Syllabus

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 Prerequisite

The prerequisite for this course is successful completion of Math 98 or 99 (with a 2.0 or better) or required placement into Math 201. If you do not meet the prerequisite for this course, you will be you will be dropped. Math 201 is intended for students who are Business majors. This will satisfy the prerequisite for Survey of Calculus, Math& 148 if you receive a 2.0 or better.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. apply a variety of mathematical models (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial) to real world situations
2. solve systems of linear equations and inequalities and use them to model situations for problem solving
3. apply the concepts of the mathematics of finance to solve a variety of financial applications
4. utilize the fundamental concepts of probability in business applications
5. make use of the fundamental concepts of statistics in business applications

Required Materials

• MyMathLab Student Access Code
• The text: Finite Mathematics with Applications, 12/E; Lial, Hungerford, Holcomb and Mullins (eBook or hard copy)
• Calculator--Graphing calculator. TI-84 Graphing calculators are recommended.

• Regular access to internet (loss of access is not an excuse for late work)

Evaluation and Grading

Grading and assessment always seem to be one of the liveliest debates for all on-line courses. The main question is: How does one insure authentic work (i.e. not cheating) and ensure quality learning? As with most on-line courses, this course will have assignments, quizzes, tests, a substantial amount of reading, and on-line discussions/group work with your fellow classmates.  You may get help with homework but it is expected that you will complete your quizzes and tests on your own, with no extra resources. My recommendation is that you do not use your text to help or use any other assistance so that you will be prepared to take the midterm and final. See more information about these exams below. There have been instances where the student enrolled in the course isn't the one doing the work.  Anyone turning in work that is not theirs alone will be considered cheating.

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to complete their own work.  This means that they should complete all quizzes and tests without help and that any homework assignments should be their own work.  This means that downloading material from the internet or shared material from other students is not considered your own work.  You are allowed to work with other students or get help from a tutor, but the work submitted should be individually completed and your own.  Any cases of academic dishonesty will be dealt with individually, a 0 for the assignment, and is subject to the school's Student Code of Conduct. Consequences can range from the 0 on the assignment to a 0.0 for the class.

Late Policy

I accept most assignments late.  Homework, quizzes or tests will remain available until the next due date (eg. if it was due on Sunday, you have until Wednesday; if it is due on Wednesday, you have until Sunday).  Late assignments will include a 10% penalty of the grade that will be reflected in the final grade; homework assignments will only apply the late penalty to problems completed after the due date, for example, if the problem is worth 1 point, the problem will now be worth 0.9 points.  Since quizzes and tests must be completed in one sitting, the penalty is applied to the whole assignment.

Student Participation

Participation is the key to a successful on-line course. Each student is expected to actively participate in the classroom a minimum of 4 days per week. This participation is mandatory. This includes viewing videos, working on homework or quizzes and posting in the group discussion as you complete assignments.  There will be times where you may also participate in online synchronous sessions when available; these sessions will generally be recorded for viewing if you are not available.

Midterm and Final Exam

You must pass the Midterm and Final in order to pass the class. I will average the scores of the parts of the exams and you must receive an average above 50% to receive at least a 1.0 in the class; you need to average above 60% to receive at least a 2.0.  Your grade for the class will be determined by your overall percentage in the class PROVIDED you meet the minimum averages on the midterm and final.  Keep in mind that you will not have time to look material up, I would only have a 5 x 8 note card for quick reference for these exams.

Grades

Your Grade for the class will be determined follows:

Please keep in mind that you must obtain a minimum score of 2.0 in order to meet the prerequisite for Math& 148.

Points Possible

Your grade will be determined by calculating your average using the weights listed in Grades (in Canvas). The number of points earned will be determined by the homework, quizzes, tests, midterm and final.

Posting of Grades

Your grades for assessments (Quizzes, Tests and Homework) will be posted in the Canvas gradebook to allow you to keep track of your total points. These grades will be ‘synced’ with MML.  Occasionally there are issues with the syncing between the programs.  Be sure you contact me immediately if you notice a discrepancy. 

Withdrawals

All withdrawals must be processed through the registrar. If you simply disappear, you are subject to a grade of "0.0" for the quarter. I do not give "Z" grades as a general rule in on-line courses; exceptions can be made in extenuating circumstances—you will need to contact me as soon as possible.

Resources Available

There are many resources available in MyMathLab and Canvas notes, be sure to utilize them.  You will find videos as well as practice problems for you to work.  The computers in the MLC and in the library at SFCC are available for use. There are tutors that can help with Math 201 in the Math Center.  Do not forget that I am here to help you succeed in the class so feel free to visit me in my office—both physical and online.  If you can’t make it in during office hours, just email me to set up an appointment.

Additional Policies

See Policies Page.