Instructor David Jaspers

Office 201B ADMN

Telephone 648-6851(off) 663-4721 (home)

Office Hours MWF 12:00-2:00, T/TH 10:00-12:00 or by appointment

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

PREREQUISITE: Placement, grade of C or better in AMTH 108, or consent of the Department

TEXT: APPLIED FINITE_MATHEMATICS, Hoenig, 2nd 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.)

TOPICS TO BE COVERED: (see schedule for approximate time spent on each chapter)

Linear Equations and Linear Systems - linear equations, graphs, systems of equations (Chapter 1)

Matrices and Linear Systems – matrices, matrix operations, solving systems of equations with matrices (Chapter 2)

Graphical Linear Programming – definition of linear programming, linear inequalities, solving linear programming problems graphically (Chapter 3)

Algebraic Linear Programming – solving linear programming problems using matrices and the simplex method (Chapter 4)

Sets and Counting - sets, permutations, combinations (Chapter 5)

Probability - sample spaces, laws of probability, conditional probability (Chapter 6)

Financial Mathematics – simple and compound interest, annuities, amortization (Chapter 10)

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.

ACADEMIC CODE OF HONESTY: Please read and review the Academic Code of Conduct relating to Academic Honesty located in the Student Handbook 2000-2001, page 42. If you are found to be in violation of this Code of Honesty, a grade of F(0) will be given for the work. Additionally, a grade of F may be assigned for the course and/or further sanctions may be pursued.

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. Note: A low score on the Final can hurt your grade!
4. 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 2000-2001 Bulletin, page 31, 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, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible.The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.

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