Course Description:

Business Math using Calculators explores math functions beginnning with the basic math skills and progresses to business related mathematical functions. As you move into the business related portion you will not only learn the functions of business related math, but also critical thinking skills. In addition to math skills, the course will utilize the use of the numeric keypad and learning 10-key speed and ability.

Course Objectives:

Math

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of business math terminology.
....a. Define business math terms.
....b. Use business math terms correctly and appropriately.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using ....whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. ...
3. Perform mathematical calculations using various types of numbers (decimals, ....fractions, percents).
....a. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, percentages, and .......fractions.
....b. Convert numbers from American Standard English measurements to metrics.
....c. Convert numbers from metrics to American Standard English measurements.
4. Apply math skills to business transactions, reports, documents, and personal ....finances.
....a. Complete and verify business forms including calculating discounts on invoices.
....b. Compute and compare interest and finance .
....c. Calculate percent of increase/decrease of sales inventory.
....d. Compute payroll taxes.
....e. Compute commission, markup, and selling price.
....f. Use deductive reasoning to solve problems and generate conclusions.
....g. Compute and compare interest on credit cards and loans.
....h. Write checks, maintain checkbook balance, and reconcile bank statements using ........a simulation project.
5. Use analytical skills to interpret and solve various types of written problems.
....a. Analyze the written problem.
....b. Round numbers and estimate a solution to the problem.
....c. Perform mathematical computations.
....d. Compare estimated solution with computed solution.

Calculators

1. Operate a calculator using the touch method.
....a. Build speed and accuracy in data entry.
....b. Proofread and edit numbers.
2. Demonstrate proper care of machinery.
....a. Load calculator tape properly.
....b. Remove used ribbon and insert new ribbon where applicable.

Completion of a 6 hour orientation course in online courses. This course will discuss the basic computer skills needed to effeciently complete online courses.

Introduction: Preperation and Introduction to Business Math(2 hours)
Module 1: Basic Math Functions(8 hours)
Module 2: Fractions (12 hours)
Module 3: Percent(8 hours)
Module 4: Bank Services(8 hours)
Module 5: Payroll(4 hours)
Module 6: Taxes (4 hours)
Module 7: Insurance (8 hours)
Module 8: Purchasing Merchandise(10 hours)
Module 9: Markups and Markdown(10 hours)
Module 10: Interest (8 hours)
Module 11: Consumer Credit and Mortgage(10 hours)
Module 12: Metrics and Currency(8 hours)

Successful completion of an online course, requires a student that is very self-disciplined and self-directed. You will be working on a calendar timeline, that will guide you through course completion.

Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:  http://rodp.bkstr.com

None required.

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific software requirements for this course include Microsoft Office. You will also need to purchase 10-key calculator software My Ten-Key found at http://www.mytenkey.com .

Instructor information can be found on the link to the Instructor page in the navigation menu.

All testing will be done through WebCT. The test will be timed and are utilized to ensure your basic understanding of the subject matter.

Your grade will be based on Skills (50%), Related Work (25%), and Participation (25%).

The Skills score will be based on Module exams completed at the end of each Module. There will be a total of 11 exams and this will count 50% of your grade.

The Related Work consists of assignments and quizzes and will count 25% of your grade.

The Participation grade will be based on your involv

93-100---A
85-92---B
77-84---C
The grading scale should emphasize assignments, projects, and student participation in the learning community as well as timed quizzes and periodic examinations.

A sequenced list of assignments and projects arranged by course section or module with due dates if applicable.

Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. Students must communicate with other students in the chat room, students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource, students must check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements, and students must actively participate in threaded discussion events. Your course interaction will weigh heavily on your participation grade. For the learning process to take place it is crucial that you understand the importance of communicating with the instructor and other students. Remember your classmates can sometimes be your best learning tool.

The first day of class, please send an email using WebCT to the instructor to let the instructor know you are logged into the system.

Students are permitted to work ahead of schedule. There will be specific completion dates posted on the calendar. All assignments should be submitted on or before these dates. Late assignments will not be tolerated.

A reiteration and emphasis of certain rules and course expectations.  For example, Participation is required, Expected to communicate with other students in team projects, Learn how to navigate in WebCT, Keep abreast of course announcements , Use the assigned college or university e-mail address as opposed a personal e-mail address, Address technical problems immediately, Observe course netiquette at all times. 

• Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor
• Citation Styles Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the left to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Technical Support

If you are having problems logging into your course,
timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the Student Technical Support Help Desk by calling

1-866-550-7637 (toll free)

or go to their website at:

http://help.rodp.org