Math 132 - Finite Mathematics
Section: HN101 Spring 2007  Time: 9:30 - 10:50 am TR  room B214

PROFESSOR:

Joe McDonald

PHONE:

651-3084

EMAIL:

 joe@joemath.com

OFFICE LOCATION:

 B130 D

OFFICE HOURS:

TR 8:30 - 9:30 am ,online hours TBA
or by appointment

MY WEBSITE:

 joemath.com

TEXT:

Finite Mathematics and Its Applications -- Goldstein, Schneider, and Siegel, 8th Edition.  Solution Manual Recommended 
Publisher's Finite Math Site: http://cw.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/goldstein3/

CALCULATOR:

 Will be very useful at times and may be used unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to know how your calculator operates.

PREREQUISITE & TRANSFERABILITY:

Math 124 or equivalent, or placement test.  Transfers to most universities, including UNLV and UNR.

ATTENDANCE:

Strongly recommended. YOU are responsible for any concepts or information missed due to non-attendance.  Tests, quizzes and homework may not be accepted due to absences.

KEY DATES:

 Sept 12 Last Day for 75% Refund
Sept 16 Last Day to Drop Course without a W 
Oct 21 Last Day to Change from Audit to Credit or from Credit to Audit
Nov 23 Last Day to Drop a Class "W"

OBJECTIVES:

 The student should be able to:

 Solve systems of equations.

 Do arithmetic of matrices.

 Use Gauss-Jordan elimination method.

 Do linear programming geometrically.

 Set up and use simplex algorithm in LP.

 Work with Venn diagrams.

 Understand fundamental counting principles, permutations and  combinations.

 Work elementary probability problems.

 Use Bayes' Theorem and Markov chains.

 Understand elementary statistics to include normal and binomial distribution.

 Become familiar with the mathematics of finance.

PRACTICE EXERCISES:

Selected problems in the textbook will be assigned. Answers for odd-numbered problems are in the back of the textbook. These exercises may be graded. You may turn them in to me for review and correction. Time will be allotted for questions in class. Please ASK questions !

QUIZZES:

There will be many quizzes, in-class quizzes or take-home quizzes.  Take-home quizzes are collected at the beginning of the class on the due date .  The quiz will not be considered for a grade if you are late. A quiz may not be made up except for very unusual circumstances. You must notify me in advance

TESTS:

There will be three tests and a final. Partial credit may be possible. A calculator may not always be used. Appropriate mathematical process as well as the correct answer will be graded. No make-up tests will be allowed, except for very unusual circumstances. You must contact me personally prior to the scheduled test. Nobody can make up more than one test!!

NOTE:

Questions about points deducted on a test problem need to be raised immediately after the test is handed back. No consideration will be given thereafter.

FINAL EXAM:

The final exam will count the same as a regular test

FINAL GRADE:

.20* QUIZ/Homework  AVG + .80* TEST AVG  (20% each)

GRADING SCALE:

92% < A < 100% 72% <  C < 78%
90% < A- < 92% 70% < C- < 72%
88% < B+ < 90% 68% < D+ < 70%
82% < B < 88% 62% < D < 68%
80% < B- < 82% 60% < D- < 62%
78% < C+ < 80% F < 60%

NOTE: The grade 'W' will only be given by me if the student neglected to drop the course and HAS NOT TAKEN ANY OF THE IN-CLASS TESTS.

SAFETY: The mathematics department safety rules are available for your inspection in the math office, Room 1029. Also, please take time to familiarize yourself with emergency procedures posted inside each room next to the door.

DRC: If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center located in the Student Service Center on each campus. Cheyenne phone number is 651-4700, Henderson, 651-3086 and West Charleston is 651-5089. 

For those students that would like to earn a little extra cash, stop by the Disability Resource Center to fill out a job interest card. This office hires students as note takers, readers, proctors, scribes, lab assistants, and research assistants as needed.