TR 8-9:15; 9:30 – 10:45
Christian Brothers University
Spring 2012
Math 105 Syllabus
Finite Math
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Attendance:
Sandra Davis
CW316
MWF: 10-12, M: 1-1:30, TR: 10:45-12
W: 4:30-5:30
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sadavis@cbu.edu
www.cbu.edu/~sadavis
321-4113
The course contains introductory topics in mathematics for students in arts and business. Students learn
important, useful introductory concepts in linear mathematics, consumer mathematics, models and counting. Topics include matrices, linear programming, mathematical models and counting. Applications illustrate each concept.
The course emphasizes the use of mathematics to solve real problems. Prerequisite: Math 100 or Math 103 or
passing a departmental placement test.
Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus, Frank C. Wilson, Houghton Mifflin, 2007.
You should use a graphing calculator, such as the Texas Instruments model TI-83 plus or TI-84, on assignments
and occasionally on tests.
You should have fundamental skills in college algebra and mathematical problem solving.
You will learn how to set up and solve applied problems using fundamental concepts of systems of equations,
linear programming, models, mathematics of finance and counting.
Tests:
Homework:
Bring to each class your book, pencil or pen, paper and calculator.
The Math Center located in Science 116 and Science 151 offers free tutoring in college algebra.
You should attend class regularly. Per CBU’s attendance policy, a student missing 8 or more hours of class
may be given a failing grade for the class.
There will be 4 in class exams.
Homework is due the next class period and will be collected. Late homework will not be accepted.
Syllabus:
Topic
Section
Classes (Tentative)
Functions and Linear Models
Functions
Linear functions
Linear Models
Systems of Linear Equations
Solving systems of linear equations
Using matrices to solve systems
of linear equations
Linear System Applications
Linear programming
Graphing linear inequalities
Solving linear programming
problems graphically
Nonlinear Models
Quadratic function models
Polynomial function models
Exponential function models
Logarithmic function models
Choosing a mathematical model
Mathematics of Finance
Solving exponential equations
Simple and compound interest
Annuities
(1.1-1.3)
1.1
1.2
1.3
(2.1-2.3)
2.1
2.2
4(1)
Grades:
4 In-Class Exams:
Homework:
Final Exam:
(In-class exams)
(HW due at the beginning of the next class period)
(Departmental and comprehensive)
Grading scale:
A
B
C
D
F
60%
20%
20%
2.3
(4.1-4.2)
4.1
4.2
(5.1-5.5)
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
6.1-6.4
6.1
6.2
6.3,6.4
4(1)
3(1)
5(1)
4(1)
90-100%,
80-89%
65-79%
60-64%,
below 60%
1
Tentative Topic Schedule
wk
1
2
3
4
Date-T
1/10
1/17
1/24
1/31
Tuesday
Intro, 1.1
2.1
2.2
5
6
7
8
2/7
2/14
2/21
2/28
4.1
4.2
1.3
9
Spring
Break
3/13
3/20
3/27
4/3
No school
10
11
12
13
14 4/10
15 4/17
16 4/24
5.1
5.4
6.1
Test 3
(5.1-5.5, 6.1)
6.2
6.4
Test 4
(6.2-6.4)
Thursday
1.2
2.1 / 2.2
2.3
Test 1
(1.1-2.3)
4.1 / 4.2
1.3
5.3
Test 2
(4.1,4.2,1.3,5.3)
No School
5.2
5.5
Easter Holiday
6.3
Last class
Syllabus: M105: Finite Math, Spring 2012
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