Math 166 - Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II Texas A&M University Fall 2011 Math 166-501 TR 11:10 – 12:25 in BLOC 166 Math 166-504 TR 2:20 – 3:35 in HELD 111 Math 166-506 TR 3:55 – 5:10 in HELD 111 Instructor: Dr. Janice Epstein, Blocker 641H, 845-3261 Office Hours: Mondays 9:00 – 10:30 and Wednesdays 10:30 – noon. Also by appointment. Email: [email protected]. Include your full name and class/section number in all email Webpage: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~epstein/Math166 Catalog Description: Math 166: Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II (Credit 3) Finite mathematics, matrix theory, probability theory, game theory. Credit will not be given for both Math 141 and Math 166. Prerequisites: High school algebra I and II and geometry. Learning Objectives: - Understand and apply the rules of logic and sets. - Understand the principles of probability and counting and apply these concepts to a variety of problems. - Identify types of random variables and be able to calculate probabilities and statistics for these random variables. - Apply the concepts of finance to real-world situations. - Understand matrices and their applications, including solving systems of linear equations and solving problems involving Markov processes and game theory. Required Materials: - Textbook: Tomastik/Epstein Applied Finite Mathematics 2nd (eBook is included with your course fees). - Calculator: A TI-83, TI-84 (Regular, Plus or Silver edition) or the TI-Nspire (non-CAS version) calculator is REQUIRED and you must bring your calculator to each class. If you want to use a calculator other than those listed, it may not perform symbolic mathematics and you must have my permission to use it. - Texas A&M Student ID: You must bring your student ID to class with you. Grading: Quizzes 15% Daily Grades 15% Three In-Class Exams 15% each Cumulative Final Exam 25% Required Averages: A 90–100% B 80–89% C 70–79% D 60–69% F 0–59% Class Schedule: http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/math166/currentsched.html Any changes will be announced in class or on the web or via e-mail. Daily Grades: Homework will primarily be online in WebAssign. The other assignments that are part of your daily grades may include videos, written assignments, PDF form assignments or in class activities. Quizzes: In-class quizzes will typically occur once per week. Final Exams: The complete final exam schedule is at http://registrar.tamu.edu//General/FinalSchedule.aspx Electronic Device Policy: Cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices must be silent and put away during class. See me if you need an exception.Attendance & Make-up Policy: Attendance is required in this class. - No make-up exams or late assignments are possible /accepted without a University-approved excused absence (see the Texas A&M University Student Rules at http://student-rules.tamu.edu/ ). - If you are asked to leave class due to disruptive behavior, you may not make up any assignments missed. - An absence for a non-acute medical service or regular check-up does not constitute an excused absence. - To be excused, you must notify me in writing prior to the date of absence if possible. Consistent with Texas A&M Student Rules, in cases where advance notification is not feasible (e.g. accident, or emergency) the student must provide notification by the end of the second working day after the absence. This notification should include an explanation of why notice could not be sent prior to the class. - For injury or illness too severe or contagious to attend class, you must provide confirmation of a visit to a health care professional affirming date and time of visit. The Texas A&M University Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form will not be accepted. - It is the student's responsibility to schedule a make-up in a timely manner. Extra Help & Preparing for Exams - Office Hours: Please attend office hours for additional one-on-one help. - Week-in-Review: The Week-in-Review is a review session for all Math 166 students once per week to review the topics of the previous week and to provide additional examples. Time, location, and notes will be posted here: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~baurispa/math166/166wir11c.html - Practice: In addition to the WIR problems, I strongly recommend that you practice extra problems on your own from the book. See the suggested homework list on my webpage. - Help Sessions: Help sessions are an opportunity for you to ask questions and get help with your homework. Students who have previously taken Math 166 lead the help sessions. The schedule is at http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/helpsessions.html Copyright: All exams, printed handouts and/or assignments, and web-materials are protected by U.S. Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without my written permission. No exams or assignments may be shared with anyone outside of the class. Academic Integrity Statement: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do." Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor 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 academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System.For additional information please visit: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/ Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.eduSchedule Details: - Week 1 o Sections L.1–L.2, 1.1 Topics covered: logic, truth tables, sets - Week 2 o Sections 1.1–1.4 Topics covered: number of elements in a set, sample spaces and events, basics of probability - Week 3 o Sections 1.4–1.6 Topics