Department of Mathematics and Physics

Course Name: Introduction to Business Mathematics

Course Code BUS 112
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Semester: Spring 2023
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

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Course Coordinator: Dr. Atia Afroz

Email: atia.afroz@northsouth.edu

Department: Mathematics and Physics

North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
Links: Department Website: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/seps/dmp.html

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time

Location

Course Credit Hours 3:0

This course provides students an overview of the fundamentals of Mathematics. It
Course Description
develops the students’ understanding of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry.
This course is designed to help students to develop competence in applying the
Course Objectives mathematical concepts, skills and techniques learned, to problem-solving situations
in the areas of business and economics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

CO-1. Identify and apply the fundamental concepts of Algebra to solve basic quantitative problems involving
sets, number systems, counting, linear systems and Matrix.
CO-2. Classify linear and quadratic equations and/or inequalities and apply them in real- life situations
CO-3. Recognize the Cartesian co-ordinate, and represent graphs of functions in Cartesian co-ordinate
system.
CO-4. Develop the prerequisite knowledge and mathematical skills necessary to undertake higher level
courses which have a quantitative focus.
 Bloom’s
taxonomy
Delivery Assessment
Course Outcomes (CO) domain/level
methods tools
(C: Cognitive
and activities
P:Psychomotor
A:Affective)
CO-1 Identify and apply the fundamental Lecture Quiz
concepts of Algebra to solve basic C2,C3 Assignment
quantitative problems involving Discussion
sets, number systems, counting,
linear systems and Matrix.

CO-2 Derive linear and quadratic C2,C3 Lecture, in-class Midterm exam
equations and/or inequalities based group discussion Assignment
on real- life situations and solve
them.

CO-3 Recognize the Cartesian co-ordinate C1,C2, P1 Lecture Class work

and represent graphs and functions Discussion Quiz, Assignment
in Cartesian co-ordinate system. Final Exam

CO-4 Develop the prerequisite knowledge C3,P1 Lecture Assignment

and mathematical skills necessary Discussion
to undertake higher level courses
which have a quantitative focus.

LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Reference Book
Text Book

Margaret L. Lial, Charles D. Miller and

Author
David I. Schneider
Title “Algebra and Trigonometry” Handout
6th edition, 2011
Edition & Year

Publisher Harper Collins

ISBN 10: 0673469360/ , 13:9780673469366

TEACHING STRATEGY

The class will be conducted through various activities including discussion of concepts and problem- solving,
student initiative and active involvement as well as practice of quantitative problems. Students are expected
to actively involve and to take initiative for their own learning experience.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY GRADING POLICY

Numerical Letter Grade Grade Points

Grading tool Points
Scores
Attendance 10% 93 + A (Excellent) 4.0
Assignment 10% 90 - 92 A- 3.7
Quiz 20% 87 - 89 B+ 3.3
Midterm 20% 83 - 86 B (Good) 3.0
Final Exam 40% 80 - 82 B- 2.7
77 - 79 C+ 2.3
73 - 76 C (Average) 2.0
70 - 72 C- 1.7
67 - 69 D+ 1.3
60 - 66 D (Poor) 1.0
Below 60 F (Failure) 0.0

Classroom Rules of Conduct

Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Sections: “Disciplinary Actions” and “Procedures and
Guidelines”.

Exams & Make-up Exam Policy

NO makeup for quizzes and NO Formative assessment will be retaken under any circumstances. If a student
misses the Midterm exam and/or Final exam due to the circumstances beyond their control (official valid
documents are required) and informed beforehand (if possible), reasonable arrangement may be considered.
Please note the retake exam questions are generally a bit tricky and critical compare to the regular exam
questions. Students may get the opportunity to see/recheck their midterm and Final exam scripts.
Cell phones are prohibited in exam sessions.

Attendance Policy: As per NSU policy.

 COURSE PLAN & SCHEDULE

Lecture Learning Assessment Learning

No. Topic Chapter
Activities tools Outcome
Various types of numbers, Discussion Chapter 1.1
1 Lecture CO-1
decimal systems of numbers & Handout
Lecture Problem Chapter 1.1
2 Binary system of numbers CO-1
Assignment solving, Quiz & Handout
Definition of set, notation, Lecture
3 Midterm, Quiz CO-1 Handout
various types of operations on Discussion
set
Power set, partition on Lecture Midterm
4 CO-1 Handout
sets Discussion Assignment
Lecture Midterm Handout
5 Power set, partition on sets, CO-1
Discussion Assignment
properties on sets
Lecture Chapter 11.6
6 Introduction to Counting, Midterm,Quiz CO-1
Discussion & Handout
Permutation
Lecture Chapter 11.6
7 Combination Midterm, Quiz CO-1
Discussion & Handout
Lecture Midterm, Quiz Chapter 1.2
8 Exponents, product rule, power rule CO-1
Discussion
and quotient rule
Lecture Chapter 2.1
9 Linear equations Midterm CO-2
Assignment
Assignment
Lecture Chapter 2.6
10 Linear inequalities Midterm CO-2
Assignment
Assignment
Lecture Chapter 3.1
11 Cartesian coordinate systems Midterm CO-3
Discussion
Assignment
Lecture Chapter 3.1
12 Cartesian coordinate systems Midterm CO-3
Discussion
Assignment
13 Mid Term
Lecture Chapter 3.5 &
14 Equations of straight line Final Exam, Quiz CO-3
Assignments Handout
Equations of straight line Lecture Final Exam, Chapter 3.5 &
15 CO-3
Assignments Quiz Handout
Different form of equations of Lecture Final Exam,
16 CO-3 Chapter 3.5 &
straight line and their sketching Assignments Quiz
Handout
17 Different form of equations of Lecture Final Exam, Quiz CO-3 Chapter 3.5 &
straight line and their sketching Assignments Handout
Lecture Final Exam,
18 Trigonometric ratios and slope CO-3 Chapter 6
Discussion Assignment
Trigonometric ratios and slope
Lecture Final Exam, CO-3
19 Chapter 6
Assignments Assignment
Lecture
20 Systems of Linear Equations Final Exam, CO-3 Chapter 6
Discussion
Assignment
21 Systems of Linear Equations Lecture Final Exam, CO-1 Chapter 6
Discussion Assignment
Matrix, Properties of matrices, Lecture Final Exam
22 CO-1 Chapter 9.3
Rank of a matrix Assignment Quiz
Matrix, Properties of matrices, Final Exam
23 Lecture CO-1 Chapter 9.3
Rank of a matrix Quiz
Assignment
Inverse of a matrix Final Exam
24 Lecture CO-1 Chapter 9.4
Quiz
Lecture Final Exam
25 Matrix Solution of Linear Systems of CO-1 Chapter 9.7
Assignment Assignment
Equations
Lecture Final Exam
26 Determinants, Cramer’s Rule CO-1 Chapter 9.5, 9.6
Discussion Quiz
Summation and Product Lecture Final Exam Chapter 11.1,
27 CO-2
notation, Arithmetic Progression Assignment Assignment
11.2
 Summation and Product Lecture Final Exam Chapter 11.1,
28 CO-2
notation, Arithmetic Progression Assignment Assignment 11.2
Geometric Progression, Simple Lecture Chapter 11.3
29 Final Exam, Quiz CO-2
and Compound Interest Assignment & Handout
Geometric Progression, Simple Lecture Chapter 11.3
30 Final Exam, Quiz CO-2
and Compound Interest Assignment & Handout
Exponential functions, properties
31 Lecture Final Exam, Quiz CO-3 Chapter 5.1
of exponential functions
Assignment
Logarithmic functions, properties
32 Lecture Final Exam, Quiz CO-3 Chapter 5.2
of logarithmic functions
Assignment
Graph of Exponential and Lecture Final Exam
33 CO-3 Chapter 5.1, 5.2
Logarithmic Equations Assignment Quiz
Exponential and Lecture Final Exam
34 CO-3 Chapter 5.3
Logarithmic Equations Discussion Discussion
Exponential and Lecture Final Exam
35 CO-3 Chapter 5.3
Logarithmic Equations Discussion Discussion

Review class
36

Final Exam (Declared by the Controller of Examinations)

Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus if necessary.