Last updated May 27, 2007
Introduction to Finite Math
This course will consist of an introduction to several topics in finite mathematics including, among others, the mathematics of finance, probability, and linear programming. There will be an emphasis on applications in social, financial, and behavioral sciences.
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Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences (11th edition) by Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen
(Available at Wheelock Books)
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MWF 11:15 - 12:20
x-hour*: Tu 12:00-12:50 |
| Location: Kemeny 006 |
* The x-hours will be used as needed.
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| Jonathan Bayless |
| Office: 216 Kemeny Hall |
Office Hours: M 1:00-2:00, W 1:00-2:00, Th 1:00-2:00
and by appointment |
Email: jonathan.bayless@dartmouth.edu |
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For each day of class, there will be an assignment posted on the homework
page and due the following class period. Please write up your assignments neatly, and clearly indicate the assignment and problem on your paper. You may work with other students, which is encouraged, particularly with your groups. However, as noted in the section on the honor policy below, please write up your assignments individually.
All homework assignments and projects are due at the start of class on the day they are due. LATE HOMEWORK AND PROJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON. The grader is permitted to give a grade of 0 on any homework that does not have a name or that is not neat and stapled.
The daily homework assignments will be graded on a scale of 0 - 4 as follows:
- 0 means little or no substantial work
- 1 means incorrect with significant errors and/or omissions
- 2 means some correct work, some errors/omissions
- 3 means correct with a few minor errors,
- 4 means complete and essentially mathematically correct.
Group work will be a big part of this course. There will be four group assignments graded on the same scale as above. The group project will be graded on a scale of 0 - 50 based on completeness, clarity, accuracy, and the entire group's participation. In addition, at the end of the course, each student's three lowest scores on the homework will be replaced by their group's average score.
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There will be two exams and a final scheduled as follows:
| Exam 1 |
Friday, April 20 |
11:15-12:20 |
Kemeny 006 |
| Exam 2 |
Monday, May 14 |
11:15-12:20 |
Kemeny 006 |
| Final |
Saturday, June 2 |
08:00 - 11:00 |
Haldeman 28 |
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There will be a number of opportunities for bonus points throughout this course. For the first exam, the group whose average is highest will recieve 5 bonus points. For the second exam and the final, the group whose average score improved most from the previous exam will recieve 5 bonus points. There may also be a problem or two added as a bonus to a homework assignment.
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The course grade will be based on the scores on homework, exams, project, and final as follows:
|
number |
points each |
total points possible |
| Daily Homework |
23 |
4 |
92 |
| Group Assignments* |
4 |
5 |
20 |
| Exams |
2 |
100 |
200 |
| Project |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Final |
1 |
200 |
200 |
| Total |
|
|
562 |
* Group work will also factor into the homework, exam, and final grades. See the sections on homework and bonus points.
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Collaboration on homework is permitted
and encouraged, but it is a violation of the honor code for someone to
provide the answers for you. In other words, you
should feel free to talk to other students while thinking about a
problem, but you should write up your solutions independently. You are
also on your honor not
to talk to another student about an exam or final until both you and
the other student have handed in the exam or final.
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Students with disabilities who will be
taking this course and may need disability-related classroom
accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see
the instructor as soon as possible. They should also stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis 301 to register for support services.
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