COURSE NAME:  BUS114 Business Mathematics

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of business mathematics.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) identify variety of financial questions in retail, interest and loans, banking, payroll, taxes, investments, insurance, and other business situations, 2) describe basic mathematical functions for solving quantitative, spatial, and analytical problems, 3) discuss the proper correct use of calculator in mathematics computer applications including, tables, graphs, and charts for recording data, and 4) explain mathematical skills and techniques for completing consumer-related and job-related reports including profits, losses, and overhead.  

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.