1 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO COLLEGE OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Math 1320 Syllabus Course Number: 13143 Course Title (name): Mathematics for the Social Sciences I Credit Hours: 3 Term: Fall 2009 Course Meeting Time: MW 1:30 – 2:50PM Location: LART 206 Prerequisite Courses: Math 0311, or Accuplacer Score of 35 or higher Instructor: Francisco Avila Office: Classroom Building 404C Contact information Phone Number: 747- 8908 Email Number: [email protected] Fax Number: +1.915.747.6502 Office Hours: TR 4:00 – 5:00PM and WF 12:30 - 1:30PM Drop Deadlines: The last day to drop the course without a “W” is Wednesday, SEP 9. The last day to drop the course with a “W” is Friday, OCT 30. Course Website: http://www.math.utep.edu/classes/math1320/index.html 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. Required Technology:!!MS Excel; TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator!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 1795 2839 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. It is important that you remember this information so you can log in for the remainder of the class. General Information About the Course: Math 1320 is a precalculus course for liberal arts, business, and other non-science majors. The topics covered include:2 * Linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions; * Systems of linear equations; * Matrix algebra; * The mathematics of finance; * The algebra of sets; and * Probability. Students will learn mathematical concepts and methods used in management, social science, and business. Students will develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline that is interrelated with human culture. Students will also understand the connections of mathematics to other disciplines. Course Objectives 1. Linear Functions: * Calculate the slope of a line; graph a line; find the equation of a line. * Use linear concepts in a business context (e.g.: supply/demand and break-even analysis). * Understand the concept of linear regression and use MS Excel to apply it to real- world data to make predictions. 2. Nonlinear Functions: * Calculate the difference quotient using a nonlinear function. * Read information from graphs and sketch graphs of nonlinear functions. * Identify the vertex of a parabola as the maximum or minimum of a quadratic formula and apply this concept to real-world problems (e.g.: maximize the profit and minimize the cost). * Solve exponential and logarithmic equations. * Construct exponential models in application problems (e.g.: radioactive decay and bacteria population growth). * Understand the concept of quadratic and exponential regression and use MS Excel to apply it to real-world data to make predictions. 3. Linear Systems of Equations: * Use substitution and elimination to solve systems with two variables and two equations. * Use the method of Gaussian elimination to solve systems with three variables and three equations by hand. * Use technology (MS Excel or graphing calculators) to solve systems. * Solve real-world problems involving systems of equations. 4. Financial Mathematics3 * Solve applications problems using simple interest and compound interest. * Find the present value of or payments made on an annuity or loan. * Find the future value of or payments made into a sinking fund. * Use technology to solve financial math problems. 5. Sets and Operations * Find the union, intersection, complement, and Cartesian product of sets. Also, find the cardinality of these if they are finite. * Draw Venn diagrams from real-world data. * Do application-based problems involving: the addition principle, the multiplication principle, permutations, and combinations. 6. Probability * Identify the sample space of an experiment. * Understand the properties of a probability distribution. * Be able to solve probability (including conditional probability) problems. Course Activities/Assignments: There will be homework assignments in a regular basis and there will be several quizzes. All the homework will be done online and no late homework will be accepted. You will have 10-15 minutes to solve each quiz. You cannot use your notes or book during a quiz. There are no makeup quizzes. Assessment of Course Objectives: Exams: Three partial exams will be given. The dates of the exams will be announced in class (Exam’s dates on the schedule may change). Homework: At least one homework assignment will be given each week. All the homework will be done online, through www.webassign.net. No late homework accepted. Quizzes: At least one quiz or group work assignment will be given each week. You cannot use notes or textbooks during a quiz. There are no make-ups. Final Exam: The comprehensive final exam will be given on Wednesday, December 9th from 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Make-up Policy: Three exams will be given. Make-up exams will be given only in extraordinary circumstances, which must be documented as early as possible. There are no makeup quizzes and there is no makeup final exam and anybody who misses the test will automatically receive an F in the class. Grading Policy: Your grade will be calculated in the following way: Exams 60%(20% each) + Homework 10% + Quizzes/Group Work 10% + Final Exam 20%4 Attendance Policy and other Course Requirements such as homework and exam policy: As with every college course, attendance is essential for success. Although there are many online resources used in Math 1320, this is not an online course. Please do not miss class unless absolutely necessary. Information