BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS POFT 1321: BUSINESS MATH COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION

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1 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS POFT 1321: BUSINESS MATH COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION POFT 1321 Business Math. CIP Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics, including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab) Note: This class is not required if student makes acceptable score on Business Math placement test. Prerequisite: None. Required skill level code: Not applicable. PREPARED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED: INSTRUCTOR DIVISION CHAIRMAN DEAN DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: The Brazosport College District shall not discriminate against, or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities either on the staff or in the student body, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or handicap.

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3 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS POFT 1321 BUSINESS MATH COURSE EVALUATION STUDENT EVALUATION A. Quizzes will account for no more than 40% of the total grade. B. Percent completed in ALEKS will account for no more than 40% of the total grade. C. Final exam will account for no more than 20% of the total grade. INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION A. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate their instructor and the course content. B. The instructor will review and evaluate in terms of withdrawal rate. C. Final grades given will be revieed in an effort to determine if a pattern of high or low grades exists. DEPARTMENT EVALUATION OF COURSE A. Faculty and the Division Chair will review students grades and withdrawal trends. B. Faculty and the Division Chair will review the Course Competencies and Perspectives Assessment.

4 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS POFT 1321 BUSINESS MATH GENERAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES COURSE CONTENT 1. For all goals: With references, the student will perform the specified mathematical function. Performance will be satisfactory if the function is applied in laboratory setting and in the most efficient manner. 2. For all goals: Without references, the student will perform the specified mathematical function. Performance will be satisfactory if the function is applied on examination and in the most efficient manner. SPECIFIC GOALS/OBJECTIVES (* Designates a CRUCIAL goal) RELATED TO BUSINESS MATH, THE STUDENT WILL: * 1. Calculate percents. * 2. Check for reasonableness. * 3. Estimate. * 4. Read and use multicolumn tables. * 5. Create and interpret charts. * 6. Perform basic calculations (Including order of operations). * 7. Understand and break down word problems. * 8. Work with fractions. * 9. Work with decimals. 10. Calculate simple interest. 11. Calculate compound interest. 12. Calculate discounts. 13. Calculate taxes. 14. Solve for the unknown. 15. Reconcile a checking account. 16. Calculate markdowns and markups. 17. Create an amortization schedule.

5 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS POFT 1321 BUSINESS MATH LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Be proficient in whole numbers, decimals, fractions and mixed numbers, proportions and percents, signed numbers and variables, and linear equations. Successfully complete at least 90% of ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces). 2. Be proficient in calculating various types of trade and chain discounts. Tested on Quiz 7 and the Final Exam. 3. Be proficient with percent markups and markdowns. Tested on Quiz 8 and the Final Exam. 4. Be proficient in payroll calculations. Tested on Quiz 9 and the Final Exam. 5. Be proficient in simple interest calculations. Tested on Quiz 10 and the Final Exam. 6. Be proficient in using tables for compound interest calculations. Tested on Quiz 11 and the Final Exam. 7. Be proficient with basic statistics. Tested on Quiz 13 and the Final Exam.

6 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS POFT 1321 BUSINESS MATH Instructor: Lonnie Mathews Office Phone: (979) Alt. Phone: Office: D-204A COURSE DESCRIPTION Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics, including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. CIP (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 2 lab) PREREQUISITES (None) TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION Slater: Practical Business Math Procedures; McGraw. LAB REQUIREMENTS (None) ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES Attendance- Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Because many assignments are prepared during class time, absences may adversely affect the final grade in the class. Students will be dropped if they miss more than 20% of the classes before the drop date. Tardies and leaving early will count as part of an absence. Fall and Spring 15 week Semesters Class Meetings Maximum absences before being dropped One per week 2 Two per week 4 It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from a course if circumstances occur that could prevent the student from successfully completing that course. Students should notify instructor of decision to withdraw and must not expect nor assume the instructor will complete the paperwork for the student. The instructor will complete required paperwork only if the instructor decides to drop a student for cause. Failure to notify instructor of withdrawal could result in the student failing the course. Please note that changes in the Texas Education Code state that students enrolling for the first time in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall of 2007 or after, will not be permitted to withdraw from more than a total of six courses (no minimum number of credit hours on each course) in which the student is officially enrolled during the student's period of undergraduate study at all such institutions (this includes any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education). See for more information.

7 COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY TESTING Quizzes 40% Percent Completed in ALEKS 30% Excel Project 10% Final Exam 20% 100% There are no tests other than weekly quizzes and the final exam. MAKE-UP POLICY There will be no make-up on quizzes. If a student misses a quiz, the final exam grade will be recorded for the missed quiz for up to three quizzes. The student will receive a zero on all other missed quizzes. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES The class meets for two lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Participation in class lectures and discussion is both appreciated and necessary for better learning. The students are expected to be prepared for class (i.e., have homework ready to turn in and have needed materials). Students are also expected to take care of the equipment in the classroom. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FOOD, DRINKS, OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS INTO THE CLASSROOM. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate the course and the method of presentation at the end of the semester. PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, PORTFOLIOS, SERVICE LEARNING, INTERNSHIPS, ECT. There will be an Excel project that will comprises 10% of the course grade. SCANS COMPETENCIES The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities. This course is part of a program in which each of these competencies and skills are integrated. For application of specific SCANS competencies and skills in this course, see Addendum C. ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information. This is available online at (click on the link found on the right side of the homepage).

8 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor at (979) for further information. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Brazosport College Library is available at or by calling (979) Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) (See or call (979) ). To contact the Computer Technology & Office Administration Department, call (979) or (979) Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising (979) Financial Aid (979) Student Activities (979) To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance, call the Helpdesk at (979)

9 Competency Reference 1. Resource Time Management Facilities/Materials Human Resources ADDENDUM A SCANS COMPETENCIES POFT 1321 Business Math Application Students must use time effectively to accomplish assignments. 2. Interpersonal Leadership Part. as Team Member Works with Diversity 3. Information Acquiring Organizing Interpreting 4. Systems, Understanding Organizational Systems, Technological Systems, Social Systems 5. Technology Selecting Applying Maintaining 6. Basic Skills Reading, Writing Mathematics Speaking, Listening 7. Thinking Skills Decision Making Problem Solving Learning Techniques 8. Personal Qualities Responsibility Sociability Integrity/Honesty Organizes information so that business problems can be solved. Solutions to business problems are presented in an understandable way. Students use database functions. Students use online systems. Students use a PC. Students learn to understand and breakdown word problems. Students learn the basics of business math. Word problems require students to decide the best way to solve problems. Students solve a variety of business problems. Students learn from: lectures, online systems, and the textbook. Missed classes are penalized. Cheating is severely penalized.

10 Class Schedule POFT 1321-Business Math Week 1 Tuesday Orientation. Getting set up on ALEKS - Creating your pie. Signed numbers 2 Word problems. Rounding/Rounding all the way. P. 9 #2, 3. Tuesday Estimating addition and subtraction. P. 13 #2. Estimating multiplication and division. P. 18 #1,4,6. P. 22 #30, 46, 49, 52, 57, 59, 62. Questions. Quiz 1. Converting mixed numbers and improper fractions. Greatest common divisor. P. 42 # Tuesday Adding and subtracting fractions. P. 48 #1-4. Questions. Quiz 2. Multiplying and dividing fractions. P. 52 # Rounding decimals. Converting decimals to fractions. P. 75 #1- Tuesday 11. Lining up decimals. P. 80 #1, 2, 8, 9. Questions. Quiz 3. Net deposits, check reconciliation. P. 111 #5, 6, 7. 5 Tuesday Solving for unknowns. P. 127 #1,2. Questions. Quiz 4. Word problems with unknowns. P. 130 # Tuesday Percent conversions. P. 151 #1-15. Questions. Quiz 5. Portion = Base x Rate. Solving for base and rate. P. 158 # Tuesday Discounts. P. 186 #1-3. Questions. Quiz 6. Credit terms. P. 201 #27, Tuesday Markups. P 216 #1-3. Percent markup. P. 221 #1-4. Questions. Quiz 7. Markdowns & Perishables. P. 225 # Tuesday Payroll. Commissions. Draw. P. 248 #1-3. Questions. Quiz 8. Payroll deductions. P. 252 # Tuesday Simple interest. I = PxRxT. P. 268 #1-3. Questions. Quiz 9. Finding P, R and T. P. 270 # Compound interest. Present value, Future value. Effective rate. Tuesday P. 308 #1, 4. Questions. Quiz 10. Present value by table lookup. P333 # Tuesday Amount financed, APR (annual percentage rate). P. 352 #1-2. Questions. Quiz 11. Mortgages. P. 375 #1, Tuesday Sales tax, Property tax. P. 462 #1, 2, 5-8. Thanksgiving Holiday 14 Questions. Quiz 12. Business statistics: mean, median mode. Tuesday P. 518 #1. Questions. Quiz 13. Frequency distributions and graphs. P. 523 # Tuesday Introduction to Excel Calculations Review for Final. 16 Final Exams

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS. POFI 1301: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (File Management/PowerPoint/Word/Excel)

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS POFI 1301: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (File Management/PowerPoint/Word/Excel) COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION POFI