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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 135 - Finite Math
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or successful completion of MATH 043 - Intermediate Algebra
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 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 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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