Instructor: Timothy Peil, Ph. D.
Text: Mathematics All Around, 4th Edition by Thomas Pirnot, (Custom Edition for MSUM)
Required Supplies: Notebook and Scientific Calculator (See calculator usage discussed below in General Information.)
Office: MacLean 375 V        Phone: 218-477-2454
Office Hrs: TH 9:00–10:20, 12:00–2:50; Wednesday from 6:00–7:00 by email. 
E-mail: peil@mnstate.edu             Web homepage: http://web.mnstate.edu/peil

Prerequistes.  For students who entered MSUM as freshman in Fall 2001 or later, one of the following is required for admission to these mathematics courses: 102, 105, 127, 142, 143, 229, 234, 236, 261, 303, and 306.
* a minimum MnSCU Placement Exam score (15 or higher)
* a minimum ACT Mathematics score (19 or higher)
* a successful completion of MDEV 102
Transfer students should contact the instructor at the start of the semester to discuss proper placement.

Math 102 Tutor Room MacLean 278: Monday 9:30-1:20 & 3:00-8:00, Tuesday 9:30-6:00, Wednesday 9:30-1:00, Thursday 10:30-8:00, Friday 9:30-12:20
Also, in MacLean 276 on Wednesday from 1:30-4:00. Begins Wednesday January 12.

General Information follows the class schedule.

Date		Section		Assignment Information
Jan. 11 – Feb. 1		Chapter Two  – Set Theory		Lab Activity and Exercises Assigned on January 11: Problem Solving Read Book and Watch Videos for section 2.1. Lab Activity for Section 2.1: Language of Sets Exercises Assigned on January 13: p. 43 #4–7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 25, 31, 35, 39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 55, 61, 63, 65, 69, 77, 79, 81, 83, 87, 95, 96; Read Book and Watch Videos for section 2.2 Lab Activity for Section 2.2: Comparing Sets Exercises Assigned on January 18: p. 51 #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 41, 47, 51, 52, 56, 57, 61, 69–74, 77; Read Book and Watch Videos for section 2.3 Lab Activity for Section 2.3: Set Operations Exercises Assigned on January 20: p. 61 #1, 2, 3, 6, 9–61 odd, 73, 77, 79, 81; Read Book and Watch Videos for section 2.4 Lab Activity for Section 2.4: Survey Problems Exercises Assigned on January 25: p. 69 #19–24, 29–47 odd; Supplements:
Feb. 1		EXAM 1
Feb. 3  – Feb. 24		Chapter Three  – Logic		Readings to be done for February 3: Read Book and Watch Videos for section 3.1. Lab Activity for Section 3.1: Statements, Connectives, Quantifiers Exercises Assigned on February 3: p. 88 #3–6, 9–71 odd Read Book and Watch Videos for section 3.2. Lab Activity for Section 3.2: Truth Tables Exercises Assigned on February 8: p. 99 #7, 9, 25, 27, 31, 35–49 odd, 53, 55, 57–67 odd,  72, 73 Read Book and Watch Videos for section 3.3. Lab Activity for Section 3.3: Conditional and Biconditional Exercises Assigned on February 10: p. 108 #2, 7–19 odd, 23, 27–33 odd, 41–69 odd Read Book and Watch Videos for section 3.4. Lab Activity for Section 3.4: Verify Arguments Exercises Assigned on February 15: p. 111 #1–25 odd, 29, 33–43 odd, 59, 61–64;  T-Proof Worksheet Read Book and Watch Videos for section 3.5 Lab Activity for Section 3.5: Verify Syllogisms Exercises Assigned on February 17: p. 125 #7–25 odd Supplements: Logic Portfolio, Second T-Proof Worksheet
Feb. 24		EXAM 2
March 1 – March 31		Ch. 13 – Counting: and Ch. 14 –Probability		Before March1: Read Book and Watch Videos for section 13.1 & 13.2 Lab Activity for Section 13.1 & 13.2: Counting Exercises Assigned on March 1: p. 628 #11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25; p. 636 #1–25 odd, 29 Read Book and Watch Videos for section 13.3 Lab Activity for Section 13.3: Permutations & Combinations Exercises Assigned on March 3: p. 647 #5–41 odd Read Book and Watch Videos for section 13.4 Lab Activity for Section 13.4:  More Permutations & Combinations Exercises Assigned on March 8: p. 653 #3–13 odd; p. 647 #43–63 odd Read Book and Watch Videos for section 14.1 & 14.2 Lab Activity for Section 14.1 & 14.2:  Probability Exercises Assigned on March 10: p. 669 #7, 9, 13, 21–35 odd, 43, 51; p. 679 #5–29 (every fourth) Read Book and Watch Videos for section 14.3 Lab Activity for Section 14.3: Conditional Probability Exercises Assigned on March 22: p. 692 #5–43 odd; p. 679 #7–31 (fourth) Read Book and Watch Videos for section 14.4 Lab Activity for Section 14.4: Expected Value Exercises Assigned on March 24: p. 701 #3–13 odd, 19–27 odd Supplements: Expected Value Lecture Problems Worksheet
March 31		EXAM 3
April 5 – April 28		Chapter 15 – Descriptive Statistics  and 7.1 & 7.2 –  Linear Equations		Read Book and Watch Videos for sections 15.1 & 15.2 Lab Activity for Section 15.1 & 15.2: Visualize Data and Averages Exercises Assigned on April 5: p.723 #11, 15, 19; p. 736 #5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 25, 33, 37, 43-48, 61-64 Read Book and Watch Videos for section 15.3 Lab Activity for Section 15.3: Measures of Dispersion Exercises Assigned on April 7: p. 746 #5, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27, 31, 33 Read Book and Watch Videos for section 15.4 Lab Activity for Section 15.4: Standard Normal Curve Exercises Assigned on April 12: p.760 #1-73 (every 4th) Lab Activity for Sections 7.1 & 7.2: Linear Function Review Exercises Assigned on April 14: p. 305 #20, 21, 22, 31, 35, 39, 51-56; p. 314 #5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 29 Read Book and Watch Videos for section 15.5 Lab Activity for Sections 15.5:  Linear Regression Exercises Assigned on April 21: p. 770 #3, 7, 11, 15, 17 Supplements: z-score Table,   Line Best Fit,   Mile Run Worksheet:
April 28		EXAM 4
May 3				Review and Wrap-up

FINAL EXAM:  May 9th at 12:00 noon.  

GENERAL INFORMATION:  It is expected that you spend at least 6–12 hours each week working assigned problems, watching videos, and reading the text. MSUM's standard is that one semester credit hour for undergraduates is meant to represent three hours of academic work per week for the average student who has the expected preparation for the courses that he or she is enrolled. Get help and ask for help if you have questions or problems. Note: my office hours; other hours may be arranged if there is a time conflict.

Read the text, watch the videos, and be able to work any of the exercises. You may need to work more problems than the assigned exercises, since the assigned exercises will be just a small sample of the types of problems you need to be able to work.

Additional information is posted at my web homepage. http://web.mnstate.edu/peil . There may be supplementary worksheets assigned at various times during the semester. There may be at least one major project assigned.

If you have any questions or problems, come in for help. If my office hours do not match your schedule, see me about arranging another time to meet. Also, you may e-mail me questions. A tutor room will be available.

When used in an appropriate manner, calculators and computers are excellent tools. I want to emphasize the idea of tool, please use the appropriate tool for the appropriate task. For example: simple computations such as single digit arithmetic and estimations should be done mentally, use a calculator for several digit arithmetic, and use a computer in situations involving repetitive operations such as multiplying several values by the same number. The key analogy is you would not use a pile driver or a sledge hammer to put a thumb tack into a bulletin board. Or,

Cellphones and pda's are not allowed to be used as calculators in this course. For some exams or parts of exams, use of a calculator may be prohibited. You are responsible for learning how to operate your calculator.

No makeup exams will be given!!!—except in cases of extreme illness, family emergency, or university-approved activity, in which case exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. For me to even consider an exception, you must notify me (not the department secretary) before the exam takes place, and provide documentation (such as a receipt from the doctor) before taking the makeup exam.

Grades will be assigned using lower bounds of 93 A; 90 A-; 87 B+; 83 B; 80 B-; 77 C+; 70 C; 67 D+; 63 D; 60 D-; and below 60% F. The grade will be determined by the following scale:  20% from quizzes and work handed in, 20% from projects and in class activities, 40% from the four exams, and 20% for the final exam.

Where and when is class.   TH 10:30–11:45 a.m. in Bridges 261.

Course Description from the Minnesota State University Moorhead Bulletin. 
Math 102 [3I] Introduction to Mathematics (3)
Logic, sets, probability and statistics, problem solving strategies. May not be taken for credit by those who have earned credit in MDS 119. Please read the "Prerequisite Statement" at the beginning of this section carefully.

Goal: To increase students' knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking. This will enable students to appreciate the breadth of applications of mathematics, evaluate arguments, and detect fallacious reasoning. Students will learn to apply how mathematics, logic, and statistics in making decisions concerning their lives and careers.

Student Competencies – Students will be able to:
  1.  Solve real-life problems using mathematics/logic systems.
  2.  Express mathematical/logical ideas clearly in writing.
  3.  Organize, display, analyze information and understand methods of data collection.
  4.  Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument (proof).
  5.  Apply a variety of higher-order problem-solving and modeling strategies.
  6.  Exhibit mastery of computational skills and the ability to make reasonable estimates.

Learning Outcomes – Students will:
  1.  Determine whether arguments are valid.
  2.  Solve real-life problems by using the principles of set theory.
  3.  Make decisions regarding the possible events that are governed at least in part by chance.
  4.  Apply the basic concepts of statistics, such as collecting data; drawing graphs; finding measures of average, variation, and position; and solving problems using the standard normal distribution.
  5.  Demonstrate understanding of select concepts in logic, set theory, probability, and statistics by solving a real-life problem and communicating their work to the class orally or in writing.

E1 – Mathematics Student Learning Outcomes 
http://web.mnstate.edu/math/MathStudentLearningOutcomes.htm

Attendance Policy. http://web.mnstate.edu/acadaff/Departments/policies/studentabsence.htm

Academic Honesty.  http://web.mnstate.edu/sthandbook
http://web.mnstate.edu/sthandbook/policiesprocedures/academichonesty.cfm

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