MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
ROCKVILLE CAMPUS
Finite Mathematics; MATH110 CRN 31307
Spring 2017
Instructor:
Dr. Fred Katiraie
Website:
http://faculty.montgomerycollege.edu/fkatira1/
Classroom:
Science Center, Room 359
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours held in SC 354P:
Office: Science Center 354P
Phone: (240) 567-8060
Class Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Wednesday 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, and Thursday 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM in SC354P, and
Tuesday Review Session for Math110 4:30 – 5:30 PM (in Room SC363)
Wednesday Review Session for Math150 4:00 – 5:00 PM (in Room SC363)
Tuesday Review Session for Math096 5:30 – 6:30 PM (in Room SC363)
Wednesday Review Session for Math096 5:00 – 6:00 PM (in Room SC363)
& by appointment.
Optional Review Session for My MATH110 Students: Every Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM (in Room SC363)
Textbook:
Finite Math Business Economics and Life (w/MATHXL Access) Edition: 13th
Author: Barnett
ISBN: 9780321995308
Copyright Year: 2015
Publisher: Pearson
Calculator:
You will need a graphing calculator for a significant portion of this course. You are responsible for acquiring
optimal use of your calculator. A graphing calculator is required for this course. TI-83, TI-83+ or 84 (recommended), TI-82, TI86 (acceptable). A TI-83+/84 will be used for class demonstrations.
(TI-89, and TI-92 are not allowed).
No one will be allowed to share a calculator during quizzes and exams.
Course Description:
MA 110 is a general college mathematics course whose topics include linear and quadratic models,
matrix algebra, linear programming, probability, markov chains, and the mathematics of finance. Emphasis is on developing,
analyzing, and interpreting mathematical models. The prerequisite for the course is a grade of C or better in MATH097 (or
MATH093) or MATH099 (or MATH096) or an appropriate score on the assessment test. The course may be used to fulfill the
general education foundation requirement at Montgomery College and may also be transferred as a general education mathematics
course to any two or four-year Maryland public institution of higher education.
Attendance:
You are expected to attend every class and attendance will be considered in your performance in the class. If
you miss a class you are responsible for getting the notes and assignments in on time. I expect you to arrive to class on time.
Homework Binder:
There are some bad work habits which may hinder one’s performance in a course such as this one.
As an example, sloppy handwriting often causes careless mistakes that lead to unnecessary confusion and lack of confidence in
one’s work. In order to ensure that your work for this course is organized, you will be required to have a 3-ring binder (or a folder
of your choice) which contains separate sections for:

Homework assignments

Quizzes, tests and handouts (such as syllabus )

Class notes (unless you prefer to keep these in a separate notebook).
The homework assignments should be written neatly and should include only the relevant calculations, not messy scratch work.
You should also include the statement of each problem. (For word problems, you can briefly summarize the statement using
symbols, if necessary) Keep the various components of the binder file in separate sections (Do not mix your quizzes in with your
homework) I will periodically look at your binder and may grade selected problems. (I especially will be interested in seeing your
binder when you are not performing well on quizzes and tests.)
You have to do your homework on MathXL
Your textbook in the bookstore, is bundled with MathXL access code. Use your MathXL
access code to login to MathXL, or you can purchase your code at www.mathxl.com
XL2L-N19S-7020-3NK2
The Course ID for your course is:
Grading Policy:
Your final grade will be based on the following:
Homework Binder & Attendance
Quizzes
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III
Final Exam
5%
10%
20%
20%
20%
25%
Excellent Homework Binder
Excellent Attendance & Participation
Excellent Attendance in Math Science Center / Review Sessions
Drops One Lowest Quiz
Drops One Lowest Quiz
Drops One Lowest Quiz
Grading Scale
90 – 100 % = A
80 – 89 % = B
70 - 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
59% and Below = F
There will be no make-ups on homework assignments to be turned in, or quizzes.
No make-up exam will be allowed without a well-documented medical excuse.
Dropping:
Check MyMC Class Schedule for YOUR Specific Deadlines for Refund or to Add, Drop without a W or
Change from Audit/Credit for Spring 2017
Final Exam:
The final examination for our class will be on May 10th 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Failure to take the final will result in an F for the course.
Ackerman Learning Center: Free tutoring and other resources are available.
 Rockville Campus, Science Center West, Room SW 100, 240-567-5200,
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 8pm, Fri. 8am – 4pm, Sat. 10am – 3pm
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/MathScienceCenter/
 Math Homework Help
093,096,098,110,150,165,181,182,280
Where? Science Center 260 Computer Classroom
When? Mondays & Wednesdays
Time? 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Math Club Meetings
Where? Science Center 362
When? Fridays
Time? 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Why? To Help You Succeed
Standards of College Behavior: Montgomery College seeks to provide an environment where discussion and expression of all views
relevant to the subject matter of the class are recognized and necessary to the educational process. However, students do not have the
right to interfere with the faculty member’s right to teach or the other students’ rights to learn. Faculty and staff set the standards of
behavior that are within the guidelines and spirit of the Student Code of Conduct or other College policies for classrooms, events,
offices, and areas, by announcing or posting these standards early in the semester. For more information, please refer to Number
42001 in http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/pnp/#Chapter_4
Academic Honesty: Academic dishonesty in college is a very serious offense. Each student is expected to do his/her own work on all
quizzes and tests and class and homework exercises. Students who engage in any act that the classroom instructor judges to be
academic dishonesty or misconduct are subject to sanctions. For more information, please refer to Number 42001 in
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/pnp/#Chapter_4
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all class sessions. In cases involving excessive absences from class, the
instructor may drop the student from the class. An excessive absence is defined as one more absence than the number of classes
per week during a fall or spring semester; the number of absences is pro-rated for accelerated sessions.
Withdrawal and Refund Dates: It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course. Non-attendance of classes or failure to pay
does not constitute official withdrawal. To view specific drop deadlines, log into your MyMC account:
Click on ‘My Class Schedule’ under Student Quick Links
Select the current term
Click on ‘View Drop Deadline Dates’ at the bottom of the page
Audit Policy: All students registered for audit are required to consult with the instructor before or during the first class session in
which they are in audit status, and students are required to participate in all course activities unless otherwise agreed upon by the
student and instructor at the time of consultation.
Disability Support Services: Any student who needs an accommodation due to a disability should make an appointment to see
the course instructor during office hours. In order to receive accommodations, a letter from Disability Support Services
(LOCATIONS: Germantown-SA 189; Rockville-CB 122; or Takoma Park/Silver Spring-ST 122) will be needed. Furthermore,
any student who may need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation must identify to the Disability Support Services
Office; guidelines for emergency evacuations for individuals with disabilities are found at:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Plain2.aspx?id=4162
Veteran’s Services: If you are a veteran or on active or reserve status and you are interested in information regarding
opportunities, programs and/or services, please visit the Combat2College Web site at
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/combat2college/
Delayed Opening or Closing of the College: On occasion, Montgomery College will announce a late opening or early closing of
a specific campus or the entire college because of weather conditions or other emergencies.
 If a class can meet for 50% or more of its regularly scheduled meeting time OR if the class can meet for 50 minutes or
more, it will meet.
 Montgomery College will always operate on its regular schedule unless otherwise announced. Depending on the nature of
the incident, notifications of emergencies and changes to the College’s operational status will be communicated through
one or more communication methods including the College’s web page http://montgomerycollege.edu
For the most up-to-date information regarding College openings, closings, or emergencies, all students, faculty, and staff are
encouraged to sign up for email and text alerts via Montgomery College ALERT. Registration information is available at
www.montgomerycollege.edu/emergency
Communication: The Montgomery College e-mail account is the official means of communication. Check your email account
routinely for course announcements, invoices, important admission/registration information, waitlist status etc.
Course Changes: The instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule of the course if necessary but will notify the students of
any changes to the schedule before the changes are implemented.
Inclement Weather
If inclement weather forces the College or any campus or College facility to suspend classes or close, public service announcements will be
provided to local radio and television stations as early as possible. You may also call MC at 240-567-5000 or check the college website
www.montgomerycollege.edu to verify MC school closings. Any exams planned on days classes are suspended will be administered at the first
class meeting once classes resume. Note that the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery College do not follow the same
school closing procedures.
Important Student Information Link
In addition to course requirements and objectives that are in this syllabus, Montgomery College has information on its’ web site
(see link below) to assist you in having a successful experience both inside and outside of the classroom. It is important that you
read and understand this information. The link below provides information and other resources to areas that pertain to the
following: student behavior (student code of conduct), student e-mail, the tobacco free policy, withdraw and refund dates,
disability support services, veteran services, how to access information on delayed openings and closings, how to register for the
Montgomery College alert System, and finally, how closings and delays can impact your classes. If you have any questions please
bring them to your professor. As rules and regulations change they will be updated and you will be able to access them through
the link. If any student would like a written copy of these policies and procedures, the professor would be happy to provide
them. By registering for this class and staying in this class, you are indicating that you acknowledge and accept these policies.
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/mcsyllabus/
Tentative Schedule
Quiz Dates are marked asterisk (*)
NO.
DATE SEC.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
TOPIC
1
1/23
1.2
1.3
MathXL
MathXL
Graphs and Lines
Linear Regression
2
1/25*
1.3
2.3
MathXL
MathXL
Linear Regression
Quadratic Functions
3
1/30
3.1
MathXL
Simple Interest
4
2/1*
3.2
MathXL
Compound Interest
5
2/6
3.3
3.4
MathXL
MathXL
Annuities
Amortization
6
2/8*
5.1
MathXL
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
7
2/13
Review for Test I
8
2/15*
TEST I
9
2/20
5.1
5.2
MathXL
MathXL
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
System of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
10
2/22*
5.3
MathXL
Linear Programming Geometric Approach
11
2/27
7.2
7.3
MathXL
MathXL
Sets
Basic Counting Principles
12
3/1
7.4
MathXL
Permutations and Combinations
13
3/6
14
3/8*
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
T1 will consist of materials from sections 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1 – 3.4
Review for Test II
TEST II
March 13th –
T2 will consist of 25 points from your test 1
and 75 points from materials from 5.1—5.3, and 7.2—7.4
March 19th


Spring Break
No Classes
15
3/20
8.1
8.2
MathXL
MathXL
Sample Spaces, Events and Probabilities
Union, Intersection, and Complements of Events
16
3/22*
8.2
MathXL
Union, Intersection, and Complements of Events
17
3/27
8.3
MathXL
Conditional Probability, Intersection, and
Independence
18
3/29*
8.4
MathXL
Bayes’ Formula
19
4/3
4.1
4.2
MathXL
MathXL
20
4/5*
4.3
MathXL
Review: System of linear equations in two variables
System of linear equations; matrices
Gauss—Jordan Elimination
NO.
DATE SEC.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
TOPIC
21
4/10
4.4
4.5
MathXL
MathXL
Matrices: basic operations
Inverse of a Square Matrix
22
4/12*
4.6
MathXL
Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations
23
4/17
Review for Test III
24
4/19*
Test III
25
4/24
9.1
MathXL
T3 will consist of 25 points from your test 2
and 75 points from materials from 8.1—8.4, and 4.1—
4.4
Properties of Markov Chains
26
4/26*
9.2
MathXL
Regular Markov Chains
27
5/1
Review for final,
28
5/3
Review for final,
Final Exam:
The final examination for our class will be on May 10th 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Failure to take the final will result in an F for the course.
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THIS SYLLABUS AS APPROPRIATE THROUGHOUT
THE SEMESTER. STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY SUCH CHANGES.