MATH 115/0101 [3991], Spring 2008
Finite Mathematics
Course information
| Course: | MATH 115/0101 [3991]:
Finite Mathematics |
| Time/Place: | TTh 1:00pm-2:15pm, MP 103
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| Instructor: | Dr.
Jacob Kogan
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Grader: |
Tariq Siddiqui
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| Office: |
MP 427 |
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| Phone: | 410-455-3297 |
| Email: |
kogan at math.umbc.edu |
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tariq1@umbc.edu
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| Office hours: |
Th 12:15pm-1:00pm and by appointment |
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Textbook
Mathematics with Applications,
(9th edition)
by Lial, Hungerford, and Holcomb, Pearson, 2007.
Course Description
An introduction to linear algebra,
matrices, set theory, combinatorial analysis, and
probability theory.
We will try to cover the following material:
Sections
2.2, 2.4,
6.1-6.5,
7.1-7.5,
8.1-8.6,
9.1-9.4.
We may cover these topics in a different order.
Depending on time we may cover more (or delete) topics.
Learning Goals
By the end of the class one should:
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understand the key ideas, concept, definitions, and results,
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be able to apply theoretical results and computational algorithms
to material realted problems.
To succeed in the class one should:
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preview each section before it is covered in class,
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actively participate in each class,
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form and participate in a study group,
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to work out each problem, discuss it in study group if needed;
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do and hand in each assignment on time.
Homework, Quizzes, Tests, and Grading
Homework
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Weekly homework will be assigned on Thursday and collected the following
Thursday.
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The two lowest homework grades will be disregarded.
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Please staple your homework, and present the problems in the order
assigned, if you want credit.
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No late homework will be accepted.
Quizzes, Tests, and Grading
The final grade will be based on homework grades (20 pt),
four quizzes (20 pt each), and the comprehensive final (50 pt).
| Date |
Points |
Topic |
Solutions |
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February 19, 2008
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20 pt |
Sec. 2.2, 2.4, 6.1-6.2
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quiz 1
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March 13, 2008
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20 pt |
Sec. 6.3-6.5, 7.1-7.3
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quiz 2
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April 15, 2008
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20 pt |
Sec. 7.4-7.5, 8.1-8.3
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quiz 3
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May 6, 2008
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20 pt |
Sec. 8.4-8.6, 9.1
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quiz 4
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May 20, 2008
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50 pt |
material covered by 4 quizzes and Sec. 9.2
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The final exam is from 1:00 pm through 3:00 pm on Tuesday,
May 20, 2008.
There will be no make up quizzes or tests.
Letter grade cutoffs are expected to be the following:
| Percentage |
≥ 90% |
89% ≥ and ≥ 80% |
79% ≥ and ≥ 70% |
69% ≥ and ≥ 60% |
59% ≥ |
| Letter Grade |
A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
Remember: Mathematics is NOT a spectator sport.
Read through the relevant section of the text (and look over
all
the assigned problems) before each lecture.
Homework assignments
- Sec. 2.2, p.92: 5, 7, 13, 21, 25, 37, 47, 51, 57, 61.
- Sec. 2.4, p.113: 9, 19, 27, 31, 43, 48, 53.
- Sec. 6.1, p.309: 5, 20, 27, 44, 61, 84, 89.
- Sec. 6.2, p.322: 1, 9, 14, 29, 33, 40.
- Sec. 6.3, p.331: 7, 10, 20, 21, 24, 36.
- Sec. 6.4, p.343: 9, 11, 19, 29, 39, 42, 51.
- Sec. 6.5, p.355: 4, 10, 14, 15, 25, 33.
- Sec. 7.1, p.374: 6, 15, 45, 48, 51, 54.
- Sec. 7.2, p.382: 1, 8, 13, 17, 20.
- Sec. 7.3, p.388: 3, 9, 10, 14, 17, 22.
- Sec. 7.4, p.402: 4, 10, 16, 23, 27, 32, 37.
- Sec. 7.5, p.409: 3, 5, 11.
- Sec. 8.1, p.450: 7, 21, 36, 37, 41, 59.
- Sec. 8.2, p.458: 17, 19, 21, 25, 30, 31, 35.
- Sec. 8.3, p.467: 11, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 30, 35.
- Sec. 8.4, p.476: 8, 11, 17, 21, 30, 35, 44, 49, 54.
- Sec. 8.5, p.491: 2, 4, 7, 20, 21, 22, 24, 37, 58(a).
- Sec. 8.6, p.498: 2, 4, 8, 14, 17, 18, 20, 26.
- Sec. 9.1, p.516: 3, 10, 19, 21, 23, 37, 45.
- Sec. 9.2, p.531: 24, 28, 31, 33, 44, 49, 64.
- Sec. 9.3, p.540: 9, 29, 31, 35, 36.
- Sec. 9.4, p.547: 29, 30, 38, 43.
The Official UMBC Honors Code
By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities
of an active participant in UMBC's scholarly community in which
everyone's academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards
of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to
commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are
wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that
may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal.
To read the full Student Academic Conduct Policy, consult the UMBC
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