MTH 110 X   Mathematical Foundations of Business Analysis (FALL 2004)

Text: Tan,  Applied Mathematics (Third Edition)

Calculator: A graphing calculator is required (see Technology)

For information on important dates and course assignments click Calendar/Syllabus.  Start by reading General Information below. 

Exams and Grading.   Your grade will be based on exams in class,  a comprehensive final exam and assignments and quizzes about which you will be informed in class.

Students with disability (documented through Disability Services for Students, 330 Memorial Union)  should see their instructor as soon as possible to work out reasonable accommodations.   

General Information 

GOALS OF THIS COURSE: The  goal of MTH 110X is to prepare you for further courses in mathematical analysis for business, especially BAC 120.   This course does NOT satisfy general education requirements since it is expected that you will take a subsequent course that does. 

EXPECTATIONS: We expect that you will give this course 6-7 hours, per meeting, in addition to class time. This is an approximate figure of course, but don't assume that you can spend less time than this and still get a grade you'll like. 

ADVICE: The key to success in this course is the problem material. It is very important that you try all the assigned problems.  The problems assigned for each textbook section indicate what we feel is important in that section and which ideas and skills you should focus on.   An important part of this course is strengthening your algebra skills and using them in new ways.  Be prepared to review basic algebra as needed. 

This course  also has a body of mathematical facts that you will have to learn.   Be prepared to memorize some formulas and theorems as you learn about their meaning and uses.  

THE ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER: The work in this course can be difficult.  You can seek help at the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) in Roosevelt Hall.  AEC tutors can answer questions, clarify concepts, check your understanding, and help you to study. You can make an appointment or walk in anytime Mon-Thur 10 AM to 10 PM, Fri 10 AM to 1 PM, Sun 4 PM - 8 PM. For a complete schedule go to www.uri.edu/aec, call (401) 874-2367, or stop by the fourth floor in Roosevelt Hall.

URI Civility Policy
The University of Rhode Island is committed to developing and actively protecting a class environment in which respect must be shown to everyone in order to facilitate the expression, testing, understanding, and creation of a variety of ideas and opinions. Rude, sarcastic, obscene or disrespectful speech and disruptive behavior have a negative impact on everyone's learning and are unacceptable. The course instructor will have disruptive persons removed from the class.