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Finite Math
MATH 104 Finite Math (3 semester credits)
Course Description: An extension of basic algebra to areas that have applications in the
economic, behavior, social, and life science. Topics include systems of linear equations and
inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, elementary probability
and descriptive statistics.
Prerequisite(s): ASC 093 or ACT Math Score of 21 or Placement Test
Instructor: Harmony Richman
harmony.richman@vcsu.edu 701-845-7658 McFarland 134Delivery Method: Online
Office Hours: By appointment
Textbook: Finite Mathematics 11
th
Edition; Lial, Greenwell and Ritchey. ISBN-10:
0133864472 ISBN-13 9780133864472
Course Requirements: Students are expected to:
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Participate regularly in class discussions.
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Submit graded assignments by dates posted on the course calendar. On each
assignment you must show ALL YOUR WORK for full credit. If you do not
show work, but simply state your answer, you will receive NO credit for the
assignment.
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Read assigned textbook chapters.
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Do ungraded, independent practice exercises.
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Submit assigned textbook problems as pdf or jpeg files.
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Complete graded quizzes after each chapter(s).
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes: The students will be able to:
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Work with elementary probability.
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Work with mathematics of finance.
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Solve systems of linear equations.
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Solve systems of linear inequalities.
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Work with linear programming.
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Work with statistics.
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Demonstrate an understanding of matrices.