FDN7430 Essential Mathematics for Business

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

Students considering entry into Bachelor of Business Commerce or Bachelor of Information Technology (Commercial or End User computing) require mathematical knowledge and skills if they are to be successful in their chosen field of study. These students need a level of numerical and communication competence in basic mathematics before proceeding to the Foundation Studies II mathematics course.

SYNOPSIS

Students will revise basic mathematics in English from the topics of arithmetic, algebra, graphing and statistics, and demonstrate competence of these topics in a business context. Students will demonstrate competent use of a scientific calculator and show competence in communicating mathematics in English.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

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demonstrate the skills necessary to extend mathematical knowledge beyond everyday life and into further studies; (Worksheets 1-6, Final Test)

2.

interpret and solve a range of problems involving mathematical concepts relevant to this course; (Worksheets 1-6)

3.

communicate mathematical ideas especially in the business context (Final Test)

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

2001, Applied communication/Mathematics communication level A book 1, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

2001, Applied communication/Mathematics communication level A/B book 2, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

Scientific Calculator (bi-variate model preferred)

FDN7430 Study package available from USQ Bookshop

George, L & Galligan, L 2005, Essential mathematics for business study book, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

LTSU 2004 Success in Maths for Economics and LTSU 2006 Success in Maths for Statistics

De Veaus, RD & Velleman, PF 2004, Introductory statistics, Pearson Addison, Wesley.
(SPSS)

Stonecash, et al. 2003, Principles of macroeconomics, 2nd edn, Thompson, Victoria.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

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Due during the term as required by the teacher.

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Due during the term as required by the teacher.

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Due during the term as required by the teacher.

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Due during the term as required by the teacher.

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Due during the term as required by the teacher.

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Due during the term as required by the teacher.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   Students are required to attend at least 80% of the scheduled class sessions and ensure their attendance is registered with the staff member in charge of the activity. An exception to this attendance level may be made by the university where the student can produce documentary evidence that clearly demonstrates compassionate and compelling circumstances. In this case attendance of at least 70% of the scheduled class sessions will be acceptable. It is the student's responsibility to access information regarding course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   Refer to statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course. All assessment items must be received prior to the start of the examination period for the semester in which the course is offered. Students may be required to re-submit an assessment piece that is unsatisfactory.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without an approved extension of time then a penalty of 5% of the total marks available for the assignments will apply for each day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must attempt all of the summative assessment items, achieve at least 50% in the final test and at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. Students who do not qualify for a Passing grade may, at the discretion of the Examiner, be assigned additional work to demonstrate to the Examiner that they have achieved the required standard. It is expected that such students have gained at least 40% of the total weighted marks available for the course
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   Final Test information: The final test in the course is a Restricted Test. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: calculators which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the test; English translation dictionaries (but not technical dictionaries). 1 A4 page of handwritten or typed notes (written on one or both sides).
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary tests for this course will be held within four weeks following the test period by arrangement with the examiner. The examiner will advise students involved in writing of the date time and location of any such test.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students work through a series of worksheets associated with mathematics modules. The final test in based on the applications of mathematics in business.

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.