Course Syllabus for Math 1324
Finite Math (CRN # 54038)
Houston Community College Systems – Central Campus, Fall 2011, MW
Instructor: Mr. E.B Murray
E-mail: murray_eb@yahoo.com
Telephone: (713) 718-6441
Class Location: JDB-303
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Course Description: Topics include set theory, probability, an introduction to matrices, linear
programming, and an introduction to statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 1314
or the equivalent.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Math 1314 or the equivalent.
Textbook: Mathematics with Applications; 9th ed.; Lial, Margaret L., Thomas W. Hungerford;
Addison Wesley; 2007. ISBN: 0-321-38779-1
WEEKLY SCHEDULED TOPICS TO BE COVERED FOR EACH TEST
Week
Day
Week 1 Monday
Dates:
Aug. 29
Wednesday
Week 2 Monday
Sep.
Wednesday
31
5
7
Sections
Introduction, Questions and Answers
Pre-test
Unit 1 – Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities
Lecture Sections 2.1, 2.2 & 2.4
Labor Day Holiday
Unit 2 – Systems of Linear Equations
Lecture Sections 6.1 – 6.2
Week 3 Monday
Wednesday
12
14
Lecture 6.3 – 6.4
Lecture 6.4 – 6.5
Week 4 Monday
Wednesday
19
21
Review for Chapter 1and 6 Test
Chapter 1and 6 Test#1
Week 5 Monday
Wednesday
26
28
Unit 3 – Linear Programming
Lecture 7.1 – 7.2
Week 6 Monday
Oct.
Wednesday
3
5
Lecture 7.2 – 7.3
Lecture 7.3 – 7.4
Week 7 Monday
Wednesday
10
12
Lecture 7.4 – 7.5
Lecture 7.5 – 7.6
Week 8 Monday
Wednesday
17
19
Lecture 7.6 – 7.7
Review for Chapter 7 Test
Week 9 Monday
Wednesday
24
26
Chapter 7 Test #2
Unit 4 – Sets and Probability
Lecture 8.1 – 8.2
Week10 Monday
31
Wednesday Nov.
2
Lecture 8.2 – 8.3
Lecture 8.3 – 8.4
Lecture 8.4 – 8.5
Lecture 8.5 – 8.6
Week 11 Monday
Wednesday
7
9
Week 12 Monday
Wednesday
14
16
Review for Chapter 5 and 6 Test
Chapter 8 Test #3
Week 13 Monday
21
Wednesday
23
Unit 5 – Counting, Probability Distributions, etc.
Lecture 9.1 – 9.2
Thanksgiving Holiday
Week 14 Monday
Wednesday
28
30
Lecture 9.3 – 9.4
Review for Chapter 9 Test
Week 15 Monday
Dec.
Wednesday
5
7
Chapter 9 Test #4
Review for Final Exam (Last Day of Class)
Week16 Monday
Dec. 14
(7:30 - 9:30)
Final Exam “Comprehensive Final”
There are absolutely no calculators allowed on any in-class assignments or
examinations!!!!!
Grading: Based on a total point system as follows:
a) Bonus Points from Quizzes and homework from MyMathLab (murray73468).
b) Your three (3) highest Chapter Test scores for the semester (one test (lowest)) will be
dropped).
c) 25% of your grade depends on the final examination.
EXAMPLE: (The average of 4 test + Bonus points (quizzes and homework) + 25% final exam.)

(T1 + T3 + T4) + bonus points + Final Exam 
4
A = 90 – 100; B = 80 – 89;
C = 70 – 79;
D = 60 – 69; or F = 59 or below.
Attendance: I do not drop students. If a student desires to drop the course it will be his/her
responsibility to submit an official withdrawal request form. Otherwise, the grade earned of
record will be submitted as the student’s final grade.
Homework: Do all suggested homework problems. You are expected to read and study your
math book before you come to the class. Read and study the sections that will be covered in
the class. When doing homework assignments copy each problem out of the textbook and
show all of your work. Be prepared to present or ask questions over problems in class so that
we can discuss them and have solutions demonstrated in class.
Make-up Policy: There will be no make-up Test(s) for any reason.
AMERCIANS WITH DISABILITES ACT (ADA): Students who require reasonable
accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to the ADA counselor to make
necessary class arrangements.
Scholastic Dishonesty: Cheating on examinations can result in total dismissal from the
HCCS System. Absolutely any talking during examination will be considered cheating.
Absolutely no electronic devices may be used during any test. Any use of any device
(calculator, phone, dictionary, iPod, headphone, etc.) can result in an “F” for the first
offense or may result in failure of the class for the semester.
MAY THIS BE YOUR BEST MATHEMATICAL EXPERIENCE
EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
***This Student syllabus is tentative, and is subject to change. It is the responsibility of each
student to stay current. The most effective means to stay current is by attending class daily.