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COURSE SYLLABUS Term: Fall 2014 (2014-1) Business Mathematics (MATH160A) Instructor Information: Instructor Name Office Number: Phone Number: Email: Hours Available: Deanne Shimala, CPA Room 531

1 COURSE SYLLABUS Term: Fall 2014 (2014-1) Business Mathematics (MATH160A) Instructor Information: Instructor Name Office Number: Phone Number: Hours Available: Deanne Shimala, CPA Room Monday and Wednesday (9:30 10:00 a.m.) Instructor Background: Deanne is an Adjunct Instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph. She earned her Master s degree in Taxation (MST) from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and her Bachelor s degree in Accounting from St. Joseph s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. She is a Registered CPA in Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Deanne has taught courses at CCSJ since Course Information: Course Time: Classroom: Prerequisites: Textbooks & Supplies: Monday / Wednesday 12:00 1:30 p.m. 308 Math 095 or equivalent; placement with COMPASS test Clendenen; Salzman Business Mathematics, 13th edition, Pearson, 2015 (ISBN: ) Calculator (Cell phones may not be used as a calculator for any reason.) Learning Outcomes/ Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired the skills and knowledge base necessary to do the following: Demonstrate skills in calculation and rounding of whole numbers and decimals Perform bank reconciliation Use percentages to make computations Compute base, rate and finance charges Compute cash discounts on merchandise sales and purchases, calculate trade discounts Compute markup and markdown percent on merchandise, calculate sales commissions Determine pay for employees Complete a payroll register and worksheet Compute tax deductions from gross pay; calculate payroll deductions for social security Compute depreciation and book value using straight line, sum of the year digits, declining balance and units of production Compute simple interest, ordinary interest and exact interest Determine bank discounts and compound interest Determine present value of amounts and annuities 2400 NEW YORK AVE. WHITING, IN TEL FAX

2 Course Description: This course introduces students to the mathematical concepts and applications necessary for successful business careers. Topics will include finance charges, cash discounts, commissions, payroll, tax deductions, depreciation, book value, compound interest, net present value, statistics, and graphs. Learning Strategies: Group discussions, lecture, lots of practice. The objective is to promote your understanding of mathematics concepts and to enable you to apply them in a meaningful way. You are encouraged to rely on logical thinking, rather than on memorization. It is VERY important that you READ the sections of the textbook, STUDY the examples and WORK problems. Active participation in class and utilization of services such as the CCSJ Student Success Center will help ensure your success. Summative Assessments: Chapter Tests Final Exam Assessments: 50% of grade 20% of grade Participation Class participation / attendance 10% of grade Assignments See Assignment listing below 20% of grade Assignments: Class Date and Subject September 3, Whole Numbers 1.2 Application Problems 1.3 Decimal Numbers 1.4 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals 1.5 Multiplication and Division of Decimals September 8, Fractions 2.2 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions 2.3 Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers 2.4 Multiplication and Division of Fractions 2.5 Converting Decimals to Fractions and Fractions to Decimals September 10, Writing Decimals and Fractions as Percents 3.2 Finding Part 3.3 Finding Base 3.4 Finding Rate 3.5 Increase and Decrease Problems September 15, Solving Equations 4.2 Applications of Equations 4.3 Business Formulas 4.4 Ratio and Proportion Assignments Even Problems Only (unless odd problems specifically listed) 1.1: #4, 6, 10, 12, 40-46, 52, 54, 58, : # : #6-10, 16-20, : #4-14, : #4, 10, 12, 16, 22, 26, 30, : #4-12, 16-24, : #4-8, 12-16, : #4-8, 12-16, : #14, 24, : #14-24, : # : #4, 8, 14, : #8, 16, 22, : #4, 12, 16, : #2-8, : # : # : #8, 12, 18, 26, 32, 42, 50, Assignment Due Date Sept. 8, 2014 Sept. 10, 2014 Sept. 15, 2014 Sept. 22,

3 September 17, 2014 September 22, Electronic Banking, Checking Accounts and Check Registers 5.2 Checking Services and Credit-Card Transactions September 24, Bank Statement Reconciliation 6.1 Gross Earnings: Wages and Salaries 6.2 Gross Earnings: Piecework and Commissions September 29, Social Security, Medicare, and Other Taxes 6.4 Income Tax Withholding October 1, Invoices and Trade Discounts 7.2 Series Discounts and Single Discount Equivalents October 6, Cash Discounts: Ordinary Dating Methods October 8, Markup on Cost 8.2 Markup on Selling Price October 13, Markdown 8.4 Turnover and Valuation of Inventory October 15, Basics of Simple Interest 9.2 Finding Principal, Rate, and Time October 20, Simple Discount Notes October 22, Discounting a Note Before Maturity 10.1 Compounding Interest October 27, Interest-Bearing Bank Accounts & Inflation 10.3 Present Value and Future Value October 29, Annuities and Retirement Accounts 11.2 Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity November 3, Sinking Funds (Finding Annuity Payments) November 5, Stocks and Mutual Funds 11.5 Bonds November 10, Open-End Credit and Charge Cards 12.2 Installment Loans CHAPTERS 1-3 TEST NOTE: No Class Meeting Test will be posted on Blackboard and MUST be submitted to Professor Shimala s mailbox (in CCSJ Mailroom) by 5:00 p.m. on or before Friday, September 19, : #4-10, : #4, 6-20 (even and odd) 5.3: #4, 6, 12, : #2-24, 30-38, : #2-8, : #4, 6, : #4-12, 16-18, 22-30, : #1-7 (even and odd), 38-58, : #4-8, Sept. 19, 5:00 p.m. Sept. 24, 2014 Sept. 29, 2014 Oct. 1, 2014 Oct. 6, 2014 CHAPTER 5 & 6 TEST 7.3: #4, 6, 10, 12, Oct. 8, : #4, 6, 10-14, : #4, 6, 10-16, : #4, 6, 10, 12, : #4, 8, 10, 12, 14, Oct. 13, 2014 Oct. 15, : #2-36 Oct. 20, : #4-36 CHAPTER 7 & 8 TEST 9.3: #2-30 Oct. 22, : # : # : #4-10, : #4-14 Oct. 27, 2014 Oct. 29, : #4, 6, 10, 12, Nov. 3, : #4-18 CHAPTER 9 & 10 TEST 11.3: #4-26 Nov. 5, : #4-24, : #2-12, : #2-6, : #4-32 Nov. 10, 2014 Nov. 12,

4 November 12, Early Payoffs of Loans 12.4 Personal Property Loans 12.5 Real Estate Loans November 17, Property Tax 13.2 Personal Income Tax November 19, Fire Insurance 13.4 Motor-Vehicle Insurance November 24, Life Insurance 16.1 Frequency Distributions and Graphs 12.3: #2-12, : #4-8, 12, 14, : #4, 6, : #4, 6, 10-16, : #4-8, 12-24, CHAPTER 11 & 12 TEST 13.3: #4, 6, : #4, 6, : #4-10, : #2-6, (even & odd), Nov. 17, 2014 Nov. 19, 2014 Nov. 24, 2014 Nov. 26, 2014 November 26, Mean, Median, and Mode 16.2: #4-8, Dec. 1, 2014 December 1, 2014 CHAPTER 13 & 16 TEST December 3, 2014 REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM Week of December 8 FINAL EXAM (Refer to CCSJ Final Exam Schedule) The instructor reserves the right to change the above course outline. If a student is absent from a class session, it is his or her responsibility to contact the instructor regarding assignments. Grading Scale: Grade Points A A B B B C C C D D D F 59 and below Policies and Procedures Class Policy on Attendance & Participation: Eighty percent of success is showing up. -Woody Allen Intellectual growth and success in college is reinforced through interaction in the classroom. Students reach personal goals and course outcomes through regular and prompt attendance. Attendance at all class sessions is important. Points are earned for each class attended. Failure to attend class for the entire scheduled class time and/or failure to participate in the class discussion will result in a loss of points for the Participation grade. You are responsible for all material covered in class, including announcements. 4

5 Class Policy for Assignments: Mathematics is a participation sport! Thus, written assignments are an integral part of the learning process. Working problems is crucial to your success. Collecting assignments and giving points for them are meant to serve as an incentive. On written assignments, problems should be numbered and adequate work shown for each, with answers clearly marked. Do not skip any problems and do NOT simply just provide your answer all calculations must be shown. Correct answers without accompanying work, where appropriate, will NOT be given full credit. To receive full credit, work should be neat, organized, and complete, and should include the student s name, date and class on each page. Be sure to give yourself enough time to complete the written assignment and to get help if needed. Assignments are to be completed PRIOR to coming to class with all work shown (calculations). Assignments will be turned in and graded by Mrs. Shimala. Class Policy on Exams: Class Policy on Electronic Devices Statement on Plagiarism: Because of the continuous flow of work between the students and the instructor and because students will do better work if they stay on schedule, LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON. Up to three chapter tests may be retaken, on an individual basis, at the student s option, during the term. The higher grade from the test or re-take will be used in figuring the final grade. If a chapter test is missed due to absence from class, the makeup for that test will count as one of the three allowed re-takes. As a matter of courtesy, electronic communication devices should be switched off; texting is out of place. In the event of necessity for answering a cell phone during class, please inform the instructor ahead of time and set the device to "vibrate", if possible, and answer it in the hallway. PLEASE BRING A CALCULATOR TO EACH CLASS SESSION. CELL PHONES MAY NOT BE USED AS A CALCULATOR. If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. PLEASE NOTE: All papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/databases. Citation Guidelines: Calumet College of St. Joseph uses citation guidelines, generally MLA or APA format, to document sources quoted or paraphrased in student papers. Check the syllabus for each course to see what each instructor requires. The Library has reference copies of each manual; the Follett has copies for sale when required by the instructor. In addition, there are brief MLA and APA checklists in your spiral Student Handbook and Planner and on the Library website and literature rack. These texts show how to cite references from many sources, including electronic media, as well as how to space and indent the Works Cited and References pages respectively. EBSCO and ProQuest articles provide both formats for you to copy and paste. Proper documentation avoids plagiarism. 5

6 Withdrawal from Classes Policy: After the last day established for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered and wish to discontinue. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be completed with the Office of Academic Advising and filed with the Registrar. The Office of Academic Advising must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests should be submitted in person or, when an in-person visit is not possible, may be mailed to the Office of Academic Advising, ed, or faxed to Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. If the request requires instructor approval per the College calendar, it must be forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored by the faculty member, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal from the Registrar after meeting or speaking with a member from Academic Advising, Financial Aid and Athletics (if applicable). These departments will notify the student of academic, financial, and athletic eligibility effects of a possible withdrawal. If the request is denied by the faculty member, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Please note that if the request does not require instructor approval, the student must still meet or speak with a member from Academic Advising, Financial Aid and Athletics (if applicable) before the withdrawal will be processed. An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Discontinuing a course without a written request for withdrawal automatically incurs an "FW" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule). Failure to Withdraw (FW) is indicated when the student does not complete withdrawal paperwork with the Office of Academic Advising nor does the student notify the instructor of their intent to withdraw due to an illness, accident, grievous personal loss, or other circumstances beyond the student s control. This grade is submitted by the instructor at the end of term. Student Success Center: Resources The Student Success Center supports Calumet College of St. Joseph students through an interactive learning experience. Students work with faculty tutors to develop course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparation, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a specific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. The Student Success Center is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at no charge and is available to support academic courses at the introductory and advanced levels. For assistance, please contact the Student Success Center at or stop by the Library. 6

7 Disability Services: CCSJ Alert: Disability Services strives to meet the needs of all students by providing academic services in accordance with Americans Disability Act (ADA) guidelines. Students must meet with the Coordinator of Disability Services to complete an intake form in order to request an accommodation and/or an auxiliary aid (e.g., additional time for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.). It is the student s responsibility to contact the Academic Support Programs Office to request an accommodation at least one month prior to enrollment for each academic term. Students who are requesting an accommodation and/or an auxiliary aid must submit documentation from a professional health care provider to verify eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act of The cost of obtaining the professional verification is the responsibility of the student. If a student believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition, he or she should contact Disabilities Services. The Coordinator will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, if necessary, to address the matter. All questions and inquiries pertaining to disability services should be directed to the Disability Services Coordinator at Calumet College of St. Joseph utilizes an emergency communications system that transmits messages via text, , and voice platforms. In the event of an emergency, of weather related closings, or of other incidents, those students who are registered for the system shall receive incident specific message(s) notifying them of the situation. Please sign-up for this important service at any time on the College s website. Alternatively, you can register at the time you register for classes. This service requires each user to register once per academic year. Therefore, at the beginning of each academic year, please remember to re-register for the system. This can be done at: School Closing Information: Internet: Facility: Calumet College of St. Joseph Phone: Radio: WAKE 1500 AM WGN AM WIJE FM WLS 890 AM WZVN FM WBBM NEWS RADIO 78 TV Channels: 2, 5, 7, 9, 32 7

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