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BUS 50-70 Business Mathematics

Use of arithmetic functions with emphasis on business applications is the focus of this course. Special attention is given to equations and their applications to business problems.

• Advisory: Eligibility for Math 50 is strongly recommended.
• Prerequisite: None

Course Details

• Instructor: Tony S. Robertson
  • E-Mail: trobertson@taftcollege.edu
  • Telephone: 661-763-7931
  • Office: Building G2, Office G
  • Office Hours: M - Th 10:00-11:30 a.m. and by scheduled appointment.
• Units: 4
• Class Meets: January 28 - May 21, 2008
• Textbook & Estimated Costs:
  • Rental Textbook: Business Mathematics; A Collegiate Approach.
    ISBN – 13: 978-0-131-14014-1. As of the Fall Semester, the rental fee for this text was $25.50 plus tax (please be aware that the prices are subject to change Spring Semester). All rental agreement policies will be explained at the Taft College bookstore.
• Estimated Time Allotment Needed Per Week for This Class: Dependent upon the students understanding of the subject material, he or she should expect so spend 6-8 hours outside of class studying and completing assignments (i.e. reading the assigned chapters, completing the assigned questions and taking exams). The student will need to schedule for four Unit Exams during the semester. Each Unit Exam is designed to last for 90 minutes.
• Special Requirements: : Directions for the course are included in the course syllabus. Students can submit their work via U.S. postal mail, the LRC on campus, through the TC aides at TCI, or in person. Fax and e-mail are not accepted for submission of assignments. Students are expected to work independently. This course is not delivered through the Etudes program.
• Assignments & Tests: Homework assignments and case study analysis are required for grading. In addition, two multiple-choice exams are given.    
• Proctored Exams: Yes. All exams must be proctored. See the Proctor Identification Procedures for directions on how to set up a proctor for approval.
• Additional Comments: Because this is a distance-learning course, attendance is not an issue but completion of assignments by specified due dates is required for satisfactory progress. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and may drop you unless you contact me. Deadlines are defined as follows: case studies, homework and tests are expected to be completed and date stamped by the LRC, or postmarked on or before the stated due date as listed in the syllabus to receive full credit. Just as it is the students’ responsibility to sign up for the course it is your responsibility as well to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.
• Course syllabus (pdf file, opens in a new window)

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.