8/07 MISSION COLLEGE WALTON
MATHEMATICS 8 FINITE MATHEMATICS 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR:
DR. IAN G. WALTON CLASS
TIME: M W
OFFICE:
N2 403 PHONE (408) 855-5323 Office Hours M,W
email: ian_walton@wvm.edu
Web: http://www.missioncollege.org/depts/math/ftbios/ianwalton.html
Class Web Page: http://www.missioncollege.org/depts/math/classes/ianf07math8.htm
TEXT REQUIRED: LIAL, GREENWELL, RITCHEY FINITE MATHEMATICS 8/E
RECOMMENDED: Student Solution Manual
PREREQUISITE: MATH C Intermediate Algebra, ADVISORY: ENGLISH 108A
CLASS PERIODS: Class periods will be a mixture of lecture and problem solving. It is required that you attend all classes. Active Participation will count in your grade. You may be dropped for non attendance.
HOMEWORK Home work problems will be assigned at most class meeting and will be due as specified. Late homework may be accepted with reduced credit for your grade, in special circumstances. Ask me. Last date for any homework is last regular class day (December 10).
GRADING
POLICY: Grading will be done on a
competency basis and not on a curve. On
all tests, both explanations and answers will be scored. You must show all steps and
explanations. You may use one sheet of
notes and a calculator on all tests.
30%
of your grade will come from chapter tests covering material which is new since
the previous test.
20%
of your grade will come from a midterm exam covering cumulative material
25%
of your grade will come from a cumulative final exam covering material from the
whole semester.
15%
of your grade will come from homework assignments. For full credit these must be turned in on
time and show complete explanations for every question.
10%
of your grade will come from active participation in class, including surprise
activities. Make sure you sign
the attendance sheets each time you are in class. Absences will not be
"excused" for this part of your grade.
Makeup
tests will not be available except in special circumstances arranged ahead
of time.
Extra
Credit may be available in the form of written projects or other activities. Details later.
FINAL
TIME The
final exam will take place on Wednesday December 12 at
YOU
MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM TO PASS THE CLASS
Letter
grades will be assigned from your total score approximately as follows:
A 90 - 100
% B 80 - 89 % C 65 - 79 % D 50 -
64 %
CR/NC
grading is available in this class but must be arranged in advance.
Tutoring
is available free in the Math Tutor Lab, S2-302 (Jeff Bunch).
DEADLINES
Last date to drop with no record - Friday, September 14
Last Date to Drop with
a "W" – Friday, November 16
Last Date to turn in any material for your grade – Monday December 10
Final Exam – Wednesday December 12
CHEATING & BEHAVIOR POLICY You must not cheat on assignments or conduct yourself in such a manner that any suspicion is raised, or in a manner disruptive to other students - turn off all electronic devices in class. You may receive zero score on the first suspect assignment, or be given an F grade for the class, or be further disciplined by the Vice President. See the college cheating policy in the college catalog.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In the event of a fire alarm you should collect your personal belongings and immediately leave the building for the assembly area outside. Stay clear of access roads. An evacuation map is posted in the classroom. Then wait for instructions.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
CATALOG DESCRIPTION The
student will study and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of linear
equations, matrix systems of equations and inequalities, linear programming,
set theory and mathematics of finance.
Probability and statistics will be introduced. Particular emphasis will be placed on
applications.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student completing this
course should be able to:
1) Formulate linear functions to analyze
applications.
2) Perform matrix operations and apply to
solutions of linear systems.
3) Construct Simplex table and use to analyze
linear programming problems.
4) Perform set operations and apply to counting
problems.
5) Define basic probability terms and solve
representative problems.
6) Define statistics terms and solve
representative problems.
7) Formulate the mathematics of finance and
solve compound interest and annuity problems.
Math 8 APPROXIMATE CLASS SCHEDULE
DATE TOPIC DATE TOPIC DATE TOPIC DATE TOPIC
8/27 Intro 8/29 1.1, 1.2 9/3 Holiday 9/5 1.2, 2.1
9/10 2.1,
2.2 9/12 2.3, 2.4 9/17 2.4, 2.5 9/19 Test 1 & 2
9/24 3.1 9/26 3.2, 3.3 10/1 3.3, 4.1 10/3 4.1, 4.2
10/8 4.2,
4.4 10/10 Review 10/15 Midterm 10/17 5.1
10/22 5.1,
5.2 10/24 5.2, 5.3 10/29 5.3, 7.1 10/31 7.2, 7.3
11/5 7.3,
7.4 11/7 7.5, 7.6 11/12
11/19 8.1,
8.2 11/21 8.2, 8.3 11/26 8.3, 8.4 11/28 8.4, 8.5
12/3 9.1,
9.2 12/5 9.2, 9.3 12/10 Review 12/12 Final