El Paso Community College Syllabus Instructor s Course Requirements Summer 2015

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1 Syllabus, Part I Math 1324, Revised Summer 2015 El Paso Community College Syllabus Instructor s Course Requirements Summer 2015 I. Course Number and Instructor Information Mathematics , From 3:00 to B188 (From June 15 th to July 17 th ). Introductory Mathematics For Business and Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Math 0305 with a C or better or by placement exam. INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: CAMPUS AND OFFICE NUMBER: Jorge Viramontes Valle Verde, Room B242 TELEPHONE NUMBER: / OFFICE HOURS: Fridays 5:30pm - B242 II. Text and Materials A. Required Text College Mathematics for Buisness, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences,13 th Edition, Vol. I, by Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen (this is a custom book for EPCC the page numbering is the same as in the entire 13 th edition). Adopted B. Materials Scientific calculator and WebAssign Code are required. Graphing calculators are recommended. III. Course Requirements A. Grading Scale The Course grade will be determined by taking the total points earned dividing by the total possible number of points a student can earn, rounding to the nearest unit, and assigning a letter grade based on the following scale. Average Grade Letter Grade A B C D 0-59 or for cheating F

2 Math 1324, Revised Spring 2015 B. Exams Three projects/tests will be given plus a comprehensive final project/exam. There are no retests or make-up projects/exams. There are no extra credit assignments. The three exams will give you 50% of your final grade. Each student is required to take all the three projects/exams as well as the final project/exam. The final project/exam will give you 15% of your final grade. C. Homework There will be a grade for homework (which is assigned in WebAssign) and quizzes. The homework will give you 15% of the final grade and the quizzes 15% of your final grade. Late homework will not be accepted. D. Project There will be an additional final project. This project will give you 5% of your final grade. E. Make up Exams There will be no make up projects/exams, quizzes or homework. F. This course may be taken for honors credit-see instructor. IV. Instructor s Policies A. Cheating High ethical standards are prerequisites for successful careers and reflect on a person s character. All graded work must be the student s own work. Situations involving cheating (giving and receiving answers on test) will be handled according to the student code of conduct published in the EPCC Catalog (page 72) and EPCC Student Disciplinary Procedure. B. Attendance--Drops It is the student's responsibility to attend class as per the schedule. It is also the student's responsibility to withdraw from the course for whatever reason. The instructor assumes no responsibility for student withdrawal from the course or for the completion of student's course work. The last day to withdraw is Wednesday, June 17, Course expectations are outlined in this syllabus. C. I Grade I (incomplete) grades are assigned whenever the appropriate assignments and deadlines are met. To be eligible for an incomplete grade, a student must have at least 80% of the course work completed with at least a 75% average. D. Children in the Classroom Children will not be allowed in the classroom. Cell Phones/Pagers must be turned off during lecture. You will be asked to leave the classroom if you don t comply.

3 Math 1324, Revised Spring 2015 V. CALENDAR FOR MATH 1324 (Approximate) Week Dates Lessons covered Section Titles 1 June 15 Syl., 1.1, Linear Equations and Inequalities 1.2-Graphs and Lines 2 2.1, Functions 2.2 Elementary Functions; Graphs and Transformations 3 2.3, Quadratics Functions 2.4 Polynomial and Rational Functions , Exponential Functions 2.6 Logarithmic Functions 5 June 26 Project/Exam I 6 June , Simple Interest 3.2 Compound and Continuous Compound Interest 7 3.3, Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Fund 3.4 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization 8 4.1, 4.2, Review: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 4.2 Systems of Linear Equations and Augmented Matrices 4.3 Gauss-Jordan Elimination 9 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.4 Matrices: Basic Operations 4.5 Inverse of a Square Matrix 4.6 Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations 10 July 3 Project/Exam II , Sets 7.3 Basic Counting Principles , Permutations and Combinations 8.1 Sample Spaces, Events, and Probability , Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events; Odds 8.3 Conditional Probability, Intersections, and Independence 15 July 15 July 16 Project/Exam III Review for FE Date of Final Exam: Friday, July

4 MATH 1324; Revised Fall 2014/Spring 2015 El Paso Community College Syllabus Part II Official Course Description SUBJECT AREA Mathematics COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER MATH 1324 COURSE TITLE Introductory Mathematics for Business And Social Science COURSE CREDIT HOURS Credits Lec Lab I. Catalog Description Presents selected topics in algebra including some review topics. Addresses models that include linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Addresses other models, including compound interest, break even, and matrices. Introduces probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 0305 or NCBM 0105 with a "C" or better or ME05 or by placement exam. (3:0). II. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: A. Unit I Linear Equations and Functions. 1. Solve linear equations in one variable. 2. Solve applied problems by using linear equations. 3. Determine whether a relation is a function, state the domains and ranges of certain functions, use function notation, perform operations with functions, and find the composite of two functions. 4. Graph linear functions, find the slope of a line, and write the equation of a line. ) 5. Solve systems of linear equations of 2x2. 6. Solve systems of linear equations 3x3. 7. Find marginal profit, revenue, and cost. 8. Given sufficient information, find the equation of linear total cost, total revenue and profit functions. 9. Solve problems involving break-even analysis. 10. Solve problems involving market equilibrium. B. Unit II Special Functions and Matrices. 1. Solve problems involving market equilibrium. 2. Solve quadratic equations. 3. Graph quadratic functions. 4. Find market equilibrium by using quadratic supply and demand functions. 5. Find break-even points by using quadratic cost and revenue functions. 6. Maximize quadratic revenue and profit functions. 7. Graph and apply basic functions including constant, polynomial, rational, absolute value, and piecewise function. Revised by Discipline: Fall 2012 (next revision in 3 years)

5 MATH 1324; Revised Fall 2014/Spring Organize and interpret data stored in matrices. 9. Add and subtract matrices. 10. Multiply matrices. 11. Use elementary row operations to solve a system of equations (up to three unknowns). 12. Find the inverse of a square matrix. 13. Use the inverse of a matrix to find the solution of a system of equations (up to three unknowns). 14. Use Leontiff models to solve input-output problems. C. Unit III Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Mathematics of Finance. 1 Graph exponential and Logarithmic functions 2 Convert equations from exponential form to logarithmic form and vice versa. 3 Use properties of logarithmic functions to simplify expression-involving logarithms. 4 Solve exponential growth or decay problems when sufficient information are given. 5 Solve exponential and logarithmic equations representing cost, revenue, supply, and demand. 6 Find the compounded amount and interest where money is invested compounded at regular intervals or continuously. 7 Find the effective rate of interest if money is invested at compounded interest. 8 Find specified terms and sums of specified numbers of terms of arithmetic or geometric sequences. 9 Find the future value of ordinary annuities and annuities due. 10 Find the present value of ordinary annuities and annuities due. 11 Find the payment amount and total interest paid on a loan. 12 Find the interest part and principal of a payment of a loan. D Unit IV Probability and Statistics 1. Use the Fundamental Principal of Counting, permutation, and combination formulas. 2. Determine the Sample space of a probability experiment. 3. Find the probability of a simple event as well as a compound event. 4. Use the conditional probability formula. 5. Determine when events are independent or dependent. III. THECB Learning Outcomes (ACGM) Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems. 2. Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans. 3. Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods, to solve application problems. 4. Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems. 5. Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems. IV. Evaluations It is suggested that four tests be given plus a comprehensive final exam. Each will count 100 points. Each student is required to take all the four exams and the final exam. Quiz and Homework grades may also be used in the evaluation of the final grade, if the instructor so chooses. The final grade for the course will be assigned according to the following scale: Revised by Discipline: Fall 2012 (next revision in 3 years)

6 MATH 1324; Revised Fall 2014/Spring A B C D F The homework grade will be weighted no more than the weight of one exam; the comprehensive final exam will be weighted at least as much as one exam. The final exam can not be dropped. NOTE: I and W grades will be assigned whenever the appropriate assignments and deadlines have been met. To receive an I, the student must have completed at least 80% of the course with at least a 75 average. The proper forms must also be completed by both student and the instructor before being submitted to the registrar. V. Disability Statement (American with/disabilities Act [ADA]) EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 ( ); TM Rm 1400 ( ); RG Rm B-201 ( ); NWC Rm M-54 ( ); and MDP Rm A-125 ( ). VI. 6 Drop Rule Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall 2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL, Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and website for additional information. Revised by Discipline: Fall 2012 (next revision in 3 years)