Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR:
LINDA HO
CLASS TIME:
Section 0720, MW 1 PM – 3:05 PM @MBA-212
OFFICE HOURS:
MW 3:15 – 5:15 PM and
TTh 4:35 – 5:05 PM @ MBA-243
Office phone & Voice Mail (310) 660-3593 ext 6756
Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.elcamino.edu/faculty/lho
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Finite Mathematics, 13th Edition, by Barnett, Ziegler, Byleen,
2015, Pearson; a scientific calculator is required.
COURSE PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 73 or Math 80 or Mathematics 67 with a minimum
grade of C or qualification by testing (El Camino College Mathematics Placement Test) and
assessment.
GRADING SCALE:
The grade you receive in this class will be based on the following
(1) Homework Quizzes (best 3 out of 4)
20 points each
60 points total
(2) Midterms (3)
100 points each
300 points total
(3) Comprehensive Final Exam
200 points
200 points total
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------560 Pts Maximum
You are assured at least the following grade for attaining the total points in one of the following
categories:
504-560..................................... A = 90%
448-503..................................... B = 80%
392-447..................................... C = 70%
336-391..................................... D = 60%
0-335..................................... F = below 60%
ACCOMMODATIONS: It is the policy of the El Camino Community College District to
encourage full inclusion of people with disabilities in all programs and services. Students with
disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class should contact the campus
Special Resource Center as soon as possible. This will ensure that students are able to fully
participate. As well one may contact the instructor privately to discuss your specific needs. The
Special Resource Center is located in the southeast wing of the Student Services Center, (310)
660-3295. More guidelines for students with disabilities may be found on page 27 of 2015-2016
College Catalog or may visit their website at www.elcamino.edu/academics/src.”
Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION: Good Attendance and active participation are critical
and highly encouraged in this class. Homework questions will be answered in the first 20
minutes of each class except on exam dates. All students will be expected to do problems in class
when asked to. Students may be dropped because of the following:
 More than 4 absences
 Missing more than one exam
 Excessive tardy and leaving class early
 Disruptive Behavior (which includes but is not limited to talking, emotional outbursts,
disrespectful behaviors, listening to i-pod/mp3, reading materials other than classroom
text, and cheating of any means.)
STUDENT ABSENCE LOG:
Absence 1: Date: _______ I notified the instructor by ____ phone ____email ____ inperson
Absence 2: Date: _______ I notified the instructor by ____ phone ____email ____ inperson
Absence 3: Date: _______ I notified the instructor by ____ phone ____email ____ inperson
Absence 4: Date: _______ I have scheduled an appointment to meet with the instructor to
discuss my status in the class on the following date: _____________
CLASS CONDUCT:
 If you carry a cell phone, please turn the audio off or put in airplane mode before
entering class.
 Because of liability considerations, children of any age may not come to class with you.
 Seating will be assigned next time based on where you sit.
 If you disrupt class, you will be removed from the classroom. Consequences may also
result in a drop from the course and additional disciplinary actions from the
administration.
 I do not accommodate students’ vacation plans, family visits, or business trips
whatsoever!
 I do not deal with your parents!
EXAM POLICIES:
 Exam guides will be distributed the weekend before each test.
 There will be no make-up exams and no retakes. Your LOWEST midterm score, however,
could be dropped AND replaced by ½ of comprehensive final exam score. For example, if
you score a 60 on midterm #1 and you end up scoring a 160 on final exam, then the score of
80 will replace 60 for midterm #1. Therefore, if you fail to show up on any exam dates, you
will receive 0 on that exam until that score is replaced by ½ of final--NO EXCEPTIONS!
 Students must SHOW ALL WORK on every exam. Answers with supporting work will
receive full credit (if correct) and partial credit (if incorrect). Answers without supporting
work will receive NO CREDIT.
 Three 1 ½ -hour midterms will be administered regularly. There will be a comprehensive,
2-hour final exam. Please see dates on course schedule attached.
Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus
HOMEWORK POLICIES:
 Although homework will not be collected in my transfer-level courses, not doing
homework will result in flunking exams. Please see attached homework sheet for
assignments.
 I will answer homework questions at the beginning of class as time permits. Please
come to my office hours after each day for additional help.
 There will be four homework-based quizzes given prior to each midterm throughout the
semester (see syllabus for dates). The 30-min quizzes (2 – 3 problems) will be worth 20
points each. Since the lowest quiz grade will automatically be dropped at the end of the
semester, there will be no makeup on quizzes.
FREE TUTORIAL SERVICE:
 Math is not a spectator’s sport. You need to work hard continually to achieve success
in this course. There are free tutorial services available at MBA-119 throughout the
semester. You may want to do your homework there with HELP!
ACADEMIC HONESTY: El Camino College places a high value on the integrity of its student
scholars. When an instructor determines that there is evidence of dishonesty in any academic
work (including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, or theft of exam materials), disciplinary
action appropriate to the misconduct as defined in BP 5500 may be taken. A failing grade on an
assignment in which academic dishonesty has occurred and suspension from class are among
the disciplinary actions for academic dishonesty (AP 5520). Students with any questions about
the Academic Honesty or discipline policies are encouraged to speak with their instructor in
advance.
Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus
Catalog Description:
This course consists of a study of the Gauss-Jordan method, matrices, linear programming from a
geometrical approach, logic, sets, combinatorics, probability, Bayes’ theorem, random variables,
descriptive statistics and Markov chains.
Course Objectives
1. Use linear functions to model problems from the business and social sciences.
2. Solve a system of linear equations by the Gauss-Jordan method.
3. Add, scalar multiply, transpose, multiply and find the inverse of matrices.
4. Use graphical linear programming methods to optimize linear functions subject to a set of
constraints.
5. List the elements in the intersection, union, difference and complements of sets.
6. Determine the number of elements in a finite set using the inclusion-exclusion principle, the
complement principle, Venn Diagrams, the multiplication principle, permutations, and
combinations, as needed.
7. Find the probability of a given event.
8. Find the expected value of a random variable.
9. Compute the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation for a given set of data.
10. Write a transition matrix for a Markov chain, compute the state vector after k transitions, and
compute the stable state vector.
SLO Statements
SLO #1 Use of Gauss-Jordan:
Use the Gauss-Jordan technique to solve systems of linear equations.
SLO #2 Use of Matrices:
Solve problems using matrices.
SLO #3 Use of Geometrical Approach:
Solve linear programming problems using the geometrical approach.
SLO #4 Use of Finite Mathematics Techniques:
Solve application problems using finite mathematics techniques.
Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus
Monday
8/29 Intro & 4.1
Wednesday
8/31 Sec. 4.2 – 4.3
9/5 Labor Day! NO CLASS!!
9/7 Sec. 4.3 – 4.4
9/12 HW Quiz #1 (4.1-4.4)
Sec. 4.5
9/19 5.1 – 5.2
9/14 Sec. 4.6 – 4.7
9/26 HW Q & A (Chapter 5)
Midterm #1 (Chapter 4 & 5)
10/3 Sec. 7.3 – 7.4
10/10 Quiz #2 (7.2-7.4)
Sec. 8.2
10/17 Sec. 8.4
10/24 HW Q & A (8.4-8.5 only)
Midterm #2 (7.2-7.4 & 8.1-8.5)
10/31 Sec. 9.2
11/7 Sec. 10.1
9/21 Sec. 5.3
Test Guide #1 Distributed
9/28 Sec. 7.2 – 7.3
10/5 Sec. 8.1
10/12 Sec. 8.3
10/19 Sec. 8.5
Test Guide #2 Distributed
10/26 Sec. 9.1
11/2 Sec. 9.3
11/21 Sec. 11.3 – 11.4
11/9 Quiz #3 (9.1-9.3)
Sec. 10.2
Test Guide #3 Distributed
11/16 HW Q & A (10.1-10.2 only)
Midterm #2 (9.1-9.3; 10.1-10.2)
11/23 Sec. 11.4
11/28 Sec. 11.5
11/30 Section 11.5
12/5 Quiz #4 (chapter 11)
Section 7.1
12/7 Sec. 7.1
Final Test Guidelines Distributed
12/12
12/14 Comprehensive Final Exam!
11/14 Sec 11.1-11.2
Final Question Q & A!
Last Day to drop with refund of enrollment fee: Friday, 9/9
Last Day to drop without a notation on record: Friday, 9/9
Last Day to drop with “W”: Friday, 11/18
Reminder: All exam dates and assignment dates on the syllabus are subject to change depending upon the class
progress. Hence, you are responsible for all the announcements and materials covered during your absence. It is
ultimately the students’ responsibility to withdraw themselves from the class if they wish to be withdrawn.
Don’t just stop coming to class and assume the instructor will drop you. She/he may not and you will receive an “F”
or the semester.
Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT/GUIDE
4.1
7-41 odd; 43-44; 65, 67
4.2
4.3
1-27 odd; 39-61 odd; 73, 75
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
5.1
5.2
5.3
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9.1
9.2
9.3
10.1
10.2
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
7.1
1-8 all; 9 – 65 odd
Math 140– Finite Mathematics (4 units)
Fall 2016 Syllabus