Christian Brothers University

Math 105 Departmental Syllabus
Finite Math

Catalog Data The course contains introductory topics in mathematics for students in arts and business. Students learn important, useful introductory concepts in linear mathematics, consumer mathematics, models and counting. Topics include matrices, linear programming, mathematical models and counting. Applications illustrate each concept. The course emphasizes the use of mathematics to solve real problems.
Prerequisite: Math 100 or Math 103 or passing a departmental placement test.

Textbook Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus, Frank C. Wilson, Houghton Mifflin, 2007.

Calculator Policy You should use a graphing calculator, such as the Texas Instruments model TI-83 plus or TI-84, on assignments and occasionally on tests.

Prerequisites You should have fundamental skills in college algebra and mathematical problem solving.

Goals You will learn how to set up and solve applied problems using fundamental concepts of systems of equations, linear programming, models, mathematics of finance and counting.


Syllabus
Day Evening
Topic Sections Classes
Functions and Linear Models
Linear functions
Models 		1.1-3 6     2
Systems of Linear Equations
Solving systems of linear equations
Using matrices to solve systems of linear equations
Applications 		2.1-3 7     2
Linear programming
Graphing linear inequalities
Linear programming
Solving linear inequalities graphically		 4.1-2 6     2
Nonlinear Models
Quadratic function models
Polynomial function models
Exponential function models
Logarithmic function models
Choosing a mathematical model		 5.1-5 10    5
Mathematics of Finance
Solving exponential equations
Simple and compound interest
Annuities		 6.1-4 9     3
Tests 4     2
Total 42   16


Final Exam The final exam is comprehensive and departmental.

Resources The Math Center located in Science 116 and 151 offers free tutoring in finite math.

Attendance You should attend class regularly.