BusAd 175: Business Math
Business Administration Division
Shoreline Community College
Fall Quarter 2006
TIME:
DAYS:
INSTRUCTOR:
CLASSROOM:
OFFICE:
PHONE:
e-mail:
OFFICE HOURS:
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Monday - Thursday
David A. Starr
1104
1405
206-546-4725
dstarr@shoreline.edu
9:30 – 10:20 a.m., Daily
Other by appointment
TEXT:
Business Mathematics, Custom Edition, by Robert Brechner
MATERIALS:
A basic calculator is strongly recommended
Note: Cell phones cannot be used as a calculator during tests
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To apply the principles of mathematics to business situations
COURSE APPROACH:
Class time will include discussion of the text material, and
application of mathematical analysis to business situations.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
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Come to class prepared, chapters read, and assignments done.
Participate in class discussions and presentations.
Take exams when scheduled.
Check with the instructor for missed handouts or assignments.
Check with a fellow student for missed notes.
When in doubt—ASK!!!
HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE; BE MOTIVATED TO LEARN!!!
ATTENDANCE:
1. Students are expected to attend class. If you are unable to attend, then notify the
instructor when possible.
2. YOU are responsible for all missed assignments/lectures when absent. This is your
responsibility, not the instructor’s.
3. In the event of adverse weather conditions (i.e. snow), students are expected to attend class
unless either the SCC campus is closed (Closure will be announced on local radio stations,
KOMO-AM or KIRO-AM are recommended) or if the student determines that travel
conditions are too hazardous. For either situation, the student should refer to #1 and #2
above.
CHEATING & PLAGIARISM:
The working definition of “cheat” and “plagiarism” for the
purposes of this class can be found in Webster’s Ninth Edition New Collegiate Dictionary.
CHEATING on tests in my classes will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive
a zero (0) on his/her test and that grade will be averaged into the final grade. The zero will
always be averaged in and cannot count as a low grade in cases where students are allowed
the leeway to discard the lowest test score.
PLAGIARISM is copying another individuals work either verbatim without using quotation
marks and giving credit in a footnote, or using the idea of another individual without giving
credit, (unless the information is general information) even if a few words have been
changed or rearranged. Plagiarism is in effect the theft of another writer’s property. A
paper containing any plagiarized portions will receive a zero (0) and there will be NO
provisions for make-up work.
TESTS:
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Tests must be taken on the scheduled day. A student that misses a test will earn a
score of “0” for that test.
All tests will be taken individually, in-class.
Tests that are canceled by campus closure will be made up on the first class day
returning from the closure.
Four (4) unit tests and one (1) Final Test Packet will be given in this class.
The lowest unit test score will be discarded when calculating your grade.
Each student must complete the final examination prior to credit for the class being
granted (SCC Policy #5120).
Tests cover material discussed in class and from reading assignments.
GRADING:
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Tests (3 @ 60 points each):
Final Test Packet:
Web Assignments (5 @ 20 points each)
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
COURSE OUTLINE:
1.
The course is divided into sections consisting of:
a.
Reading assignments (3-4 chapters)
b.
Written assignments
c.
Class/student participation
d.
Exams consist of related math problems.
2.
At the beginning of each section, it is suggested to:
a.
Read the chapter objectives.
b.
Review the questions at the end of each chapter.
c.
Know the key terms (usually found in boldface print).
d.
Study the chapter summary.
180 points
100 points
100 points
380 points
(48%)
(26%)
(26%)
COURSE TIME LINE: (Subject to change)
Sept 28 R
29 F
Course Introduction
No Web Assignment
Oct
Chapter 1: Whole Numbers, Sections 1 & 2
Chapter 1: Whole Numbers, Section 3
Chapter 3: Decimals, Sections 1 & 2
Chapter 3: Decimals, Section 3
Web Assignment #1
Nov
2M
3T
4W
5R
6F
9M
10 T
11 W
12 R
13 F
Chapter 4: Checking Accounts, Section 1
Chapter 4: Checking Accounts, Section 2
Test Review
Unit Test #1: Chapters 1, 3 and 4
Web Assignment #2
16 M
17 T
18 W
19 R
20 F
Chapter 6: Percents and Their Applications in Business, Sections 1 & 2
Chapter 6: Percents and Their Applications in Business, Section 3
Chapter 7: Invoices, Trade Discounts and Cash Discounts, Sections 1 & 2
Chapter 7: Invoices, Trade Discounts and Cash Discounts, Sections 3 & 4
Web Assignment #3
23 M
24 T
25 W
26 R
27 F
Chapter 8: Markup and Markdown, Section 1
Chapter 8: Markup and Markdown, Section 2
Test Review
Test #2: Chapters 6, 7 and 8
Web Assignment #4
30 M
31 T
1W
2R
3F
Chapter 9: Payroll, Section 1
Chapter 9: Payroll, Section 2
Chapter 10: Simple Interest and Promissory Notes, Section 1
Chapter 10: Simple Interest and Promissory Notes, Section 3
Web Assignment #5
6M
7T
8W
9R
10 F
Chapter 18: Taxes, Sections 1 & 2
Chapter 18: Taxes, Section 3
Test Review
Test #3: Chapters 9, 10 and 18
Veterans’ Day Holiday -- No Web Assignment
13 M
14 T
15 W
16 R
17 F
Chapter 19: Insurance, Section 1
Chapter 19: Insurance, Section 2 & 3
The BIG Event
Chapter 20: Investments, Section 1
Web Assignment #6
Dec
20 M
21 T
22 W
23 R
24 F
Chapter 21: Business Statistics and Data Presentation, Sections 1 & 2
Test Review
Test #4: Chapters 19, 20 and 21
Thanksgiving Holdiday – No Class Held
Thanksgiving Holiday – No Web Assignment
27 M
28 T
29 W
30 R
1F
BPI Analysis
Retail Gravitation
Merchandise Plan, Part 1
Merchandise Plan, Part 2
Web Assignment: Final Test Packet, Sections 1, 2 and 3
4M
5T
6W
7R
8F
11 M
12 T
13 W
14 R
Inventory Analysis
Buying Merchandise, Part 1
Buying Merchandise, Part 2
Fall Quarter Awards Session
Web Assignment: Final Test Packet, Sections 4 and 5
Prep Day — No Class Held
Final Test Packets Due (Tentative)
No Class Held
No Class Held
GRADE EQUIVALENCY TABLE
100% = 4.0
99
3.9
98
3.9
97
3.8
96
3.8
95
3.7
94
3.7
93
3.6
92
3.6
91
3.5
90% = 3.5
89
3.4
88
3.3
87
3.2
86
3.1
85
3.0
84
2.9
83
2.8
82
2.7
81
2.6
80% = 2.5
79
2.4
78
2.3
77
2.2
76
2.1
75
2.0
74
1.9
73
1.8
72
1.7
71
1.6
70% = 1.5
69
1.4
68
1.3
67
1.2
66
1.1
65
1.0
64
0.9
63
0.8
62
0.7
<62
0.0