COURSE:                 Math 102         

CLASSROOM:        Bridges 261                          

INSTRUCTOR:       James Hatzenbuhler         

DEPARTMENT:     Mathematics                         .

OFFICE:                   MacLean 375 Q                   

OFF. PHONE:         477-4012                              

E-MAIL:                hatzenbu@mnstate.edu

Web Page: http://web.mnstate.edu/hatzenbu/ 

OFFICE HOURS:

            Monday 9:30 am-1020 am, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm

            Tuesday  9:30 a.m.-10:20, noon-1:00 p.m.

            Wednesday 9:30 am-10:20 am, 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

            Thursday  12:30 pm- 2:00 pm

             Friday 9:30 am-10:20 am, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm

 

                    Also by appointment

 

  Course Description:  Problem solving strategies, sets, logic, probability and statistics. May not be taken for credit by those who have earned credit  in MDS 119 Prerequisite: M DEV 102 or sufficient placement exam score.

Required Text: Mathematics All Around, Thomas Pirnot, Pearson Addison Wesley Publications, Customized version of the 4th Edition, 2010.

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES / STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME

 Determine if arguments are valid.

Solve real-life problems using set theory.

Understand and apply the tools used in descriptive statistic.

Solve problems using the standard normal distribution.

Demonstrate the understanding of selected topics from set theory, logic, probability and statistics by solving problems  and communicating the result in proper written form.

Course Outline: Chapters 2, 3, 7, 13, 14 and 15 in Mathematics All Around,

GRADING:

There will be 3 one hour exams, each worth 100 points. There will be 4 quizzes and the top 3 scores will be worth 100 points There will be a comprehensive final worth 150-200 points.. At the discretion of the professor, supplemental problems may be assigned for credit. These will be distributed in class and the due date will be announced at that timer. Each student is responsible for obtaining, completing and submitting such assignments by the due date. Grades will be based on total points according to the following percentages, although pluses or minuses may also be used.

 

A         100 – 90

B           89 – 80

C           79 – 70

D           69 – 60

F            59 – 0

      

 Attendance Policy

 

  Students will take exams and quizzes as scheduled. Quiz dates and  exam dates can be found  on my web page under Math 102..

    

 Academic Honesty:

      

           See policy in the Student Handbook

 

            http://web.mnstate.edu/bring/AcademicDishonesty.htm  

 

Calculators: No graphing calculators,  calculators on cell phones and listening devices may not be used during exams or quizzes. A mathematical calculator which can perform arithmetic operations will be required . A calculator which can compute permutations or combinations is allowed and may be useful but is not required.

 

Please turn CELL PHONES OFF during class.

 

 

Special Accommodation:

 

Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability Services, at 477-2131 (Voice) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY), CMU 114 as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabus Addendum on Flooding

 

Flooding this spring may disrupt normal class meetings. If so, the goal will be to complete essential topics in sufficient depth for students to be given credit for Math 102.

Missing less than one week will not create a serious problem. I have a priority list of topics we should cover and that can still be accomplished. If more than one week of classes is missed, students may need to study some topics on their own. To prepare for this possibility, I have added a link under my Math 102 menu titled “Assignments and Flood Information.” This is where I will inform you of sections you should study, problems you should work, and which worksheets or problems in the text you are responsible for completing. In addition, Dr. Peil prepared lectures of Math 102 material for use in an online version of this course. I have viewed some of them and they are very good. I have put links to these on my web page under “Assignments and Flood Information.” They should be viewed before attempting the worksheets. Indeed, you may wish to use these even if classes are not cancelled. Should classes be cancelled for more than one week, I may require worksheets to be completed and sent to me to be graded. Worksheets will be supplied in class before classes are cancelled or through my web page under “Assignments and Flood Information.” If you have a scanner, completed assignments can be submitted by email- otherwise mail them to

Jim Hatzenbuhler

Minnesota State University

11047th Ave S

Moorhead, MN

56563

If classes are cancelled, I will be available for consultations through email.

hatzenbu@mnstate.edu