Fall 2015 – Math 1108-R06, Math for Business: Finite

Class meetings: Monday and Thursday 11:30 ~ 12:45, KH 319
Instructor: Han-Bom Moon
Office: JMH 418
E-mail: hmoon8 at fordham.edu
Course webpage: https://fordham.blackboard.edu
Office hours: Monday and Thursday 13:00 ~ 14:30, or by appointment
Textbook: Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 13th ed. with MyMathLab, by Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen. ISBN-10: 0321947622.

Recommended problems

  • Sec. 3.1. #27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 49, 51, 55, 57, 61, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 79, 81.
  • Sec. 3.2. #13, 15, 17, 33, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 53, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 73, 75, 77, 85, 87, 89, 91.
  • Sec. 3.3. #15, 17, 19, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37,43, 45.
  • Sec. 3.4. $15, 17, 18, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 47, 49, 51, 53, 59, 61.
  • Sec. 4.1. #25, 27, 31, 57, 59, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73.
  • Sec. 4.2. #23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61.
  • Sec. 4.3. #39, 43, 47, 49, 55, 57, 61, 73, 75, 83, 85.
  • Sec. 4.4. #11, 13, 31, 35, 37, 41.
  • Sec. 4.5. #39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 65, 75.
  • Sec. 4.6. #13, 15, 31, 33, 35, 37, 63, 65.
  • Sec. 5.1. #9, 11, 13, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61.
  • Sec. 5.2. #21, 25, 29, 31, 33. 43, 47, 49.
  • Sec. 5.3. #17, 21, 25, 29, 39, 47, 49.
  • Sec. 7.2. #7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 41, 43, 47, 63, 65, 67, 69, 73, 75, 79, 83, 87, 89.
  • Sec. 7.3. #9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63.
  • Sec. 7.4. #9, 13, 15, 17, 31, 33, 37, 43, 47, 49, 51, 61, 63, 65, 71, 73, 75, 77.
  • Sec. 8.1. #7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 31, 33, 41, 43, 47, 51, 57, 59, 71, 73, 81, 83, 85, 91, 93, 97.
  • Sec. 8.2. #7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 25, 27, 29, 35, 37, 65, 73, 79, 81, 83, 85.
  • Sec. 8.3. #7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 43, 47, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 71, 73, 81, 83, 85, 87.
  • Sec. 8.4. #7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 21, 29, 31, 33, 35, 43, 45, 47, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61.
  • Sec. 8.5. #9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51.

Course objective

Finite mathematics consists of several mathematical ideas which are useful for business students. In this course we will cover (parts of) Chapter 3 ~ 5, 7, and 8 of the textbook, and Chapter 10 if the class time permits. More precisely, we discuss following topics: mathematics of finance, system of linear equations/inequalities, counting techniques, probability, and game theory.

Prerequisite

You are expected to know basic to intermediate algebra. Appendix A of the textbook provides a review of basic algebra will be used in this course. Also you should be familiar with linear equations.

Grading

I will grade on a curve. Final grades will be computed according to the following breakdown:

Participation 5 %
Homework 25 %
Midterm Exams 2 x 20 %
Final 30 %

Calculator or computer

Only four function or scientific calculators are permitted on homework, the midterm test and the final. Use of graphing calculators, computers, smartphones or any other electronic devices is not allowed.

Homework

There is no way to learn mathematics without solving lots of problems. Homework will be assigned weekly on the homework webpage http://www.mymathlab.com. To register on this site, you need an access code and the course ID. The course ID is moon31429. An access code is bundled with your textbook. When you buy your textbook, make sure it comes bundled with an access code. The homework deadline is every Thursday. I highly recommend you to work in groups and help each other, but do not copy someone’s steps directly. You must understand how to solve the problems.

Additional materials

It is always advisable to work as many additional problems from the book as you have time for. In each week I will post on the course webpage a list of recommended problems. You don’t need to submit a solution of all recommended problems, but studying them will be very helpful to improve your mathematical writing skill. Also, I will post solutions of tests. Check the course webpage regularly.

Test

There will be two midterm tests and a final exam. The exam schedule, which will depend on the course progress, will be announced later. The final exam will be cumulative, but may slightly emphasize material covered between the midterm exam and the last day of class. Make up exams will not be given unless you have a documented reason.

Attendance

Coming to every class during the official academic term is required. Attendance will be taken intermittently. This will be included in the “participation” portion of your grade.

Math Help Room

From the second week of classes, the Math Help Room in JMH 410 welcomes all students to drop by with any math questions. Faculty and upper class math majors will stay and help you.

Academic integrity

As a Fordham University student, you have agreed to abide by the University’s academic integrity policy. All academic work must meet the standards described in  http://www.fordham.edu/info/20322/academic_advising/3030/academic_integrity.
Lack of knowledge of the academic integrity policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to course assignments and the academic integrity policy should be directed to the instructor.

Disclaimer

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.

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