Functions and lines, linear systems, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and counting, and an introduction to probability. Numerous applications and an introduction to computing and computers.
Homework/Quizzes 100 Exam #1 100 Exam #2 100 Exam #3 100 Final 200 ------------------------- Total* 500
* The lowest score on the exams will be dropped, so only two of the three exams will count toward your final grade.
Regular attendance will be expected. Students are expected to read the sections in the book that correspond to the lectures. Plus/minus grading will be employed in figuring the final grades for this course. The lowest homework/quiz score will be dropped. Homework is due one week from when assigned. Since the lowest exam score and the lowest homework/quiz score is dropped, no makeups will be permitted. Students are expected to keep a notebook complete with all their homework, quizzes and exams.
In order to protect honest students, the consequences of cheating on an exam can include a failing class grade and being reported to the administration.
WEEK: SUBJECT MATTER SECTION
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Week 1 Functions and Straight Lines 1.1
Graphs and Lines 1.2
Week 2 Models and Applications of Lines 1.3
Systems of Two Equations 2.1
Week 3 Linear Systems 2.2
Linear Inequalities 3.1 3.2
Week 4 Linear Programing: Geometric Approach 3.3
Applications 3.4
Week 5 Review
Exam #1
Week 6 Simple and Compound Interest 5.1 5.2
Annuities and Sinking Funds 5.3
Week 7 Present Values of Annuity and Amortization 5.4
Sets and Venn Diagrams 6.1 6.2
Week 8 Counting Principles and Permutations 6.3 6.4
Combinations 6.5
Week 9 Counting Problems 6.6
Review
Week 10 Exam #2
Introduction to Probability 7.1
Week 11 Equally Likely Events 7.2
Compound Events 7.3
Week 12 Conditional Probability 7.4
Independence 7.5
Week 13 Review
Exam #3
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{FINAL:} 11:00AM Tuesday, 18 December 2001