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Business Math and Machine Applications Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

jgmills@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 236-8934</p>

Office Location

R. E. Byrd Business Building 

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

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Course

POFT-1325-001 Business Math and Machine Applications

Prerequisites

Course Description

Skill development in the use of electronic calculators and business math functions. Emphasis on business problem solving skills using spreadsheet software and/or electronic calculator/keyboard.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Practical Business Math Procedures, Brief 10th Edition, by Jeffery Slater.  McGraw-Hill/Irwin
ISBN#9780077362362
10-Key Mastery on the Computer 2004, with 3-1/2" diskette by Ellsworth.  Ellsworth Publishing Company
 

Current textbook selections are available at the Washington Street campus bookstore.  The textbooks for this course are required.

Supplies

  1. Textbook - Practical Business Math Procedures, Brief 10th Edition, by Jeffrey Slater.  McGraw-Hill/Irwin
    The student will utilize basic math skills; apply basic math skills to solve business application problems using an electronic calculator/keyboard; and develop speed and accuracy using spreadsheet software and/or electronic calculator/keyboard.

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    1. \ Utilize basic math skills *(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    2. \ Apply basic math skills to solve business application problems using an electronic calculator/keyboard.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    3. \ Develop speed and accuracy using spreadsheet software and/or electronic calculator/keyboard.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,C8)
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    4. \ Solve percentage problems by applying the formulas for base, rate, and percentage.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    5. \ Compute discounts; compute percentages in business applications. *(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    6. \ Calculate commissions.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    7. \ Prepare and maintain all aspects included in payroll records. *(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    8. \ Determine markup and markdown based on cost and on selling price. *(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    9. \ Calculate net proceeds from sales on consignments. *(F3,F4,F5,F9, F13,F17)
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    10. \ Compute account sales and account purchases.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    11. \ Compute simple interest, interest by the ordinary interest method, and exact interest, and use shortcut methods of computing interest. *(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,17)
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    12. \ Determine due dates and compute interest variables on promissory notes and trade acceptances.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    13. \ Determine single-payment interest, unpaid-balances interest, compare cash discount versus interest on loan, calculate discount interest, and discount commercial paper.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    14. \ Calculate finance charges, stated rates, and effective rates; determine monthly payments on installment loans and determine interest and principal payments on mortgages.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    15. \ Calculate property taxes, equalize different assessed values among communities, and find property tax rate.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    16. \ Determine taxable income and individual income tax and compute corporate income tax.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    17. \ Determine life insurance premiums; determine cash surrender values, loan values, and settlement options from tables; determine medical insurance contributions and reimbursements. *(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    18. \ Determine short-rate refunds and coinsurance losses in regard to property and auto insurance.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    19. \ Demonstrate, through speed tests, an acceptable proficiency on the ten-key pad by the touch method.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17)
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    20. \ Use calculator features to solve business mathematical applications demonstrating the ten-key touch method.*(F3,F4,F5,F9,F13,F17,C8)
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    Students Rights and Responsibilities

    Student Rights and Responsibilities

    Log in using the AC Connect Portal

    In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

    If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

    Expected Student Behavior

    See the Office Administration Department Policy.

    Grading Criteria

    70%    Major Exams
    30%    Chapter Quizzes
    75% of Final Grade
    25% of Final Grade is based on Machine Application portion
    100%

    Attendance

    \ Since this is an online course, attendance is not recorded. You are expected to invest approximately the same amount of time as a traditional, seated course.

    Calendar

    BUSINESS MATH AND MACHINE APPLICATIONS
    Fall 2011

    If this is your first online course, the most important thing to remember is that you will be required to accomplish the same workload as a regular course.  The deadlines that have been set are important and are designed to prevent procrastination.  Please respect the deadlines that have been set. 

    Please know that if you have questions or need clarification, you are welcome to e-mail me through ACOnline or through my regular email address: jgmills@actx.edu.

    Listed below is a step-by-step schedule to follow:

    Aug. 22
     

    Classes Begin
    Read email from Instructor and become familiar with WebCT

    Aug. 23-28


     

    Read Chapter 1, WHOLE NUMBERS: HOW TO DISSECT AND
    SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 23-31 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 1 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. August 28

    Aug. 29- Sept. 4




     

    Read Chapter 2, FRACTIONS
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 55-61 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 2 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. September 4

    Begin working on the Machine Applications portion.  Register online and
    begin practicing.

    Sept. 5-11




     

    Read Chapter 3, DECIMALS
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 79-84 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 3 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. September 11

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Sept. 12-18

     


     

    Read Chapter 4, BANKING
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 103-109 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 4 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. September 18

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice 10-key to increase speed and accuracy.

    Sept. 19-25

     

     

    COMPLETE 1ST MAJOR EXAM OVER CHAPTERS 1-4.  MUST BE
    COMPLETED BY 11:55 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 25.

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice 10-key to increase speed and accuracy.

    Sept. 26-Oct. 2


     

     

    Read Chapter 5, SOLVING FOR THE UNKNOWN
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 127-132 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 5 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. October 2

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Oct. 3-9

     


     

    Read Chapter 6, PERCENTS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 157-166 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 6 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. October 9

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Oct. 10-16

     


     

    Read Chapter 7, DISCOUNTS: TRADE AND CASH
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 193-198 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 7 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. October 16

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Oct. 17-23

     


     

    Read Chapter 8, MARKUPS AND MARKDOWNS
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 223-229 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 8 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. October 23

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice 10-key to increase speed and accuracy.

    Oct. 24-30
     


     

    COMPLETE 2ND MAJOR EXAM OVER CHAPTERS 5-8.  MUST BE
    COMPLETED BY 11:55 P.M. ON OCTOBER 30.

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice 10-key to increase speed and accuracy.

    Oct. 31-Nov. 6

     


     

    Read Chapter 9, PAYROLL
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 247-252 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 9 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. November 6

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Nov. 7-13

     


     

    Read Chapter 10, SIMPLE INTEREST
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 267-273 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 10 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. November 13

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Nov. 14-20


     


     

    Read Chapter 11, PROMISSORY NOTES, SIMPLE DISCOUNT NOTES, AND THE DISCOUNT PROCESS
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 285-288 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 11 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. November 20

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Nov. 21-27

     


     

    Read Chapter 12, COMPOUND INTEREST AND PRESENT VALUE
    Work End-of-Chapter problems on pages 307-311 as needed
    COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 QUIZ BY 11:55 p.m. November 27

    Continue working on the Machine Applications portion.  Practice to increase speed and accuracy.

    Nov. 28- Dec. 4
     

    COMPLETE 3RD MAJOR EXAM OVER CHAPTERS 9-12.  MUST BE COMPLETED BY 11:55 P.M. ON DECEMBER 4.

    Nov. 30

    LAST DAY TO SUBMIT 10-KEY ASSIGNMENTS

    Dec. 4-6

    FINAL EXAM MUST BE COMPLETED BY 11:55 P.M. ON DECEMBER 6.

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