GIFT BUSINESS SCHOOL

(MATH—106 Basic Mathematics)

Faculty: GIFT Business School

Credit hours: 3
Course level: Undergraduate
Campus/Location/Instruction Mode: GIFT University/On Campus/In Person
Course Convenor: Qasim Ali Shah

qasimalishah2@gmail.com
Consultation hours: To be confirmed (TBC)
Pre-requisite: None
Timing TBC
This document was last updated: March, 2019

Spring Semester, 2019

 Table of Contents

Teaching Staff ................................................................................................................................

Course Description and Aims .........................................................................................................

Course Objectives .........................................................................................................................

Course Contents .............................................................................................................................

Prescribed Text ..............................................................................................................................

Assessment ....................................................................................................................................

Ethical Standards and Plagiarism Policy ………………………………………………………….

Appendix .....................................................................................................................................
Brief Course Description
This course focuses on the application of the mathematical skills, concepts, and techniques
which are required in the fields of business, accounting, finance, marketing, economics and
computer science. In the contemporary world an understanding of mathematics is very important for
students because mathematics used in every field of life from sports to medical. This course covers
elementary mathematical tools required for decision-making purposes. Other concepts are percent;
basic algebraic concepts, equations and system of linear equations, inequalities, mapping
and functions, graphs of functions, elementary matrices and determinants.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course it is expected that students should be able to;

 Simplify and perform the fundamental operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division) on real numbers, polynomials, and radical expressions; and simplify complex
fractions.
 Solve linear, quadratic, absolute value, radical exponential and logarithmic equations.
 Solve linear and absolute value inequalities.
 Define function, types of function and their properties.
 Graph, interpret and graph of functions including linear, absolute value, quadratic, cubic,
radical, simple rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.
 Solve system of linear and quadratic equations in 2 and 3 variables by various methods.
 Interpret and apply the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions.
 Solve word problems that involve the use of linear quadratic, exponential and logarithmic
functions and system of linear equations

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

(CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard
of performance).

No. Learning Outcome Learning In

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9
1 Understand the essential of numbers,
percentages, and ratios
2 Understand the concept of function and X
transforming problem statement into
mathematical functions.
3 Clearly understand the type or nature of the X
relationship between decision variables.
4 Clear understanding of the solution and X
 apply it in particular situation.

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

A1: Students will develop effective teamwork and leadership skills.

A2: Students will develop critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills.

A3: Students will acquire global awareness and appreciation for diverse perspectives.

A4: Students will understand and be able to use computer-based information systems and infrastructures.

A5: Students will learn to recognize and analyze and ethical problems, choose, raise questions and defend
resolutions for practical situations that occur.

A6: Students will learn to communicate professionally and effectively

A7: Student will learn about their social responsibility and the way to lead the process through social
leadership

A8: Student will learn the management, technological and entrepreneurial skills and develop the practical
exposure

A9: Students will learn to build the networking through industrial, public and private contacts and improve
their self-reliance

Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)

(TLAs designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs.)

TLA Description CILO

1 2 3 4 5
Class room The interactive lectures will enable students to practice X X
Lecturers problem identification, critical thinking, and holistic
thinking approaches
Group Small group activities like Projects given to the students X X X X X
Activities in class room will enable them to solve problems by
teamwork.
Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs)

(ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.)

Assessment Task and activities weightage Length CILO

1 2 3 4 5
10% Various class
Assignments
sessions
Individual and Group based assignments
would be presented by the students,
following the outline provided by the
instructor. Generally, the students would
be assessed on the following two
parameters, carrying equal marks; (1)
comprehensiveness of the content (2)
Relevance to the task assigned
15% Various class
Quizzes
 sessions
10% Fortnightly
Home Work
Mid-term 25% 8th week
Final Examination 40% 15th week
Course Contents
The course will be presented in 2 x 1.15-hour seminars per week for the duration of the semester. The seminar
will involve the presentation of material by the lecturer, throughout which student participation and involvement
is encouraged. Depending on the nature of the topic, students will also be given the opportunity in class to work
through selected problems both individually and in groups.

WEEK TOPIC READINGS

CH, R (Basic
1 Algebraic
Set, Numbers and their types.
operations) and
Class Notes
CH, R (Basic
2 Basic operations (Addition, Subtraction, division, multiplication),
Algebraic
Fractions, Basic operations on fractions, converting Decimals to
operations) and
Fractions and vice versa
Class Notes

3 CH, R (Basic
Algebra and Real Numbers (Basic Operations), Polynomials,
Algebraic
Rational Expressions
operations).

4 CH, R (Basic
Integer Exponents, Rational Exponents, Radicals Algebraic
operations).
Writing decimals and fractions as percent,
CH. 2
5 Finding Part, Base and Rate, increase and decrease problems.
Finding Discounts, Profit Margins, Taxes. Separation of original Trevor Wegner and
price from Discount, Mark ups, and Taxes. Concepts of Class Notes
inclusive and Exclusive values.

6 Linear Equations and its Business Applications, Linear

CH.1
Inequalities and their business applications.

7 Absolute Value in Equations and Inequalities, Quadratic

CH.1
Equations,
8
Polynomial and rational inequalities CH.1

9 Solve some student’s common problems which covered in

previous lectures, and Mid-term Exams.

10
Graphing Functions(linear and quadratic) CH.2
11 Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Exponential and
Ch.5
logarithmic equations
12 System of Equations in two variables, Systems Involving
Ch.6
Second-Degree Equations
13
System of Linear Inequalities in two variables and Applications Ch.6
14
Matrix Addition and Multiplication, Inverse of a Square Matrix Ch.7
15 Multiplication Principle, Permutation, and Combination, and
CH, 8
Final-term Examination.
Note: This is a proposed schedule only and may be varied at the discretion of the instructor to
give a greater or lesser degree of emphasis to particular topics.
Prescribed Text & Readings:
Prescribed Texts Book:
College Algebra (9th Edition) by Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler.

Reference Text Books:

1. Basic Mathematics by Trevor Wegner (For Management Students) Latest Edition

Teaching Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be a mix of lectures, Short case studies, assignments, quizzes, and class
participation.

Ethical Standards and Plagiarism Policy

Ethical Standards

Developing professionalism in our students is the key objectives at each level. For that, behaving
ethically is at the heart of what it means to be a professional; it distinguishes professionals from others
in the marketplace. We have created a clear and streamlined set of professional and ethical standards
to guide our students.

All the students are required to

 Act with integrity

 Always provide a high standard of output
 Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession
 Treat others with respect
 Take responsibility

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is defined as "taking and using the thoughts, writings, and inventions of another person as
one's own". When an act of plagiarism, is found to have occurred, any one or a combination of the
following disciplinary action(s) against the student(s) found guilty may be taken.
(i) The offender may be given a written warning if the offence is minor and is committed for
the first time.
(ii) The offender may be fined an amount as deemed appropriate.
(iii) The offender may be given a failure grade in the subject.
(iv) The offender may be expelled/ rusticated from the University
(v) Any other penalty deemed fit by the “Plagiarism Standing Committee”.

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