Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Textbook: Business Mathematics 10 th edition by Cleaves and Hobbs Course Requirements: Attendance is expected of all students. Grades will be based on performance on assigned work including classroom participation. There will be many in-class assignments worth 10 to 25 points. These assignments cannot be made up . If you are unable to attend class you should notify the instructor in advance. Failure to attend class is likely to result in a lower grade for the course. Grades will be based on exams, and various assignments both in-class and take home, and a final project. A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = below 60% All assignments are to be turned in on their due dates. Assignments turned in late will not be accepted unless the instructor has agreed to accept it at a later date. Exams missed without notifying the instructor in advance will result in 1 letter grade dropped per day until taken. Tentative Course Outline: 1. Fundamentals 10. Markup 2. Weights, measurements, and numerical averages 11. Simple interest 3. Fractions 12. Notes and interest variables 4. Decimals 13. Borrowing by business 5. Bank reports 14. Charges for credit 6. Business applications of percentages 15. Sales and federal income tax 7. Payroll records 16. Inventories and turnover 8. Commissions 17. Corporate stocks 9. Cash and trade discounts 18. Corporate and Government bonds General Education Goals/Objectives: NA Relationship to Campus Theme: Mathematics 108 emphasizes technology through the use of graphic calculators and nature through population modeling. Classroom Policies: Please refrain from any behavior that would disrupt the class. Cell phones can only be used in emergency situations and they must be turned to vibrate. The academic environment is an open and harassment free environment. Participation is encouraged. Academic Integrity: