MATH 135 - Finite Math

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or successful completion of MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

Surveys solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, elementary set theory, matrices and their applications, linear programming, and elementary probability. A standard finite mathematics course.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities.
Solve systems of linear equations using graphing, the substitution method and the elimination method.
Perform addition, subtraction and multiplication on matrices.
Solve systems of linear equations using various matrix methods.
Solve linear programming problems using graphical techniques or the simplex method.
Perform the set operations of union, intersection, and complementation.
Use Venn diagrams to illustrate properties of sets.
Use permutations, combinations, and other counting techniques.
Compute probabilities.
Use tree diagrams to compute probabilities.
Use Markov chains to calculate probabilities.
Use and understand variance, standard deviation, the normal distribution, and expected value.
Solve a variety of application problems in the above areas.
Use a scientific and/or graphing calculator proficiently as related to coursework.
Use computer technology which may include the Internet, the Web, email, or computer tutorials to enhance the course objectives.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Linear models

Systems of linear equations

Linear programming: graphical or simplex methods

Sets and Venn diagrams

Permutations and combinations

Probability

Expected value

Variance and standard deviation

Markov chains

Matrices
GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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MATH 135 - Finite Math