Course: Math 003 Finite Mathematics1. Date of Application: 12/1/2011 2. Name, Dept of Proposer: Math dept, Mathematics and Computer Science3. Name of Dept/Program housing course: Mathematics and Computer Science4. Name of Chair/PD: Chris Jones5. How often is the course taught:semesterly6. Course Prerequisites:Math 2 or placement based on high school record and a mathematics diagnostic exam.7. Unit value of course:18: Normal Class Size: 309. Number of sections expected Fall 2012:310. Number of sections expected Spring 2013:311. Is the course appropriate for first-year students: Yes12. Relevant Learning Goal(s):Mathematical Understanding13. Chair will oversee submission of student work: Yes14. Chair will oversee instructor participation in norming/asst: Yes15. Teaching: "MATH 003 is primarily designed for students with majors in the School of Economics and Business Administration. It will predominantly be taken by Freshmen and Sophomores in these majors. The learning outcomes for Mathematical Understanding are: Students will 1. Apply abstract and logical reasoning to identify patterns and solve mathematical problems; and 2. Communicate mathematical ideas and concepts accurately and clearly using mathematical symbols, language, and formulas.The first learning outcome for Mathematical Understanding will be met by the first two Course Learning Objectives for Finite Mathematics; these are that students will(a) ?choose and apply appropriate problem-solving techniques and use mathematical reasoning in solving problems.?(b) ?formulate linear models for practical problems in areas such as economics, business, and social sciences.?The topics that will be covered are linear models, systems of linear equations and solution using matrices, matrix algebra, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and counting, and probability. Each of these topics involves using reasoning (both deductive and inductive) to apply mathematical ideas to linear applications. Students will identify proper models to mathematically represent given information and use the theory to build models and to solve them. Major applications include using linear regression to represent data and to predict future behavior, writing systems of linear equations to represent related information and then solving the systems by either matrix or graphical methods, understanding and using the Fundamental Theorem of Linear Programming to find appropriate solutions after determining an objective function and the constraint inequalities, applying the Fundamental Principle of Game Theory to establish a winning strategy in zero-sum games, and using the theory of Markov systems to model and solve processes that pass from state to state under given probabilities, then use this information to predict future behavior of the Markov system..The second learning outcome for Mathematical Understanding will be met by the third and fourth Course Learning Objectives for Finite Mathematics; these are that students will(a) ?clearly and correctly express themselves in the language of mathematics, orally and in writing.? And(b) ?read mathematical material and translate that into properly written mathematics.?This objective on mathematical communication will be met by covering all of the topics mentioned above in lecture, textbook readings, and online homework."16. Learning: "Both learning outcomes will be assessed through midterms (usually three), acomprehensive final exam, and homework. Exams and homework will consist of a variety of problems including short answer questions, computational problems, graphical solutions, formulation of models, and algebraic/matrix solutions of real world word problems. Students will be expected to correctly explain processes, theory, and concepts in writing on homework and exams. It is common to expect that students will demonstrate their proficiencies of both learning outcomes on the comprehensive final exam after a semester of learning.4)