Business Math Using Technology Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

POFT-1325-001 Business Math Using Technology

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Course Description

Skill development in business math problem-solving using electronic technology.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Practical Business Math Procedures with Handbook and DVD, Brief 12th Edition, by Jeffery Slater and Sharon Wittry.  McGraw-Hill/Irwin
ISBN#9781308807249
10-Key Mastery on the Computer 2004, 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 with Handbook and DVD, Brief 12th Edition, by Jeffrey Slater and Sharon Wittry.  McGraw-Hill/Irwin
   ISBN#9781308807249
2. Textbook - 10-Key Mastery on the Computer 2004, 3-1/2" diskette, by Ellsworth.  Ellsworth Publishing Company 
3. Pencil
4. Calculator
5. Ruler
6. Paper

Student Performance

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.

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

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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

GRADING SCALE:  90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F

20% Chapter quizzes
55% Major Tests (including final exam)
25% 10-key Unit
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.

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