Introduction To Mathematics

MTH-105-00: Mathematics In Today's World

MWF 11 AM, Stuart Hall 308

Instructor: Linda Van Niewaal

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Course Description

Text and Reference Material

Text and Reference Material

For All Practical Purposes, 7th Edition

Course Description

MTH-105 Mathematics in Today’s World
An introduction to contemporary mathematical thinking with emphasis on its connections to society. Logical thinking and the ability to read critically are interwoven with elementary mathematical skills. The course concentrates on discussions about mathematics--about its nature, its content, and its applications to a variety of topics, such as management science, social choice, and the geometry of size and shape. This course is appropriate for a varied audience. Some ability in arithmetic, geometry, and elementary algebra is assumed. This course does not satisfy any of the requirements for a major or minor in the mathematical sciences.

Tentative Class Schedule

Jan. 11  Introduction, Urban Services:  Section 1.1
     
Jan. 14   Sections 1.2, 1.3
Jan. 16   Sections 1.3, 1.4
Jan. 18   Chapter 1 Problems Due
   
Jan. 21   Business Efficiency:  2.1, 2.2
Jan. 23   2.2, 2.3
Jan. 25   2.3, 2.4
      
Jan. 28   2.4, Planning & Scheduling:  3.1, Chap. 2 Problems Due
Jan. 30   3.1, 3.2
Feb.  1   3.2, 3.3
      
Feb. 4   3.3, 3.4, Chap. 3 Problems Due
Feb. 6   3.4, Review
Feb. 8   Exam:  Chapters 1 - 3
      
Feb. 11   Section 16.1
Feb. 13   16.1, 16.2
Feb. 15   16.3, 16.4
      
Feb. 18   17.1, Chap. 16 Problems Due
Feb. 20   17.2
Feb. 22   17.2, 17.3
      
Feb. 25   17.3, 17.4
Feb. 27   17.4, Review, Chap. 17 Problems Due
Feb. 29   18.1, 18.2

Mar. 3   Exam Part V
Mar. 5   18.2, 18.3
Mar. 7   18.3, 18.4
      
Mar. 10 - 14   Spring Break
      
Mar. 17   18.6, Review, Chap. 18 Problems Due
Mar. 19   19.1
Mar. 21   19.2
      
Mar. 24   19.3
Mar. 26   19.4
Mar. 28   19.5
      
Mar. 31   19.6, Chap. 19 Problems Due
Apr. 2   Student Symposia, No Classes
Apr. 4   20.1
      
Apr. 7   20.2
Apr. 9   20.5
Apr. 11  9.1
      
Apr. 14  9.2
Apr. 16  9.3, 9.4
Apr. 18   11.1, 11.2
      
Apr. 21   11.2, 11.3
Apr. 23   Exam: Chapters 9 & 11, Strip Patterns & Tilings Due

      
Apr. 30  Final Exam -- 8 AM

Class Exercises

Chapter 1, pps. 25-33: 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 28, 32, 34, 36, 38, 44, 50, 56
Chapter 2, pps. 64-76: 1, 2, 6, 14, 22, 25, 27, 28, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 50, 51, 54, 62, 64, 68, 71
Chapter 3, pps. 110-121: 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 26, 34, 36, 44, 46, 50, 58, 64, 66, 70, 76
Chapter 16, pps. 613-617: 1, 3, 7, 14, 15, 20, 28, 36, 40, 52, 57, 62, 64, 66, 68, 71, 74
Chapter 17, pps.1, 2, 3, 10, 14, 20, 21, 23, 31, 32, 34, 35, 51, 58, 59, 64

Class Grading Policy

Grades in this course will be based on performance in class on a daily basis, homework and quizzes (1/7), the 3 in class exams (3/7), an original strip pattern and tiling (1/7), and the final exam (2/7). Please use pencil for all written work! Homework assignments will be accepted before the due date but will not be accepted later than the due date.

If you will miss a scheduled exam for any reason, make arrangements for a make-up exam in advance of the scheduled date.

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