Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – Spring 2014 (13/SP)
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Class Begins/Ends:
Meeting Day(s)/Time:
No Class Days:
Withdrawal Date:
Delivery Type:
Class Location:
Business Mathematics
MATH-1220-5A
4.5
3-11-14 to 5-22-14
TTH 6-7:50 pm
N/A
5-8-14
Lecture
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 218
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Office Location:
Office Telephone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Faculty Website:
Academic Program Area:
Chad Haugen
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 222G
457-2469
MTWTH: 1-3:30 pm
cjhaugen@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/cjhaugen
Math & Natural Sciences
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course explores the development and application of the mathematical skills needed to solve problems
related to business occupations. Topics include percentages, checking accounts and services, payroll, payroll
taxes, cash and trade discounts, markdowns, property and sales taxes, simple and compound interest,
installment purchases, loan payment plans, and annuities.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH-0910 with a grade of P,
or MCC placement test
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
Textbook:
Business Mathematics
Edition:
12th Edition (2012)
Author:
Clendenen, Salzman, and Miller
Publisher:
Pearson
Materials:
Calculator (scientific preferred), textbook, paper, and pencil.
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SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
DVD’s and solutions manuals that accompany the textbook are available in MCC’s Math Centers. The Fort
Omaha Campus Math Center is located in Building 10 Room 207 (Phone# 457-2475). You can also find
practice problems from the textbook at http://www.interactmath.com. Simply click on the Enter button and
then select our textbook from the drop-down menu on the left side of the screen.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Understand checking accounts and percent relationships, and solve application problems relating to
them.
2. Calculate payroll, payroll taxes, trade and cash discounts based on various dating methods and
inventory.
3. Solve all types of simple interest problems and use the principles to calculate bank discount loans.
4. Determine compound interest, maturity values, present values, and effective rates, and their
application to annuities and sinking funds.
5. Calculate mortgage payments, credit card account payments, installment loan payments, personal
property loans and real estate loan payments.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
The course material will be presented by lecture. Throughout the lecture the instructor will work problems on
the board asking for input from students. The instructor will spend the first few minutes of class answering
questions over the homework and then present new material.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT/ASSIGNMENTS:
Exams:
There will be FIVE in-class, closed book exams, covering all the required objectives. Each exam will take place
in our regular class location (Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 218) on the scheduled day (see Schedule
of Assignments) during regular class time. Material presented in class as well as material found in the text will
be covered on the exams.
Make-up Test Procedures:
If an absence is unavoidable on a test day AND if arrangements are made in advance so the test is taken in the
Testing Center before the next class meeting, no penalty will be assessed. If the test is not taken before the
next class meeting, a 15% penalty will be assessed.
Homework:
Students are highly encouraged to attempt all the suggested homework problems listed in the Schedule of
Assignments section of this syllabus. These problems will not be collected or graded. However, success in this
course is largely dependent on a student’s ability to solve application problems. The more problems a student
solves, the greater their chances of being successful in this course. Note: the answers to the odd-numbered
problems are listed in the back of the textbook.
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GRADING POLICY:
Each exam will be worth 100 points. Final grades will be assigned based on the percentage of the 500 total
possible points the student has earned using the following scale:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = Below 60%
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may
be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or
questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with
faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to
mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the
course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the
written consent of the student(s).
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
Attendance is one of the most important factors in any class. In order to be successful in this class, attendance
is required. Attendance will be taken at the very beginning of each class meeting. Students arriving to class
late will be marked ABSENT. The student is responsible for all work missed from being absent. The instructor
will not re-teach the material.
Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class,
the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date. Students in this
section of Statistics must attend a class meeting by March 20, 2014.
FX: An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class (participating in a class if it’s an online
class), does not return, and fails.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
Students are expected to behave in a responsible and courteous manner while in class. This includes:
1. Turning OFF cell phones.
2. Being on time for class.
3. Paying attention in class instead of reading a novel/magazine, talking to a neighbor, or sleeping.
4. Refraining from getting up in the middle of class to take care of things that should have been taken
care of prior to class and not leaving the classroom until class is dismissed.
NOTE: No children are allowed in class.
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COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code
(http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct), which
calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but
also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of
thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If
recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services.
Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session
and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject
to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to copyright
protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at
http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty
(cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may
include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from
the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through MyServices on
the MCC My Way portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1 –
800 – 228 – 9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing
(F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning
environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide
free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted
instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course
orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way portal, the
College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support
Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with
DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information,
please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or
in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457–
2900 or email mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you
acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College
Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your
responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum
may be found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
This is a tentative schedule. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor to find out if the assignment/schedule has
changed if you miss class.
Date
March 11
13
18
20
25
27
April
1
3
8
10
15
17
22
24
29
May
1
6
8
13
Scheduled Material
Syllabus
3.1, 3.2
3.3
3.4
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.1
Review
Exam 1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.1
Review
Exam 2
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
9.1
Review
Exam 3
9.2
9.3
9.4
10.1
10.2
10.3
Review
Exam 4
11.1
11.3
12.1
12.2
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3.1: pages 91-92 #1-55 odd
3.2: pages 97-99 #1-35 odd
3.3: pages 103-104 #1-35 odd
3.4: pages 109-110 #1-29 odd
5.1: pages 189-191 #1-21 odd
5.2: pages 197-198 #1-19 odd
5.3: pages 203-205 #11-13 all
6.1: pages 223-226 #1-10 all, 11-45 odd
6.2: pages 233-234 #1-25 odd
6.3: pages 239-240 #1-27 odd
6.4: pages 251-254 #1-45 odd
7.1: pages 272-274 #33-73 odd
7.2: pages 277-278 #1-21 odd
7.3: pages 283-284 #1-21 odd
7.4: pages 289-291 #1-29 odd
8.1: pages 305-306 #1-25 odd
8.2: pages 313-314 #1-23 odd (skip #17)
8.3: page 321 #1-5 odd
8.4: pages 330-332 #11-23 odd
9.1: pages 353-356 #1-35 odd
9.2: pages 361-364 #1-35 odd
9.3: pages 371-373 #1-27 odd
9.4: pages 381-383 #1-21 odd (skip #19)
10.1: pages 407-409 #1-27 odd
10.2: pages 417-419 #1-25 odd
10.3: page 425 #1-9 odd
11.1: pages 443-444 #1-19 odd
11.3: pages 457-458 #1-17 odd
12.1: pages 499-502 #1-21 odd
12.2: pages 507-510 #1-31 odd
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS: (continued)
Date
May
15
20
22
Scheduled Material
12.3
12.4
12.5
13.1
Review
Exam 5
Suggested Homework Problems
12.3: pages 515-518 #1-25 odd
12.4: pages 523-525 #1-23 odd
12.5: pages 533-534 #1-17 odd
13.1: pages 555-557 #1-29 odd
Note: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes.
However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications
will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of
Metropolitan Community College.
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2014 (13/SP) Spring Quarter Important Dates
Weekend Classes Begin .................................................................................................................... Mar 1 Sa
Classes Begin ...................................................................................................................................... Mar 7 F
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2014 (14/SS) Registration begins ............................... Mar 5 W
General Summer 2014 (14/SS) Registration begins ................................................................................. Mar 19 W
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2014 (14/SS) Registration begins ................................... Mar 12 W
Census Date/Tenth Day* ....................................................................................................................... Mar 20 Th
Spring Recess/College Closed Saturday and Sunday ..................................................................... April 19-20 Sa-Su
Winter Quarter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due ..................................................................................... May 8 Th
Classes End .................................................................................................................................... May 22 Th
Spring grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ............................................................................................ May 27 Tu
Memorial Day Recess/College Closed ............................................................................................ May 24-26 Sa-M
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade.................................. Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies ** ............................. See Refund Policy
* Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class schedule found
on line at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp . Then, find the course section and click on
the Important Dates link on the same line as the course title. Dates for each course section are automatically
calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A student must
withdraw by this date to avoid an “F” grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the Financial Aid
Office prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Date is the date on which Financial Aid
Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of authorized funds for the quarter.
Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
 REFUND POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or
non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the
student to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition Modeler” to see the
refund percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop” withdraw from a class.
To withdraw “drop” from a course in My Way, go to “My Services”, click “Registration”. Then click “Register
and Drop Sections”. Find the class you wish to drop and check the box under the word Drop and click Submit.
You have successfully dropped the class if the message at the bottom of the screen states “the following
request(s) have been processed”.
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