Faculty of Business Administration

Course Outline

1. Course Code and General Information

Course Code CSC102
Course Title Introduction to Mathematics
Credit Hours 03
Pre-requisite None
Program BBA
Semester Fall - 2021
2. Instructor and contact information
Faculty Name Farhan Yaseen
Contact Number 021-38797097
Email Address [email protected]
Office Number 021-38797097
Office Hours 11:45-2:45 (Thursday)
3. Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
PLO1: Explain core concepts in business and related disciplines
Team Building
PLO2: Demonstrate interpersonal and intrapersonal skills in groups and teams
Critical Thinking and Decision Making
PLO3: Analyze business and related problems and formulate optimal solutions
Communication
PLO4: Communicate through oral and written means by using appropriate technology
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
PLO5: Identify and implement business opportunities and ideas
Ethics and Social Responsibility
PLO6: Exhibit work ethics and promote sustainable development goals

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 4. Course Description
This course is an introductory mathematics course which will cover basic skills in
numeracy,
algebra, linear function, graphing, matrix algebra and mathematics of finance. The course
aims to provide a sound foundation in basic mathematical skills and
an introduction to their application to problem
solving.
5. Course Objectives
This course has been designed keeping the following objectives in mind:
1. To make the basic concepts and foundation of mathematics strong.
2. To use the scientific calculator more scientifically and smartly.
3. Can understand and convert the business life problems into mathematical problems and
find the suitable solution by using the appropriate technique of mathematics.
4. To prepare the students for higher/advanced quantitative courses.

6. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

1 Recall the basic concepts of mathematics like LCM, HCF, Ratio, and Proportions etc.
. Understand the applications of mathematical equations and functions involving single and
multiple variables in linear and quadratic form.
2
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3 Presenting the problems in business by formulating appropriate equations and functions to
. solve them.
4 Implement the concept of matrices for solving the real world problems related to business,
. economics, and accounting etc.
5 Apply the concepts of Interest and Annuities in the applications related to Financial
. Mathematics
7. Teaching and Assessment
Code CLO Teaching Course
Strategies Assessment
Methods
1 Knowledge
CLO1.1 Recall the basic concepts of Live sessions Quizzes
mathematics like LCM, HCF, Ratio, and Video Lectures Assignments
Proportions etc. Practice Questions Mid-Term Exam
Web resources Final Exam

CLO1.2 Understand the applications of Live sessions Quizzes

mathematical equations and functions Video Lectures Assignments
involving single and multiple variables Practice Questions Mid-Term Exam
in linear and quadratic form. Web resources Final Exam

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2 Team Building
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3 Critical Thinking and Decision

Making
CLO3.1 Implement the concept of matrices for Live sessions Quizzes
solving the real world problems related Video Lectures Assignments
to business, economics, and accounting Practice Questions Mid-Term Exam
etc. Web resources Final Exam
CLO3.2 Apply the concepts of Interest and Live sessions Quizzes
Annuities in the applications related to Video Lectures Assignments
Financial Mathematics Practice Questions Mid-Term Exam
Web resources Final Exam
4 Communication
CLO4.1 Presenting the problems in business by Live sessions Quizzes
formulating appropriate equations and Video Lectures Assignments
functions to solve them. Practice Questions Mid-Term Exam
Web resources Final Exam
5 Entrepreneurship and Leadership

6 Ethics and Social Responsibility

. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes

S No. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
1 CLO 1.1 PLO 1

2 CLO 1.2 PLO 1

3 CLO 3.1 PLO 3

4 CLO 3.2 PLO 3

5 CLO 4.1 PLO 4

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 9. Course Contents
Session Topic Recommended Readings

1 Review Of Arithmetic Operations & Algebra Applied Mathematics for

● Basic Arithmetic including BODMAS, Business, Economics, and the
LCM, HCF. Social Sciences by Frank. S.
● Ratio and Proportions Budnick
● Percentage and Average
● Expressions, Equations and their Properties

2 Linear and Quadratic Equations Applied Mathematics for

● Solution of First Degree Equations Business, Economics, and the
● Solution of Second Degree Equations Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Budnick
3 Formation of Equation Applied Mathematics for
● Absolute Value Representations Business, Economics, and the
● Distance and Midpoint Formula
● Slope and its Interpretation Social Sciences by Frank. S.
● Formation of Equation of Line by Slope, Budnick
Points and Intercepts

4 Linear Functions Applied Mathematics for

● Functions and Their Types Business, Economics, and the
● Composite Functions Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Budnick
● Sketching the Linear Functions
● Domain and Range of Functions

5 Linear Functions and their Applications Applied Mathematics for

● Cost, Revenue and Profit Functions Business, Economics, and the
 Depreciation, Book Value and Salvage Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Value Budnick

6 Linear Functions and their Applications Applied Mathematics for

● Straight Line Depreciation Business, Economics, and the
● Law of Supply and Demand Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Budnick

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 7 Linear Functions and their Applications Applied Mathematics for
● Market Equilibrium Business, Economics, and the
● Break-even Model & Profit Margin Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Budnick
8 Midterm Examination
9 System Of Linear Equations Applied Mathematics for
● Nature of Lines Business, Economics, and the
● Nature of Solution (No solution, Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Infinite Many Solution and Unique Solution) Budnick
● Sketching on Graph.

10 Formation & Application of Quadratic Equation Applied Mathematics for

Business, Economics, and the
Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Budnick
11 Matrix Algebra Applied Mathematics for
● Definition, Uses and Different Types of Business, Economics, and the
Matrices Social Sciences by Frank. S.
● Addition and Subtraction of Two Matrices Budnick
● Scalar Multiplication of Matrix
● Product of Matrices
● Determinant of a Matrix

12 Matrix Algebra Applied Mathematics for Business,

● Adjoint of a Matrix Economics, and the Social
● Matrix Inverse Sciences by Frank. S. Budnick
● Solution of Equation by Matrix Method
● Cramer’s Rule for the Solution of Equations

13 Mathematics Of Finance Applied Mathematics for Business,

● Simple Interest Economics, and the Social
● Compound Interest Sciences by Frank. S. Budnick
● Effect of Compounding Periods on Interest
● Nominal and Effective Interest Rates

14 Mathematics Of Finance Applied Mathematics for Business,

● Future Value of Annuity Economics, and the Social
● Present Value of Annuity Sciences by Frank. S. Budnick
● Size of Annuity

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 15 Applied Mathematics for Business,
Mathematics Of Finance Economics, and the Social
Sciences by Frank. S. Budnick
● Mortgages
● Cash Flow and NPV
● Internal Rate of Return

16 Final Examination
10. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
S. No. Course Assessment Method Week Due Percent of Total Assessment
1 Quizzes 3, 6, 11, 14 15%
2 Midterm Examination 8 25%
3 Assignments 3, 5, 10,13 20%
5 Final Examination 16 40%
11. Grading Policy
‘A’ Grade 88 and above
‘B+’ Grade 81-87
‘B’ Grade 74-80
‘C+’ Grade 67-73
‘C’ Grade 60-66

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 13. Text Book(s)
‘F’ Grade Below 60
 Applied Mathematics for Business, Economics, and the Social Sciences by Frank. S.
Budnick – Latest Edition
14. Reference Books & Learning Material
1. Business Math by Cheryl Cleaves, Margie Hobbs and Jeffrey Noble – Latest
Edition
2. Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics by Alpha Chiang, 4th Edition.

15. Code of Conduct

● Follow the University attendance policy.
● Observe the class schedule.
● Keep cell phone off during the class.
● Submit assignments as per requirements.
● Maintain a disciplined, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and fellow students.
● Abstain from any form of plagiarism.

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