Syllabus for MA 114 section 003, Summer 2000

Instructor: J. E. Franke
Office: HA 205
Office Hours: 9:45 - 10:45 MTWThF or by appointment
Phone Number: 515-2381
E-mail address: franke@math.ncsu.edu
Homepage: http://www.math.ncsu.edu/~franke

2. Goals and Objectives:

MA 114 Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications
Students will develop skills in using

elementary matrix algebra including arithmetic operations, inverses, and systems of equations.

linear programming including the simplex method.

sets and counting techniques.

elementary probability including conditional probability.

Students will learn to apply these skills to behavioral, managerial and biological sciences.

3. Textbook:

Topics in Finite Mathematics, by Lavon B. Page and Sandra O. Paur, Simon & Schuster Custom Publishing 1996. Price $18.70

4. Topics and estimated days allocated to each topics:

Chapter	Number of Days	Topic
1	4	Matrices
2	2	Geometric Linear Programming
3	3	Simplex Method
4	4	Sets and Counting
5	5	Probability
6	3	Markov Chains

5. Tentative schedule of reading assignments

Read the sections to be covered above before coming to class.

6. Tentative schedule of homework due dates, quizzes and tests

Homework is due every day. You will be working in groups.
The tests are on May 31, June 7, 14, and 21.
The final is on Thursday, June 29 at 1:00 pm. It is a 3 hour test.

7. Determination of grades: + and - system

Homework: 10%

Tests: 60%

Final Exam: 30%

Attendance: Students who miss 4 or fewer classes may count their lowest test as half a test. All absences count the same for attendance purposes.

8. Policy on incomplete grades and late assignments: Late homework will not be graded.

9. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and scheduling makeup work:

The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm (link)
In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course: Excused absences are required for making up a missed test.

10. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:

More information is available at : http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link)

11. Academic Integrity Statement:

Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm (link)

12. NC State policy on working with students with disabilities:

Information can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling_center/dss/ (link)

13. Statement on laboratory safety or risk assumption in courses requiring physical activity or field trips:

None

14. Statement on "pass-through" charges e.g. , lane rental at bowling alley, field trip costs, etc.:

None

Further Information:

NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/ (link)