MA 110
Survey of College
Mathematics
Syllabus
Text: Finite Mathematics An Applied
Approach (Young, Lee, Long, Graening) 3rd Edition (NOT
REQUIRED)
The TI-83
calculator is also required for this course. (Not a TI-89 or a TI-84)
Accompanying Online Software: MathXL
Grading Policies...
The final grade for this course
comes from an average of the homework, semester tests and the final exam...
Homework
Assignments 22%
5
Tests 65%
1
Final Exam 13%
Format…
This
course is Web based. Instruction is
provided via videos which are available at www.montgomerycollege.edu/surveyofcollegemath by clicking on “Class Videos.”
Homework
Assignments…
Homework
is completed & submitted online using Math XL. Each student is responsible
for purchasing this software & adding themselves to the class roster.
There
are 2 options for purchasing access to MathXL.
o
Purchase the MathXL
Online Access Code Packet at any
OR
o
Go directly to www.mathxl.com, click on Buy
Now, and follow the instructions.
This method will require a valid credit card to complete the
purchase. The zip (postal) code for
For ANY credit the homework must be submitted BEFORE
each test is taken. Students also need to run the MathXL “installation wizard”
in order to do homework problems online.
Help…
Website: www.montgomerycollege.edu/surveyofcollegemath
Teacher’s
email: bill.witte@montgomerycollege.edu
Also
consider calling the teacher, Bill Witte, at 301-989-1432 before 8:30 PM
please
Tests
Tests are
taken in the
One of the key features of this (or any) Distance learning
course is flexibility of schedule. Class videos can be watched anywhere at any
day & time and tests can be taken on any day & time that the
assessment center is open. In order to finish on time a student needs to
view (& complete homework for) approximately 2 class videos a week AND take
a test approximately every 15 days. Pay attention to the announcements at the
opening of the MathXL site for guidance that you are not behind pace in the
course…
I HAVE NEVER & WILL NEVER ASSIGN A GRADE OF
“INCOMPLETE” FOR ANY REASON IN THIS CLASS!
Accommodations: Any student
who may need an accommodation due to a disability must provide a letter from
Disability Support Services authorizing your accommodation. Please do this as soon as possible.
Successful students are those who KEEP UP, DO ALL ASSIGNED
HOMEWORK, and ask questions. Work to
understand the material and take ownership of the knowledge.
Bill
Witte
Assignments MA110
Chapters 1&2
1.1 The Cartesian
Plane & Graphing
1.2 Equations for
Straight Lines
1.3 Linear Modeling
1.4 Two Lines:
Relating the Geometry to Equations
1.5 Regression &
Correlation
2.1 Linear Systems
as Mathematical Models
2.2 Linear Systems
Having One or No Solutions
2.3 Linear Systems
Having Many Solutions
Take Test ONE
Chapter 4
4.1 Modeling Linear
Programming Problems
4.2 Linear
Inequalities In Two Variables
4.3 Solving Linear
Programming Problems Graphically
Take Test TWO
Chapter 6
6.1 Simple &
Compound Interest
6.2 Ordinary
Annuities
6.3 Consumer Loans
& APR
Take Test THREE
Chapter 7
7.1 Sets
7.2 Applications of
Venn Diagrams
7.5 The
Multiplication Principle
7.6
7.7 Combinations
Take Test FOUR
Chapter 8,9
8.1 Sample Spaces
8.2 Outcomes With Unequal
Probability
9.1 Addition Rules
For Probability
9.2 Conditional
Probability
9.3 Multiplication
Rules For Probability
Take Test FIVE
Chapter 3
3.1 Matrix Addition
& Applications
3.2 Matrix
Multiplication & Applications
3.3 The Inverse of a
Matrix
3.4 Applications of
Matrices
Chapter 11
11.1 Markov Chains
11.2 State Vectors
11.3 Regular Markov
Chains
TAKE Final Exam