Course Syllabus
Course: Math 104 Course Title: Finite Mathematics
Semester: 2008 Fall term Credit
Hours: 3
Time (Section) MW
6-7:15PM (013)
Professor: Mr. John Onderko Office: DH 201 Phone: 732-2553 email is
preferred
Email: jonderko@edinboro.edu Office hours 4:15 - 6PM M,W,
R & 1:30-3PM W
Web page: users.edinboro.edu/jonderko
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Text: |
Blitzer, R., Thinking Mathematically: Fourth Edition, Prentice
Hall ISBN# 0-13-175204-9 |
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Course Description: |
This class provides study and experience in mathematical
representations, processing, problem solving, and thinking. Students analyze
and solve problems in mathematical modeling, consumer mathematics, and
statistics. |
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Prerequisites: |
High School Algebra 1 and 2. |
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Objectives: |
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an exposure to
a variety of mathematical topics in an applied context. Successful completion
of the course will be based upon the following objectives:
The main goal of the course is that the student achieves an understanding
of the above concepts, and to successfully complete the course must
demonstrate proficiency in application, mechanics and interpretation of these
concepts. You must be able to
communicate the meaning of the mathematics in the context of the situation. |
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Technology: |
A scientific calculator is required for this
course. The
calculator must have the capability of calculating trig functions. Graphing capability is not required. The calculator must be brought to class
daily. A shared calculator is not
acceptable. Such a calculator costs
less than $10 . |
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Attendance: |
Attendance will be taken daily.
A 20 point bonus will be given to anyone missing less than 4
classes. . If you must miss a class it is your
responsibility to find out what you missed from another member of the
class. It is expected that you will
return to class prepared as if you had not been absent. |
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Notebook |
Students are required to have a single subject, spiral bound notebook
for homework for this course. No other
format will be accepted. It may also
be used for class notes. Notes should
be in the front (front to back) and homework in the back (back to front) of
the notebook. A marker is required to
show location of homework. Your name
is required on the book. The
instructor will check and grade the homework notebook. |
Presentations Each student will be required to make at
least one presentation (of about 10 minutes in length)
on a mathematical topic which is being covered in class this
term(see chapters being covered).
Other
mathematical topics will be accepted with advanced permission from the
instructor. Each
presentation will be based on a current magazine or
newspaper article, or work/job experience.
Presentation
materials and a
copy of the article are to be turned in to the instructor. Grading will be up to 50 points based on the
mathematical content. Extra credit may
be earned here for multiple presentations.
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Scoring: |
The grade will be based on the following: Unannounced quizzes: 100 points Exams (6 during semester) 100 each 600 points Comprehensive Final Exam 200 points Homework notebook 50 points Presentation
50 points |
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Grading: |
Add up all your points then: 900+ = A, 770+ = C+ 600+ = D 880+ =
B+ 700+ = C <600 = F 800+ =
B 670+ = D |
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Daily Homework: |
All homework should be done in the back of the
notebook separate from class notes.
Practice homework is to be completed after each class period. You are expected to complete these
exercises before the following class.
Homework will not be collected daily but will be reviewed during
exams. A some time, at the
beginning of class, will be dedicated to review this homework. I am available in the office immediately
before class (see office hours) or by appointment, or send me an email with
questions. The bookstore has the Student’s
Solution Manual available for purchase.
This resource provides worked solutions to the odd numbered exercises
which you may find helpful. |
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Unannounced Quizzes: |
Some number of unannounced quizzes will be given. You should be prepared for a
quiz in each class. They will be short
and based on current material. They
may require use of the calculator. The
lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
There will be NO make up quizzes for any reason (including
excused absences). |
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Exams: |
There will be 6 in-class exams, one at the end of
each chapter, scheduled throughout the semester (note the dates in BOLD below. The material covered on the exam will be
announced in class. Attendance for
exams is mandatory. In the
event that you miss an exam (excused or not), your score on the comprehensive
final exam (adjusted to 120 points) will be used as a replacement score for
the first exam missed. Any other exams
missed (excused or not) will receive a zero grade. |
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Schedule: Tentative |
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Assignments: A set of end of section exercises is assigned
after each class and should be viewed by the student as the minimum set of
homework.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Any student found to be cheating or plagiarizing with respect to ANY
COMPONENT of the course will be subject to immediate failure from the course.
Student appeals:
Students should review the Student appeal
procedure and the Grade Appeal Policy as described in the University catalog.