Course Syllabus for Math 1324-0007
Finite Math (CRN # 25413)
Houston Community College Systems – Central Campus, Fall 2014, MW
Instructor: Mr. E.B Murray
E-mail: murray_eb@yahoo.com
Telephone: (713) 718-6441
Class Location: CE-SJB-362 Time: 8:00 – 9:30
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; 10th ed.; Lial, Margaret L., Thomas W. Hungerford;
Addison Wesley; 2007. ISBN: 0-321-64553-7
WEEKLY SCHEDULED TOPICS TO BE COVERED FOR EACH TEST
Week
Day
Week 1 Monday
Dates:
Aug. 25
Wednesday
27
Week 2 Monday
Wednesday
Sep. 1
3
Week 3 Monday
Wednesday
8
10
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
Lecture 6.3 – 6.4
Lecture 6.4 – 6.5
Week 4 Monday
Wednesday
15
17
Review for Chapter 1and 6 Test
Chapter 1and 6 Test #1
Week 5 Monday
Wednesday
22
24
Unit 3 – Linear Programming
Lecture 7.1 – 7.2
Week 6 Monday
Wednesday Oct.
29
1
Lecture 7.2 – 7.3
Lecture 7.3 – 7.4
Week 7 Monday
Wednesday
6
8
Lecture 7.4 – 7.5
Lecture 7.5 – 7.6
Week 8 Monday
Wednesday
13
15
Lecture 7.6 – 7.7
Review for Chapter 7 Test
Week 9 Monday
Wednesday
20
22
Chapter 7 Test #2
Unit 4 – Sets and Probability
Lecture 8.1 – 8.2
Week10 Monday
Wednesday
27
29
Lecture 8.2 – 8.3
Lecture 8.3 – 8.4 (Last day to Drop 10-31-2014)
Week 11 Monday
Nov.
Wednesday
Lecture 8.4 – 8.5
Lecture 8.5 – 8.6
3
5
Week 12 Monday
Wednesday
10
12
Review for Chapter 5 and 6 Test
Chapter 8 Test #3
Week 13 Monday
17
Wednesday
19
Unit 5 – Counting, Probability Distributions, etc.
Lecture 9.1 – 9.2
Lecture 9.3 – 9.4
Week 14 Monday
Wednesday
24
26
Review for Chapter 9 Test #4
“Thanksgiving Holiday”
Week 15 Monday
Dec. 1
Wednesday
3
Week16 Monday
8
Chapter 9 Test #4
Review for Final Exam (Last Day of Class)
(8:00 - 10:00 pm)
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 (murrayXXXXX).
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.