The University of Rhode Island

MTH 107 Introduction to Finite Mathematics – Summer 2012

Section 1000 – MTWTh 8-9:45 Lippitt 204

Instructor: Dr. M. Kulenovic

Lippitt 202D

Phone:: 44436

e-mail: mkulenovic@mail.uri.edu

 

  

Text:                Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey  (7th Edition) by Johnson and Mowry         

                      

Goals:             MTH 107 covers concepts and processes of modern mathematics concerned with sets, the theory of probability, and statistics. MTH 107 is not open to math majors.  It fulfills 3 credits toward the MQ general education requirements.

 

                      

 

Students who have signed up for MTH107 should know basic concepts like adding fractions, laws of exponents, the equation of a line, etc. These topics will not be covered in MTH107. 
Please see your instructor at the earliest convenience if you have any questions about this.

 

Grading / Exams

Grading:           Your grade is based on 600 points:  The following reflects the grading scheme:  90-100:  A-, A;  80-89:  B-, B, B+;  70-79: C-, C-, C+;  60-69; D, D+;  <60: F

 

Two exams – 100 pts each

200 points

Final exam

150 points

Classwork/Quizzes

100 points

Homework

 150 points

 

 

Total

600 points

 

 

Classwork/Homework

Weekly homework assignments will be co;;ected and graded NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, regardless of the excuse. Generally you will be able to work in small groups of 2 or 3 people. 

 

 

 

 

1.      Every possible effort will be made to end class on time, but expect to be in class the entire class period.    

 

2.      A basic non-graphing calculator is required.  Other than that, no electronics of any kind are permitted.  This means:  NO ACTIVE CELL PHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, etc.

 

3.     There will be a number of solved problems on SAKAI which will be good guidelines for quizzes and exams.

     

    

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Policy on students with disabilities.  Students with a learning disability are entitled to special consideration only if they present the appropriate documentation from the Office of Student Life.  Students who require accommodations and who have documentation from Disability Services (874-2098) should make arrangements with me as soon as possible.  Such consideration is not retroactive.  For questions, talk to your instructor. 

 

 

 

 Please download Study Guide.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.  While it is important that you attend every class, we understand that ‘life happens’, and there may be an occasion that you cannot make it to class 

Tutoring / Extra Help

Walk-in tutoring for math is located in Lippitt Hall.  There is a no appointment needed in the Lippitt Hall tutoring center.  It is a place where you can work with tutors and other students in this and other math courses.  Support is provided for all math courses up to MTH 243. Be sure to bring your book, notes, and questions with you.  The tutoring center is a great place to study with classmates and friends, prep for exams, and review the material covered in lecture.  The walk-in tutoring center’s hours are: 

 

 

Calendar

 

This is a tentative calendar for MTH 107, Summer 2012. 

                                                                               

Week

 

 

1

Classes start 5/21

CHAPTER 4 - STATISTCS

4.1 Population, Sample, and Data

4.2 Measures of Central Tendency

2

 

4.2 – continued

4.3 Measures of Dispersion

3

 

4.4 The Normal Distribution

4.5 Polls and Margin of Error

4

 

4.5 – continued

Review for Exam 1 – Chapter 4

5

 

CHAPTER 1 – SYMBOLIC LOGIC

1.1 Deductive v. Inductive Reasoning

1.2 Symbolic Logic

6

Exam 1 – ch 4& ch. 1

 

1.3 Truth Tables

1.4 More on Conditionals

7

Start Ch 2:

Counting Theory

1.5 Analyzing Arguments

CHAPTER 2 – COUNTING THEORY

2.1 Sets and Set Operations

2.2 Applications of Venn Diagrams

 

 

 

9

 

2.2 – continued

2.3 Introduction to Combinatorics

2.4 Permutations and Combinations

10

 

Review for Exam 2 – Chapters 1 and 2

CHAPTER 3 – FINITE PROBABILITY

3.1 History of Probability

11

 

3.2 Basic Terms of Probability

3.3 Basic Rules of Probability

12

 

3.4 Combinatorics and Probability

3.5 Expected Value

13

 

3.6 Conditional Probability

3.7 Independence

14

Exam 2 – ch 1,2

June 19

Review for Exam 3 – Chapter 3

Review for Final Exam

15

Classes end 6/21

Final Exam

Review for Final Exam – continued

 

Finals

 

 

 

  

 

Event

Homework Problems

 

 

Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Pg 17-19: 3, 11, 15, 19

Pg 27-30: 1, 5, 11, 19
Pg 41-42: 1, 3, 5, 23

 

 

Section 1.4, 1.5

 

 

 

Section  2.1, 2.2

Pg 78-81: 5, 7, 11, 25
Pg 90-94: 1, 7, 11, 17

 

 

Section 2.3,  2.4

Pg 100-102: 1,5, 11, 19, 31, 35
Pg 114-117: 7, 11, 19, 21, 25

 

 

Section 3.2, 3.3

Pg 152-157: 5, 7, 23, 41
Pg 164-167: 7, 15, 41, 55

 

 

Section 3.4, 3.5, 

Pg 178-181: 1,5, 7, 11
Pg 186-188: 1,5, 15,19

 

 

Section 3.6, 3.7

Pg 199-203: 1, 5, 11, 49
Pg 213-219:11,123, 25

 

 

Section 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Pg 235-238: 3,5, 7, 11
Pg 256-260: 5, 7, 11, 15, 17
Pg 269-272: 5, 7, 19

 

 

Section 4.4, 4.5

Pg 292-294: 7, 9, 15, 21, 25
Pg 306-308: 9, 11, 21, 23