Mathematics for Business Majors I (MAT 1151, Section FS)
Sean L. Forman
Fall 2002
Contact Information:
| Office: | 217 Barbelin (the wing with the bell tower) |
| Office Phone: | x3394 |
| Math Office: | x1540 |
| E-Mail: | sforman@sju.edu |
| MailBox: | In math office |
| Webpage: | http://www.sju.edu/~sforman |
Course Time and Place: MWF, 12:00 - 12:50, Science 100B, and
TR, 4:00-4:50 in Science 319
Course Website:
http://www.sju.edu/~sforman/courses/2002F_MAT_1151_FS/
Office Hours:
| Monday | 9:00-10:00, 1:00-2:00 |
| Tuesday | 1:00-2:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-11:00 |
| Friday | 1:00-2:00 |
Textbook: Calculus with
Finite Mathematics, by Geoffrey C. Berresford and Andrew M. Rockett.
We will cover most topics from Chapters 0, 2, 3, and 4.
Goals and Prerequisites: This
is an introductory course for business mathematics. We will be
discussing topics (such as matrices, linear programming, and
probability) that will be of use in future business classes and for
work in the business world. My primary goal is for you to have an
appreciation for some of the things math can do in business, and to
develop further your rational thinking skills.
Total Points: 700 points,
Homework: 110 Points, I feel
homework is without a doubt the best way to learn mathematics. We
will have daily homework assignments throughout the semester. Also
see Homework Guidelines.
Commentaries: 40 points, We will
have monthly writing assignments that will usually be 1-2 pages typed.
We will discuss these more when they are assigned.
Tests: 550 points, There will be
four in-class exams (100 points each) and a cumulative final exam (150
points).
Grading:
My grading scale is
90% to 100% an A,
80% to 90% a B,
70% to 80% a C,
60% to 70% a D, and
60% or below will result in an F for the course.
Attendance: Class time is why
college costs big bucks. When testing you, I will assume that you
have attended every class, and you are responsible for any material
missed. Once you have missed three classes (for any reason), I will
deduct ten points from your total grade for every additional missed
class. Showing up very late or leaving early from a class will count
as a missed class. The Thursday tutoring session is required
for students with an average of C or below. Everyone is expected to
attend the first two sessions.
What you should expect of me:
You should expect me to show up for class on time and prepared to give
a well-planned, coherent lecture. I should place a high value on the
50 minutes of class time we have each day. I should realize that you
have classes to get to after mine and not keep you late. I should
have the homework and exams back to you in a reasonable amount of time
and graded fairly and clearly. The homework assignments and test
questions should be fair and checked for mistakes. I should be very
interested in you learning the material and be willing to answer
questions. I should always be at my office hours and my appointments.
I should treat you like adults.
What I expect of you: I expect
you to show up for class on time ready to take notes and listen when I
start lecturing. I expect you pay attention and take notes for the
entire 50 minutes we have class. If I should, on occassion, run over
our allotted 50 minutes, I expect you to not put away your materials
and pack your backpacks until I've finished my lecture. I expect you
to shut off any cell phones, beepers, radios, televisions, or alarm
clocks you might be carrying. I expect you to come to my office hours
if you are really stumped with questions in mind. I expect you to ask
a lot of questions in class. I expect you to respect each other's
questions. I expect you to spend at least 10 hours a week on this
course. I expect you to do your homework neatly and on time. I
expect you to follow the academic honesty policy.
Academic Honesty: You are
expected to know and follow the University's academic honesty policy.
Both copying other's work and allowing others to copy yours are
violations of this policy. On exams, you are only permitted to use
materials authorized by the instructor, and use of unauthorized
materials or other forms of cheating will result in a 0 on
the quiz or exam, the notification of the Vice President's office, and
potentially an F in the course. Any straight copying of solutions for
homework will result in a 0 on the homework set, and multiple
offenses will result in the notification of the Vice President's
office.
Webpage: My course webpage will
contain information regarding homework, tests, quizzes, and, possibly,
interesting links.
You will be notified of any necessary changes made to the syllabus.