Mathematics for Business Analysis - Math 211 - Fall 2008

Instructor: David J. Fishman Office: ECA 209 Office Hours:. M 5:10-6:10, W 1:30-2:55, TTh 12:15-1:15, or by appt.

E-Mail: fishman@math.asu.edu Web Page: math.asu.edu/~fishman

SLN#	DAY and TIME	PLACE
76066	MWF 3:05-3:55	PSA 308
76067	MWF 4:10-5:00	PSA 308

Required Textbook: Essential Mathematics for Business and Economic Analysis, 3^nd ed, Sydsaeter et al, Pearson Publishing (orange cover)

Recommended Textbook: Mathematics for Business Analysis, Surgent

Prerequisites: MAT 210 or equivalent (a grade of “C” or higher).

Withdrawal deadline: Friday 10/31 (in person), Sunday 11/2 (ASU Interactive) Complete withdrawal: Tuesday, 12/9

Lecture Schedule

Grading: Three Exams: 15% each = 45%. Final Exam: 25%. Homework, quizzes, webwork and all else: 30%.

Grading Scale: A+ >99%, A 92-99%, A- 90-92%, B+ 88-90%, B 82-88%, B- 80-82%, C+ 78-80%, C 70-78%, D 60-70%, E <60%

Homework: All homework will be handwritten and turned in at the beginning of class on the day that it is due. Homework will either be assigned from the text or from worksheets provided in class. You are encouraged to work together on homework, but each individual student is required to submit his or her own work. Late homework will not be accepted unless accompanied by acceptable medical documentation. Homework will be graded on neatness and completeness, as well as on correctness. Therefore, you must attempt to answer every problem. Your handwriting must be legible, your name must be clearly written at the top of each page, and your answers must be boxed or circled. If your homework is written on spiral notebook paper, please remove the frilly edges before submitting the assignment. If your assignment uses more than one page, the entire assignment must be stapled. All work must be shown for each problem. Any problems turned in without supporting work will result in a grade of zero (0) for that problem.

Your first assignment of the semester will be to print out a copy of this syllabus, staple it, read it, and show it to me in my office during office hours. If your syllabus has all pages, is stapled and has a circle around the word fall at the very top of the first page, then you will receive five bonus points.

Quizzes: Quizzes are given at the discretion of the instructor, and may be unannounced. Make ups are given at the discretion of the instructor.

Extra Credit: Exrta Credit opportunities may present themselves throughout the course of the semester, completely at the discretion of the instructor. These opportunities can appear in any materials provided by the instructor. This includes, but is not limited to, in class lectures, handouts, quizzes, exams and the instructor website. It is highly recommended that you thoroughly read all materials provided by the instructor.

Instructor Initiated Drop: At the instructor's discretion, any student who has not attended class during the first week of classes may be administratively dropped from the course. However, students should be aware that non-attendance will NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course. Thus, a student should not assume they are no longer registered for a course simply because they did not attend class during the first week. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of their registration status.

Attendance Policy: For Fall and Spring semesters, classes that meet four days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is eight (8).   For classes that meet three days a week (MWF, for example), the maximum number of allowed absences is six (6).   For classes that meet two days a week, the maximum number is four (4).   For classes that meet once a week, the maximum number is two (2).  For classes that meet on other schedules, the number of absences allowed should reflect a similar ratio (two weeks worth of class meetings).Students who exceed the number of allowed absences will receive a grade of EN. 

Students Resources:

Tutor Center: The Math Tutor Center (free of charge) in PSA 116 will be open M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sun. 1:00 pm - 6:00 p.m. Come in for help before it is too late, and several days before an exam day to strengthen your preparation. In order to be admitted to the Tutor Center each student present their valid ASU "Sun Card".

ASU Learning Resource Center (LRC): The LRC provides counseling, tutoring in math (and many other subjects), supplemental instruction, and other types of support to students. It is located in PV West (in the “turtle building”) and in the Memorial Union, Room 14, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Departmental Drop Back: Based on results during the first two weeks and advising from the course instructor, a student may elect to drop back to a lower level math course before the drop back deadline (8/28). Students should go to the Undergraduate Mathematics Office in PSA 211 to initiate a drop back request only after discussing the matter with their instructor.

Midterm Exams: Three midterm tests will be given during the semester. Each will be 100 points. The best possible preparation for the exams is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework. All exams will be taken in the Mathematics Testing Center (PSA 021). In order to be admitted to the testing center each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card".

Exam Schedule: (Time, dates, and material and location are subject to change. Any changes will be announced at least one week in advance)

Exam Center Rules:

• Your calculator program memory may be randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is written therein.

• Cell Phones must be turned OFF (not silent) during the exam. They must be put away. Answering, accessing or using its photography features during the exam is grounds for failure and potential Academic Dishonesty procedures.

• All other electronic devices, including (but not limited to) Blackberrys, Ipods, etc, must be turned off and placed away during your exam.

• Your calculator cover must be put away during the exam.

Testing Center: The Mathematics Testing Center is located in PSA-21 (basement). For each exam taken in the testing center, you will need your ASU SunCard to be admitted. The hours are M-Th 8 am to 8 pm (last test handed out at 6:30 pm) and Fri 8 am to 5 pm (last test handed out at 3:30 pm). There are no exceptions to the rules stated above.

Makeup Tests: Will be given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other emergency. The instructor must be notified before the exam is given. Email me or call the main math office (965-3951) to leave a message for me in my mailbox.

Calculators: A graphing calculator is recommended. An internet and e-mail account is required for all students. Calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those that do symbolic algebra, such as TI-89s, TI-92s, Casio FX2 or 9970G’s cannot be used in class or during exams.

Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered in class.

Final Exam Policy: According to ASU policy, final exams can be rescheduled only under the following circumstances:

1. religious conflict;

2. the student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day;

3. two finals are scheduled to occur at the same time;

If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete and makeup the final within one calendar year. The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete. In particular, final exams cannot be rescheduled because of non-refundable airline tickets, family gatherings, weddings, work schedules, or college convocation ceremonies associated with graduation. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Dean of the student's college.

Final Exam Schedule:

CLASS TIME	FINAL EXAM TIME AND DATE
MWF 3:05-3:55	Wednesday, December 17th 12:10-2:00 PM
MWF 4:10-5:00	Friday, December 12th 12:10-2:00 PM

Grade of Incomplete: A grade of incomplete, I, will be given only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents a student who is otherwise doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements.

Honor Policy: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the University or other sanctions as specified in the University Student Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism or facilitating such activities.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY!

In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines Plagiarism [as] “using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.”  You can find this definition at:

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm#definitions

Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other form of dishonesty.

The grade of XE: A grade of XE is reserved for "failure for academic dishonesty." The XE grade may be petitioned after 1 year.

Ethics: It's highly unethical to bring to your instructor's attention the possible impact of your mathematics grade on your future plans, including graduation, scholarships, jobs, etc. The instructor may exercise an option to withdraw you from the course if they think you are compromising the ability to assess your work independently of any other consideration. Students found to be involved in academic dishonesty will be removed from the class and a grade of E for the course will be submitted to the registrar. The student will be advised to repeat the course with another professor, possibly at another institution. This is the least action taken. Further, more serious actions may be taken if the situation indicated that such actions are appropriate. We will act very harshly against cheating during Quizzes or Exams.

Agreement of Terms: By remaining registered in the course through drop/add period, you agree to all terms and policies set forth in the syllabus.

Your instructor reserves the right to alter this syllabus and its structure to best fit the needs of his/her class.