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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MA 102"
COURSE NAME: "Finite Mathematics"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Kneller Margaret
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 16:30-17:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course introduces the student to important topics of applied mathematics: financial mathematics, linear equations, and some probability theory.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course is a traditional finite mathematics course. It addresses the quantitative skills which a liberal-arts educated student should acquire. The student learns about some of the important applications of mathematics. This course is designed for students who have had two years of high school algebra or the equivalent .
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will acquire basic skills in financial mathematics, matrices, and probability theory. The course may be viewed as either preparation for more advanced mathematics (and finance) courses, or as the necessary exposure to mathematics required in a traditional liberal-arts education curriculum.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Finite Mathematics | Waner, Costenoble | Brooks Cole | 0538734515 or 978-0538734516 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Test One (week 4) | | 20% |
| Test Two (week 8) | | 20% |
| Test 3 (week 12 approximately) | | 20% |
| Final | The Final Date is determined by the JCU Registrar. | 40% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
The grade scale is as follows:
A: 90%-100% (The student demonstrates complete, accurate, and critical knowledge of all the topics, and is able to solve problems autonomously.)
B: 80%-89% (The student usually has an accurate knowledge of the subject matter and uses clear logic in his/her arguments.)
C: 70%-79% (The student has the essential knowledge of the subject matter, understands the topics, and can express it in appropriate mathematical statements.)
D: 60%-69% (The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject matter, is uncertain and makes many errors.)
F: below 60% (Little or no knowledge of the subject matter).
Additional class policies:
• Cheating is not tolerated (please see the University Catalogue for the policy regarding academic dishonesty).
• Coming late to class or leaving early will be possible only with permission of the instructor.
• No make-up exams will be given.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular attendance and active participation in class is required, more than four unexcused absences will lower the grade by one level.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Session Date
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Session Focus
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Reading Assignment
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Other Assignment
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Weeks 1 to 3
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ALGEBRA REVIEW Real Numbers, Exponents and Radicals, Multiplying and Factoring Algebraic Equations, Rational Expressions, Solving Polynomial Equations
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Chapter 0
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Chapter problems
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Weeks 3 to 5
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FUNCTIONS and LINEAR MODELS Functions from the Numerical and Algebraic Viewpoints, Functions from the Graphical Viewpoint, Linear Functions
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Chapter 1
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Chapter problems (1st Test after this Session)
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Weeks 6 to 9
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SYSTEMS of LINEAR Equations and MATRICES Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Unknowns, Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations, Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
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Chapters 2, 4
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Chapter problems (2nd Test after this Session)
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Weeks 10 to 12
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MATHEMATICS of FINANCE Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Annuities, Loans
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Chapter 5
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Chapter problems (3rd Test after this Session)
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Weeks 13 to 14
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A selected overview of PROBABILITY
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Sections 1.5, 6.1 to 6.3
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Chapter problems
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15th week
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REVIEW
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