Survey of Mathematics with Applications - Math 1580.012
Fall 2014
Instructor: Yujie Yan Office Location: GAB 442A
Email:
Office hours: TR 1:00-3:00 P.M Class Meets: MW 5-6:20 P.M Sage 354
Course Description: MATH 1580:
3 hrs. Topics include probability, statistics, algebra, logic, and the mathematics of finance. Additional topics are selected from geometry, sets, cryptography, fair division, voting theory and graph theory. Emphasis is on applications. Recreational and historical aspects of selected topics are also included. Technology is used extensively. MATH 1580 is not intended to prepare students for calculus, science, engineering, or business courses.
*Check with your academic advisor to ensure that 1580 best suits your degree requirements.
Learning Objectives:
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic financial mathematics.
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics basics.
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of voting methods, apportionment methods, their theory and uses.
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic logic.
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of graph theory basics.
· Students will use technology to solve problems and communicate mathematics.
MyMathLab Required (MML):
You will access your math course platform from within Blackboard Learn.
The course content (assignments, help tools, textbook, etc.) is delivered in the online platform MyMathLab accessed through Blackboard Learn.
Alternate access is: www.pearsonmylab.com.
**All homework assignments are located in MML and submitted via MML electronically.
Print Textbook is Optional:
A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 9th Edition, by Angel, Abbott and Runde.
The textbook in electronic form is included in MML.
MML may be purchased packaged with textbook, as a stand-alone, or directly online at the time of registration.
Graphing Calculator:
TI 83, TI 83 Plus, TI 84, TI 84 Plus or equivalent. Cell phones and TI NSprires, TI 89’s, TI 92’2 or any other utility with alphanumeric/CAS capabilities ARE NOT permitted as calculators during Exams. A calculator may not be shared during an exam.
Grading scale: A: [90%,100%], B: [80%,90%), C: [70%,80%), D: [60%,70%), F: [0%,60%).
Evaluation: Your final average will be computed using the following:
Homework: 15% (MML due: 12/05/14 by 11:59 P.M)
Exam 1: 20% (Wednesday 9/24)
Exam 2: 20% (Wednesday 10/29)
Exam 3: 20% (Monday 12/01)
Final Exam: 25% (Monday 12/08: 5-7 P.M)
There are 3 exams during the semester and a comprehensive final exam.
Your lowest Exam grade (Exam 1-3) will be replaced by your Final Exam grade if it is higher. The Final Exam can even replace a lowest grade of 0 on your lowest Exam grade (Exam 1-3) as long as the 0 is not a result of cheating.
Attendance Policy: Attendance may be vital to improving your grade. Sometimes Exam problems and MML problems are similar to examples worked out in class. If you are unable to attend class, all the course notes can be accessed under Course Documents on MML.
Student Behavior in the Classroom: Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.unt.edu/csrr.
Make-up Policy: MML H.W and Exams cannot be made up. Make sure to pay close attention to the schedule on the course syllabus for all due dates (given in advance).
Drop Policy: If the student is unable to complete this course, it is his/her responsibility to formally withdraw from the course. The student may do so through the Registrar’s Office after obtaining the necessary signatures. Consents for withdrawal and all necessary signatures may be obtained in the Math Department Testing and Placement Office, GAB 443. The last day to drop a class with an automatic “W” is Friday, October 3. The last day to drop a class with “W” or “WF” is Monday, November 3. “WF” is averaged into your GPA as an “F.” If the student does not properly withdraw from the course but stops attending, he/she will receive a performance grade, usually an F.
Mathlab: The Mathlab (GAB 440) offers free tutoring for UNT students.
Information about the Mathlab can be found at www.math.unt.edu/mathlab.
Academic Dishonesty Policy: Cheating will not be tolerated. If a student is found cheating, then he/she will receive a zero on that exam.
See http://vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm for details on academic integrity at UNT.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.
Internet Access:
Students may access MML via the internet at many of the UNT General Access Computer Labs (GACL) or via a home computer. Chilton 255 (24 hours / 5 days), Discovery Park (COI) B205, GAB 330, GAB 550, ISB 110, Terrill 220, Willis Library 134 (24 hours / 7 days) and Wooten 120 should be MML ready.
Web Access:
Students must use the MyMathLab website: http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com/ or access MML thru blackboard learn.
SETE
The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class.
Students are responsible for meeting all university deadlines.
See the Schedule of Classes or University Catalog for details.
Summary of Key Dates for Fall 2014:
August 25, Monday
Classes begin.
August 29, Friday
Last day to add or swap a class for 2014 Fall. Cannot swap up to higher level class, only down.
September 9, Monday
Last day to drop a course and receive some refund; Drops after this date require instructor’s written
consent
October 3, Friday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university with a grade of “W” for courses that a student is not passing; after this date a grade of “WF” may be recorded.
October 6, Monday
Beginning this date instructors may drop students with a grade of “WF” for non-attendance.
October 17, Friday
Mid semester
November 3, Monday
Last day to drop course with consent of instructor, grades of W or WF may be assigned.
November 10, Monday
Beginning this date a student may request a grade of “I”, incomplete, a non-punitive grade given only if a student (1) is passing; (2) has justifiable reason why the work cannot be completed on schedule; and (3) arranges with instructor to complete the work within the following academic semester.
November 21, Friday
Last day for an instructor to drop a student with a grade of “WF” for non-attendance
November 26, Wednesday
Math Tutor Lab Closed
November 27, Thursday – November 31, Sunday
Thanksgiving – University closed
December 5, Friday
Reading Day. No Classes
December 6, Saturday – December 12, Friday
Final examinations week: term ends. NO SCHEDULED OFFICE HOURS DURING FINAL EXAMS WEEK.
*This syllabus is subject to change.
Any changes will be announced during regular class time and emailed to your UNT email account.
Schedule for 2014 Fall MATH1580
*Tentative and Subject to Change as the Instructor deems Appropriate
Wk / Monday / Wednesday1 / (8/25) Course Introduction
15.1: Voting Methods / (8/27) 15.1 continued
15.2: Flaws of Voting
2 / (9/1) No Classes / (9/3) 15.3: Apportionment Methods
15.4: Flaws of Apportionment Methods
3 / (9/8) 6.1: Order of Operations
6.2: Linear Equations
6.3: Formulas
6.3: Formulas / (9/10) 6.4: Applications of Linear Equations (1 var)
6.5: Variation
6.6: Linear Inequalities
6.4 – 6.6
4 / (9/15) 6.7: Graphing Linear Equations
6.8: Linear Inequalities (2 vars)
6.9: Solving Quadratic Equations
/ (9/17) 6.10: Functions and their Graphs
11.1: Percent
11.2: Personal Loans, Simple Interest
5 / (9/22) 11.3: Compound Interest
/ (9/24) EXAM 1 (15.1-15.4, 6.1-6.10,11.1-11.3)
6 / (9/29) 11.5: Buying a House with a Mortgage / (10/1) 11.6: Ordinary Annuities, Sinking Funds,
Retirement Investments
7 / (10/6) 3.1: Statements and Logical Connectives
3.2: Truth Tables
3.3: (more) Truth Tables / (10/8) 3.4: Equivalent Statements
3.5: Symbolic Arguments
8 / (10/13) 3.6: Euler Diagrams, Syllogistic Arguments
13.1: Sampling Techniques / (10/15) 13.2: Misuses of Statistics
13.3: Frequency Distributions and Graphs
9 / (10/20) 13.4: Measures of Central Tendency / (10/22) 13.5: Measures of Dispersion
10 / (10/27) 13.6: The Normal Curve / (10/29) EXAM 2 (11.5, 11.6, 3.1-3.6, 13.1-13.6)
11 / (11/3) 12.1: Nature of Probability
12.2: Theoretical Probability / (11/5) 12.3: Odds
12.4: Expected Value
12 / (11/10) 12.5: Tree Diagrams
12.6: OR and AND Problems / (11/12) 12.7: Conditional Probability
13 / (11/17) 12.8: Counting Principle and Permutations
12.9: Combinations / (11/19) 12.10: Solving Probability Problems
14 / (11/24) 14.1: Graphs, Paths, Circuits
14.2: Euler Paths and Euler Circuits / (11/26) 14.3: Hamilton Paths and Hamilton Circuits
14.4: Trees
15 / (12/1) EXAM 3 (12.1-12.10, 14.1-14.4) / (12/3) Final Exam Review
(12/8) FINAL EXAM: cumulative
5-7 PM (same room)