MATH 1324 - Math Analysis for Business I

Professor:

Dr. Margaret Street

Office:

ET 115

Phone:

335-6863

E-mail:

mstreet@odessa.edu

Office Hours:

9:30 – 11:00 am Monday – Thursday

12:30 – 1:00 pm Monday, Wednesday

1:00 – 2:00 pm Tuesday

Website:

http://www.odessa.edu/dept/math/mstreet/home.htm

 

Welcome to MATH 1324! This sheet will tell you about the course, including subject matter, homework, tests, and grading. Almost all of your questions should be answered by reading this sheet. If anything is unclear, please get in touch with me as soon as possible and I will try to answer all your questions. Good luck with the course and please don't hesitate to e-mail or call if you need more information.

                                                                                       

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Textbook: Mathematics: An Applied Approach, 8th edition by Mizrahi & Sullivan

Supplies: Pencil, paper, scientific calculator

 

SUBJECT MATTER

We will cover chapters 1- 6 in the textbook.

 

ATTENDANCE

Although attendance is not factored into your term grade, attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period. In order to do well in the class you must attend regularly.

 

HOMEWORK

Homework problems will be assigned each class period, but will not usually be taken up for a grade. In order to do well in the class you must complete all of the homework! Homework assignments will be posted on the website for the class. It is your responsibility to get the assignment if you are absent.

 

QUIZZES 

Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. No make-up quizzes will be given. Two quiz grades will be dropped.

 

TESTS

There will be 3 or 4 tests and a comprehensive final exam. The lowest test grade or quiz average will be replaced by the grade you make on the final exam if it is higher. No make-up tests will be given.  You MUST take the final exam. Test dates will be announced in class and will be posted on the homework assignment web page.

 

 

 

COURSE GRADE

Quiz Average: 15%

Test Average: 60%

Final Exam: 25%

 

IMPORTANT DATE

Final: Monday, May 13, 2:00pm – 4:30pm

 

Tutoring

If you have trouble with any of the material in this course, do not hesitate to ask for assistance. It will get worse if you wait. You may ask questions in class, come to my office during office hours, or go to the Math Lab in ET 120.

                                                       

Conduct

All students will be expected to abide by the Odessa College Code of Classroom Etiquette.  If you fail to abide by these rules, you will be asked to leave the classroom or be removed completely from the class. A further list of class rules can be found on the class website. This is titled Student Responsibilities. Your signature on this page will be your first quiz grade in the class, so you will need to go to our website at http://www.odessa.edu/dept/math/mstreet/home.htm and print out this page.

 

Cheating

Cheating is not tolerated in this class. The first time you are caught cheating, you will receive a 0 for that assignment. The second time you are caught cheating, you will be removed from the class permanently and receive an F for the course. If you are caught allowing someone to cheat from your work, the same punishment applies as that of the cheater.

 

Special Needs

Odessa College complies with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have any special needs or issues pertaining to your access to and participation in this or any other class at Odessa College, please feel free to contact me to discuss your concerns. You may also call the Office of Disability services at 432-335-6861 to request assistance and accommodations.

 

The complete syllabus for the course is available at http://www.odessa.edu/syllabi/