Fall 2011 - Math 141: Business Math I SyllabusInstructor Kendra KilmerOffice Blocker 641BPhone None. The main math office phone number is 845-3261E-mail [email protected] Page www.math.tamu.edu/∼kilmerOffice Hours Mon 5:15-5:45pm (outside HELD 100) and Wed 2:45-5:15pm (in BLOC 641B)Class Times:• 141-529: MW 5:45-7:00pm HELD 100• 141-530: MW 7:20-8:35pm HELD 100Catalog Description: Business Mathematics I. (3-0). Linear equations and applications, systems of linearequations, matrix algebra and applications, linear programming (graphical method), probability and applica-tions, statistics. Prerequisites: High school algebra I and II and geometry. Credit will not be given for morethan one of MATH 141 and 166.Learning Objectives:• Formulate linear models for various applications. (1.3-1.5)• Understand matrices and their applications, including solving systems of linear equations. (2.1-2.6)• Construct linear programming problems for various applications and solve using graphical techniques.(3.1-3.3)• Understand and apply the rules of sets and Venn diagrams. (6.1-6.2)• Understand the principles of probability and counting and apply these concepts to a variety of problems.(6.3-6.4, 7.1-7.6)• Identify types of random variables and calculate probabilities and statistics for random variables. (8.1-8.6)• Apply the concepts of finance to real-world situations. (5.1-5.3)Textbook: Finite Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, 10th edition by TanISBN-10: 1-133-44426-1, ISBN-13: 978-1-133-44426-8Note: When you registered for this class you paid for an electronic version of the textbook and access toyour computer homework through course fees. Thus, you are not required to purchase a hard copy of thetextbook. The above ISBN is for a custom loose-leaf copy of the textbook. For more information go tohttp://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/eHomework and click on “Student Information Page”.Calculator Policy: A TI-83, TI-83PLUS, TI-84, or TI-84PLUS is REQUIRED; these will be the onlycalcuators I will use in class for demonstrations, and you may use any one of these calculators on most of thequizzes and tests. NOTE: It is considered CHEATING to have notes, formulas, or programs in your calculatorother than the ones I give you to use. Consequences for cheating will be severe.Highly Suggested Homework: Your daily highly suggested homework will prepare you for your computerhomework, daily grades, and exams, but will not be turned in for a grade. It is crucial that you work theseproblems. A list of highly suggested homework problems and streaming video solutions can be found on myweb-site.Computer Homework: There will be a graded computer homework assignment for each section we coverin-class. These assignments will be taken on the WebAssign system. For more information and to login pleasego to http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/eHomeworkDaily Grades: Your overall daily grade will consist of Quizzes and Take-Home Assignments. Quizzes will begiven in class. Quizzes may or may not be announced so it is imperative that you keep up with your suggestedhomework. You are allowed to work together on take-home assignments but copying will NOT be tolerated.Exams: There will be three in-class exams. You must bring your Student ID to each exam. Calculators willbe checked during or before each exam. If there are any programs on your calculator which I did not give you,the occurence will be considered as scholastic dishonesty. The tentative exam schedule is as follows:Exam 1 Wednesday, 21/September/2011Exam 2 Wednesday, 19/October/2011Exam 3 Wednesday, 16/November/2011Final Exam: The final exam will be comprehensive and will consist of multiple choice problems only. Thefinal exam schedule is as follows:Section Class Time Final Exam Date and Time141-529 MW 5:45-7:00pm Wednesday, 14/Dec/2011 3:30-5:30pm141-530 MW 7:20-8:35pm Monday, 12/Dec/2011 6-8pmGrading: A(90-100%), B(80-89%), C(70-79%), D(60-69%), F(0-59%)3 Exams - 18% each 54%Computer Homework 10%Daily Grades 13%Final Exam 23%TOTAL 100%Grades: Any questions concerning the grading of a Daily Grade or Exam must be presented to me withinone week of the return of the assignment. Otherwise the grade will not be changed. I will be posting gradesduring the semester on E-Learning. Please go to http://elearning.tamu.edu to login.Make-up Policy: No make-up assignments, quizzes, or exams will be given without an official, written,University Excuse. An absence for a non-acute medical service or regular check-up does not constitute anexcused absence. In case of illness, you MUST contact me within TWO working days of the missed assign-ment/quiz/exam; otherwise, you forfeit the right to a make-up. For more information please see the UniversityStudent Rules. Please note that I will NOT accept the Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form assufficient written documentation of an excused absence.Class Policies: To succeed in this class, attendance is a necessity. Be on time to class!! Once in the classroom,you will be expected to be respectful to everyone. This includes turning off and putting away cell phones,ipods, and newspapers. You will asked to leave the classroom if I see your cell phone in the classroom. Also,it is very disrespectful to talk during lecture. If I feel you are being disrespectful, I will tell you to leave theclassroom.Available Help: If you are having problems please come to my office hours as soon as possible. Other sourcesof help include streaming videos, help sessions, and week-in-reviews. The days and times for the help sessionsand week-in-reviews will be announced as soon as they are scheduled.Aggie Honor Code: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.” Uponaccepting admission to Texas A & M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold theHonor Code, to accept responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System.Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research papers, and other academicwork. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the requirementsor the processes of the Honor System. For additional information please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/Copyright Policy: All printed materials distributed in class or on the web are protected by copyright laws.One xerox copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of
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