The class is called Mathematical Analysis for Business, and there is 9 weeks left and I am looking for someone to do the whole class for me.

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Syllabus – Bus 14A – Spring 2020

Bus 14A – Mathematical Analysis for Business – Finite Math – 4 units

Section 37060: Tuesday/Thursday 9:45 AM – 11:50 AM in R205

Section 37058: Tuesday/Thursday 2:35 PM – 4:40 PM in R305

Instructor: Li Lei

Contact: Email: lhlei@pasadena.edu or in Canvas
Phone: 626-585-7076

Office: R 302B

Conference
Hours:

Monday 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tuesday 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Friday 9:00 – 9:30 AM (Online through ConferZoom in Canvas)

Effective February 24 to June 6

Bus 14A

Students will gain a working knowledge of the theory and applications of finite mathematical models used in

business. Learning is facilitated through the use of an online, interactive program called MyMathLab.

Course Description

Algebraic and geometric concepts applied to finding solutions of problems in business, economics, and social

sciences. Special emphasis on mathematics of finance, linear and quadratic functions, break-even analysis,

supply/demand curves, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, sets and

Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques, and probability. Total of 72 hours of lecture.

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: Math 140

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply quantitative analysis by using graphical, symbolic, and numerical methods.

2. Solve business and economic problems using critical thinking skills to analyze, organize, and interpret

data.

3. Evaluate mathematics of finance problems to find solutions using appropriate finance formulas.

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Course Objectives

• Calculate future values, present values, interest, and interest rates using finance formulas.

• Analyze financial problems involving annuity formulas.

• Develop amortization schedules.

• Find break-even points and market equilibrium using algebraic and graphing methods.

• Explain and graph supply and demand, and related concepts.

• Develop and graph linear and quadratic cost, revenue, and profit functions.

• Solve systems of equations with two or more variables using substitution, elimination, Gauss-Jordan,

determinants, and inverses.

• Use techniques of linear programming/simplex method to solve optimization problems.

• Use set theory to solve counting and probability problems.

• Solve probability problems using the operations of union, intersection, conditional and Bayes formula.

• Develop tree diagrams, contingency charts, and Venn diagrams.

• Identify and calculate permutations and combinations including binomial probability.

• Use Excel to solve math of finance and linear programming problems.

• Find the domain and range of graphs of non-linear business models.

• Use graphing calculators to solve business problems.

Required Materials

Textbook: Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications, 10th edition by Lial, Greenwell, and
Ritchey.

MyMathLab: Student Access Code is required.

* The same textbook and access code can be used for Bus 14B (Business Calculus) if
using the same textbook edition.

Calculator: Scientific calculator.

For Bus 14A, you have a choice between purchasing a loose-leaf textbook bundle which includes the
access code from the PCC Bookstore or a stand-alone access code (eText included) from the PCC
Bookstore or an access code directly from Pearson using the MyLab and Mastering button in our course
in Canvas. You must have access to the content of the textbook at each class meeting.

Below are options for purchasing the textbook and access code:

✓ Textbook (Loose Leaf) and MyMathLab Access Code bundle – is available for purchase for
approximately $218 from the PCC Bookstore.

✓ Stand-alone MyMathLab Access Code – includes eText and can be purchased at the PCC
Bookstore for approximately $127.

✓ Stand-alone MyMathLab Access Code – includes eText and can be purchased with a major credit
card or PayPal account for approximately $105 online when you register/login to MyMathLab
through the MyLab and Mastering link in Canvas. In addition, you may choose to have a printed
loose leaf version mailed to you directly for approximately $50.

*Please note that access to MyMathLab expires one year after activation.

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Assignments

1 – Check-In Assignments (40 points)
1 – MyLab Math Review Assignment (25 points)
4 – Textbook based Chapter Exercises and Worksheets (10 points each)
Several in-class assignments and/or quizzes (20 points each)
7 – MYLAB MATH Chapter Assignments and Quizzes (20 points each)
1 – Group Presentation (75 points) and Quiz (25 points) for Chapter 5
1 – Chapter 3-4 exam (100 points)
1 – Comprehensive multiple-choice Midterm Exam (100 points)
1 – Excel Project (50 points)
1 – Comprehensive multiple-choice Final Exam (200 points)

* 2-5 sheets of notes, and calculator can be used for all assessments.
* No make-up exams are given.

Grading

Your grade will be computed based on the points you earn from assignments, project, presentation,
participation, MyMathLab assignments, quizzes, and assessments. The grading scale is as follows:

A = 90-100% of possible points
B = 80-89% of possible points
C = 70-79% of possible points
D = 60-69% of possible points
F = less than 60% of possible points

Academic Integrity

At Pasadena City College, we recognize that ethical behavior is a personal, institutional, and societal

responsibility. As a student, you should be familiar with the Associated Student Body Code of Conduct,

which indicates that students are expected to maintain satisfactory standards of citizenship on campus,

in On-Campus courses, and in the community. Unsatisfactory citizenship includes, among other things,

cheating and plagiarism. Thus, it is not acceptable to submit any work that is not your own original work.

Students caught cheating will receive a zero for the assignment(s), and will possibly be dropped from the

course as well as reported to the college for further disciplinary action.

* Always submit your own original work. If any work is submitted falsely, then all parties
involved will receive a zero grade for the entire chapter.

Class Assignment Sheet—16-week Course

Week 1

• Purchase textbook, MyMathLab Access Code, and any other required materials.

• In Canvas, log into the course and do the following:
o Complete the Check-In Assignments
o Review all documents in Canvas
o Click on MyLab and Mastering to complete the MyMathLab registration

using your Access Code.

• Algebra Review.

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Class Assignment Sheet (Cont.)—16-week Course

Week 2

Chapter 5 – Mathematics of Finance
Review Chapter 5 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 5.

Week 3

Chapter 5 – Mathematics of Finance
Review Chapter 5 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 5.

Week 4

Chapter 5 – Mathematics of Finance
Review Chapter 5 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 5.
Chapter 5 Group Presentation

Week 5 Chapter 1 – Linear Functions
Review Chapter 1 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 1.

Week 6

Chapter 2 – Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
Review Chapter 2 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 2.

Week 7

Chapter 2 – Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
Review Chapter 2 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 2.

Week 8

Midterm Exam
Finance Project Due

Week 9

Chapter 3 – Linear Programming: The Graphical Method
Review Chapter 3 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 3.

Week 10

Chapter 4 – Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Review Chapter 4 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 4.

Week 11 Chapter 4 – Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Review Chapter 4 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 4.

Week 12

Chapter 4 – Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Review Chapter 4 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 4.
Chapters 3 and 4 Exam

Week 13 Chapter 7 – Sets and Probability
Review Chapter 7 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 7.

Week 14

Chapter 8 – Counting Principles
Review Chapter 8 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 8.

Week 15

Chapter 8 – Counting Principles and Final Review
Review Chapter 8 Assignment Sheet in Canvas.
Complete activities, assignments, and assessments for Chapter 8.

Week 16

Final Exam – Tuesday, June 9 from 10:15 – 12:15 PM

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Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started in Canvas?

1. Know your LancerPoint Login: For information, go to: https://login.pasadena.edu/

Your LancerPoint ID number is the 8-digit number assigned to you in the LancerPoint system. It is the

last eight numbers that appear on your LancerCard identification card if you have more numbers listed.

For information about your LancerPoint Username and Password go to:

https://reset.pasadena.edu/

2. Log in and learn how to use Canvas: For this course, you will be using PCC’s online course management

system called Canvas. You must become familiar with Canvas so that you are able to complete the

Check-In Assignments during the first week of the term. Go to:

http://online.pasadena.edu/

Under Get Started!, click Skills for Success to find Interactive Tutorials to help you in an online learning

environment. When you are ready to begin your course, go to www.pasadena.edu and click Canvas

Login

You can also access Canvas directly from:

https://canvas.pasadena.edu/login

3. Mark your attendance in the course by attending the first class meeting and completing, in Canvas,

the assignments labeled as Check-In Assignments so that you will not be dropped from the course.

You must attend the first class meeting and complete all assignments in Canvas that your instructor has

labeled as Check-In Assignments in the first week of the term in order to be considered as “showing up”

for the course. If you do not attend the first class meeting, you will be dropped as a “No Show,” and

your “seat” will be given to another student. To complete the Check-In Assignments, all you need is the

Syllabus, and access to your course in Canvas.

4. Determine where you will store your work: If you plan to complete work on campus, then you must

store your work using your Cloud account or on a USB flash drive so that you can upload, download,

access, and store from any computer. If you plan to store all of your work on the hard drive of your own

computer, you do not need a flash drive nor to save it to the Cloud. However, it is strongly advised that

you do so, in case you need assistance away from your personal system. You can also bring your own

laptop to campus; Internet access is available.

https://login.pasadena.edu/

https://reset.pasadena.edu/

http://online.pasadena.edu/

http://www.pasadena.edu/

https://canvas.pasadena.edu/login

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5. Determine if you will work on campus or on your own computer—or both: You may use your own

computer or open computer labs on campus. If you are working in a computer lab on campus, plan to

store your work using your Cloud account or on a USB flash drive.

6. Be sure you have Internet access—Internet access is always available on campus: You will need

Internet access to submit your work, communicate with your instructor, and to access some of the

materials for the course. For some coursework, you must be connected to the Internet to complete it.

7. Buy the textbook and any other required access codes or materials: Per the Pasadena City College

Catalog, “Students are required to buy books needed for courses.” Many courses require access codes to

use the instructional materials, complete web-based assignments, and to take web-based tests.

If a course requires a code, you cannot share it with another student. Some codes provide access to the

materials over multiple courses or offer discounts on materials for other courses.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT GETTING YOUR BOOK AND MYMATHLAB ACCESS CODE: IF YOU OBTAIN A BOOK

OR MYMATHLAB ACCESS CODE FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN THE PCC BOOKSTORE OR THE PEARSON SITE AS INDICATED BY

THE INSTRUCTOR, YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

What is LancerMail and how can I forward LancerMail messages to my personal email?

The college provides every registered student with a free Google Gmail account. This is called LancerMail and is

formatted with your name followed by @go.pasadena.edu. Having an email address that ends in .edu has

advantages such as being able to buy Microsoft software easily with a student discount.

All communication from your instructors and other college officials will go to your LancerMail account; for

example, important communication about your registration, fee payments, financial aid, grades, and so on. You

either need to check this email account daily, or forward mail that goes into this account to your personal email

account.

Use the steps below to forward your LancerMail to your personal email account. If you do that, you won’t have

to worry about missing any important messages from the college, and you can continue to get all your mail in

your personal email account.

1. Click the gear in the top right, click Settings, and then then click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

2. From the first drop-down menu in the Forwarding section, click Add a Forwarding Address.

3. Type your personal email address to which you’d like your messages forwarded. (For security, Google will send a

verification to that email address.)

4. Open your forwarding email account, find the confirmation message from the Gmail team, and then click the

verification link in that email.

5. Back in your LancerMail account, select the ‘Forward a copy of incoming mail to…’ option, and then select your

forwarding address from the drop-down menu.

6. Select the action you’d like your messages to take from the drop-down menu. You can choose to keep Gmail’s

copy of the message in your inbox, or you can send it automatically to All Mail or Trash.

7. Click Save Changes.

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How do I communicate with my instructor outside of class time?

During the course, communicate with your instructor within Canvas as follows:

1. Log into Canvas. In the left navigation pane, click Inbox.

2. Click on Compose a new message and Select course arrow to choose the class.

3. In the To: box, begin typing the name, and then select the name from the list. Alternatively, at the right end of the

box, click the people icon to search the class.

4. In the Subject box, type in the subject matter of the message.

5. In the Message box, type your message, and then click Send.

Always use Canvas to communicate with your instructor about the course. Do not use your instructor’s college

email account for communication directly related to the course. The Canvas message system is a closed

system—you can send messages only to other PCC students registered in the Canvas system.

How does my instructor communicate with me in Canvas?

• In your gradebook: On the course navigation on the left, click Grades to see your assignments or tests

that have been graded. On the right of the assignment, if a Comments box displays, then your instructor

has made a comment on your assignment. Click the comments box to view comments. Be sure to read

these comments to see if you are to resubmit or take some other action to make the assignment

complete.

• In Canvas Conversations: Check your Canvas Inbox at least three times per week to see if your instructor

has contacted you. Don’t forget to scroll down to see all messages.

• On the course home page: Your instructor might post important updates or messages directly on the

course homepage, so plan on checking it at least three times a week. Additionally, you can click

Announcements on the course navigation on the left. You might need to scroll down to view the

complete announcement.

How do I submit my work to my instructor in Canvas?

You will be submitting some of your work to your instructor within Canvas. Check the Canvas site for instructions

on how and when to submit your assignments.

Do I have to be logged into Canvas to work on my assignments?

You will need to log into Canvas to work on assignments as well as review course information, submit

assignments, communicate with your instructor, and check your grades. In addition, you will use the MyLab and

Mastering button in the Canvas navigation pane to access activities in MyMathLab and access the eText if you

did not purchase a hard copy of the text.

How often should I log into my course in Canvas?

You should log into your course at least three times per week to see if you have communications from your

instructor, to view any new notices on the homepage, or to see if you have any new grades or returned

assignments with comments from your instructor. Be sure to click Inbox in the left navigation pane of your

Canvas User Dashboard each time you log in to see if you have any messages from your instructor or from other

students. Grades from work completed in MyMathLab will be transferred into the Canvas gradebook within 24

hours of completing the assignment.

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How do I get help with Canvas technical problems or with logging into Canvas?

This support center cannot assist you with:

 Installing software on your own computer

 Problems that involve your own computer’s performance

 Your Internet access

 Questions about software related to your assignments

Is Class Participation important in a Business Math Course?

In this course, you will be required to attend class and participate in class discussions and group assignments.

Experience shows that students who complete the work as scheduled on the Class Assignment Sheet have the

most success in the course. Plan your schedule accordingly.

Can I be dropped from a Business Math course without my knowledge?

Yes! If your absences exceed the equivalent of a two-week period, you can be dropped from the course by the

instructor with a W grade without notification to you.

How do “no shows,” student drops, W grades, and Incomplete grades work in our course?

• If you do not attend the first class meeting and complete all of the assignments in Canvas labeled as Check-In

Assignments by the due date listed in Canvas, you will be dropped as a “no show” and your seat will be given to

another student. You do not need a textbook to complete these assignments.

• If you want to be dropped from the class, it is your responsibility to do so, and to request a refund if applicable.

• If your absences exceed the equivalent of a two-week period, you can be dropped from the course by the instructor

with a W grade without prior notification.

• The following rules apply equally to all students. We do not give any special consideration, even if you need the

units in this course to qualify for or maintain F-1 Visa Status, Federal Work Study, or for other financial aid

including loans, grants, and scholarships.

• Help with the course is available through tutors in the Learning Assistance Center or by contacting your instructor;

there are no excuses for not understanding the course requirements or the assignments.

• A grade of W is not computed in your grade-point average, and thus IF YOU ARE DROPPED WITH A W WITHOUT NOTICE BY

THE INSTRUCTOR, HE OR SHE IS PROTECTING YOUR TRANSCRIPT FROM AN F GRADE, which is computed in your GPA. A grade of W

is, however, included in the computation of progressive probation.

• A grade of I (Incomplete) identifies unfinished work otherwise passing at a C or better level, indicating that

important assignments, the final exam, or a term paper are missing due to a documented serious illness or

emergency but can be submitted to complete the course. You and the instructor must agree that an I grade is

appropriate, and you must sign an Incomplete form. An I grade is not considered in your GPA but it is included in

the computation of progressive probation. You have one year to complete the work; otherwise a default grade is

assigned—C, D, or F.

What if I am a Student with Disabilities?

If you have a disability and believe you may need an accommodation such as materials in an alternative format,

access to assistive technology, test accommodations, preferential seating, note taking assistance, sign language

interpreting, per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please

contact Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) as soon as possible. Students with documented

disabilities can register with the DSP&S office located in D209, (626) 585-7127,

https://pasadena.edu/academics/support/dsps/ .

https://pasadena.edu/academics/support/dsps/

Syllabus – Bus 14A – Spring 2020
Bus 14A – Mathematical Analysis for Business – Finite Math – 4 units
Section 37060: Tuesday/Thursday 9:45 AM – 11:50 AM in R205
Section 37058: Tuesday/Thursday 2:35 PM – 4:40 PM in R305
Bus 14A
Course Description
Student Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives
Required Materials
Assignments
Grading
Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started in Canvas?
What is LancerMail and how can I forward LancerMail messages to my personal email?
How do I communicate with my instructor outside of class time?
How does my instructor communicate with me in Canvas?
How do I submit my work to my instructor in Canvas?
Do I have to be logged into Canvas to work on my assignments?
How often should I log into my course in Canvas?
How do I get help with Canvas technical problems or with logging into Canvas?
Is Class Participation important in a Business Math Course?
Can I be dropped from a Business Math course without my knowledge?
How do “no shows,” student drops, W grades, and Incomplete grades work in our course?
What if I am a Student with Disabilities?