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Office Hours MWF 1:00-2:00, T/TH 11:00-12:00 and 2:00-3:00 or by appointment

Class hours MWF 9:00-9:50, ADMN 232

PREREQUISITE: Placement, satisfactory completion of AMTH 099 or its equivalent, grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of the Department

TEXT: FINITE_MATHEMATICS - A Modeling Approach, by Bronson and Bronson, 7th edition; in addition, a Texas Instruments TI-83 Graphics Calculator is required (Note: If you are purchasing a calculator for this class, you are required to purchase a TI-83. If you already have a graphing calculator, consult your instructor about its acceptability.)

Mathematical Modeling - linear equations, graphs, systems of equations (Chapter 1)

Linear Models - modeling data, matrices (Chapter 2)

Linear Programming Models - linear inequalities, the Simplex Method (Chapter 3)

Financial Models - interest, present value, annuities (Chapter 4)

Presentation Models - sets, graphical and numerical data analysis (Chapter 5)

Probability Models - laws of probability, combinatorics (Chapter 6)

EXPECTED STUDENT COMPETENCIES TO BE ACQUIRED: The successful student at the end of the course will be able produce well-written correct solutions for problems similar to those assigned for homework in this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

* To understand the basic concepts of finite mathematics mentioned above

* To understand the connection between these concepts and real life

* To solve real life problems as applications of these concepts

GRADING: Your success in meeting the course objectives will be measured by your scores on homework, occasional quizzes, three exams, and a cumulative final exam. The weights of the various components of your grade in determining your final course grade are shown below, along with the grade scale for the course.

1. Three exams (20% each) 90-100 A 70-74 C

2. Quizzes, homework (15%) 85-89 B+ 65-69 D+

3. Cumulative Final Exam (25%) 80-84 B 60-64 D

NOTES:

1. Homework will be assigned daily and will occasionally be collected. Although I may not always collect homework, that doesn't mean you don't have to do it! A major part of learning mathematics involves DOING mathematics! Also, homework is useful in preparing for the type of questions which may appear on quizzes or exams. A homework question may even appear on a quiz or exam.

2. At least one quiz/homework grade will be dropped to determine your final quiz average.

3. Your grade on the Final Exam will replace your lowest test score (if it helps your grade). You must take all 3 semester exams to qualify.

4. The Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, December 14, at 8 AM. Sorry, there will be no exemptions from the final exam.

ATTENDANCE: Occasionally, I will take attendance. It is highly recommended that the student not miss any class. However, the Attendance Policy established by the Department of Mathematical Sciences states that the maximum number of unexcused absences allowed in this class before a penalty is imposed is six. Please refer to the 1998-99 Bulletin, page 27, for further information.

MAKE UP POLICY: Because at least one quiz grade will be dropped, quizzes cannot be made up. IMPORTANT! Make up exams will only be given in cases of illness or other written excuse. If you must miss a scheduled exam, contact me as soon as possible after the exam to arrange a make up. Exams not made up within one week of the regular test will be recorded as 0's.

SPECIAL NOTE: If you have a physical or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible. Once an evaluation has been made, appropriate accommodations will be determined.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Please consult your Student Handbook for the Academic Code of Conduct. Violations of The Academic Code of Conduct will be treated seriously, and repeated violations could result in severe consequences.

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