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Finite Math and Applied Calculus, Math 2040

Course Description (from the University): MATH2040 Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus is directed toward students in the bachelor of science in business administration and other disciplines outside of the School of Engineering Math and Science. Topics covered include systems of linear equations, matrices, linear programming, differential calculus, exponential functions and the mathematics of finance. The primary focus is the application of each of these topics. The graphing calculator (TI83) is used throughout the course to discover and to gain insights into the fundamental concepts. 3 credits

D: W 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Syllabus -- in Word format

Schedule of Topics -- in Word format
 

Important Dates --
Take Home Exam I -- due June 8 (handed out June 1) study guide *correction to #20--you need additional information of payment = $100 to solve this problem.
Midterm Exam (in class) -- June 22 study guide
Take-Home Exam II -- due July 6 (handed out June 29) study guide
Final Exam (in class) -- July 13 (last day of class) study guide

Homework Assignments Schedule -- in Word format

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Section D

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Announcements:

We will begin with review materials from Math 1010.  Review sections will be assigned on the first homework.  You can try some of the problems to get a head start.  We will cover these sections extremely rapidly on the first day.  You should come prepared with questions.

1.1 # 9, 13, 15, 23, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 47, 61, 65, 69, 71, 75
1.3 #1, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 35, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53
1.4 #1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 43, 45
2.2 #1, 3, 13, 15-20, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47
2.3 #1-24, 25, 29, 31, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 61, 63, 67, 69, 71, 73, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85
3.1 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27, 31

Summer Tutoring Schedule
May 6 to June 3 -- Monday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June 6 to July 15th -- Monday 5-9 p.m., Tues/Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In Franklin 14 (Moon Campus)

Answer Keys

Some additional practice exams can be found on the course page for Spring 2005.