Mathematics

Syllabus

Mathematics 33 - Finite Mathematics

Effective Fall 2007

Text: Finite Mathematics, 8^th edition. M. Lial, R. Greenwell, N. Ritchey. Addison Wesley.

Supplementary Material for the Student: Student Solutions Manual

Supplementary Material for the Instructor:

Instructor’s Resource Manual

Instructor’s Solutions Manual – includes sample tests

Chapter 1: Linear Functions

1.1	1.2	1.3*
2	2	1

* optional

Total hours: 4

Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.5
1	3	1	1	3

Emphasize Gauss-Jordan notation for “undetermined” answers, matrix algebra, matrix method of solving systems.

2.5 is finding an inverse of a matrix and using the inverse to solve systems. How to use the inverse to solve a system is an important concept. Should emphasize using the inverse to solve – multiply – by hand. Also can use technology, computer or calculator, here. Excel solver can be used to solve 3x3 and 4x4 matrices.

Total hours: 9

Chapter 3: Linear Programming

3.1	3.2	3.3	Technology
2	1.5	2.5	2

Use technology to solve larger problems (i.e. use EXCEL “Solver” or calculator)

Total hours: 8

Chapter 5: Mathematics of Finance

5.1	5.2	5.3
2	2	2

Use of technology appropriate here.

Total hours: 6

Chapter 7: Sets and Probability

7.1	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.6
2	2	2	2	2	2

Total hours: 12

Chapter 8: Counting Principles and Further Probability Topics

8.1	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.5
2	2	2	3	2

Total hours: 11

It is important to emphasize applications to business/social sciences in all topics. Use Technology, computer, calculator, whenever appropriate as determined by instructor.

Hours do not include exam time.

Total Hours: 50

Possible exam schedule:

Exam 1: Chapters 1-3

Exam 2: Chapters 5, 7

Exam 3: Chapter 8

Final Exam: Cumulative

Exam 1: Chapters 1, 2

Exam 2: Chapter 3

Exam 3: Chapter 5

Exam 4: Chapters 7

Exam 5: Chapters 8