Syllabus Qrb-501
Syllabus QRB/501 Version 2
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Syllabus
School of Business QRB/501 Version 2 Quantitative Reasoning for Business
Copyright © 2010, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description This course applies quantitative reasoning skills to business problems. Students learn to analyze data using a variety of analytical tools and techniques. Other topics include formulas, visual representation of quantities, time value of money, and measures of uncertainty. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lial, M., Hestwood, D., Hornsby, J., & McGinnis, T. (2010). Prealgebra & introductory algebra (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Addison-Wesley. Sevilla, A., & Somers, K. (2007). Quantitative reasoning: Tools for today’s informed citizen (1st ed.). Emeryville, CA: Key College Publishing. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Working With Numbers and Formulas
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Objectives 1.1 Write mathematical expressions and equations for word problems. 1.2 Apply the rules for order of operations, including exponents, in solving problems. 1.3 Identify dependent and independent variables and their relationships. Read Ch. 1–3 of Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra. ® Review University of Phoenix Material: MyMathLab Frequently Asked Questions for Students. Participate in class discussion. Throughout week 2
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Syllabus
School of Business QRB/501 Version 2 Quantitative Reasoning for Business
Copyright © 2010, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description This course applies quantitative reasoning skills to business problems. Students learn to analyze data using a variety of analytical tools and techniques. Other topics include formulas, visual representation of quantities, time value of money, and measures of uncertainty. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lial, M., Hestwood, D., Hornsby, J., & McGinnis, T. (2010). Prealgebra & introductory algebra (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Addison-Wesley. Sevilla, A., & Somers, K. (2007). Quantitative reasoning: Tools for today’s informed citizen (1st ed.). Emeryville, CA: Key College Publishing. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Working With Numbers and Formulas
Details
Objectives 1.1 Write mathematical expressions and equations for word problems. 1.2 Apply the rules for order of operations, including exponents, in solving problems. 1.3 Identify dependent and independent variables and their relationships. Read Ch. 1–3 of Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra. ® Review University of Phoenix Material: MyMathLab Frequently Asked Questions for Students. Participate in class discussion. Throughout week 2
Due
Points
Readings