MATH 1100 — Syllabus · Spring 2020

MATH 1100D: Finite Mathematics--Spring 2020

Section D:  on-line,   Course ID (CRN #): 3070

INSTRUCTOR

Yi Wang, Ph.D., Professor
Auburn University Montgomery

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

College of Sciences

Room 213C, Goodwyn Hall

Email:  [email protected]

Homepage:  http://sciences-srv.aum.edu/~ywang

Phone: 334.244.3318

Office hours:  T/R 4:00-5:00 for MATH1100 A. You are welcome to stop by my office to ask me questions. During the email office hours, your email will be replied ASAP unless prevented by unexpected circumstances. Otherwise your email will be replied within two-working days.

Communication: Communication is extremely important for an on-line course. Important! Please deliver your questions using the regular aum.edu email. Students' questions via email system will be answered within two working days. Emails requesting extension time for quizzes and/or exams are strongly discouraged and will not be answered. Emails  requesting extra credits at any time will not be answered!

PREREQUISITES: C# in MATH 0803 or C# in MATH 0902, or  an appropriate score of ACT or ALEKS.

TEXT: : Finite Mathematics, for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 14th ed., by Raymond Barnett, Michael Ziegler, and Karl Byleen; published by Pearson, 2019. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-467414-8; ISBN-10: 0-13-467414-6. A print copy is not required, however an on-line access code is required to purchase to complete the assignments in MyMathLab at Pearson.com. There is an ebook and many other learning resources that come with the access code.

CALCULATORS:   Essentially you only need a basic calculator that is capable of performing  arithmetic and exponent calculation. A graphing calculator such as  the TI-84 (TI-83) is acceptable.  However, calculators with CAS capability such as TI-89 or higher or similar are prohibited in all exams.  Please bring the calculator to all class meetings and exams. You may use the calculator for each test, but you will be required to show all work for the tests and if you rely on the calculator for solutions, you will get zero credit. You are here to learn mathematics rather to demonstrate your using a  calculator and a calculator will be used only as an aid.

COURSE DESCRIPTION/Goals/Objectives: Primarily for students not continuing to calculus. Sets, counting, permutations, combinations, basic probability, Bayes’ theorem, descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, matrices, applications of matrices to Markov chains and decision theory. Additional topics as time allows.

The main subject of this course is an introduction to probability and descriptive statistics. We will first smooth the path by briefly discussing sets (Appendix A-1), as the language of probability theory is based on that of sets.

A second subject which is frequently encountered in applications, is that of solving systems of (linear) equations. This will prove to be the second leg of the course, followed by a short introduction to Markov Chains, which ties the two main subjects, probability and linear algebra, together.

:This course will use Blackboard http://bb9.aum.edu. Syllabus, lecture notes, class announcements,  weekly schedule and updated grades will be posted at Blackboard. Meanwhile, a midterm exam and a final exam consisting of two parts will be offered in Blackboard.   It is the students’ responsibility to check the information posted in Blackboard.  

EXAMS in BB: There will be a  mid-term test  and  a   final exam offered in Blackboard.     The two  exams must be taken in a designated time frame that shall be given by the instructor (see the schedule below). The maximum length of the time for the midterm exam is 120 minutes and for the final is Two and half hours.  Please DO NOT send emails requesting extension time for quizzes and/or exams. Such emails will not be replied.

Exams must be completed independently by the student him/herself. Violation of the policy will result in a `F'.

Pearson | MyLab |Math : This course will use Pearson MyMathLab as well https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/mymathlab/.  Everyone must purchase an access code. There is an Ebook and many other learning resources that come with the access code. Instructions of how to sign-up this course at Pearson MyMathLab can be found  by clicking on the link 'Pearson MyMathLab' on the left panel in BB and follow the instruction. The course id is 'wang11668'.

How to use MyMathLab:  

1.  You will need to complete all 'Quiz Me' assignments in the Study Plan, assigned quizzes of covered sections, pre-chapter tests and post-chapter tests in MyMathLab. For each chapter, there is a pre-test and a post test. There is also a study plan and a quiz for each covered section.   We will be covering  the following sections in the order as given below:

        7.2--7.4, 8.1--8.5, 10.1--10.5, 4.1--4.6, 9.1--9.3.

1. Each test or quiz will be available according to the schedule below outlined in the syllabus throughout the semester. For example, Chapter 7 Pre-test and quiz Q7.2 will be open on Jan. 13, and Q7.3 will be open on Jan. 22, and so on.  Each test or quiz in MyMathLab allows unlimited attempts, and there is no time limitation to complete a quiz or a test in MyMathLab. You can redo each quiz or test as many times as you want. But all assignments (quizzes and tests) must be completed by 10:15pm May 4, 2020. Please do not send me an email asking me for any exception of this rule. This is the maximum accommodations I can provide.

1. Here are the recommended procedures to work out each chapter:

• 1) Take the Chapter Pre-Test first when you start a new chapter. For example, when you are ready to start Chapter 7, take Chapter 7 PreTest first. Remember you can take it as many times as your want. To do this, click on the link  'Assignments' on the left panel, and start the appropriate Chapter Pre-Test.

• 2) Study the Powerpoint lecture note of a new section. In Pearson MyMathLab, click on 'Mutimedia Library' on the left panel, then select a 'Chapter' and a 'Section', and then select the 'Media Type' 'PowerPoint' and 'Video', and then click on 'Find Now'. Then you can open the Powerpoint lecture note and study it. You can also watch the videos for demonstrating each example.

• 3) Study each objective of a section by going to the 'Study Plan'. Click on 'Study Plan' on the left panel, then you will see all the objectives listed under the section title. There is a study plan for each assigned quiz, for example, the very first study plan is for Q7.2.  Select a different Study Plan for a different quiz. For example, click on the little down arrow beside the button 'Show Study Plan For' roughly on the upper left corner, and select the appropriate quiz, for example Q7.3. For each objective, there are two buttons 'Practice' and 'Quiz Me'. Click on 'Practice', and start to work on each question. After enter or select an answer, Click on 'Check Answer' at the bottom right corner. Then read the prompt/instruction in a pop-out window. If you need other help, click on the button 'Question Help' on the upper right corner, and select an appropriate aid tool among 'Help me solve this', 'View an example', 'Text Book', 'Video', 'Animation', etc. After you feel you have learned the new objective, Start 'Quiz Me'. Again , remember you can redo 'Quiz Me' as many times as you want. The 'Quiz Me' assignments in the 'Study Plan' accounts for 40% of your overall course grade. It's very important to complete all 'Quiz Me'.

• 4) Go to the 'Assignments', and select the quiz for a section, for example, 'Q7.2' for Section 7.2. Again,  remember you can redo each quiz as many times as you want.

• 5) After you complete all assigned quizzes in a chapter, then take the Chapter Post-Test by going to the 'Assignments' Page. For example, after you have completed Q7.2, Q7.3, and Q7.4, you can start the 'Chapter 7 Post-Test'.  Again, remember you can redo each test as many times as you want.

• 6) Move on to the next chapter.

Exams must be completed independently by the student him/herself. Violation of the policy will result in a `F'.

GRADES:

Here is a breakdown of the grade components:

                                        Section Quizzes in MyMathLab.............................25%

                                        Chapter Pre- and Post- Tests in MyMathLab.........15%

                                        'Quiz Me' in the Study Plan...................................40% (This is essentially your homework assignments)

                                        Midterm test in Blackboard ………………........…..10%

                                        Final in BlackBoard ……..….................................10%

                                        Total points:                                                       100%
                

             If you get the following points you will receive

                                                        >90%……..........................A

                                                        >=80% and <90%……….....B

                                                        >=70% and <80%……...…..C

                                                        >=60% and <70%……...…..D

                                                       <60%..................................F   

Grades in the course will reflect students’ demonstrated attainment of course objectives. I reserve the right to adjust these ranges downward or make appropriate scaling if necessary due to excessive difficulty of assignments or tests. Borderline cases will be considered according to the attendance, grades of all quizzes,  mid-exams and grade of the final by the sole discretion of the instructor.   

Other Online Resources from Pearson MyMathLab:

Every student must purchase an Access Code from Pearsons Education. See the “Student Registration Instruction” posted in BlabckBoard for detail instruction on how to purchase the Access Code. If you have not done so, do this immediately. If you have done so, log into the Finite Mathematics class you have enrolled. Of all the menus listed on the left panel, you will use the following most.

·        Multimedia Library. This is the most important menu you will use for this course.  You can check on one of the links: Multimedia Textbook, Video,  PowerPoint, etc,  and click “Find Now” at the bottom and find out what each link will do.

·         Assignments: Click on the “homework” menu and do all the homework and quiz problems assigned for a section. After clicking an individual question, you will see on the upper right corner a button reads "Questions helps". You can click on the button and use any resources available there, such as  Help Me Solve This, View an Example, Animation, Textbook, Video, etc.  ”View an example” is probably the most important link you should use.I strongly recommend that you do the homework for each section in MyMathLab before taking the quiz for that section in Blackboard. The homework assignments and quizzes in MyMathLab constitutes 40% of your grade.

·         Study Plan. Here you will get problems to practice. You will need to click only on the sections we cover in our syllabus. Just as in the homework menu, you will see links: Help Me Solve This, View an Example, Animation, Textbook, Video,etc.. Again there is no grade associated with this.

·         Tools for Success. These are additional resources provided by the publisher of your textbook.

·         Pearson Tutor Services. Click on this link if you need tutoring from Pearson at no additional cost to you.

·         Gradebook. Allows you to view the grades you got within MyMathLab. Again, only the grades of the assigned homework and quiz will count here.

Online Resources on Blackboard

As you log into Blackboard, you will see the following resources posted.

·         Course Content. This is the main resource you find on Blackboard. The content is divided into chapters. The folder of each chapter contains:

• PowerPoint presentation  (you must have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to view this),

• Video lectures from other sources (not from the publisher),

    Announcements. Here announcements of the week will be posted.

·         Syllabus. Here the Syllabus is posted. The Syllabus can also be viewed from the “course Content” area.

·         My Grades. You can view your day-to-day grades and progress from here.

OTHER STUDYING RESOURCES:

1. Free Academic Support: All students have the opportunity to receive free academic support at AUM. Visit the Learning Center (LC) in the WASC on second floor Library or the Instructional Support Lab (ISL) in 203 Goodwyn Hall. The LC.ISL offers writing consulting as well as tutoring in almost every class through graduate school. The LC may be reached at 244-3470 (call or walk-in for a session), and the ISL may be reached at 244-3265. ISL tutoring is first-come-first served. Current operating hours can be found at www.aum.edu/learningcenter.
2. Students may seek technology assistance from the ITS Help Desk located in the computer lab on the first floor of the Taylor Center. You may also call 334-244-3500 or email [email protected].

SOME IMPORTANT POLICIES IN THIS CLASS: 

HOW TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE?

In addition to my effort, your efforts are indispensable. 

(1)  To get a grade C, one is advised to spend at least 1 hour (depending on your background in mathematics) for each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing some homework problems.

(2) To get a grade B, one is advised to spend at least 1-2 hours for  each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing most of the  homework problems.

(3) To get a grade A, one is advised to spend at least 1-3 hours for  each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing almost all the  homework problems.

I would suggest you to write down your objective grade for this course, and commit your effort to this milestone of your life goal. Again, I wish you succeed.

My objective grade for this course is                         . I will commit         hours for each lecture hour to study the course materials. 

APPEALS: After final course grades have been submitted, you may appeal your final grade. As a first step, you would make a written appeal to the instructor of the course together with a copy of your photo ID.

CLASS  ENVIRONMENT: This is an on-line course. It is important for students to keep up with the course schedule. Quizzes and exams are only offered in certain designated time-frames.  Students are expected to accept responsibility for study on-line materials, to complete on-line quizzes  and  examinations as scheduled by the instructor. A missed quiz receive a zero. Please DO NOT send emails requesting extension time for quizzes and/or exams. Such emails will not be replied.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. You cannot copy (totally or partially) someone else’s solution or allow someone else to copy your solution.  You may not let somebody else do the quizzes or exams for you. You will receive an “F” in the course if you are caught.

DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC HONESTY. The policies of the Student Discipline Code apply. You are advised to familiarize yourself with these policies, which can be found in the current edition of the AUMANAC. Please, adhere to the standards of academic integrity stated in the AUM Catalog.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Students who need accommodations are asked to contact me by e-mail to discuss your accommodations. If you have not registered for accommodation services through the Center for Disability Services (CDS), but need accommodations, make an appointment with CDS, 147 Taylor Center, or call 334-244-3631 or e-mail CDS at [email protected].

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Material presented in this course may be protected by copyright law.    

 Disclaimer: The right of interpreting  this syllabus exclusively belongs to the instructor.   

Weekly Schedule for Math 1100--Finite Mathematics: Spring 2020

Online Office hours: (T/R: 4:00--5:00) for online classes
Note: This is only a guide as how the course should proceed. Changes might occur.
Please DO NOT send emails requesting extension time for quizzes and/or exams. Such emails will not be replied.

Section with an asterisk (*) is optional.