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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 2022

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:

  1. Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities
  2. Solve systems of linear equations using graphing, the substitution method and the elimination method
  3. Perform addition, subtraction and multiplication on matrices
  4. Solve systems of linear equations using various matrix methods
  5. Solve linear programming problems using graphical techniques or the simplex method
  6. Perform the set operations of union, intersection, and complementation
  7. Use Venn diagrams to illustrate properties of sets
  8. Use permutations, combinations, and other counting techniques
  9. Compute probabilities
  10. Use tree diagrams to compute probabilities
  11. Use Markov chains to calculate probabilities
  12. Use and understand variance, standard deviation, the normal distribution, and expected value
  13. Solve a variety of application problems in the above areas
  14. Use a scientific and/or graphing calculator proficiently as related to coursework
  15. Use appropriate technology to enhance 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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