Course Name & Number

MATH1324.400

Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences

Semester & Year 

Fall 2017

MW 11:00-12:20

Instructor's Name

Office Phone #

E-mail Address

Office #

Peggy Tibbs

ptibbs@nctc.edu

COR 201

940-498-6208

Office Hours

MW:  10:00-10:50

             2:00-2:50

COR 201

Catalog Description

Prerequisite:  Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences; or equivalent

48 lecture hours………………………………………………3 credit hours

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.

Textbook & Materials Required/ Recommended

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

TI30XIIS  Calculator recommended or any other non-graphing Scientific Calculator

Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

·         Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems.

·         Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans.

·         Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods,

       to solve application problems.

·         Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems.

·         Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems.

Scholastic Integrity

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.

Grading Policy & Procedures

4 Unit Tests : 50%         Final Exam:  20%

MML Homework:  20%

Off-Line Supplementary Activities:  10%

SA’s will be accepted one class day late with a 10 point penalty.

If a Unit Test is missed, you may be permitted to make it up within one week of the date the test was missed.  You must notify me immediately if you want to do this.  Only one test may be made up.

Your lowest unit test grade will be dropped if and only if your MML homework average is 85% or better and you have no more than 3 absences. 

All absences are treated the same.    

Tentative Test Schedule

Test 1: Cha. 1 and 0.7, 0.8   Sept. 18

Test 2: Cha. 2:  Oct. 9                         Test 3: Chapters 3,4 : Nov. 6

Test 4: Chapters 5,6,7 : Dec. 4

Final Exam:  Monday Dec. 11   11:00-12:50

Other Pertinent Information

Please respect your classmates by not talking during  lectures. 

Ask questions!  If you do not ask, I will assume you understand the topic completely.

Do not bring food to class.  Drinks are OK if you dispose of your litter.

Math Lab Hours:  Monday-Thursday:  9am-6pm

                              Friday:  9am-noon     Saturday:  10 am-1pm

Last day to drop with a W:  Nov. 9

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

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

Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

EEOC Statement

  North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

 national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the

 provision of services.