Finite Mathematics
MAT 111, section 4, Fall 2007
Tu, Th 5:00 – 6:50 PM, ICB 2707
Instructor: Kevin Boyer
e-mail: Kevin.Boyer@heartland.edu or ktboyer@ilstu.edu
Office: ICB 2402
Office hours: 4 – 5 PM before class, or by appointment
Phone: 268-8640 (Math Science Office – ask to speak to me)
Copies of the syllabus and class notes will be available on WebCT.
Log in to http://webct.heartland.edu and download them in pdf format.
Introduction:
Many topics in mathematics that don’t neatly fall under algebra and calculus are
used in different applications. This course will look at these applications in order to
prepare you for using them first in your major and then in your career. We will look at
systems of equations, probability and statistics, and finance.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: MATH 106 or MATH 109 with grade of "C" or higher, or equivalent, or
assessment. This class focuses on applications of the following topics: matrices,
matrix algebra, linear programming, sets and counting techniques, probability,
and the mathematics of finance. Note, a graphing calculator is required for this
course (instruction will be based on a TI 83+).
Required Materials:
Textbook: S. T. Tan, (2006) Finite mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and
Social Sciences 8th ed., CA: Thompson, Brooks and Cole.
Notebook: I recommend a bound notebook with about 70 pages.
Graphing Calculator: Graphing calculator with statistics functions. I will be using
a TI-83 plus during lecture. You must have your own calculator for tests –
any sharing of calculators during a test will be treated as cheating.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and responsible
manner at all times. Please do not bring food into the classroom. Turn off cell phones
during class. Do not talk to others while the instructor is talking to the class or while
other students are participating. Failure to follow this rule will result in your being asked
to leave the room. Consult the Student Handbook for clarification.
Attendance and Participation
Attendance is essential to learning, especially when the pace is quickened for a
summer class and you will get something graded almost every class session. Skipping
class is a guaranteed way to fail the course. Please do not miss class except for
extreme emergencies. In order to fully understand the material, you must also
participate meaningfully in class by asking questions and contributing to the solving of
in-class problems.
Grading and Evaluation
I will collect homework problems from each class lecture. The homework
problems will be assigned on the day of the lecture, and they will be due the next class
period. Each of these assignments will be worth five points. Your homework total
which will be out of 75 points. There are 16 scheduled homework assignments, so you
can potentially miss one assignment and still get the full 75 points total on your
homework grade. Please do not neglect your homework!
On days that homework is due, we will go over the assigned problems. I will call
on people to give their answers (I go alphabetically through the class list throughout the
semester). Each time you attempt to answer a homework question (regardless of
whether or not the answer is correct), you will receive one point of extra credit. If you
are absent, you will be skipped over. If you do not wish to be called on to answer
questions, just let me know in advance.
There will be ten quizzes worth twenty-five points each. The entire class may
work together and use their book and notes on the quizzes. There will also be five tests
worth one hundred points each. On the tests, you will be working by yourselves without
the aid of notes or the book. At the end of the semester, your lowest quiz will be
dropped. None of the tests will be ‘officially’ dropped, but if you do well on the final
exam, I can replace your lowest test grade with the percentage you get on the final
(essentially, the final can count as 300 points rather than 200).
The final exam will be given on the last day of class. The final is comprehensive
and must be taken at the given time. The final will not be dropped for any reason.
Homework grade
Nine best quizzes
Five exams
Final exam (comprehensive)
5 pts each
25 pts each
100 pts each
75 max
225
500
200
1000 pts
900 points guarantees an A, 800 a B, 700 a C, and 600 a D. The actual scale
might be adjusted slightly, but not by much.
Make Up Policy
If you know you must miss a day because of a wedding, funeral, court date, or
military duty, talk to me at least one day in advance before you leave. If you need to
stay home because of personal illness, you must contact me by phone/e-mail sometime
on the day you are absent. In either case, we will arrange a schedule for you to make
up any assignments, quizzes, or tests when you get back (absolutely no early quizzes
or tests!). For any type of absence, be ready to provide legal documentation. Please
note that make-ups are a privilege, not a right. If you abuse the privilege, you will not
be allowed any further make-ups, even for legitimate reasons. You have been warned.
SUPPORT SERVICES:
Heartland Library:
www.hcc.cc.il.us/library
For more information about Library services please call the Library at (309) 268-8200.
Tutoring and Academic Support:
http://www.heartland.edu/asc/
For more information about Testing and Tutoring please call the ASC (309) 268-8410
TENTATIVE FALL SCHEDULE
Aug
16
Intro, 1.1, 1.2
21
23
1.3 – 1.5
Quiz
28
30
Sept 4
6
Oct
Oct
16
18
6.4
Review, Test 3
2.1, 2.2
Quiz
23
25
7.1 – 7.3
Quiz
2.2, 2.3
Review, Test 1
30
1
7.4, 7.5
Quiz
Nov
11
13
2.4 – 2.7
Quiz
6
8
7.5, 7.6
Review, Test 4
18
20
2.7, 3.1 – 3.3
Quiz
13
15
8.1 – 8.3
Quiz
25
27
4.1, 4.2
Review, Test 2
20
22
8.4, 8.5
No Class – Thanksgiving
2
4
5.1 – 5.3
Quiz
27
29
Quiz
8.5, 8.6
9
11
6.1 – 6.3
Quiz
4
6
Review, Test 5
Final Review
Dec
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 11, regular class time
Tentative Homework List
Test 1 Material:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2.1
2.2
2.3
Test 2 Material:
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
Test 3 Material:
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Test 4 Material:
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
Test 5 Material:
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6