Algebra with Business Applications

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Interpret mathematical models and solve real world problems involving growth/decay and economic questions.

2. Formulate problems quantitatively by representing them in mathematical form.

3. Solve polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations.

4. Justify conclusions with mathematics arguments.

5. Identify the main characteristics of a graph of a function.

 

MAT 118 satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement of the MAC. Concepts include functions, regression, finances, and applications emphasizing business and social sciences. Courses in the Quantitative Reasoning competency prepare students to apply mathematical reasoning to formulate and solve problems in a variety of contexts and real-world situations. Students will learn to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world in order to make well-founded judgments and decisions as engaged and reflective citizens.

 

The Quantitative Reasoning SLOs:

1. Interrelate real-world information with mathematical forms.

2. Formulate and justify conclusions based on quantitative arguments.

3. Communicate the quantitative evidence of the argument.

 

Course Grading Information:

Activity	Percentage
Self-Care	5%
Reflections	5%
MyLab Assessments	15%
Concept Checks	15%
Quantitative Reasoning Writings	10%
Mini-Projects	15%
Projects	20%
Final Project	15%

 

 

Attendance/Participation:

Because this is an online course, course attendance is accounted for via on-time submission of assignments described above.

 

Grading Scale:

Grade	Percentage
A	93-100
A-	90-92
B+	87-89
B	83-86
B-	80-82
C+	77-79
C	73-76
C-	70-72
D	60-69
F	0-59

 

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

1. Access to MyLab and Mastering: You have access to course materials through FirstDay, unless you opted out.  If you opted out, you can purchase the access code through the college bookstore, or through the publisher by following the link on our Canvas homepage.

2. Access to Canvas: All assignment are completed through Canvas.

3. Access to a calculator: You need to use a TI scientific calculator, spreadsheet software, or Desmos online calculator.

4. OPTIONAL Textbook: Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen, College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences, 14th edition, Prentice Hall, 2019. There is an online version of the text available through MyLab and Mastering that is exactly the same as the hardcover version. Click on Chapter Contents.

5. Minimum Technology Requirement: To participate fully in this course, you will need a computer or tablet with reliable internet connection.