Math 102 – Introduction to Mathematics
Fall 2012
Professor: Dr. Jess Lenarz
Meeting Time & Place: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm T/H Bridges 262
Office: MacLean 375R
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 – 10:30; Monday & Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30,
Friday 1:30 – 2:30; other times by appointment
Phone: 477-4026
email: jessie.lenarz@mnstate.edu
Website: http:\\web.mnstate.edu\lenarz\Math102\F12\index.htm
Text: Mathematics All Around, by T. Pirnot, custom version of the 4th edition for
MSUM, 2010.
Prerequisites: Students are required to have an ACT math score of 19 or higher
or a score of 15 or higher on the MnSCU math placement test. Students who do
not meet these criteria should take Mathematical Concepts (MDEV 102) prior to
taking MATH 102. Transfer students should contact their instructor at the start of
the semester if they are questioning their placement in this course.
Course Description: Logic, sets, probability and statistics, problem solving
strategies.
Goal: To increase students’ knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of
thinking. This will enable students to appreciate the breadth of applications of
mathematics, evaluate arguments, and detect fallacious reasoning. Students will
learn how to apply mathematics, logic and statistics in making decisions
concerning their lives and careers.
Student Competencies: The successful student will be able to
 Solve real-life problems using mathematics/logic systems.
 Express mathematical/logical ideas clearly in writing.
 Organize, display, analyze information and understand methods of data
collection.
 Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument (proof).
 Apply a variety of higher-order problems-solving and modeling strategies.
 Exhibit mastery of computational skills and the ability to make reasonable
estimates.
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Learning Outcomes: The successful student will
 Determine whether arguments are valid.
 Solve real-life problems by using the principles of set theory.
 Make decisions regarding the possible events that are governed at least in
part by chance.
 Apply the basic concepts of statistics, such as collecting data; drawing
graphs; finding measures of average, variation, and position; and solving
problems using the standard normal distribution.
 Demonstrate understanding of select concepts in logic, set theory,
probability, and statistics by solving a real-life problem and communicating
their work to the class orally and/or in writing.
Free Tutoring: The Mathematics Department provides free walk-in tutoring in
MacLean 383, Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The Mathematics Learning
Center provides walk-in tutoring in MacLean 278, Monday – Thursday 9:30 am to
8 pm and Friday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm beginning on August 30.
Grading: Final grades will be determined by the following components:
Component
%
Exams (4 @ 16% each) 64 %
Homework
18 %
Quizzes/Classwork
18 %
Grades will be based on the following scale:
Percentage
93 − 100
90 − 92
87 − 89
83 − 86
80 − 82
77 − 79
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
Percentage
73 − 76
70 − 72
67 − 69
63 − 66
60 − 62
0 − 59
Grade
C
CD+
D
DF
Exams: There will be 4 in-class unit exams given during the course. The final
exam will be the last unit exam (that is, the final will NOT be cumulative). Each inclass exam will be 75 minutes long and count as 16% of your grade. Attendance
is required for exams. Makeup exams will only be for excused absences. I will
give at least one week notice before an exam.
Homework: Homework problems for each section will be announced in class and
posted on mathxl.com. The assigned problems are to be completed by the given
due date (typically the next class meeting). Late homework will not be accepted –
all homework is due by the date and time listed on MathXL. At the end of the
semester, your five lowest homework scores will be dropped. If you would like
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more practice, the answers to odd-numbered problems are in the back of the
book.
Quizzes & Classwork: Every class period we will either have a quiz or do inclass work. I will collect some of the in-class work. I will drop your three lowest
quiz/classwork scores at the end of the semester.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in class. If you aren’t
in class, you won’t learn anything! All absences will be considered unexcused
unless instructor approval is given. Make-up classwork or quizzes will be given
only for those with excused absences.
Calculators: Calculators are not required, but highly recommended. Any scientific
calculator would be appropriate. Cell phones may not be used as calculators.
Please see me if you need help selecting a calculator.
Partial Credit: Partial credit will be awarded. If your final answer in incorrect, but
your thought processes were correct in general, you will receive some credit. In a
similar manner, if no thought processes are indicated and your answer is correct,
you will not receive full credit. YOU MUST ALWAYS SHOW YOUR WORK!
Academic Honesty: All students are expected to follow the policies set forth in the
Academic Honesty section of the catalog. Cheating will NOT be tolerated. If you
are caught cheating, you will receive a zero for that quiz, exam or assignment.
Special Accommodations: Students with disabilities who believe they may need
an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Director
of Disability Services at 477-4318 (Voice) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY), Flora
Frick 154 as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in
a timely fashion. Information regarding Disability Services is available at
http://web.mnstate.edu/disability/
Classroom Behavior: Please respect your fellow classmates. This means not
distracting other students during class with ringing cell phones, talking on the
phone, talking with your neighbor, etc. I do not mind if you eat or drink during
class, just clean up after yourself.
Changes: Components of this syllabus are subject to change. If changes need to
be made in the syllabus, students will be involved in the decision process.
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Tentative Schedule: Note that we will not meet on October 16 (Fall Breather) or
November 22 (Thanksgiving Break). The final exam time scheduled for this class
is Thursday, December 13 at 3:00 pm.
Date
Aug. 28
Aug. 30
Sept. 4
Sept. 6
Sept. 11
Sept. 13
Sept. 18
Sept. 20
Sept. 25
Sept. 27
Oct. 2
Oct. 4
Oct. 9
Oct. 11
Oct. 16
Oct. 18
Oct. 23
Oct. 25
Oct. 30
Nov. 1
Nov. 6
Nov. 8
Nov. 13
Nov. 15
Nov. 20
Nov. 22
Nov. 27
Nov. 29
Dec. 4
Dec. 6
Dec. 11
Dec. 13
Topic
Introduction and 2.1 – The Language of Sets
2.2 – Comparing Sets
2.3 – Set Operations
2.4 – Survey Problems
Review
Exam 1 (Chapter 2)
3.1 – Statements, Connectives, and Quantifiers
3.2 – Truth Tables
3.3 – The Conditional and Biconditional
3.4 – Verifying Arguments
3.5 – Using Euler Diagrams to Verify Syllogisms
Review
Exam 2 (Chapter 3)
13.1 – Introduction to Counting Methods
Fall Breather – NO CLASS
13.2 – The Fundamental Counting Principle
13.3 – Permutations and Combinations
14.1 – The Basics of Probability Theory
14.2 – Complements and Unions of Events
14.3 – Conditional Probability and the Intersection of Events
14.4 – Expected Value
Review
Exam 3 (Chapters 13 & 14)
15.1 – Organizing and Visualizing Data
15.2 – Measures of Central Tendency
Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASS
15.3 – Measures of Dispersion
15.4 – The Normal Distribution
7.1 & 7.2 – Linear Equations & Modeling with Linear Equations
15.5 – Linear Correlation
Review
Exam 4 (Chapters 15 & 7) at 3:00 pm
NOTE: This is scheduled final exam period.