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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
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Course Prefix & Number: Math1324
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Section Number: 500
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Semester: Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences; or equivalent
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics and the Life and Social Sciences, Ernest F. Haeussler, Jr., Richard S. Paul, and Richard J. Wood, 13th edition,
Pearson Prentice Hall, Inc., 2011 or MyMathLab access code
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Ronald Bautch
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth - Campus room #202
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Telephone Number:
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940/498-6242
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E-mail Address:
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rbautch@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Points
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3
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Off-line Homework
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15
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35
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Homework
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35
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14
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Quizzes
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65
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5
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Tests
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500
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1
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Final Exam
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100
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems.
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Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans.
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Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods,
to solve application problems.
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Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques,
including expected value, to solve problems.
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Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world
problems.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent. Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
T/R Exam Schedule 8:00 - 9:30
Exam #1 February 02, 2017
Exam #2 February 23, 2017
Exam #3 March 23, 2017
Exam #4 April 13, 2017
Exam #5 May 02, 2017 (Tuesday)
Final Exam May 09, 2017 (Tuesday)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6th 2017.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
x Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Cor335
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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