\ After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

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1. \ Recognize, solve, and graph linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and rational equations and their applications in the fields of business.
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2. \ Solve linear programming problems using both graphing methods and the simplex method.
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3. \ Investigate facets of mathematics as applied to finance, management, and business.
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4. \ Solve applied problems involving simple interest, compound interest, and annuities.
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5. \ Investigate and apply sets and set operations.
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6. \ Demonstrate an understanding of probability.
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SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:  Scholastic dishonesty (cheating) of any kind will not be tolerated in this course.  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.  Participating in scholastic dishonesty will result in a non replaceable grade of zero on the assignment or exam involved.  Thus, if you are caught cheating on an exam, a grade of zero will be assigned with no chance of the final exam replacing that grade.  Further action at a higher level may be sought if necessary.  Scholastic dishonesty is clearly defined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities.  If you are caught with a cell phone out during an exam for ANY reason, you will receive an F for the course.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES: Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to:  tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, talking during lecture, abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property. 

ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

1. BE ON TIME: Students need to be on time to every class meeting.  It is distracting and disrespectful to the class when you arrive late.  If you must be late, please take the seat nearest to the door.  If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will be counted absent.   
2. BE PREPARED: Students need to have all homework completed and ready to discuss when class begins as well as have read the section that will be covered in class that day before lecture.  Lecture should not be the first time to see new information. 
3. NO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR will be tolerated.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:  cell phones (ringing or text messaging) and beepers, abusive language and/or behavior, talking while instructor is lecturing, sleeping, leaving class early, arriving late, and getting up during lecture to go to the trash can or restroom.
4. SUBSTITUTE BEHAVIOR:  If a substitute should come in to teach the class, you are expected to be on your best behavior and treat him/her with the highest respect.    I would not send anyone in to teach who is not fully capable of doing so.

Intoduction Assignments: Until the Introduction Assignment handed out in class is completed with a score of at least 70% and the email discribed below is completed, no other assignments will be graded.   You must send me an email at MandiWheeler@amarillocollege.com with your name as the subject line.  In the body of the email, answer the following questions using correct grammar and punctuation. 

1. Why you are taking this class?  What do you hope to get out of it?
2. What grade do you expect to earn?
3. What might interfere with your success in this course?
4. Are you willing to commit to the time required to be successful in this course?
5. What is one thing that I should know about you?

Homework: Homework will be assigned online on MyMathLab and you will receive two grades for each assignment, one for correctly completing the problems and submiting the answers online and one for your work that will be turned in at the beginning of class.  I will drop TWO grades and the remaining will count as 15% of your average.  The online portion will be due at 11:59 pm on the next class day.  The link to the MyMathLab homework (www.coursecompass.com) is on the course page of AC Online. The work will be due at the beginning of the next class.  You work must meet the requirements below or it will be recorded as a grade of a zero.

1. It must be turned in at the BEGINNING of the class period (before I start class). Late homework will not be accepted.
2. The assignment should be completed in PENCIL on white 8.5 x 11 inch notebook paper or graph paper.  It must be NEAT and LEGIBLE.
3. Do not tear your paper out of a spiral and leave jagged edges. Any assignment with jagged edges will not be accepted and be recorded with a grade of zero.
4. If you have more than one page to turn in, the pages must be STAPLED together. Multiple pages that are held together by a paperclip, folded corner, spit, gum, etc. will not be accepted and only the first page will be graded.
5. Homework must be presented in an orderly manner with the problem running down the page with answers circled. Do not work a problem across the page in one line. Any algebraic answer not circled or “boxed” in will not be graded.
6. You will place your name in the top left corner of each page. Under your name place the course name and number (Math 1324-002).  In the top right corner, write your instructor's name.  On the top line, list the appropriate section number of the homework assignment (Section 2.3). Any assignment without the proper heading will not be accepted and be recorded with a grade of zero.

If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to find the homework assignment and complete it.  Remember, LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT ACCEPTED.

Quizzes:  There will be quizzes over the assignments due that day that must be written in PENCIL.  I will drop ONE grade and the remaining will count as 20% of your grade.  Quizzes may NOT be made-up.  If you know ahead of time that you will be missing a quiz, we may agree on a time to take it EARLY.

Exams: There will be 3 in-class exams and each worth 15% of your overall grade.  These exams must be written in PENCIL. At the end of the semester, I will replace your lowest exam grade with the final exam grade, provided it helps you. Exams may NOT be made-up.  If you miss an exam, it will count as your replacement exam and will not be made up.  The final exam score may not be dropped.  If you know ahead of time that you will be missing an exam, we may agree on a time to take the exam EARLY.

Final Examination: The comprehensive final will be given on Thursday, May 10^th and will count as 20% of your overall grade. 

Other Information:  Before you ask, I do not give extra credit.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sets the topics that must be covered and the instructor sets the pace to meet these requirements.

Grading Criteria/Scale: