MATH 123 - Department of Mathematical Sciences - Central ...

Central Connecticut State UniversityDept. of Mathematical SciencesCourse: MATH 123/ 71 - Applied Business Mathematics Fall, 2010Instructor: Dr. A. VazClass Meetings - T, R 5:15-6:30 Room - MS 117Telephone - (203) 783-5300 Ext. 399Office Hours - T, R 4:55-5:15 & 8:00-9:10 Room - MS 219Course This course is intended for students pursuing Business-related majors.Description: Topics include polynomial and rational functions, modeling, limits,continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, matrices, linearinequalities and linear programming. Exponential and logarithmicfunctions will be studied if time permits.Textbooks:Applied Business Mathematics by Armstrong & Davis,Custom CCSU Edition.Prerequisite: MATH 101 (C- or Higher) or Math Placement Exam.ContentOutline:Chapter 1 - Linear Equations & FunctionsChapter 11 - Other Functions including PolynomialsChapter 12 - The DerivativeChapter 13 - Applications of the DerivativeChapter 3 - Inequalities & Linear ProgrammingChapter 2 - MatricesCourse Requirements: Attend and participate in class regularly, complete homeworkassignments and tests as scheduled. An excess of three (3) absences mayaffect your course grade. No Make-Up Exam except in an extenuatingcircumstance, and with prior consent. Students will not be allowed touse any note card or notebook during a test.Electronic Devices Policy: No recording allowed. Cell phones, laptops and PDA’s arenot to be used during class, exams, or quizzes unless specialaccommodations are necessary.UniversityPolicies:In the event of a weather emergency that requires cancellation of classes, listento WTIC (1080 AM) or call (860) 832-3333 for the “general snow message.”Special Please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs if youAccommodation: believe you need course accommodations based on the impact of adisability, medical condition, or if you have emergency medicalinformation to share. I will need a copy of the accommodation letterfrom Student Disability Services in order to arrange for your classaccommodations. Contact Student Disability Services, room 241,Copernicus Hall if you are not already registered with them. StudentDisability Services maintain the confidential documentation of yourdisability and assist you in coordinating reasonable accommodationswith your faculty.

If you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated,please inform me by Thursday, September 2, 2010. My telephone numberand e-mail address are listed above.The last day to withdraw from a course and receive the grade of “W” isMonday, October 25. Approvals for withdrawal prior to this date are notrequired; however, I strongly recommend that students consult with theiracademic advisors prior to deciding to withdraw. Cessation of attendance,notice to the instructor, and telephone calls to the Enrollment Center arenot considered official notice of a student’s intention to drop the course.After October 25, withdrawals are allowed only under extenuatingcircumstances and require approval of the course instructor, departmentchair and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Poor academicperformance is not considered an extenuating circumstance.Academic You are responsible for understanding and abiding by the University’sMisconduct: policy on academic integrity. Information on the policy may be found athttp://www.ccsu.edu/AcademicIntegrity/. This policy is rigorouslyenforced by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.Assessment: Final course grade will be determined by the student’s performanceon three (3) tests, and a final exam to be taken as indicated:Test #1 - Sept. 30 25%Test #2 - Oct. 28 25%Test #3 - Dec. 2 25%Final Exam - Dec. 14 (5:00-7:00 p.m.) 25%Minimum averages for passing have been established for each of thesegrades:A 93% A- 90% B+ 87% B 83% B- 80% C+ 77% C 73% C- 70%D+ 67% D 63% D- 60%