BUS
250
:: Applied Math in Business
Spring 2010
@Kapiolani CC
| CRN: | 33690 |
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Instructor: |
Michael Paulding
mpauldin@hawaii.edu |
| Instructional Mode: | Online |
| Dates: | 01/11/2010 - 05/14/2010 |
| Course Requirements: | Two weeks prior to semester starting, log into https://laulima.hawaii.edu/portal with your UH username and password to check for announcements from your instructor. |
| Course Prerequisites: | Prerequisite(s):
A grade of "C" or higher in MATH 103, or a grade of "C" or higher in MATH 27, or qualification for MATH 135. Recommended Preparation: Qualification for ENG 100 or ESL 100; ICS 100 or ICS 101. |
| Course Description: | BUS 250 covers the algebra and geometry of linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions as applied to the mathematics of finance, which include, but not limited to, annuities, perpetuities, present and future value. BUS 250 also covers derivatives, graphical analysis and mathematical models with selected coverage of algebra, geometry and calculus emphasizing business applications and decision making.
This BUS 250 is not self-paced. |
| Textbooks: | Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life and Social Sciences
4th edition - 2007 Soo T. Tan Thomson Brooks/Cole ISBN-10: 0495106585 ISBN-13: 9780495106586 Books may be purchased at the Kapiolani CC bookstore or ordered online at http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/uhkcc/home.aspx. If you do not have access to the Internet or unable to travel to the bookstore, you may also order by phone at 1-800-UHBOOKS |
| Technical Requirements: | The Internet allows students to take a course at home using a personal computer. Depending on the online course, students may be required to log in at a specific day and time or at anytime. Students taking an online course should always contact their instructor after registration or prior to the first day of class to get detailed information regarding the course.
It is also required that you obtain a UH Email account. Please go to the following URL for more information: http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/563 For more information about Laulima please go to: http://www.hawaii.edu/talent/laulima_students.htm In addition, students are strongly encouraged to obtain a calculator with both graphing and financial functions prior to the first day of class. Suitable models include Texas Instruments Ti-83, Ti-84, Ti-85, Ti-86, Ti-89 or Hewlett Packard HP 39gs, HP 48gII, HP 50g. |
| Additional Notes: | Please check your MyUH portal account regularly for announcements about class cancellations, UH system announcements, and/or email.
For class information or other inquiries please contact the instructor via email (mpauldin@hawaii.edu)the start of the semester, |
| Updated: | Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:32:09 |
