MAT 211 – Mathematics for Business Analysis

Spring 2009

SLN, Days, Times, and Place: #11561, Tue/Thu, 1:30-2:45, PSF123

Instructor: Toni C. Garcia Office: ECA 207 Office Hours: MWF 11:40am-12:40pm and

TTh 3:20-4:20pm

E-Mail: Web Page:

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Textbook: Essential Mathematics for Business and Economic Analysis, 3rd ed, Sydsaeter et al, Pearson Publishing (orange cover)

Companion textbook: Mathematics for Business Analysis by Scott Surgent

Prerequisites: MAT 210 or equivalent (a grade of “C” or higher).

Withdrawal deadlines: Apr 3 (in person), Apr 5 (online), May 5 (complete withdrawal)

Attendance Policy: For classes that meet four days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is eight (8). For classes that meet three days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is six (6). For classes that meet two days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is four (4). For classes that meet once a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is two (2). For classes that meet on other schedules, the number of absences allowed should reflect a similar ratio (two weeks worth of class meetings). Students who exceed the number of allowed absences will receive a grade of EN.

Verification of Withdrawal: If a student chooses to withdraw (drop) from the class, it's a student's responsibility to verify that he/she has in fact withdrawn. Otherwise, the student will be considered absent, and such students will receive a grade of EN.

Grading: The breakdown is as follows: 3 midterm exams for a total of 45% (they are worth 15% each); Cumulative Final Exam worth 25%; Quizzes, Homework, Projects, Participation and all else 30%.

Grading Scale: A+ >97%, A 93-97%, A- 90-93%, B+ 87-90%, B 83-87%, B- 80-83%, C+ 77-80%, C 70-77%, D 60-70%, E <60%

Lecture Schedule:

Week / Lecture Topic & Description / Tentative Homework Assignments / WeBWorK Assignments
I
Jan 20 – 23 / Martin Luther King Day – 1/19
5.1: Functions of Two Variables
5.2: Surfaces and Distance / 5.1: 1,4a,5,6
5.2: 2,5,6,8,10,11,14 / Graphs and Contour Maps
II
Jan 26 – 30 / 5.3: Geometric Representations in 3D
Review: Derivatives
5.4: Partial Derivatives Quiz #1 Thu / 5.3: 1,3,5,7,8,9,10
5.4: 1,2,4acf,20,21 / Partial Derivatives
III
Feb 2 – 6 / 5.7: Economic Applications (opt.)
6.1: Optimization in Two Variables
Review: Simple Linear Systems
6.2: Local Extreme Points / 5.7: 1,7,8 (optional)
6.1: 1,2,4,5,6
6.2: 1,3,4,6,9 / Multivariable Optimization
IV
Feb 9 – 13 / 6.3: Extreme Value Theorem
6.4: Lagrange Multiplier Method
6.6: Why the Lagrange Method Works (optional) Test 1 Mon/Tue / 6.3: 2abc,3bce,6,9,12
6.4: 2,3,4,6 / Multivariable Optimization Part 2
V
Feb 16 – 20 / 6.7: Linear Programming
7.1: Systems of Linear Equations / 6.7: 1bc,2,4,6,8,12,15
7.1: 1-10
7.2: 1-13 / Linear Programming
VI
Feb 23 – 27 / 7.2: Gaussian Elimination
7.3: Matrices and Matrix Operations
7.4: Matrix Multiplication
Quiz #2 Thu / 7.3: 1-10
7.4: 1-12
7.5: 2,4,6,8 / Gaussian Elimination;
Matrix Multiplication
VII
Mar 2 – 6 / 7.5: Rules for Matrix Multiplication
7.6: The Inverse of a Matrix
7.7: The Inverse – Further Topics (optional) / 7.6: 1-5
7.7: instructor’s option / Determinant and Inverse Matrices
VIII
Mar 9 – 13 / Spring Break
IX
Mar 16 – 20 / 7.8, 7.9: Determinants & Cramer’s Rule. Applications Quiz #3 Thu / 7.8: 1abcd,7
7.9: 5a-d, 9a-d
X
Mar 23 – 27 / 8.1: Properties of Probability
8.2: Methods of Enumeration / 8.1: 1,2,5,6,12,13,14
8.2: 1-5,7,9,10,15abc,18 / Counting and Probabilities
XI
Mar 30 – Apr 3 / 8.3: Conditional Probability
Test 2 Wed/Thu / 8.3: 2,4,5,8,11,12,15,17 / Conditional Probability
XII
Apr 6 – 10 / 8.4: Independent Events
8.5: Bayes Theorem / 8.4: 1,2,3,7,9,11,14,15
8.5: 1,2,4,6,8
XIII
Apr 13 – 17 / 9.1: Random Variables (Discrete)
9.2: Mathematical Expectation
Quiz #4 Thu / 9.1: 1,2,3abe,6,10
9.2: 1,3ab(refer to 9.1.3),6,11,12,13,14
XIV
Apr 20 – 24 / 9.3: Bernoulli Trials and Binom. Distr. / 9.3: 1,4,5,10,11 / Bernoulli Probabilities
XV
Apr 27 – May 1 / 9.4: Random Variables (Continuous)
Test 3 Wed/Thu / 9.4: 1,2,3
XVI
May 4 – 5 / 9.5: The Normal Distribution
Optional Sections and Catch-up / 9.5: 1,3,5,7,16,17 / Normal Distribution
Review for Final Exam and Catch-up

Calculators:A graphing calculator is recommended. An internet and e-mail account is required for all students. Calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those that do symbolic algebra, such as TI-89s, TI-92s, Casio FX2 or 9970G’s cannot be used in class or during exams.

Tutor Center: The Math Tutor Center (free of charge) is located in PSA 116. It is open M-Th: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, F: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Su: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. In order to be admitted to the Tutor Center each student must present their valid ASU Sun Card.

Written and Online Homework:Throughout the semester there will be assignments from both the textbook and online, through either WebWork or MyMathLab. You are encouraged to work together on homework, but each individual student is required to submit his or her own work. LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED for any reason. However, at the end of the semester, you can drop your two lowest homework scores. Homework will be graded on neatness and completeness, as well as on correctness. Therefore, you must attempt to answer every problem and you must show all of your work. Your handwriting must be legible, your name must be clearly written at the top of each page, and your answers must be boxed or circled. You must also show all work for a problem to receive full credit, even if the final answer is correct. If your homework is written on spiral notebook paper, you must remove the frilly edges before submitting the assignment. If your assignment uses more than one page, the entire assignment must be stapled. If the assignment does not meet all of the above criteria, the assignment will receive a grade of 0.

Quizzes:Quizzes are given at the discretion of the instructor, and may be unannounced. Makeup quizzes are not given for any reason. However, at the end of the semester you can drop your lowest quiz score

Midterm Exams: Three midterm exams will be given during the semester. The best possible preparation for the exams is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework. All exams will be given in the Testing Center (PSA 21) on the dates indicated on the exam schedule.

Testing Center: The Mathematics Testing Center is located in PSA 21 (basement). All our exams, except for the final, will be given in that room. For each exam you will need your ASU SunCard to be admitted. The hours are M-Th 8 am to 8 pm (last test handed out at 6:30 pm) and Fri 8 am to 5 pm (last test handed out at 3:30 pm). There are no exceptions to the rules stated above. There have been instances of long waits to get into the testing center, so it is advised that you give yourself some extra time and arrive early, just in case.

Testing Center Rules:

Your calculator program memory may be randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is written therein.

Cell Phones must be turned OFF (not silent) during the exam. They must be put away. Answering, accessing or using its photography features during the exam is grounds for failure and potential Academic Dishonesty procedures.

All other electronic devices, including (but not limited to) Blackberrys, Ipods, etc, must be turned off and placed away during your exam.

Your calculator cover must be put away during the exam.

Makeup Tests:Will be given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other emergency. The instructor must be notified before the exam is given.

Exam Schedule (This schedule is tentative, and may be changed):

Assessment / Dates (All Midterm Exams in PSA 21) / Coverage
TTh Classes
Exam #1 / Mon/Tue Feb 9-10 / Sections 5.1-5.4, 6.1-6.2
Exam #2 / Wed/Thu Apr 1-2 / Sections 6.3-6.7,
7.1-7.6, 7.8, 7.9
Exam #3 / Wed/Thu Apr 29-30 / Sections 8.1-8.5, 9.1-9.3
Final Exam / See ASU Final Exam Schedule at
/ Cumulative
(Including 9.4-9.5)

Final Exam:The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered in the regular classroom at the time specified by the Final Exam Schedule. The Final Exam Schedule is already set, so make sure to make any travel arrangements for the end of the semester accordingly. The final exam date and time for each class is listed below. Absolutely NO final exams will be given early.

CLASS TIME / FINAL EXAM TIME AND DATE
TTh 1:30-2:45 PM / Tuesday May 12th 12:10-2:00pm

Final Exam Policy:According to ASU policy, final exams can be rescheduled only under the following circumstances:

  1. religious conflict;
  2. the student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day;
  3. two finals are scheduled to occur at the same time;

If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete and makeup the final within one calendar year. The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete. In particular, final exams cannot be rescheduled because of non-refundable airline tickets, family gatherings, weddings, work schedules, or college convocation ceremonies associated with graduation. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Dean of the student's college.

Grade of Incomplete:A grade of incomplete, I, will be given only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents a student who is otherwise doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements.

Honor Policy: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the University or other sanctions as specified in the University Student Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism or facilitating such activities.

Please schedule an appointment to see me during office hours if you have a disability that will require accommodations in this class.

Note: To qualify for disability accommodations at ASU, students must qualify for services through the Disability Resource Center (DRC), which is located on the 1st floor of the Matthews Center Building. 480.965.1234 (V), 480.965.9000 (TTY). Please complete this process as soon as possible.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “’Plagiarism” [as] using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.” You can find this definition at:

Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other form of dishonesty.

Agreement of Terms: By remaining registered in the course through drop/add period, you agree to all terms and policies set forth in the syllabus.

Your instructor reserves the right to alter this syllabus and its structure to best fit the needs of his/her class.