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PREREQUISITES:
Math 1314 OR placement by testing; ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0365 OR higher level course (ENGL 1301), or placement by testing; Corequisite: ENGL 0307
TEXTBOOK:
Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences
Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, and Karl Byleen
Prentice Hall; 12th edition
ISBN-10: 0321614011
ISBN-13: 978-0321614018
CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is preferred. The TI 83 or TI 84 is recommended because of the matrix capabilities, especially if you have additional math classes after this one.
A TI-89 or equivalent may not be used. Cell phone calculators are not permitted.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Matrices, systems of equations, linear programming, the simplex method, probability, and mathematics of finance. Primarily for business majors and liberal arts students.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Set up and solve systems of equations using matrix methods.
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Perform operations with matrices.
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Set up and solve linear programming applications using geometric and simplex methods.
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Compute probabilities using principles of sets and counting.
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Analyze data using basic principles of statistics.
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Solve financial applications involving simple and compound interest and annuities.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken daily and students are expected to attend class on a regular basis.
If circumstances should cause you to miss a class, please get in touch with me or a classmate to determine the assignments you have missed. Work assigned during your absence and due the next class meeting is due for you as well.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT: Students are expected to pay attention in class and participate in class activities. A typical class session will include addressing student questions on previous homework, and presenting new material for the day . Please keep in mind that Lone Star College has adopted a code of student conduct published in the Lone Star College Catalogue that defines what is considered to be acceptable as well as unacceptable behavior in the classroom. You are adults, and adult respect for your school, fellow students, and teachers is required.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be performed by the student using MyMathLab and is due at the end of the term (the day before the final). 250 problems correctly done correspond to 100%. All problems beyond 250 will be counted as extra credit, up to a limit of 150%. Thus 10% of 150% or a total of 15% of your grade can be earned as extra credit.

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TESTS/GRADING: There will be 5 major tests plus a comprehensive final exam. The low grade of the 5 major tests will be dropped.
Component Description Percent of Grade
Major Tests Best 4 of 5 @ 15% each 60%
Homework (Correct/250)*10%
Final Exam Comprehensive*30%
10%
30%
Total 100%
If the final exam grade is higher than the lowest score of a major test, the final exam grade will also be substituted for that lowest score. There will be no make-up tests . Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
Final Average Grade
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
Below 60 F
6 DROP RULE: Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses. This six-course limit includes courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education if they fall under the law. Students should be sure they fully understand this drop limit before they drop a course. Please visit the admissions office or counseling/advising center for additional information and assistance.
DISABILITY SERVICES: If you feel that you have a disability, please contact me at the start of the term so that I can be aware of your situation. You will also need to contact the ADA Counselor, Ms. Coulson-
Liebst at 281-312-1453 to submit a request for accommodation.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: LSC Kingwood will not tolerate cheating or plagiarism. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing, or aiding another student in cheating on a test, will receive a zero for that test.
Students subject to penalty due to academic dishonesty have the right to appeal to the dean of the department.
WITHDRAWALS AND DROPS: Please talk to me if you are planning to drop this course. Ceasing to attend class does not constitute a withdrawal or drop. You remain registered until you file a Drop/Withdrawal form by the appropriate deadline. Also, a student may be dropped by the instructor for repeated disruptive behavior or violations of academic integrity.
CAMPUS SAFETY: Lone Star College System (LSCS) is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See http://www.lonestar.edu/oem for details. Register at http://lonestar.edu/12803.htm
to receive emergency notifications. In the event of an emergency contact LSCS Police at 281-290-5911 or X5911.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: All cell phones, mp3 players, ipods, etc. are to be turned off during class.
NOTE: Under no circumstances will a grade be given to a student at the end of the quarter that he/she has not earned. If you come to me with such a request, I will refer you to this note.

MATH 1314 College Algebra
Math 1324 Schedule (approximate)
Topic
3.1 Simple Interest
3.2 Compound and Continuous Compound Interest
3.3 Future Value of an Annuity; Sinking Funds
No Class. Labor Day
3.4 Present Value of an Annuity; Amortization
Review
Finance Test
4.1 Review: Systems in Two Variables (optional)
4.2 Systems Augmented Matrices
4.3 Gauss Jordan Elimination
4.4 Matrices: Basic Operations
Review
Matrices Test
5.1 Inequalities in Two Variables
5.2 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
5.3 Linear Programming in Two Dimensions
Review
Linear Test
6.1 A Geometric Introduction to the Simplex Method
6.2 The Simplex Method
6.3 The Dual Problem
Review
Symplex Test
7.2 Sets
7.3 Basic Counting Principles
7.4 Permutations and Combinations
Review
Sets and Counting Test
8.1 Samples Spaces, Events, and Probability
8.2 Union, Intersection, and Complement of Events
8.3 Conditional Probability, Intersection, Independence
8.3 Conditional Probability, Intersection, Independence
8.4 Bayes’ Formula
8.5 Random Variable, Distribution, and Expected Value DROP DATE
8.5 Random Variable, Distribution, and Expected Value
Review
Probability Test
11.1 Graphing Data
11.2 Measures of Central Tendency
11.3 Measures of Dispersion
Review
Thanksgiving No class
Statistics Test
Review for final
Review for final
Final Exam
Date
Mon-26-Aug
Wed-28-Aug
Fri-30-Aug
Mon-02-Sep
Wed-04-Sep
Fri-06-Sep
Mon-09-Sep
Wed-11-Sep
Fri-13-Sep
Mon-16-Sep
Wed-18-Sep
Fri-20-Sep
Mon-23-Sep
Wed-25-Sep
Fri-27-Sep
Mon-30-Sep
Wed-02-Oct
Fri-04-Oct
Mon-07-Oct
Wed-09-Oct
Fri-11-Oct
Mon-14-Oct
Wed-16-Oct
Fri-18-Oct
Mon-21-Oct
Wed-23-Oct
Fri-25-Oct
Mon-28-Oct
Wed-30-Oct
Fri-01-Nov
Mon-04-Nov
Wed-06-Nov
Fri-08-Nov
Mon-11-Nov
Wed-13-Nov
Fri-15-Nov
Mon-18-Nov
Wed-20-Nov
Fri-22-Nov
Mon-25-Nov
Wed-27-Nov
Fri-29-Nov
Mon-02-Dec
Wed-04-Dec
Fri-06-Dec
Wed-11-Dec
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