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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: MATH 21
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered)
COURSE TITLE Finite Math
LECTURE HOURS: 3.0
LAB HOURS: 0.0
UNITS: 3.0
PREREQUISITE: MATH 120 with "C" or better or appropriate score on assessment exam or equivalent
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
CO-REQUISITE: None
Request for Exception Attached
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
NONE
Max No. Units
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size 40
Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the methods of finite mathematics with an emphasis on systems of equations, matrices,
linear programming, and the use of Markov chains in decision making.
NOTE: Scientific calculators will be used extensively.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be
attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the
area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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solve linear and quadratic equations,
apply linear mathematical models,
use basic matrix operations,
apply matrix muerses,
solve routing and contagion problems,
use math models for linear programming,
apply the simplex method using mixed constraints,
use Markov chains in decision theory,
sets and counting,
probability,
binomial and normal distributions, and
mathematics of finance.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Linear & quadratic functions
Linear mathematical models
Polynomial & rational functions
Algebra of functions
Systems of linear equations
Gauss-Jordan method
Basic matrix operations
Matrix inverses
Input & output models
Linear inequalities
Mathematical models for programming
Linear programming — graphing method
Linear programming — simplex method
Mixed constraints
Duality
Markov chains
Decision theory
Counting and sets
Probability
Binomial and normal distributions
Mathematics of finance
5%
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2.5%
2.5%
5%
Percent may vary with class and instructor.
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Finite Mathematics
Required
Edition: latest
Alternate
Author: Lial, Greenwell, & Miller
Recommended
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Date Published: 1998
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course, a request for exception must
be attached and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.
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METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial
writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
other (specify)
matching items
5. Other (specify) ____________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
NOTE: ALL Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which
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require the student to study outside of class. Therefore, activity classes for which degree credit status is
requested must also indicate, on the above list, the areas of outside study.
COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
This course is application oriented. The students will have to analyze problems and determine
what methods they will use to solve the problems. In the linear programming problems in particular they
will have to define the problem mathematically and set up a mathematical model.