MA 117-L1 FA '01 SYLLABUS
Quantitative Analysis for Business I
Basic Course Information
Day-by-Day Schedule
Success in MA 117
Study Guides
Course Objectives:
The main goals of this course are:
understand
linear functions of one and several variables, use of matrices with linear
functions of several variables, and linear programming, and review quadratic,
exponential and logarithmic functions in preparation for calculus.
Class Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 – 4:20 p.m., Howard Hall 546.
However, because the class conflicts with STE chairs meetings occasionally,
there will be occasional deviations from the schedule, see daily schedule
below. On days marked in red,
we will meet at 2:30 in the computer lab, and then have a regular class
at 3:30, to make up for a missed class.
Instructor:
B. Gold Office:
HH C-6 Office Telephone:
571-4451 E-mail Address:
bgold@monmouth.edu
Office Hours:
Monday 11 - noon, Tuesday 2:15 - 3:15p.m., Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00p.m., Thursday
4:45 - 5:45p.m., or by appointment or chance. or by appointment or chance.
Required Text:
Mathematical Applications -- Sixth Edition, by Harshbarger and Reynolds.
Course Requirements:
7 computer labs, individual homework, 6 in-class quizes, cumulative final
examination.
Methods of Evaluation and Grading Policy:
In-class quizzes 9% each, final exam 20%, homework 6%, laboratory projects
20%. Homework is due on the
Tuesday of the following week, and you may ask questions on Monday.
Laboratory projects are due the following class period. Students
may be exempted from taking the final examination if they satisfy the following
conditions:
1.have maintained
a score of 90% or better on each of the 6 quizzes;
2.have attended
and completed all the laboratory exercises;
3.have no
more than three "unexcused" absences as determined by the class sign-in
sheets.
Attendance Requirement:
Attendance on laboratory days and quiz days is required.
Other days, it's strongly recommended:
you won't find it easy to learn the material on your own.
Also if you miss an announcement of a due date, etc., and so don't get
the material in on time, you lose credit on that assignment.
Examination Absences:
If you must miss an examination or a laboratory, you must let me know,
by telephone, e-mail, or in person, before the examination
or laboratory, or the grade will be 0, with no exceptions! Further,
you must speak with me before the next class period to determine
a time for a make-up.
Last date to Withdraw with automatic assignment
of “W” grade: November
7, 2001.
Statement on Academic Honesty:
You are welcome to consult others when doing homework, whether students
in the class or tutors in the Mathematics Learning Center.However,
whenever you have had assistance with a problem, you are to state this
fact at the beginning of the solution to the problem.
Unless it becomes excessive, there will be no reduction in credit for getting
such assistance.
Examination Rules:
No student is permitted to have at his or her desk any books or papers
that are not given out or expressly permitted by the instructor. Possession
of such material will be regarded as evidence of intent to use the information
dishonestly. No communication
between students during the examination is permitted.
If there are questions, or if there is a need for additional material,
the instructor should be asked. If there is a need for calculations
or notes, they may be written on the pages of the exam.
In accordance with the academic honesty policy of
Monmouth University each exam will contain the following pledge:
“I, ____________________________, certify that I
have read the above rules for examinations, and that I have abided by them.
By signing, I affirm that I have neither given nor received aid during
this examination, and I understand that violation of this affirmation may
result in suspension or expulsion from Monmouth University.”
Statement on Special Accomodations:
Students with disabilities who need special accommodations for this class
are encouraged to meet with me or the appropriate disability service provider
on campus as soon as possible.
In order to receive accommodations, students must be registered with the
appropriate disability service provider on campus as set forth in the student
handbook and must follow the University procedure for self-disclosure,
which is stated in the University Guide to Services and Accomodations
for Students with Disabilities.
Students will not be afforded any special accommodations for academic work
completed prior to the disclosure of the disability, nor will they be afforded
any special accommodations prior to the completion of the documentation
process with the appropriate disability office.
Class notes are available on-line, linked to the course web page, http://mathserv.monmouth.edu/coursenotes/gold/MA117.htm.
Generally, the notes supplement the materials found in the textbook, provide
an outline of the important concepts, and describe the homework expectations.
The course page also provides a link to RU Ready Exercises, on-line self-tests
for practice. In addition, Maple is accessible through the server;
instructions for using it this way will be given in class.
Success in Mathematics: All students
who have the prerequisite
background (either from the departmental placement examination or by
attaining a C- or better in MA117) can succeed in this course if they read
the assigned text before class, attend class regularly, participate fully
in group computer projects, and do homework assignments on time (getting
help from the instructor or the Mathematics Learning Center when unable
to complete an assignment). However, failure to carry out these responsibilities
can lead to failure in the course.
Class will begin promptly, so plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early
and be prepared to start work as soon as the period starts. Arriving
late or leaving early is disruptive to the class and is not appreciated.
I expect students to come to each class prepared to participate in the
class work. This includes reading the section for the day, bringing clean
paper, a writing implement (or two), the textbook, and your laptop, as
well as any assignments which are due.
You folks are now adults and I intend to treat you with respect and
expect the same from you, towards both your instructor and your classmates.
I have no tolerance for students who laugh at or put down another student’s
response.
A midterm grade will be generated based on the first two exams and other
material turned in by October 20, and submitted to the Registrar’s Office
on October 25. Please note that the last date to withdraw from
a course is November 7, so if your midterm grade is not satisfactory,
please speak with me promptly about whether you should withdraw from the
course.
If you are having difficulty in the course, your first step should be
to come see me during office hours. In addition, free tutoring is
available in the Math Learning Center located in Room 543 on the top floor
of Howard Hall. The tutors are college students from a variety of
majors who can explain the mathematical concepts clearly from a student’s
point of view. The tutors request that students bring their textbooks
with them and that they come prepared with specific questions.
Just as becoming good in a sport involves both effort and sometimes
some pain as muscles get stretched which haven’t been used before, becoming
good in mathematics involves work and occasionally pain. However,
the results, both in sports and in knowledge, more than reward the effort,
and I will do my best to help you avoid unnecessary difficulties, the “twisted
ankles” of learning mathematics. I look forward to a good semester
working with you.
Outline of Course Content and Schedule:
Note that on days in red,
we meet at 2:30 in HH 545, and move to our regular classroom at 3:30.
Links on sections ar to on-line lecture notes. Links for quizes under
the heading "section" are to quiz study guides; links under "homework"
are to on-line practice problems.
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Section
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Homework
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9/6
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0.2/
1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 16, 24, 25, 27, 29; 0.3/
1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 12, 19, 35, 36; 0.4/
1, 2, 5, 11, 12, 21; 0.5/ 1, 5, 7, 11, 12, 19, 23, 32; 0.6/
1, 2, 9, 16, 21, 28, 33
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9/10
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3, 5, 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 55 |
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9/11
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2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 19,
20, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 43, 44, 49, 51, 56
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9/13
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9/17
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No class
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Double class (starting 2:30 in HH 545) Tuesday,
9/18
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9/18
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9/20
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Quiz 1 through 1.5
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9/24
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3, 5, 8, 9,11, 19, 20, 31, 33, 35, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48
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9/25
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3, 5, 7, 9, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 35, 40
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9/27
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10/1
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5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 47, 49, 50, 56, 57
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10/2
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3,
6, 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 55, 59, 60
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10/4
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Quiz 2 covers 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2
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10/8
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No class
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Double class (starting 2:30 in HH 545) Thursday,
10/11
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10/9
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3.4
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1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 37, 39, 40, 41
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10/11
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1, 3, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 17, 31
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10/15
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1, 3, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29,
41, 42, 47
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10/16
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3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 33, 34, 35
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10/18
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1, 2, 3, 4
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10/22
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4.3
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9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 39, 42, 43
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10/23
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3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24;
Quiz 3 covers 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1
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10/25
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4.4, Lab 4
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27, 29, 30, 47, 54
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10/29
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No class
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Double class (starting 2:30 in HH 545) Thursday,
10/25
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10/30
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11, 13, 15, 17
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11/1
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4.5, 1.2
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1.2/ 1 – 4, 7, 10, 11, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29
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11/5
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3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30
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11/6
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11/8
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2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 33, 34, 37
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11/12
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1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 17, 18, 25
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11/13
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2.4
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11, 12, 32, 33, 47, 48, 49
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11/15
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11/19
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No class
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Double class (starting 2:30 in HH 545) Thursday,
11/8
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11/20
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1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25, 27, 64; Quiz 5 covers
2.1 through 2.4
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11/22
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Thanksgiving
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11/26
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2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 20, 21, 29, 35
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11/27
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1, 3, 7, 10, 13, 23, 24, 25, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41,
43, 44
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11/29
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12/3
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1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 29, 31, 35, 43, 53, 54, 55, 58,
65
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12/4
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12/6
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1, 2, 3, 10, 13
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12/10
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No class
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Double class (starting 2:30 in HH 545) Tuesday,
12/11
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12/11
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Quiz 6 covers 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
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12/13
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Review
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Final exam:
Thursday, December 20, 3:15 - 5:15 p.m., HH 546