Math 1100 Syllabus

Math 1100 -- Mathematical Reasoning

Instructor: Todd Frauenholtz	TA: None
Office: 372 HS	Office: NA
Phone: 755-2817	Phone: NA
Office Hours: T & R 10 - 11 am and other arrangement	Office Hours: NA

Class meets: T, R in HS 233 from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Required Text: Mathematical Excursions (4th edition) by Aufmann, Lockwood, Nation, & Clegg

Webassign Class Code: bemidjistate 0158 0580

Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test or Math 0800 with a grade of C or higher. Liberal Education Area II.

Description: Algebra and Mathematical Reasoning is designed to help students develop their algebra skills and also connect these skills to practical applications of mathematics they are likely to encounter in their personal and professional lives. The topics that will be covered are:

Problem solving
Solving linear and quadratic equations
Solving basic inequalities
Graphing simple relations and functions
Counting, permutations, and combinations
Basic probability, statistics, and data organization
Voting systems and apportionment

Throughout the course we will emphasize the interrelationships among algebraic, graphic, and numerical representations. A graphing calculator is required and will be used regularly as a problem solving tool.

Goals and objectives of the course:

Students will:

Further develop their algebraic manipulation skills.
Learn to use their algebra skills to model and solve practical problems.
Learn to appreciate mathematics for its beauty, utility, and structure through the study of geometry and applications of mathematics to other disciplines.
Be able to apply problem solving strategies to look at problems from several points of view and judge the appropriateness of various models and techniques in each problem situation.
Learn to communicate problems and solutions in a mathematically logical way.
Learn to view mathematics as a powerful tool that they can use in their own lives and careers.

Class participation and quizzes: Quizzes will be given frequently and generally unannounced. Make-ups will not be allowed for missed quizzes; however, your two lowest quiz scores will be dropped from calculating your grade. Cell phones must be turned off during class.

Homework: Assignments will prepare you for the quizzes and exams. You are responsible for understanding how to do each problem; I recommend study groups of three to four. There will be some problem days where the assignment will be completed during class.

Exams: There will be five 100 point exams during the course and a 200 point comprehensive final. Make-up exams will be given only under special circumstances and need to be discussed with me before hand. The final exam will be Friday, May3^rd from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

Grades: Grades for this course will be based upon homework, quizzes, tests, and a comprehensive final exam; some of the quizzes may be unannounced. Items for both will come from the assigned homework. The following grading scale will be used to determine grades:

A	90 – 100 %
B	80 – 89 %
C	70 – 79 %
D	60 – 69 %
F	Below 60%

Make-ups are not allowed for missed quizzes; instead I will allow you to drop your two lowest scores from the terms. All tests will count toward your final grade. The instructor reserves the right to adjust the grading scale if necessary.

Working through the assigned problems is essential to learning algebra. Showing your work is the only way to receive partial credit and hence is very important.

Current Grade Sheet

Academic integrity: Students are expected to practice the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all of their academic work. Any form of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation) may result in disciplinary action. Possible disciplinary actions may include failure for part or all of a course, as well as suspension from the University.

Upon request, this document and others distributed in this course can be made available in alternate formats. Please contact the instructor, Todd Frauenholtz, at 755-2817 or staff in the Accessibilities Office at 755-3883 for assistance.

Daily Course Outline

Day 1	Introductions and collecting data. Class data sheet here. Webassign Section 13.1
Day 2	Measures of center Webassign section 13.2
Day 3	Measures of spread or dispersion Webassign section 13.3
Day 4	M&M Project using decriptive and inferential statistics Section 13.4
Day 5	Normal distribution - z-scores, linear regression, least squares regression line, ...
Day 6	Wrap-up Chapter 13
Day 7	Ch 13 Review
Day 8	Test Chapter 13
Day 9	Introduce Chapter 11 - Interest = the cost of money Section 11.1
Day 10	Wrap-up section 11.1 - linear equations. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_4_t_2.html
Day 11	Section 5.2 - Rate, ratio, and proportion. Section 5.2 Assigned problems: 2, 5, 8 – 15, 17, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 37, 39, 43, 44, 47, 50, 53, 54, 55, 61, 67.
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Day 13	Section 5.3 Assigned problems: 2, 7 – 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35.
Day 14
Day 15	Section 5.4 Assigned problems: 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 40, 41, 43, 44, 47.
Day 16
Day 17	Section 6.1 Assigned problems: 1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 32, 33, 39, 40, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53, 57.
Day 18	Section 6.2 Assigned problems: 1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 33, 35, 38, 40, 43, 45, 47, 49, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67.
Day 19	Section 6.3 Assigned problems: 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 29, 36.
Day 20	Section 6.4 Assigned problems: 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 38, 41, 44, 47, 51.
Day 21
Day 22	Review
Day 23	REVIEW
Day 24	TEST 1 - October 5th - Chapters: 1, 5, and 6.
Day 25	FUNdamental Counting Principle Section 11.1 Assigned problems: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 27, 29.
Day 26	Combinations and Permutations (nCr or C(n,r)) Section 11.2 Assigned problems: 3, 4, 8, 11, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 53, 54, 58, 61, 67, 71.
Day 27	Probability and Odds Section 11.3 Assigned problems: 1, 7, 16 – 19, 21, 23 – 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 51, 52, 53, 54, 59, 85.
Day 28	Addition and Complement Rules Section 11.4 Assigned problems: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 31, 34, 47, 48, 56.
Day 29	Review 11.4
Day 30	Conditional Probability Section 11.5 Assigned problems: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 23, 24, 25, 26, 46, 59, 61, 65.
	Review 11.5
Day 31	Expected Value Section 11.6 Assigned problems: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19.
Day 32	Review conditional probability and expected value
Day 33	Review expected value
Day 34	Measures of center Section 12.1 Assigned problems: 3, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 33.
Day 35	Mesaures of dispersion: Range, Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), and standard deviation Section 12.2 Assigned problems: 1, 3, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 21.
Day 36	Normal distribution and standardized scores Section 12.3 Assigned problems: 1, 2, 5, 9, 12, 13, 17. & Section 12.4 Assigned problems: 3, 5, 7, 8, 37, 38.
Day 37	Linear regression Section 12.5 Assigned problems: 1, 2, 5, 7, 11, 12, 15, 17.
Day 38	Review for Test 2
Day 39	Review for Test 2
Day 40	Review for Test 2
Day 41	TEST 2 - Tuesday, November 14th
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Day 59	Review for Final Exam
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May 3	Final Exam from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

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