THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASOCOLLEGE OF SCIENCEDEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES_____________________________ Fall 2009 Syllabus ______________________________Course TitleMath for the Social Science ICourse #MATH 1320 (CRN 13135)InstructorAmanda LiaoCredit Hrs3OfficeBell Hall 305TermFall 2009, Aug 24 - Dec 3Phone747 - 6863MeetingT / TR 7:30 - 8:50 AM Office HoursM - TR 12:30 - 1:30 PMAs well as by appointmentLocationLART 208E-mailVia WebAssign. Emergency [email protected] Website : ! http://www.math.utep.edu/classes/math1320/index.htmlPrerequisite Courses:Students who scored 35-50 on the AccuPlacer Math Test, and who have not passed Math 0311 with a C or better, are permitted to enroll in Math 1320, if they are concurrently enrolled in an associated Math 0120 support lab. Attendance in Math 0120 is required. Students who either withdraw from the lab or are withdrawn by a Math 0120 instructor will also be withdrawn from this course. Required Textbook Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus by Waner and Costenoble, 4th Edition. The nine-chapter single edition is for Math 1320 only. The fourteen-chapter combined edition is for students that will take both Math 1320 and Math 2301.Course Objectives: Math 1320 is a precalculus course for liberal arts, business, and other non-science majors. The topics covered include:• Linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions;• Systems of linear equations;• Matrix algebra;• The mathematics of finance;• The algebra of sets; and• Probability.For more details of course objectives, go to http://www.math.utep.edu/classes/math1320/objectives.htmlMATH 1320 P.1 / 4Course Schedule: ( Subject to Change ) WeekDatesSections CoveredNote18/24-8/281.1!!Functions – Algebraic Viewpoint1.2!!Functions – Graphical Viewpoint28/31 – 9/41.3!!Linear Equations1.4 Linear Models1.5 Linear Regression 39/7 – 9/111.5 Linear Regression9.1 Quadratic Functions & Models9/9 : The last day to drop the class without a “W”49/14 – 9/189.2 Exponential Functions9/17 : 1st Exam59/21 – 9/259.3 Logarithmic Functions69/28 – 10/22.1 Systems of 2 Eqns/2 Unknowns2.2 Using Matrices to Solve Systems710/5 – 10/92.3 Applications of Systems of Eqns5.1 Simple Interest810/12 – 10/165.2 Compound Interest5.3 Sinking Funds, Annuities and Loans910/19 – 10/235.3 Annuities and Loans10/22 : 2nd Exam1010/26 – 10/306.1 Sets and Set Operations6.2 Cardinality6.3 Addition & Mult. Principles10/30 : The last day to drop the class with a “W”1111/2 – 11/66.3 Addition & Mult. Principles6.4 Permutation & Combinations1211/9 – 11/137.1 Sample Spaces & Events7.2 Est. & Theoretical Probabilities1311/16 – 11/207.3 Properties of Prob. Distributions7.4 Prob. & Counting Techniques7.5 Conditional Probability1411/23 – 11/277.5 Conditional Probability11/24 : 3rd Exam11/26 : No class 1511/30 – 12/47.6 Bayes’ Theorem & Applications1612/10, TRFinal Exam at 7:00 - 9:45 AMComprehensiveMATH 1320 P.2 / 4Course Activities/Assignments:• Homework: Weekly submitted before each Monday midnight 12:00AM via WebAssign• Quiz: will be given at the end of class on each Thursday• Group presentation: Schedule it early at least one week advanced via e-mail; 10-15 minsAssessment of Course Objectives:• Homework: Via WebAssign or take home assignment • Quiz: 1-2 problems; Usually 1 from the group presentation and 1 from in class examples• Participation: Group presentation of homework problems on Thursday• 3 in class exams: Not comprehensive• Final exam: ComprehensiveGrading Policy: 90-100% A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% DBelow 60% FHomework (10%) + Quiz: (20%) + Participation (10%) + 3 in class exams (40%) + Final exam (20%) =100 %* The lowest homework and quiz grades will be dropped.* 3 in class exams : Lowest grade will be dropped; the other 2 exams, 20% eachHomework, Exam, and Quiz Policy:• NO late homework is accepted. • There are NO make-up exams and quizzes. • Calculators can NOT be shared during quizzes and exams. • Your answer has to be accurate and clear in order to get full points.• If there is any suspected case or act of dishonesty during the quiz or exam, all involved students will be referred to Dean of Students for investigation and appropriate disposition.Required Technology: Graphing calculator (NO cellphone calculator), MS Excel (only use at home), and a WebAssign account. WebAssign: !http://www.webassign.net/STEP 1: You must get an access code by either purchasing a new textbook, or purchasing an access code on the WebAssign website.STEP 2: Sign up with our WebAssign course key. When first signing onto WebAssign, click on the red “Log In” button on the left hand side of the page. Then click “I have a Class Key.” Enter this key: utep 1408 5648. STEP 3: Follow the log-in instructions to create your own user id and password. For future log ins, use your user id and password (Use utep e-mail account ID & Password). It is important that you remember this information so you can log in for the remainder of the class.MATH 1320 P.3 / 4Attendance Policy:Attendance is essential for comprehension of course objectives. There is NO regular roll call taken and you will take your own responsibility for missing content from your classmates after class. “Can't forget you only get what you give.” You are expected to arrive for class on time and to remain for the class entire period. It is essential to pay attention in class and take legible notes. It is essential to read the textbook and work through the example problems given in the book and class. Failure to accomplish the above, as a minimum almost invariably, ensures a less than satisfactory grade for this course.Make-up Policy: Make-up exams and quizzes will be given only in extraordinary circumstances, which must be documented as early as possible.Civility Statement:Cellphone, laptop, or any other electronic devices (which are not on the Required Technology list ) are NOT allowed during class.Academic Integrity Policy:The University policy is that all suspected cases or acts of alleged scholastic dishonesty must be referred to the Dean of Students for investigation and appropriate disposition. Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is