Mathematics for Business Decisions II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

MATH-1325-002 Mathematics for Business Decisions II

Prerequisites

MATH 1324-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Study of limits and continuity; derivatives and integration as applied to business and the social sciences.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications, 8th Edition   ISBN-0-321-45416-2   Authors:  Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, and Nathan P. Ritchey

Optional:  Course Compass - MyMathLab Online Site.  The Student Access Code for this site comes with a new book or can be purchased at the site.  CourseCompass.com.   The complete book can be accessed in MyMathLab.

Supplies

You will need a graphing calculator for this course. The perfered calculator is either a TI-83, TI-84, or the Plus of those models.  All computations and demonstrations in class will be done on one of those models. If you already own another bra

Student Performance

After completing this course, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

1. Evaluate and interpret limits
2. Recognize and determine continuity of functions
3. Find and interpret derivatives by formula and definition
4. Investigate various concepts including extrema, implicit functions and related rates
5. Apply the concepts of the definite integral and indefinite integrals to real world situations

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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

\ Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. http://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/

\ Cheating is defined in Webster’s College Dictionary as “taking an examination in a dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers.” Improper access includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student’s paper and using unauthorized sources of information while taking a test. Any student caught cheating on a test will receive a gradeof zero with no chance of that zero being dropped as lowest grade.

\ Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

The final grades of A (90 – 100), B (80 – 89), C (70 – 79), D (60 – 69), and F (below 60) will be computed as the weighted average of the earned grades from: Homework 10%,  Skill Drills 5%, Chapter Test Average 65%, Final Exam 20%,

Please do NOT ask for extra credit work.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Many absences will lower your final grade because you will not be able to do your homework, pass exams, or keep a high classwork grade. 

If you stop attending class or your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by the deadline, you will receive an F for the course.  The deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes. 

This semester the last day to drop is November 16.

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD/EXAMINATIONS:

The class will consist of traditional lecture along with group work. 

Homework:  Homework problems will be assigned and graded.  You will write all problems on your paper so you can use your homework to help you study for exams.  You must show all credtiable work on homework problems and your work must be neet and readable to receive credit.  Late homework will be accepted and graded as late until the test over that material.  The highest grade on late homework will be 75.  The homework assingment will mostly consist of odd numbered problems.  You will be able to check your answers to odd numbered problems in the back of the book. Answers to even numbered problems will be given before you hand in the assignment.   The three lowest homework grades will be dropped.

Skill Drills:  Doing the homework assgnment is so important that you will be given a skill drill over problems that you have completed and turned in.  You will need to purchase a blue book for this purpose.  These are titled "Examination Books" in the book store and cost very little.  These are generic blue books that have no specific class name.  Each skill drill will be worth 5 points.  These quizzes will be given at the beginning of class after you have asked questions over the previous assignment and have handed in that homework.

Exams:  We will have 4 exams.  Your lowest exam grade will be dropped.

Final Exam:  The Final Exam will be comprehensive.  The final exam will be on Tuesday December 6 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

 Skill drills are not made up!  Your lowest chapter test grade will be dropped.

 FREE HELP:  If you feel yourself getting behind in class or having problems with certain concepts covered, get help immediately.  It is YOUR responsibility to get help outside of class.

The following are ways to get FREE help outside of class:

1. Contact your instructor during their hours or make an appointment.
2. Get free tutoring from the Outreach Center (Engineering Rm 104)
3. Contact a fellow classmate.  Group learning is encouraged as long as you do your own work.
4. Watch a video showing your instructor work a problem or two in each section in AC-Online.