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Course Name, Prefix, Number: Business Math, BUSM 1050

Campus Name and Address

Central Louisiana Technical College

Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

2

Lab Hours:

1

Contact Hours:

60

Class Location:

WebEx: https://cltcc.webex.com/meet/stephaniegaspard and Canvas

Instructor:

Stephanie Gaspard

Instructor Information:

Email: stephaniegaspard@cltcc.edu
Goolge Voice: 318-318-0470
WebEx: https://cltcc.webex.com/meet/stephaniegaspard
(The instructor responds to emails and voice mails within 24 hours
Of receipt, except on weekends and holidays. Those emails are
answered on the next business day.)
Office Hours: WebEx Online: Monday & Friday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On Campus: Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Course Description

A study of various business-related mathematical processes, principles, and techniques used to solve business problems on the electronic calculator. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers and decimals on the calculator using the touch system.(2/1/3)

Required Textbooks

Contemporary Mathematics forBusiness & Consumers, 9thEdition
Robert Brechner; George Bergeman
ISBN-10: 0-357-02644-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-357-02644-1

Additional Materials/Resources

WebAssign is required to complete course assignments.
Cengage Unlimited allows access for the required materials for this course.

 

This course will be held in the virtual classroom using WebEx. Students may access the class via Canvas from
the WebEX menu option in the sidebar. The virtual classroom is treated as a regular face-to-face classroom.
Please come dressed appropriately. Please take note of class attendance rules:
 Student webcams and mics need to be in working order.
 Students must be dressed appropriately. This is a classroom just like a face-to-face classroom.
Everyone can see everything. Occasionally, we have guest attend class such as the Chancellor,
Deans, Employers and other state officials. Please keep this in mind while attending class.
 Students who log into the virtual classroom from bed will be booted.
 Students should come to class prepared to learn and participate.

Grading Criteria

A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0

Grading Scale

100-90 
89-80 
79-70 
69-60  
59-below 

Assessments

Homework 40%
Exams 60%
Total 100%

Section

Z01

Term

Fall

Course Outline

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of course terminology.
2. Perform basic mathematical functions.
Tasks:
 Review the fundamentals of math using whole numbers
 Review the fundamentals of math using fractions.
 Review the fundamentals of math using decimals.
 Review the fundamentals of math using percentages.
3. Interpret, analyze, and solve business-related problems with a calculator.

Tasks:
 Solve business-related problems using percentages.
 Calculate discounts and net amounts.
 Calculate markup and markdown
 Solve interest problems.
 Calculate payroll.
 Perform required procedures in maintaining a checking account.

 

ATTENDANCE

Students must be officially enrolled in any course that they attend. It is expected that students will attend scheduled classes regularly and on time. If an absence occurs, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed work, if approved by the instructor. Students who stop attending a course and do not officially withdraw will receive grades of “0” for all work missed and will result in a punitive final grade. This policy shall be superseded by any more stringent attendance policy required by a regulatory or licensing body having jurisdiction over program requirements. Attendance will be tracked and maintained for various reporting purposes.

CLASS WITHDRAWAL POLICY

The deadline for dropping a class is published each semester on the CLTCC website in the academic calendar. A student who officially withdraws from a class prior to the designated date will receive a grade of “W” in that class. Any student who receives financial aid and withdraws from any or all classes is subject to repaying a portion of the funding received.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

The faculty of Central Louisiana Technical College supports the concept of academic honesty. The teaching faculty encourages academic honesty in all classes and we require academic honesty from all students. All students are expected to maintain honesty and integrity when completing all academic assignments and examinations. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of such dishonorable acts in academic work will receive a “0” for the work presented. The instructor may also refer the student to the appropriate administrator for further disciplinary actions, which could result in an “F” in the course, dismissal from the course, or dismissal from the college.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Students will be suspended for actions detrimental to the welfare of other students, instructors, staff, and the campus. These actions include, but are not limited to: Firearms and/or weapons, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs will not be permitted on campus. Profanity and fighting are strictly prohibited. Smoking or use of any other tobacco products is prohibited. Students must not eat or drink beverages in classrooms or labs. Vandalism will not be permitted on campus. Dishonesty will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Students who cheat, or aid in the act thereof, may be dismissed from campus. Students must display a respectable attitude and behavior toward instructor and other students. The college has a Zero Tolerance Policy, meaning the campuses should be completely free of threats and assaults to ensure the highest standard of safety for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on each campus. The college will take all reasonably available steps to protect all such persons from violence. Violators of the Zero Tolerance Policy will be suspended.

 

Title IX

Central Louisiana Technical Community College faculty and staff are committed to helping create a safe and open learning environment for all students. If you (or someone you know) have experienced any form of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, or stalking, know that help and support are available. The College strongly encourages all community members to act, seek support, and report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Office. Be advised that we must disclose information about misconduct as per Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

If you wish to speak to a confidential employee who does not have this reporting responsibility, you can contact the Title IX Coordinator for Students at 318-487-5443 ext. 1129. If it is an ADA issue, you can contact CLTCC's ADA Coordinator for Students at 318-487-5443 ext. For more information about reporting options and resources at CLTCC and the community, visit our Title IX page. Please complete the following Incident Report by clicking here to report the incident. Under "Nature of this Report," choose Title IX or Disability Service Request regarding a Reasonable Accommodations issue.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

A student may be placed on disciplinary probation when campus rules and policies are disregarded. When a student is placed on disciplinary probation, the student is given a specified time to improve his/her record. If the student’s record does not show improvement, the student may be suspended for a specific time, usually a semester or more.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Central Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed.

Course Transferability

A student should contact the institution to which he or she intends to transfer to inquire about the potential transferability of the course and to determine whether the course will count in his or her major.

Instructor Credentials

All instructors for this course meet or exceed the criteria for academic and professional preparation as required in the SACS/COC standards for accreditation.