Fall 2010 - Math 141: Business Math I SyllabusInstructor Kendra KilmerOffice Blocker 641BPhone 845-6235E-mail [email protected] Page www.math.tamu.edu/∼kilmerOffice Hours Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:45-2:30pm and Tuesday 9:30-11:15amClass Times:• 141-502: MWF 9:10-10:00am BLOC 169• 141-503: MWF 10:20-11:10am BLOC 169• 141-504: MWF 11:30am-12:20pm BLOC 169• 141-524: MWF 12:40-1:30pm RICH 114Catalog 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. (1.2-1.5)• Understand matrices and their applications, including solving systems of linear equations and solvingproblems involving the Leontief input-output model. (2.1-2.7)• 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)• Identify and solve problems involving Markov processes. (9.1-9.2)Textbook: Finite Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, 9th edition by TanISBN: 0-495-38753-3 (book only) or ISBN: 1-111-02126-0 (book and access to computer homeworks)Alternately, an ebook and/or access to computer homework can be purchased online. For more informationon textbook options go to http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/eHomework and click on Math 141.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.Suggested Homework: Your daily suggested homework will prepare you for your daily grades, computerhomework, and tests, but will not be turned in for a grade. It is crucial that you work these problems. A listof suggested homework problems and streaming video solutions can be found on my web-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, 22/September/2010Exam 2 Wednesday, 20/October/2010Exam 3 Wednesday, 17/November/2010Final 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 Time141-502 MWF 9:10-10:00am Monday, 13/Dec/2010 8-10am141-503 MWF 10:20-11:10am Tuesday, 14/Dec/2010 8-10am141-504 MWF 11:30am-12:20pm Wednesday, 15/Dec/2010 10:30am-12:30pm141-524 MWF 12:40-1:30pm Monday, 13/Dec/2010 10:30am-12:30pmGrading: 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. Also, it is very disrespectful to talk during lecture. If I feel you are being disrespectful,I will tell you to leave the classroom.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 will be announcedas 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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