Vancouver Island University

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Fall 2012 MATH 111 (3) Intro Finite Mathematics I

Instructor Lev V. Idels

An introduction to basic non-calculus mathematics useful to students in Applied Mathematics, Computing Science, Business and the Social and Biological Sciences. Topics include linear equations, matrices with applications, compound interest and annuities, sets and counting techniques, linear programming and probability. (4:0:0)

Prerequisite: Min. "C" in one of Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, or Applications of Mathematics 11; or a pass in one of Pre-calculus 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, Principles of Mathematics 12, or Applications of Mathematics 12; or equivalent.

Sections F01&F02

Email: lev.idels@viu.ca WebPages: http://web.viu.ca/math/lev.html

Timetable and Office Hours: Mon&Wed 4-5 and Fri 3:30-4:30

Office: 360/304 Ph: 7533245 Local 2429

Read the following material. It describes how this course will be run. You will be expected to be aware of everything on this document and to act accordingly.

Office hours give students the opportunity to ask in-depth questions and to explore points of confusion or interest that cannot be fully addressed in class. To make an appointment, see me after class, drop by my office, or send me an email.

Class etiquette: Use of cell phones (including text messaging, answered or unanswered ringing etc.), laptops, pagers, and most other electronic gizmos during class is highly inappropriate and disrespectful to both the instructor and fellow students. Chit chat with neighbours, even when whispered, is equally unacceptable.

Lecture Notes: Lecture notes will not be provided. Course attendance will be taken for granted. At times my lectures may deviate from the book.

Textbook: Sullivan: Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach, 11th Edition
Text website

Topics covered and corresponding sections from the text are:

Linear Equations: 1.1–1.3
Systems of Linear Equations: 2.1–2.3
Matrices: 3.1-3.3
Linear Programming with Two Variables: 4.1–4.3
Finance: 6.1–6.4
Probability: 7.1–7.6

Grading: Assessment Test=6%, 4 midterms - 54% (Test#1=13%, Test#2=14%, Test#3=14% and Test#4=13%) and Final Exam –40%

Sample Tests: Test #1 Test #2 Test #3 Test #4

Dates for Midterms: Mon Sep 24, Mon Oct 15, Mon Nov 5 and Mon Nov 26

GRADES: Grades are awarded roughly as follows.

%	90-10	85-89	80-84	76-79	72-65	68-71	64-67	60-63	55-59	50-54	0-49
Letter Grade	A+	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-	D	F
Grade Point	4.33	4.00	3.67	3.33	3.00	2.67	2.33	2.00	1.67	1.00	0.00

Important Information:

All midterms and final are closed-boo test. Final exam is three hours long and is held during the exam period. The midterm tests are cumulative in nature. The solution to a problem should be written bearing in mind that you are communicating to a reader (me, in this case). Thus an answer should guide the reader toward the solution.

Re-marking requests: If you have a question or concern about an assigned mark, please bring it to my attention within 3 calendar days of the date when the midterm is returned to the class. I will always answer your questions, but after 3 days I won’t change your mark.

Midterm absence: If you are unable to attend the midterm, you must notify the instructor in advance (Prior to the due date) with a legitimate excuse or provide professional documentation of any medical emergency etc. within two days of the exam date. In either of these two cases (and only in these two cases), the weight of the final exam will be increased to compensate for the missed midterm. Undocumented absence from the midterm will be given a score of zero.

Math Learning Centre Room 303 of building 360
This is an open (Hours TBA), friendly place offering expert instruction to anyone who needs it. The center is staffed by student-tutors selected from Vancouver Island University science programs. All students are welcome to come and get help from fellow students.