BADM 51 -- Mrs. Rivera-Loudon -- Syllabus -- Barstow College

Interactive Syllabus

Spring 2011

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Course Description

3 units

Application of basic arithmetic to business transactions and activities. Improve computational skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) working number and word problems using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, interest, and equations to solve problems. Degree Applicable.

Prerequisite: None.

Recommended Preparation: None.

Materials Required

Text: Practical Business Math Procedures, 10th edition. Jeffrey Slater. McGraw-Hill Irwin: 2011. ISBN: 0-07-736235-7

If you are not using your own computer you will need some disks to save your work.

A calculator (non-scientific preferred)

There are several online handouts for this class. A three-ring binder would be helpful in keeping these handouts organized.

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Email Updates

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

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As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives

After taking the course the student will be able to:

Perform conversions of decimals, percentages, and fractions

Define the "Portion formula" used in percentage applications

Solve problems using the "portion formula"

Calculate percentage changes

Explain trade and cash discounts

Define various credit and transportation terms

Calculate markup based on cost and convert to markup on selling price

Calculate dollar markups and markdowns based on selling price

Compare and contrast various payroll periods

Define various payroll deductions and taxes

Prepare a payroll using a payroll register

Demonstrate the interest formula and solve for unknown elements

Calculate simple interest and maturity value

Define and utilize the "U.S. rule" to calculate interest credits

Differentiate between interest and non-interest bearing notes

Define compound interest and calculate effective rate

Define present value and calculate using tables

Online Course Requirements

Online courses taken at Barstow College require the following minimum requirements.

An Internet browser to access web pages. Netscape 3.0, Internet Explorer 3.0 or the equivalent is the minimum.

An Internet Service Provider or access to the Barstow College computer labs.

Your own email account to receive and submit class materials and assignments.

Good time management skills.

The ability to create and submit college level written materials.

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Critical Thinking Tasks and Assignments

The student will be exposed to and engage in critical thinking through the following experiences:

1. Learning and applying complex business principles and concepts by solving number and word problems.

2. Recognizing patterns in the solution of number and word problems.

3. Use logic in the analysis of statements.

4. Using and interpreting tables, charts, and graphs.

5. Abstracting pertinent data in the problem-solving process.

6. Involvement in the decision-making process.

Rationale For Business Math

This course will provide the student with a rapid review of basic mathematics, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percents and algebraic equations. The objective of this review is to improve speed and accuracy. Providing the student with a comprehensive knowledge of the ways to solve various business problems using the formula and algebraic approach will be another objective. Together, these objectives will allow the student to use the techniques learned to solve personal and business math problems.

Course Completion Requirements

Read the weekly assigned readings and lectures.

Complete all assigned quizzes.

Complete all assigned practice tests

Complete Three exams. (See the "Exams" Section below)

Participate in the discussion board according to the grading criteria for class discussions.

All students are expected to participate in class by submitting assignments and sharing in the discussion board. Failure to participate can result in an "F" in the course. Remember that it is the students responsibility to drop this class if they choose to stop participating. Failure to drop the course will result in a grade of "F" for the course.

What are the Course Completion Requirements?

Grading

Final grades will be calculated as follows:

Assignment	Points Each	Number of Assignments	Total Point Value
Homework Practice Tests	20	13	260
Quizzes	25	13	325
Class participation assignments	varies	15	130
Exams One and Two	2	100	200
Exam Three - Final	1	150	150

The following grading scale will be used:

A	900 1000
B	800 899
C	700 799
D	600 699
F	0 599

All assignments must be submitted in order to satisfactorily complete the requirements of this course. Any assignment that is not turned in by the end of the course will receive a grade of "F".

What grading standard is used for assignments?

An assignment is considered late if it is not turned in by midnight of the scheduled due date. All late assignments will be reduced by ten percent. Any assignment turned in over fourteen days past its due date will not receive credit.

The final exam will be given at Barstow College or via an instructor-approved proctor. (See "Midterm and Final" Section below). Both the midterm and final exams must be taken in the week they are assigned in order to receive credit. The final exam must be completed by the last day of class.

Grading Criteria

I have provided a Grading Criteria so that students know what to expect when completing assignments. This criteria provides my grading guidelines and the point value I give each guideline. Students are expected to print out this Grading Criteria and use it when completing their assignments. The link for the grading criteria can be found on our class homepage.

How will students know what criteria I will use to grade their assignments?

Assignment Guidelines

Homework: Students will be assigned homework problems for each chapter. These assignments will be summary practice tests. Each homework assignment will be worth 20 points. All homework must be submitted by the assignment due dates. Students will receive credit for each question answered. A key will be provided for any questions missed on the exam. Students are expected to review this key before taking the Chapter Quiz.

Late homework assignments will receive a ten percent deduction in points.

What are the assignment guidelines for the Homework Practice Tests in this course?

Discussion Board: Students are expected to post an answer to a discussion board question each week and respond to the postings of other students based on the grading criteria. Answers must be posted to discussion board questions in the week indicated on the Assignment Schedule in order to receive credit. Proper netiquette is expected in all discussion board postings and a lack of it could result in a grade of "F" for the posting assignment. Late postings to the discussion board will not receive credit.

What are the discussion board guidelines for this course?

Quizzes: Students will be assigned a total of fourteen quizzes in this course. These quizzes are based on the assigned chapters and online lectures. The quizzes are worth a total of 325 points. Quizzes can only be submitted one time. Additional submissions will not be counted in your course grade. Late quizzes will receive a ten percent deduction in points.

What are the quiz guidelines for this course?

Extra Credit Assignments: There are no extra credit assignments in this course. However, there is a possible total of 1045 points for the course assignments. Hence, 45 points are considered bonus points.

Are there any extra credit assignments for this course?

Grade Book

All students will receive their grade via our online grade book. I will post grades within a week following their assignment due date. Only assignments received by that week's lesson due date will be in the grade book. Late assignments will not show up in the grade book until the following week. Assignments over fourteen days late will not receive a grade or credit. In order for me to post your grades you must provide me with a unique fictitious name. I will not post your grades if you do not provide me with a fictitious name due to student confidentiality.

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Academic Honesty

Claiming as your own a paper, report, article, outline, or an other assignment that, in whole or part was prepared by someone other than yourself is plagiarism. All material quoted from publications, interviews, the Internet, or any other source MUST be referenced.

1. You must do your own work. All assignments, including papers, tests, quizzes, etc., MUST be your own work in your own words.

2. When "borrowing" ideas from another source ALWAYS give credit to the author of the idea. If you include information that is not your own original idea you MUST cite the reference.

Claiming work as your own that is not yours is plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in failure of the course.

What is plagiarism and what are its consequences?

Methods of Instruction

Online lectures

Discussion Board

Individual Instruction

Chapter Readings

Students should read each chapter assigned along with the instructor's lectures.

On-line Office Hour

Since this is an online course, I do expect most communication to be done online. You have three options when you have a question.

1. Email me. I will respond within 24 hours except on Sundays and Holidays.

2. Post your question on the Ask Mrs. Loudon thread on our discussion board.

3. Text me using the number listed below.

If neither of the above options meets your current need, you may call me during the time listed below:

Monday thru Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm PST

760-217-4589

When students have questions of a personal nature regarding this course, they should e-mail these questions directly to the instructor and not post these questions to the discussion board.

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Exams

I have opted to give you three exams rather than a Midterm and Final. In a class such as Business Math, students tend to find this less stressful. You will be able to use your book for all exams. Each question on the Exam is worth two points. Exams One and Two have 50 questions/problems and Exam Three will have 75 questions/problems. Exam Three will be taken as a Final Exam, so you will be required to have a proctor for it. The Exams *must* be taken in the week they are assigned.

Exam Three (your final exam) will be held on the Barstow College campus or via an instructor-approved proctor. You are required to find an instructor-approved proctor and site to take your exam. An approved proctor can include a librarian or education officer. An approved site can include a library or an education center. The approved site will need access to the Internet. No exceptions can be made to this Barstow College policy. The final exam will NOT be sent to anyone other than the approved proctor. If proctor arrangements need to be made they must be completed by the end of the second week of class. If you need a proctor click the proctor form button on our class homepage and complete the proctor form.

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Disability Statement

If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.

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Disclaimer Statement

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when conflicts, emergencies or situations arise that necessitate a change. Students will be notified of any changes.

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