OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAT143-OC1 COURSE SYLLABUS Spring 2015
Instructor: Jinhee Canfield
Phone: 847-376-7134
Office: 2524, DP
Email: jcanfiel@oakton.edu – the quickest way to reach me
OFFICE HOURS: M/W 10am – 11am, T/R 9:50am – 11am or by appointment
(Please email me for additional office hours. We can reschedule this.)
For important course dates for this semester, please see:
http://www.oakton.edu/academics/acad_calendar/index.php
I.
Course
Prefix
MAT
Course
Number
143
Course
Name
Credit
Lecture
Lab
Finite
4
4
0
Mathematics
II.
Prerequisites:
MAT 140 with a grade of C or better or an appropriate score on the Mathematics
Assessment Test.
III.
Course (Catalog) Description:
This course is an introduction to finite mathematics through the study of sets, logic,
functions, matrices, counting and probability theory, linear programming, game
theory, and the mathematics of finance with applications to the field of social
sciences and business. Computers are used for computational aspects of Finite
Mathematics.
IV.
Learning Objectives:
1. Use matrix methods to solve system of equations and inequalities.
2. Formulate maximum and minimum linear optimization problems by writing a
system of linear equations or inequalities from a written description.
3. Solve systems of linear inequalities algebraically, graphically, and using the
simplex method
4. Solve mathematics of finance problems.
5. Perform operations on sets, including unions, intersections, differences, and
complements.
6. Solve applications problems using Venn Diagrams.
7. Calculate basic probabilities using classical methods, conditional probability, and
Bayes Theorem.
8. Calculate probabilities using the concepts of counting theory and interpret the
results in a summary sentence.
9. Use statistical procedures to analyze data, including measures of center and
variation, and the normal distribution.
10. Apply matrices to varied applications in business and the social sciences
through such techniques as the simplex method, Leontief matrices, Markov
chains, and/or game theory.
11. Demonstrate effective use of technology to facilitate problem solving.
V.
Academic Integrity:
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to
demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct.
This code prohibits:

cheating,

plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper
citation),

falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),

helping others to cheat,

unauthorized changes on official documents,

pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be
you,

making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and

any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy.
Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is
made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum
penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established
and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period
of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI.
Outline of Topics:
A.
Matrix algebra.
VII.
B.
Solving systems of linear equations by matrix methods.
C.
Systems of inequalities and linear programming .
D.
Application of matrices including simplex method, Markov chains, Leontief
matrices, and game theory.
E.
Set theory, logic and Boolean Algebra.
F.
Counting and probability theory.
G.
Mathematics of finance.
H.
Basic statistical concepts.
I.
Mathematical modeling.
Methods of Instruction:
This is an online class. Students will do all homework and quizzes on the
mymathlabplus website accessible through myoakton. An optional tutoring lab will
be available. Times and locations will be announced once they are available. The
instructor is also available to help via email as well as face to face.(during the office
hours or by appointment)
VIII.
Course Practices Required:
* Course will be taught as online course.
*Midterm and Final tests must be taken in the Testing Center on either
campus (2409 at DP campus or A135 at Skokie campus) or at other colleges if
arrangements can be made. You will need a picture I.D.
*Be sure to check the Testing Center hours(Oakton) before you go.
The office hours for the Testing Center at Oakton during January 20th, 2015 –
May 15th , 2015 are
Mon – Thurs: 8am–8pm, Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 10am-2pm
* Due date for Exams:
1. March 14th, 2015(Saturday) by 2pm(central time) for the Midterm Exam(Ch2,
Ch3, Ch4 and Ch5)
2. May 15th, 2015(Friday) by 5pm(central time) for the Final Exam(Ch6, Ch7, 8.5,
Ch9, Ch10 and Ch11)
The following are the chapters and sections that we will cover through this
course.
Chapter 2: 2.1 - 2.6
Chapter 3: 3.1 – 3.3
Chapter 4: 4.1 – 4.4
Chapter 5: 5.1 – 5.3
Chapter 6: 6.1 - 6.6
Chapter 7: 7.1 - 7.6
Chapter 8: 8.5
Chapter 9: 9.1 – 9.5
Chapter 10: 10.1 – 10.3
Chapter 11: 11.1 – 11.3
*You may not leave the testing center once the test has begun. Neither electronic devices
other than a scientific/graphing calculator nor notes may be used during a test.
*You may not migrate away from the test to another web site. If you do, the test will be
shut down.
*It is your responsibility to ensure that the e-mail address on file with the registrar is
the address to which you wish to receive course communication.
*Please use e-mail as your primary means of communication for this course.
*Homework and Quizzes will be administered through MyLabsPlus. Homework and
Quizzes must be completed according to the schedule(see the due dates for each HW
and quizzes) to get credits for this course.
* The Midterm Exam(40% of the final grade) and Final Exam(40% of the final grade)
may be taken in the Testing Center only once.
IX.
Instructional Materials:
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on
Oakton's Schedule of Classes. Within the Schedule of Classes, textbooks can be
found by clicking on an individual course section and looking for the words
"View Book Information".
Textbooks can also be found at our Mathematics Textbooks page.
Book: Finite Mathematics
Author: Lial Greenwell, and Ritchey; 10/e
Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2012
Text only ISBN-10: 0321748999
Text with MyMathLab Access Code: ISBN 10: 1269350617
MyLabsPlus Standalone Access Code: 0558926800
Textbook is not required for this course. An access code for mylabs plus is
required. The required code for this can be purchased in the bookstore or directly on the
website using a credit card.
A graphics calculator is required. A TI-83/84 calculator will be used for
instructional purposes.
For help with calculators, please feel free to visit:
http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/calc_v2/
X.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
The final grade will be given based on:
10% from HW(80% or above will get a full credit – you can re-do it unlimited times)
10% from ‘Quiz’(80% or above will get a full credit – you can re-do it unlimited times)
80% from Two Tests (‘Midterm Exam’ and ‘Final Exam’- it will be taken only once)
A: 90%-100%, B: 80%-89%, C: 70%-79%, D: 60%-69%, F: 0%-59%
Homework and Quizzes(unlimited attempts) : Turn in your homework/quizzes
through ‘My Labs Plus’ via ‘my Oakton’.
1. 80% or above: full credit
2. 70% - 79%: 90% of the full credit
3. 60% - 69%: 80% of the full credit
4. Below 60%: no credit
XI.
Other Course Information:
Incomplete Grade: Any incomplete grade will be subject to a student having passed the
Midterm Exam(70% or above), and other individual considerations like a documented
hardship near the end of class.
No cell phone can be used for any test. Bring your calculator for each test to the Testing
Center.
Special Needs: If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability
you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request
accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All
students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive
any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.