MATH 110
Finite Mathematics
Syllabus for Fall 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
1:00-1:50pm
Gildemeister Hall 155
Instructor: Dr. Eric Errthum Winona Email: eerrthum [at] winona [dot] edu Office: 205 Gildemeister Hall Office Hours: See homepage. Or by appointment on any day.
Texts: “Finite Mathematics” by Howard
Rolf (8th Ed) – This e-text will be accessed through the WebAssign
homework portal. DO NOT BUY AN ACCESS CARD FOR THIS. If you already did, you
should try to return it.
“Common Sense Mathematics” by Bolker and Mast (2nd
Ed) – Excerpts of this text will be available on D2L.
Technology: You will need
your laptop every class period. Make sure you have a full
charge as there are very few outlets in the room.
You are also allowed to use a calculator, but you must show and/or explain your
work. Some recommended calculators: Casio fx-300ES PLUS or Texas
Instruments TI-84. You are not allowed to use your cell phone, laptop, or any
other device capable of electronic communication in place of a calculator.
Prerequisite: MATH050 or placement exam
About This Course: Applications of linear functions, the mathematics of finance, probability, and other non-calculus mathematics to real-life problems.
Modality Disclaimer: This course is designed to be an in-person
course. For as long as the University allows in-person classes, there is no
guarantee that required materials/content/assessments will be available to
those who do not attend class in person.
Grading: Preparation/Attendance/Participation 100 points------- 14.3%
Exit Problems 100
points------- 14.3%
WebAssign Homework 100
points------- 14.3%
Short Challenges
(11 @ 15 points, drop lowest) 150
points------- 21.4%
Unit Exams (3 @ 50
points) 150
points------- 21.4%
Final 100
points------- 14.3%
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700
points total
Grades: A = 90% (630 pts), B = 80% (560 pts), C = 70% (490 pts), D = 60% (420 pts)
Preparation/Attendance/Participation: In this flipped classroom, you will be expected to read the textbook material before attending class (see D2L for a list of reading assignments). Most class time will be spent working in groups. Participation in your group is not only expected but necessary and critical for learning the material.
Exit Problems: Once your full group has completed the group work for the day, you will work individually on an exit problem that closely matches the type of questions that will be asked on the next challenge. As soon as you complete the exit problem correctly, you are free to leave for the day. If you do not complete the exit problem during the period, you are welcome to complete it outside of class time and hand it in during office hours.
WebAssign Homework: Homework
problems will be assigned through the WebAssign website. You can access this
through D2L or via webassign.net. Due
dates for WebAssign homework can be found in WebAssign and on D2L.
Short Challenges: We will have 12 (~25 minute) short challenges (see schedule below). Each challenge will count for 15 points and the lowest challenge score will be dropped from your grade. Challenge problems are based on the groupwork and exit problems done in the preceding class periods. In most cases, the challenges will be completed in the Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Unit Exams and Final: There will be three in-class exams and one comprehensive final exam. Exam dates are tentative until officially announced in class. The final exam is tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 8, 1:00 – 3:00pm. Occasionally performance on an exam may replace a score on a challenge.
Late/Missed Work: Late homework or missed challenges will result in a score of zero. There are no make-up challenges. Make-up exams will be given at the discretion of the instructor. If you miss class, you should contact me for a copy of the day’s activities and exit problem, but you will not be able to make up your lost attendance/participation points. If you have an unavoidable absence, please inform the instructor beforehand.
Desire2Learn: Course materials can be found on D2L/Brightspace including approximate grades. If you ever want an exact look at your grade, email the instructor directly.
Academic Dishonesty: Any type of academic dishonesty (cheating, copying, plagiarism, using a solutions manual to do homework, etc.) will result in failure and will be reported to school authorities. This includes student-to-student communication during a challenge or exam and/or using unsanctioned “homework help” websites to answer homework/challenge/exam problems. If you are having trouble with an assignment, please see the instructor first.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change if deemed necessary by the instructor.
Tentative Schedule of Events –
Math 110
(subject to change)
NOTE: Shaded Dates are Tentative
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Week Beginning |
Monday |
Wednesday |
Friday |
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Aug 22 |
Introductions Syllabus First Day Set Up |
Due By Class Time: Read CSM Chap 2 (pgs
27-41) Units & Rates Group Work Learning Goals: Convert between units Understand/ Create/Convert Rates Assignment: Finish Group Work and Check Solutions |
Re-Cap Group Work Exit Problem: CSM2 |
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Aug 29 |
Due By Class Time: Read R Secs 1.1, 1.2 (pgs 1-6, 10-21) Functions and Interpreting Mini-Lecture Learning Goals: Identify input and outputs of a function Identify/Compute slope of line Identify/Compute intercepts of line Be able to construct y=mx+b form of a line Assignment: WebAssign Sections 1.1 and 1.2 |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
Forms of a Line Learning Goals: Use Desmos to understand linear functions Use Desmos to find parameters Assignment: Finish Group Work and Check Solutions |
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Sep 5 |
No Class |
Re-Cap Group Work Exit Problem: Line Form |
Due By Class Time: Read R Sec 1.3 (pgs 28-35) Linear Models of Cost and Revenue Learning Goals: Create Cost, Revenue, and Profit functions Find Breakeven points Assignment: WebAssign Section 1.3 |
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Sep 12 |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
Due By Class Time: Read CSM Sec 7.1-7.5 (pgs 169-178) Analyzing Linear Information in Spreadsheets Learning Goals: Use Sheets to create linear data Use Sheets to plot data Use Sheets to analyze options Assignment: Finish Group Work Problem 7.8.9 and Check Solutions |
Continue & Finish Group Work Exit Problem: CSM7 |
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Sep 19 |
Due By Class Time: Read CSM Sec 7.7 Nonlinear Data: Piecewise Linear Approximations Learning Goals: Create piecewise linear functions Solve using a piecewise linear assumption Assignment: Finish Group Work and Check Solutions |
Re-Cap Group Work Exit Problem: Piecewise Linear |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
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Sep 26 |
Work/Make Up Day Exam Review |
Unit 1 Exam |
Due By Class Time: Read R Secs 3.1 & 3.2 (pgs 153 - 164) Systems of Inequalities Learning Goals: Write down a system of inequalities in two variables Plot the region and find the corners Assignment: WebAssign Sections 3.1 and 3.2 |
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Oct 3 |
Due By Class Time: Read R Secs 3.3 (pgs
168 - 182) Linear Programming Learning Goals: Use Desmos to Optimize in a 2D Region Assignment: WebAssign Section 3.3 |
Re-cap group work Exit Problem: Linear Programming |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
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Oct 10 |
Due By Class Time: Read R Secs 3.4 (pgs
185 - 189) Systems with more than two variables Learning Goals: Write down a system of inequalities with more than two variables Assignment: WebAssign Section 3.4 |
No Class |
No Class |
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Oct 17 |
No Class |
Due By Class Time: Watch This Video and
Install OpenSolver Linear Programming with Sheets OpenSolver Learning Goals: Find target
scenarios in Sheets Assignment: Finish
Group Work and Check Solutions |
Re-cap group work Exit Problem |
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Oct 24 |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
Work/Make Up Day Exam Review |
Unit 2 Exam |
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Oct 31 |
Due By Class Time: Read R Secs 5.1 & 5.2 (pgs 265 – 269, 271 - 276) Simple and Compound Interest Learning Goals: Assignment: WebAssign Sections 5.1 and 5.2 |
Due By Class Time: Read CSM Secs 9.1 – 9.2 Simple vs. Compound Interest Learning Goals: Use Sheets to analyze interest payments Assignment: Finish Group Work and Check Solutions |
Re-Cap Group Work Exit Problem |
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Nov 7 |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
Due By Class Time:
Read CSM Section 10 Borrowing and Saving CSM Problems |
NO CLASS |
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Nov 14 |
Re-Cap Group Work Exit Problem |
Due By Class Time: Read R Sec 5.3 (pgs
282-287) Annuities and Sinking Funds Learning Goals: WebAssign |
Due By Class Time: Read R Sec 5.4 Amortization |
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Nov 21 |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
NO CLASS |
NO CLASS |
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Nov 28 |
Work/Make Up Day Exam Review |
Unit 3 Exam |
Work/Make Up Day Exam Review |
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Cut For Time |
Re-Cap / Q&A Short Challenge |
Due By Class Time: Read R Sec 1.3 (pgs
36-37) Depreciation Models: Linear vs. Exponential Learning Goals: Assignment: Finish Group Work and Check
Solutions |
Re-Cap
Group Work Exit Problem |
Final Exam
Monday, December 5
1:00 – 3:00pm
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Excellence
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In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences.
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