NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE™
Wahpeton, ND 58076
Finite Math
Math 104 Syllabus
Course Information
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Credit Hours:
Math 104
Finite Math
3
Instructor Information
Instructor:
Phone:
E-mail:
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Tom Milbrandt
701-749-2570
Tom.Milbrandt@k12.nd.us
1st/2nd and 7th (SH)
Course Description
This course will examine functions, linear functions and function notation; numerical, graphical
and symbolic view of functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices and linear
programming; mathematics of finance; sets cardinality, elementary probability and descriptive
statistics. Emphasis will be on using real-data. Course is intended for those majoring in
business, social sciences or liberal arts.
Prerequisite
ACT-MATH score of 20 or above, appropriate COMPASS Algebra Domain score, or successful
completion of ASC 093. Students without the necessary prerequisites may be asked to withdraw
from the course.
Textbook and Required Materials
Finite Mathematics For Business, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, twelfth addition, Barnett,
Ziegler and Byleen, 2011,
TI-83, TI-83+ or TI-84+ is required; no other calculators will work for this course,
Topics to be Covered
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Exam I
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Exam II
Chapter 8
Linear Equations and Graphs
Functions and Graph
Mathematics of Finance
Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices
Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming
Logic, Sets, and Counting
Probability
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 9
Exam IV
Final
Games and Decisions
Data Descriptions and Probability Distributions
Markov Chains (If time allows)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Understand the definition of a function and function notation.
2.
Represent functions using the numerical, graphical and algebraic approach.
3.
Use linear functions to model data by applying the four-step modeling process.
4.
Apply functions to technology such as the TI calculator and EXCEL.
5.
Solve application problems using a five-step problem solving method.
6.
Use EXCEL to solve linear programming problems.
7.
Use the FINANCE feature of the TI 83/84 and EXCEL to solve annuity problems.
8.
Solve basic problems in probability and statistics.
Grading and Evaluation
A90 B80 C70 D60
Grading- 50%-exams, 10%-projects/quizzes, 40%-homework
Developed/Revised: January 4th, 2016