Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: POFT-1321 (Section: 1H, CRN: 10254)
Business Math 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Kellie Buckner
Email bucknerkc@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6507
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201F
Office Hours Mondays: 8-9am; 11am-1pm
Tuesdays: 8-9:30am
Wednesdays: 8-9am; 10am-1pm
Thursdays:  8-9:30am; 
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Study of an arithmetic-based, basic approach to business mathematics. It emphasizes a practical, skill-building approach from basic to more complex business mathematics topics.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Looseleaf
Additional Materials/Resources Hand Held Calculator 
Pencil
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Solve business math problems
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Lecture Topics Outline Chapter 6: Banking and Budgeting
Chapter 7: Payroll and Income Tax
Chapter 8: Sales, Excise, and Property Taxes
Chapter 9: Risk Management
Chapter10: Installment Buying and Revolving Charge Credit Cards
Chapter 11: Discount Trade and Cash
Chapter 12: Markups and Markdowns: Perishables and Break-even Analysis
Chapter 13: How to Read, Analyze and Interpret Financial Reports
Chapter 14: Depreciation
Chapter15: Inventory and Overhead
Chapter 16: Simple Interest
Chapter 17: Promissory Notes, Simple Discount Notes, and the Discount Process


 
Major Assignments Schedule Week 1: Chapter 6: Banking and Budgeting
Week 2: Chapter 7: Payroll and Income Tax
Week 3: Chapter 8: Sales, Excise, and Property Taxes
Week 4: Chapter 8: Sales, Excise, and Property Taxes
               Exam #1 Chapters 6-8 Thursday February 13, 2025
Week 5: Chapter 9: Risk Management
Week 6: Chapter10: Installment Buying and Revolving Charge Credit Cards
Week 7: Chapter 11: Discount Trade and Cash
Week 8: No Classes / Spring Break
Week 9: Chapter 12: Markups and Markdowns: Perishables and Break-even Analysis
Week 10: Exam #2 Chapters 9-12 Tuesday March 25, 2025
                Chapter 13: How to Read, Analyze and Interpret Financial Reports
Week 11: Chapter 13: How to Read, Analyze and Interpret Financial Reports / Chapter 14: Depreciation
Week 12: Chapter 14: Depreciation / Chapter 15: Inventory and Overhead
Week 13: Chapter 15: Inventory and Overhead / Exam #3 Chapters 13-15 Thursday April 17, 2025
Week 14: Chapter 16: Simple Interest
Week 15: Chapter 17: Promissory Notes, Simple Discount Notes, and the Discount Process
Week 16: Exam #4 Chapters 16-17 Tuesday May 6, 2025
Week 17: Final Exam Tuesday May 13, 2025
Final Exam Date May 13, 2025 - 11:0 AM   Through  May 13, 2025 - 12:15 PM
Grading Scale

 90 - 100 = A     80 - 89 = B     70 - 79 = C     60 - 69 = D     Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade		 Homework 20%
Quizzes 20%
In Class Assignments 10%
Exams 25%
Final Exam 25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Homework and Quizzes: All homework and quizzes are online through McCraw Hill connect.  Please make sure you can log in through the website incase the link in Blackboard is broken.  All chapter homework and quizzes are open on the first day of the semester and you can work ahead.  NO ASSIGNMENTS will be reopened.  

In-Class Assignments: If students are absent, when the class does an in class assignment, the student will get an exempt for the grade that day.  

Exams and Finals: All exams are to be taken in class.  Student may take a exam before the class takes their final only if arranged 24 hours before the exam is taken with approval of the instructor.  No exam will be taken after the class has taken their exam. 

Dishonest/Cheating: Any student caught cheating or lending their work to another student, both students will receive a zero on the assignment. Any student caught cheating on an exam or final, will receive a "F" for the class.

Announcements:  It is the student's responsibility to check Blackboard for any announcements. 

Blackboard Issues:  Please contact IT at Lamar State College PA.

Extra Credit: No extra credit will be offered in this class.
Attendance Policy It is student's responsibility to find out what was missed in class. Instructor will not reteach the class
Additional Information TimelyCare

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Lamar State College Port Arthur students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform from TimelyCare, designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Download the app here. As part of Lamar State College Port Arthur’s partnership with TimelyCare, students have access to services in TimelyCare, including:

  • TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression, and school-related stressors.
  • Scheduled Counseling: Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that best works for you. (9 visits per year)
  • Health Coaching: Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness.
  • Psychiatry: Appointments are available through referrals.
  • Self-Care Content: Visit the “Explore” page within TimelyCare for guided self-care content, including yoga and meditation sessions, as well as group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.
  • Basic Needs Support: Access to low or reduced-cost community resources, including food and housing assistance, transit support, childcare, and finances.
Students have access to TimelyCare services 365 days a year. That means you have access during breaks, after-hours, and any time you need support! Visit timelycare.com/LSCPA to get started.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381