Finite Mathematics
Math 105 Summer I 2011
Syllabus
Time: 7:45 – 10:00 MTWR
Place: 317 Thompson Hall
Instructor: Li Zhang
310 Thompson
953-5033
li.zhang@citadel.edu
Office hours: Before or after class or by appointment.
Course website: http://citlearn.blackboard.com. Your user name is your cwid number
and your password is Pass followed by the last four digits of your social security number
(you can change the password in the Personal Information link under Tools menu to the
left). After you log in the Citlearn website, you will find the link to this course under My
Courses menu to the right. Assignments site is at http://www.webassign.net. Information
about your assignments, tests, due dates and other resources related to the course can be
found in these two web sites. Students are responsible for checking both sites on a regular
basis.
Textbook: Finite Mathematics (5th edition) by Waner and CosteNoble, Brooks/Cole
(ISBN 978-1-4390-4924-2).
Access code for WebAssign: You need to create an account
at http://www.webassign.net for your homework assignments. You will need an access
code during the process of creating your account. The access code can be purchased in
the bookstore on campus or at the above website using a credit card. Also, an e-book
version of the textbook including the access code (ISBN-13: 978-0-538-73810-1) is
available at the WebAssign website and at a lower price (a third of the price). You are not
required to get both versions of the textbook, but I recommend you to get the e-book
version since you can get other resources such as video instructions of course materials
and examples.
Topics to be covered: Chapters 5 – 8.
Course description: This course is an introduction to finite mathematics with an
emphasis on applications and formulation of problems in mathematical language. Topics
selected from Mathematics of finance, counting methods, probability, and statistics. The
course includes work using technology such as TI83/84.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra.
Grading policy: The final grade will be based on exams, computer lab assignments and
quizzes as follows:
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Homework assignments: 34%. The homework assignments are to be completed
at www.webassign.net by the required due dates. Late assignments are not
accepted.
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Four tests: 48%. The dates are 06/02, 06/09, 06/16 and 06/23, respectively.
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Final exam: 18%. It is scheduled for June 28th at 8:00 am.
Grading scale: I will use the standard grading scale (A: 90 – 100; B: 80 – 89; C: 70 – 79;
D: 60 – 69; F: below 60).
Only under exceptional circumstances will a student be permitted to shift the time of an
exam. If you know you will be absent from a test, you have to discuss with me ahead of
time, and I will decide if I should give you the test before the test day when you will be
absent.
The homework assignments account for 34% of your grade, so you should take it
seriously. Problems on your tests are similar to your homework problems. Also,
WebAssign provides you helpful resources to complete your assignments. You can get
instant feedback by checking your answer for each problem.
Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory. The attendance policy of the college is
observed. Students who miss 20% of the classes (with or without reasons) may receive an
F in the course.
Calculators: You will need to be familiar with your own graphing calculator such as a
TI83. Calculators may be used for some of your homework assignments and exams.
Other Help: You can go to The Citadel Math Lab in the Academic Support Center
(located on the first floor of Thompson Hall) to get help through the whole semester.
Other Policies:
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You are expected to show up on time and be prepared for every class. Make sure
that you read the appropriated material and work all the assignments before each
class. If you were absent from the previous class, you are responsible for getting
homework assignments from your classmate or the course website and studying
the material that you missed.
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You are expected to respect the instructor and your classmates. You should not
have conversations with other students and move around during class. You should
always ask for permission if you need to leave the classroom.
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You are expected to follow all college policies for students including The Honor
Code. Also, there should be no eating and drinking (other than water) in the
classrooms at any time.
Extra Credit: You can earn extra credit for this course as follows. Extra credit will only
help if your grade is on the borderline. Do not expect me to improve your grade if your
grade is not on the borderline or you are obviously failing the class.
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In some of the exams, I may give you extra credit problem(s).
Problem of the week: For each one you get right, I will add 2 points (on a 100
scale) to your final exam (there will be a total of four problems).
Math lab and regular class attendance: These points together (a total of 100 points)
can be used to replace your lowest one hour exam score if your total is greater
than your lowest one hour exam score. You can earn 4 points for every hour you
spend in the math lab up to a total of 60 points (15 hours). You earn 2.5 points for
each class attendance up to a total of 40 points (16 classes). These two points
adding together (up to a total of 100 points) can be used to replace one of your
lowest test score (final is not included).
Class attendance and participation may be used to decide the grades which are on
the borderline.
Course Outline:
Week Number, Date and
Course Content
Required
Reading
Section
Assignment and Due Date
(by 11:59 PM)
Test Date
Week 1: 05/31 –06/05
Chapter 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
Homework 1: 06/05
Homework 2: 06/05
Homework 3: 06/05
Homework 4: 06/12
Homework 5: 06/12
Homework 6: 06/12
Homework 7: 06/12
Homework 8: 06/19
Homework 9: 06/19
Homework 10: 06/19
Homework 11: 06/19
Homework 12: 06/19
Homework 13: 06/19
Homework 14: 06/26
Homework 15: 06/26
Homework 16: 06/26
Homework 17: 06/26
Homework 18: 06/26
Test 1: 06/02
Week 2: 06/06 – 06/12
Chapter 6
Week 3: 06/13 – 06/19
Chapter 7
Week 4: 06/20 – 06/26
Chapter 8
Test 2: 06/09
Test 3: 06/16
Test 4: 06/23
Week 5: 06/27 – 06/28
Review
and Final
Exam
Final Exam: 06/28
(at 8:00 am)