INSTRUCTOR: K. W. Nicholson
Phone: 256 215 4336 or 4343 email: caccphysic@aol.com
Office: BS 224 Office Hours : Monday & Wednesday 1 - 3 PM
Webpage: http://caccphysics1.cacc.cc.al.us

COURSE TITLE AND CREDIT:

Math 110 Finite Mathematics

3 Hrs Lecture Credit: 3 semester Hours

COURSE PREREQUISITES: High school algebra I & II, geometry, or an appropriate score on the placement test, or a grade of C or better in Math 100.

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course offers experience in mathematics that is frequently used in the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences; algebra, matrix algebra, linear programming, sets, counting problems, permutations, combinations, probability and statistics.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of successfully completing this course the student will be able to:
1. Solve systems of equations using algebra.
2. Solve systems of equations using matrix algebra.
3. Solve maximum and minimum problems involving linear constraints graphically.
4. Solve simple finance math problems.
5. Find permutations and combinations.
6. Solve simple probability problems.
7. Use simple probability distributions in statistical analysis.

III. CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION: Tan's Finite Mathematics
1. Chapter 1: Straight lines and linear functions
2. Chapter 2: Systems of linear equations and matricies.
3. Chapter 3: Linear programming : A Geometric approach.
4. Chapter 4: Linear programming : An algebraic approach. (optional)
5. Chapter 5: Mathematics of Finance.
6. Chapter 6: Sets and Counting.
7. Chapter 7: Probability.
8. Chapter 8: Probability Distributions and Statistics

IV. References: Applied Finite Mathematics by Alan Hoening, second edition.

V. Required (Graded) Assignments: 4- 100 pt tests, 1-200 point final, quizzes & homework.

VI. Evaluation Procedures: Grading System: A: 90 - 100 Accumulative percent, B: 80 - 89 Accumulative percent, C: 70 - 79 Accumulative percent, D: 60 - 69 Accumulative percent, F: 0 - 59 Accumulative percent.

VI. TEXTBOOKS CURRENTLY BEING USED:

S. T. Tan's Finite Mathematics, Sixth Edition

VIII. Other Important Information:

1. If you decide to drop this course, you must do so formally before mid-term by going to student services in the Administration Building and filling out a drop form. If simply stop coming to class, you will receive an F in this course!

2. If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting the course requirements, contact the instructor before the end of the first week of classes to file a student disability request and to discuss a reasonable plan. Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist you in meeting the requirements, provided you are timely in working with the instructor to develop a reasonable accommodation plan.