INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Carol Lawrence

OFFICE 114, Braswell

OFFICE HOURS M 10:15-11:30am, T 11:15-12:15pm, Wed 10:15-11:15am, Th 11:15am-12:15pm or by apt.

OFFICE PHONE (252) 985-5183 (call for an appointment)

OFFICE FAX (252) 985-5235

BUILDING AND ROOM PC 274

WEB SITE http://faculty.ncwc.edu/clawrence

EMAIL: clawrence@wesnet.ncwc.edu

TEXT: MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT, LIFE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, fifth Edition, Harshbarger and Reynolds, D. C. Heath and company, 1996.

PREREQUISITE: Placement or MAT 092, 111, 113, 115, 121.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on applications of mathematical concepts to business and economics. Graphing techniques, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, Gauss-Jordan elimination, linear programming, elementary differentiation techniques.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: In general, the course is designed to develop mathematical skills necessary for the business major to think and speak the language of mathematics. These skills provide a foundation for translating real-life problems to mathematical models and then determining solutions to these problems. The applications used allow the student to view mathematics in practical settings emphasizing relevance to business careers.

OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE: Specifically, the student will develop skills that include but are not limited to determining solutions to equations and systems of equations, construction and interpretation of graphs of algebraic functions and relations, and techniques for differentiation of real valued functions. The student will use these skills to solve application problems with business applications emphasized.

TEACHING METHODS: Learning mathematics is "doing" mathematics. Therefore, classes will consist of modeling of examples by both instructor and students. Opportunities for group and individual skill development and problem-solving will be provided. Instructor/student and student/student interaction is encouraged.

ATTENDANCE: Punctual attendance is required. The College attendance policy as stated on page 61 of the catalog will be strictly enforced. No more than three absences are allowed. Three tardies count as an absence. Two quiz grades will be dropped for all students that stay within the three absences limit. There will be no make-up tests or exam for unexcused absences. Make-up daily assignments should be turned in by the next class period after the absence occurred. The instructor should be notified in advance of excused absences due to college approved events.
 

GRADING:
Homework and Quizzes	15%
Chapter Tests	60%
Attendance	5%
Final Exam	20%

I will assign homework each class period. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. The final exam will be comprehensive. A 10 point grading scale will be used.

FINAL EXAM: To be announced.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: A scholar is characterized by his/her honesty and fairness. Therefore, a scholar neither gives nor receives "information illicitly with intent to deceive the instructor in his or her effort to grade fairly any academic work" (NCWC Catalog, p. 64). Also, a scholar does not take credit for someone's work without giving credit to the creator. The violation of these principles is academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. The instructor will adhere strictly to the plagiarism and cheating policy as stated in the catalog on pages 64-65.