UTICA COLLEGE
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
SEMESTER: Fall 2015
INSTRUCTOR: Hossein Behforooz, Ph.D.
Office: Room 256
Phone: 792─3072
E-mail: hbehforooz@utica.edu
Office Hours: M/W/F: 10:30 ─ 11:15, T/R: 9:30 ─ 10,
Also by appointment
COURSE: MAT 143A, MAT 143B, Mathematical Analysis for Bus/Eco I (3)
TIME: Sec A, MWF 9:30 ─ 10:20, Sec B, MWF 10:30 ─ 11:20,
PREREQUISITE: Admission by Mathematics Placement Test.
CLASS: Room 205
TEXT: Brief Mathematical Applications Course for Management, Business and Economics, Harshbarger /Reynold OR
Mathematical Applications for Managements, Life and Social Sciences, Harshbarger / Reynolds, 10th Edition.
Any Graphing Calculator
COURSE OUTLINE: In this course we will cover the following topics with many real applications in Accounting, Business, Economic and Management:
Linear Equations and Inequalities, Quadratic Functions, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Mathematics of Finance, Probability.
COURSE LEARNING GOALS: In accordance to the learning goals of the Department of Mathematics of Utica College, MAT 143 will introduce and reinforce students' ability of formulating and solving mathematical problems with its applications.
ATTENDANCE: In a mathematics course, attendance is very important, and each lecture builds on the previous lecture. You are to attend all classes. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. The final grade in this course will be reduced by a letter if one is absent more than twice. Please let me know if you have any excused absences. Come to class few minutes before the class starts.HOMEWORK: You will be expected to do the problems and exercises soon after the material is covered in the lecture. The problems are the key to mastering the course. Please, DO THEM. Homework assignments must be neatly written with all details. This will be a gateway test and it allows you to have a PASSPORT to take in class tests.
EXAMS: There will be three tests and a comprehensive final exam, to see that you are keeping up with the work. The final exam will cover the entire course. In general I do not give makeup tests (except under some extraordinary conditions and with my prior approval) but I drop the lowest or missing test except for the final exam. For three in class tests, solving these homework problems will be gateway test and it allows you to have a passport to take in class tests.
DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE:
2 tests out of 3 tests 70%
Final Exam 30%
GRADING SYSTEM:
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+ 66 ─ 69, D 60 ─ 65, F 0 ─ 59
REMARK: If the work is not understood, or if you have any difficulty or any trouble in this course, don't hesitate, feel free and PLEASE contact me, I will be glad to give you any extra help if you need it.
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you need any special accommodation, please feel free and let me know. If you feel that you may qualify for accommodation and have not already done so, please contact Learning Services Center (Room 109). I will try to help you to learn more. If you have any problem in this course, come and see me right away with no delay. Sometimes, you can get help from Math Center or from individual tutors. But, help is in my office. Do not panic. Relax and trust me. I will help you.
MY GOAL: This semester, my goal is to end up this course without any For D grade on my grade sheet. Would you please help me to reach this goal? You must spend at least three or four hours a week beyond the class time. Think about that.
CELL PHONE: Please turn off your cell phone in this class. Thanks!
CLASSROOM: To have a wonderful learning environment and a pleasant class, please respect your fellow students in the classroom. Disruptive behavior is not acceptable. I like to see your happy face during the semester and when you get the report card after finals.
Final Exams: Sec. B: M/W/F 10:30 Class: Monday 12/14/2015 @ 9:00 am,
Room 205,
Sec. A: M/W/F 9:30 class: Friday 12/18/2015 @ 9:00 am,
Room 205.
HAVE A NICE SEMESTER AHEAD