincc.edu
Course Description:
In the business world, everyone—employees and managers alike—needs knowledge of and skill in business mathematics. While computers and calculators are used for many calculations, it is important to understand the concepts behind mechanical computations. The purpose of this business mathematics course is to increase your math knowledge and skill as it applies to many aspects of business and to help make you a more valuable player in the business arena.
Semester Credit Hours: Three (3)
Textbook and Materials:
Textbook: Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges, James E. Deitz and James L. Southam, 15thEdition, 0-324-59547-6
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Course Objectives:
- To provide college students with reinforcement of mathematical computations.
- Challenge the student to understand how to process and interpret information to arrive at logical conclusions to common business math applications.
- Develop proficiency in the application to solve business math problems.
- Understand the important role math plays in all facets of the business world.
Requirements for the Course:
- Attend class at the scheduled time each week. (No excused absences unless prior approval is obtained from your instructor.) More than three (3) absences during the session may result in withdrawal from the class.
- Read each chapter assigned.
- Complete required assignments.
Grading
Your grade will be determined by a weighted average of the following:
Exercises 30%
Unit Tests 70%
*It is important that assignments be ready on the day assigned. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Chapter assignments are designed to reinforce concepts and insure student success.
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP OR REPEATS ON TESTS!
It is the student’s responsibility to drop this course if they feel they are not making satisfactory progress. Your instructor will not drop you. If you do not drop and do not meet the requirements of the course, you will be given an “F.”
GOOD LUCK THIS SEMESTER!
Readings
Textbook only.
Course Subjects
Course Objectives:
- To provide college students with reinforcement of mathematical computations.
- Challenge the student to understand how to process and interpret information to arrive at logical conclusions to common business math applications.
- Develop proficiency in the application to solve business math problems.
- Understand the important role math plays in all facets of the business world.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Objectives:
- To provide college students with reinforcement of mathematical computations.
- Challenge the student to understand how to process and interpret information to arrive at logical conclusions to common business math applications.
- Develop proficiency in the application to solve business math problems.
- Understand the important role math plays in all facets of the business world.
Requirements for the Course:
- Attend class at the scheduled time each week. (No excused absences unless prior approval is obtained from your instructor.) More than three (3) absences during the session may result in withdrawal from the class.
- Read each chapter assigned.
- Complete required assignments.