Math 111 Section F18N01
Sep-Dec 2018
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Math 111: Introductory Finite Mathematics I

Time & Location: Mon 1:30-2:30 in Building 360 Room 323
Thu & Fri 11:30-1:00 in Building 360 Room 324
Instructor: Glen Pugh
Bldg 359 Rm 201 (map)
glen.pugh@viu.ca (by far the best way to contact me!)
(250)753-3245 ext. 2752
Office Hours: regular | study break | exam period
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Homework & Reminders

week of exercises reminders
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  • Read: Texbook Section 8.3
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 8.3: 5-21, 27, 29, 31
Nov 26 to Dec 2
  • Read: Texbook Sections 8.1, 8.2
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 8.1: 7, 13, 19-25, 35-39, 67, 73
    • 8.2: 3-9, 17, 19, 21, 23
 
Nov 19 to Nov 25

Updated Nov 23 with Test 4 topics

  • Read: Texbook Section 7.5, 7.6, 8.4, 8.5
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 7.5: 5-15, 29, 33, 53, 57, 59
    • 7.6: 3-9, 13, 25
    • 8.4: 7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 31-37, 49, 51, 57
    • 8.5: 5, 7, 17, 21, 23, 27, 33, 39, 45, 57

Updated Nov 23 with Test 4 topics

Test 4 Fri Nov 30 on 6.4, 7.1 through 7.6

The test will include a formula sheet similar to this one

Suggested practice (odd numbered problems only for textbook problems):

  • From textbook (odd numbered problems only):
    • Chapter 6 Review Exercises: 29, 31, 35, 39, 47
    • Chapter 7 Review Exercises: 17, 29-37, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55-59, 63, 65, 67, 73, 75, 77
  • Tests from past years:
Nov 5 to Nov 11
  • Read: Texbook Section 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 7.2: 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 33, 35, 39
    • 7.3: 1, 3, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 31, 33, 45
    • 7.4: 7, 11, 15-21, 27-43, 47
 
Oct 29 to Nov 4
  • Read: Texbook Sections 6.4 (omit Examples 4, 10, 11 & 12) & 7.1
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 6.4 1, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 21, 31, 37
    • 7.1: 5-25

Test 3 Fri Nov 2 on 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3. See last week's homework for suggested practice material.

Mon Oct 29 is the last day to drop the course or change to audit without academic penalty.

Oct 22 to Oct 28
  • Read: Texbook Sections 6.2 & 6.3
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 6.2 15, 17, 25, 27, 35, 41, 53, 55
    • 6.3: 5, 9, 13, 25, 27, 29, 37, 39, 45, 47

Test 3 Fri Nov 2 on 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

The test will include a formula sheet similar to this one

Suggested practice (odd numbered problems only for textbook problems):

Oct 15 to Oct 21
  • Read: Texbook Section 6.1 & 6.2
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 6.1 9, 11, 17, 19, 25, 27, 31, 35-45, 55, 57, 65
    • 6.2: 9-13, 19-23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 43, 49, 51, 57, 67, 69
 
Oct 8 to Oct 14
  • Read: Texbook Section 4.2 & 4.3
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 4.2 5, 15, 21, 25, 33, 47
    • 4.3: 3, 7, 9, 21

Test 2 Fri Oct 12 on 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1

See last week's homework for suggested practice material.

Oct 1 to Oct 7

Updated Oct 5 with Test 2 topics

  • Read: Texbook Section 3.3 & 4.1
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 3.3 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 21, 27, 39, 45
    • 4.1: 13, 15, 19, 21, 25, 31, 37, 39, 41, 43, 55, 59

Updated Oct 5 with Test 2 topics

Test 2 Fri Oct 12 on 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1

Suggested practice (odd numbered problems only for textbook problems):

  • From textbook (odd numbered problems only):
    • Chapter 2 Review Exercises: 21, 27, 29, 31, 37
    • Chapter 3 Review Exercises: 1-23
    • Chapter 4 Review Exercises: 1-13
  • Tests from past years:
    • Spring 2014: test 2 (solutions) Note: for Question 4 sketch graph and locate corner points only.
    • Spring 2013: Questions 1 through 4 of test 2 (solutions) Note: for Question 4 sketch graph and locate corner points only.
    • Fall 2011: Questions 1 through 4 of test 2 (solutions) Note: for Question 4 sketch graph and locate corner points only.
Sep 24 to Sep 30
  • Read: Texbook Section 2.3, 3.1 & 3.2
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 2.3 3-13, 17, 21, 23
    • 3.1: 9, 15, 21, 27, 31, 33, 35-41, 51, 53
    • 3.2: 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 35, 37, 45, 49
 
Sep 17 to Sep 23
  • Read: Texbook Section 2.2
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • After Mon Sep 17 lecture: 2.2: 25, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49
    • After Thu Sep 20 lecture: 2.2: 27, 29, 37, 41, 51, 63, 65

Test 1 Fri Sep 21 on 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 (for 2.2 problems 25, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49)

Suggested practice (odd numbered problems only for textbook problems):

  • Chapter 1 Review Exercises p.43: 1-41, 45, 51
  • Chapter 2 Review Exercises p.99: 1-9, 15-19, 23, 25
  • test 1 (solutions) from Spring 2014 edition of this course
  • test 1 (solutions) from Spring 2013 edition of this course
  • test 1 (solutions) from Fall 2011 edition of this course
Sep 10 to Sep 16
  • Read: Texbook Section 1.3, 2.1
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 1.3: 3-15
    • 2.1: 7-27
 
Sep 4 to Sep 9
  • thoroughly read the course outline & policies
  • Read: Texbook Section 1.1, 1.2
  • Exercises (odd numbered problems only):
    • 1.1: 13-19, 25, 31, 33, 35, 37, 45, 47-61, 67, 69, 73, 75, 97, 101, 105, 113, 115
    • 1.2: 3-9, 15, 17, 21, 25, 29-35, 37-45