WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Math 1324 - Finite Mathematics, 2004-2005
Course Description: This course covers the following topics: sets, permutations, combinations, probability,
relations and functions, inequalities and an introduction to linear programming, linear equations and
matrices, and an introduction to statistics. Prerequisites: TASP math requirement met. Three lecture hours
a week. Credit: Three semester hours.
Objectives: Study of the topics in the course contents listed below
With a rough estimate on time line
Course Contents:
Week Days
Sections
---------------------------------------------------------------1
1;2;3
1.1,1.2,1.3
Algebra Reference (Self Review of Chapter R )
Slope and Equations of a Line
Linear Functions
Linear Mathematical Models
2
4;5;6
1.4,2.1,2.2,2.3
Constructing a Mathematical Model & Applications
Solution of Linear Systems by the Echelon Method
Solution of Linear Systems by the Gauss-Jordan Method
Addition and Subtraction of Matrices
3
7;8;9
2.4,2.5,2.6,
Multiplication of Matrices
Matrix Inverses
Input-Output Models & Applications
4
10;11;12 3.1,3.2,3.3
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Solving Linear Programming Problems Graphically
Applications of Linear Programming
5
13;14;15 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4
Slack Variables and the Pivot
Maximization Problems
Minimization Problems; Duality
Nonstandard Problems & Applications
6
16;17;18 5.1,5.2,5.3
Simple and Compound Interest
Future Value of an Annuity
Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization & Applications
7
19;20;21 7.1,7.2,7.3,7.4
Sets
Applications of Venn Diagrams
Introduction to Probability
Basic Concepts of Probability
8
22;23;24 7.5,7.6
Conditional Probability; Independent Events
Bayes' Theorem & Applications
9
25;26;27 8.1,8.2,8.3
The Multiplication Principle; Permutations
Combinations
Probability Applications of Counting Principles
10
28;29;30 8.4,8.5
11
Binomial Probability
Probability Distributions; Expected Value & Applications
Frequency Distributions; Measures of Central Tendency
31;32;33 9.2,9.3,9.4
Measures of Variation
The Normal Distribution
Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution & Applications
Evaluation:
Textbook:
Finite Mathematics, 8th edition
Lial,, Greenwell, Ritchey
Addison -Wesley Publishers
Disciplinary Action Guidelines: The college may impose two kinds of disciplinary action on students:
academic and nonacademic. Five regulations pertaining to student discipline and the right of students to
appeal decisions or file complaints were promulgated on April 19, 1995. Four regulations pertain to
nonacademic actions and one pertains to academic actions.
Academic:
Reg 663, Appeal of Academic Decisions
Nonacademic: Reg 591, Student Grievances & Complaints
Reg 592, Student Disciplinary Action
Reg 664, Appeal of Student Disciplinary Action
Reg 665, Disciplinary Hearings
The last date to drop with a grade of “W” instead of “F” is April 15, 2005.
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