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1 Campus Name: West Campus Course Title: Finite Math Course Number: MAT 141 Section Number & CRN: Section WA, CRN Instructor Information Name Address Phone Number Office Location Office Hours Instructor Introduction David J. Gisch (Call me Dave) djgisch@dmacc.edu (Best way to contact me) (Direct office line) 210W (Upstairs to the west bathroom side of building) (T) 9:00-12:00 & (R) 8:00-10:00 or by appointment Originally from Algona, Iowa. Instructor Web Page Address Blackboard I went to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) where I obtained my bachelors and masters degrees in math, writing a master s thesis on the Euler-Gergonne- Soddy triangle. I also obtained a second master s degree in math from Northern Illinois University. Click & type. Select and delete row if not applicable. Course Information Semester & Year Spring 2012 Date Syllabus Created and/or Revised Days & Time & Monday and Wednesdays, 8:00-9:50 in Room 207W Location Course Description & Credits A general education course in practical mathematics for those students not majoring in mathematics or science. This course will include such topics as set operations and applications, methods of counting, probability, systems of linear equations, matrices, geometric linear programming and an introduction to Markov chains. Prerequisites 1 year of high school algebra or MAT 063. Page 1 of 7

2 Course Competencies Study Tips 1. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable. 2. Describe functions and use functional notation. 3. Graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables. 4. Write linear models for verbal problems. 5. Perform basic matrix operations. 6. Solve systems of linear equations by a variety of methods. 7. Identify the feasible region and vertices for a set of linear constraints. 8. Solve linear programming problems. 9. Perform basic set operations, using correct notation. 10. Solve counting problems using the multiplication principle. 11. Write the sample space and specific events of an experiment. 12. Evaluate the probabilities of basic problems. 13. Calculate conditional probabilities by various methods. 14. State characteristic properties of probability distributions. 15. Calculate probabilities of events by means of known probability distributions. The biggest piece of advice I can give you is SHOW UP TO CLASS. If you make a commitment to do so it is likely that you will continue on to be more diligent in your study habits having already committed time coming to class. If you miss any lecture it is your responsibility to obtain notes from a classmate, do not ask me for a copy. Once you obtain the notes, if you need assistance you may seek my help. If you make a habit of missing class or not completing assignments you should not expect to pass this class. As this course is a 4 hour course I expect a minimum of 8 hours per week outside of class. How the Course Fits into the Curriculum Textbooks & Materials Required Textbooks & ISBN This course is often a terminating course (i.e. your last math class). That being said, many of the topics in this course are extremely applicable to life and I strongly encourage you to get the most out of this course as you can. Finite Mathematics (DMACC Edition), By Lial, Greenwell, & Ritchey; ISBN: Required Materials Something to take notes in. A TI-83, 84, 89, or plus series. If you do not purchase one of these calculators I cannot guarantee help with calculator issues. NO CELL PHONES AS CALCULATORS. Access to computer with internet access. We have labs on campus or you can go to a public library. Optional or Recommended Books/Materials All slides will be provided online at after each class and therefore I suggest you print the notes, keeping them in a 3-ring binder. However, any notes done on the whiteboard will not be provided. Page 2 of 7

3 Software Applications You are required to have a computer capable of running the software for this course and have internet access. This is all available at the DMACC West Campus computer labs or the laptops available at the Concierge s Desk. If you have technical problems or disruption in service, you need to have a backup computer and internet connection available. Another option is to use computers at a public library. Technical Support: 1. MML Tech support or chat with tech support on (you should do this first if you have a MML problem). 2. Search the DMACC online website Contact helpdesk or 4. Contact the distance learning office at , ext Contact instructor. Software Notice Course Policies Attendance Grading Criteria All the software used in this class is copyrighted; therefore, it is not for distribution, copying, or personal use. This software is the property of Des Moines Area Community College. You are not required to attend class but keep the following in mind. (1) If you miss class I will not catch you up at your leisure, (2) You may make up exams under certain circumstances see missed exam policy below, (3) Any in class assignments you missed cannot be made up, (4) If we turn something in and you are absent it will be considered late no exceptions, (5) There is a high correlation to the success of a student and their attendance/participation. Weighting of grades for this course: Homework 15%; Quizzes 15%; Tests 50%; Comprehensive Course Final 20% All grades will be rounded to the nearest whole percent and will be posted at Log in and click on gradebook to see your current grade. Grades will be updated as often as possible but know that I only guarantee to update them after each test. A % B 83-86% C 73-76% D 63-66% A % B % C % D % B % C % D F 0-59% Discrepancies with all graded material must be handled within one week of return of the item. Failure do so in this time period forfeits your right to contest the grade you received. Page 3 of 7

4 Homework Homework will be a mixture of online assignments, take-home work, and inclass material. In-class material and take-home work may consist of a number of things and will not be announced ahead of time. In class material may only be completed if you are present in class. If you are absent you will receive a zero no exceptions. If you want credit for take-home work you need to be in class to get that assignment and need to be in class to turn it in on the due date, which will be indicated on the assignment sheet. If you are absent on the due date and turn it in later it will be counted as late and be given half credit no exceptions. The majority of the homework will be completed online at also known as My Math Lab (MML). Content will be assigned on a weekly basis. Each week we will cover several sections of content. Whenever we finish a section the homework for that section will be made available on MML by Friday of that week. All online assignments from a given week will be due on the Tuesday the week after at 11:59 P.M. This way you will have the opportunity to seek help the following M/T before it is due. As assignments are posted I will try to announce them in class, but I expect you to check MML daily to keep up on your assignments. Stating you did not know about an assignment is not acceptable. You may redo the online homework as many times as you like until the deadline to improve your score. You can also continue to work on the online homework after the due date, but you will have 50% deducted from each late problem. For example, if you finished 9 of 10 problems correctly before the due date and finished the 10 th problem after the due date your final homework score would be 95% (assuming the questions were weighted equally). Thus, it is my expectation that you should be able to achieve a 100% or near-to on your homework. Quizzes Online Addendum Must be completed online at There will be a quiz assigned almost every week. The quiz will cover the same material as the homework from that week, but will be much shorter (approx questions). Quizzes will open online on Fridays at 12:00 P.M. and they will be due on Wednesdays (the day after the homework for that material is due) at 11:59 P.M. Unlike homework, you only get two attempts on quizzes. So be sure that you understand the content before starting the quiz. You will also only get a maximum of 60 minutes to complete each quiz. This is to prepare you for the time limits of tests. All issues related to online homework and quizzes must be worked out prior to the deadline. Saying your computer was not working or the website was slow is not acceptable. To prevent this issue DO NOT wait until the night it is due to start the assignments online. Page 4 of 7

5 Classroom Conduct Missed Exams I expect everyone to conduct themselves appropriately. This involves showing respect to others in the class and to the instructor. You should think of the classroom environment as a formal business setting. In so thinking I expect (1) that you arrive on time, (2) are prepared for class, (3) participate actively and respectfully, (4) turn off and put away all cell phones and electronic devices. In regards to item (4), if you are expecting an emergency call you should notify me before class and if you receive said call (with your phone on silent) you should leave the room to take it. If any of the above items become an issue I reserve the right to ask you to leave the classroom. All exams will be taken as paper and pencil tests in class. If illness or an emergency prevents you from attending an examination, you must notify the instructor prior to the completion of the exam. Failure to do so will automatically result in a zero on that exam. If the instructor is notified ahead of time an exam will be placed in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and must be completed by the next scheduled class. Failure to complete the exam by the next class will result in a zero. If you also provide documentation of the illness or emergency (police report, tow receipt, Dr. s note, etc) you may take the exam for full credit. If you are unable to provide documentation you will automatically be deducted 20% of the exam value. Students with disabilities who need accommodations must present their letter of accommodations to the instructor before such accommodations can be made. In the event that accommodations require exams to be taken in the ARC the exam must be taken the same day it is scheduled in class or the following academic day. If you fail to take the exam in this time period you will automatically be deducted 20% of the exam value. Failure to complete the exam within one week will result in a zero. Late Assignments iweek Final Extra Credit See Homework and Quizzes for an explanation. The only addition to this is that your lowest homework score and lowest quiz score will be dropped. DMACC West Campus hosts iweek (March 5-8) every spring. Classes are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday of that week. For each DMACC West course you are taking you will be required to go to a presentation. This requirement will count as a homework assignment. Failure to attend a session will result in a zero. Our Final will be Friday, April 27, 8:00-10:00. The final will be comprehensive. Two weeks before the final you will be given a study guide. I do not normally offer extra credit but if I change my mind I will notify you. Otherwise, do not ask me if you can do fill in idea here for extra credit. Page 5 of 7

6 Study Expectations I expect you to work diligently on the homework until you have 100% completion, which should result in a score close to 100%. In doing so, I believe you will be successful when taking the quizzes. Also, even after the homework is due you can go back and practice those problems. Again, as this course is a 4 hour course I expect a minimum of 8 hours per week outside of class. Weather Policy Class Cancellation Procedure Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism DMACC Information Add/Drop Dates Refund Policy Support Services Services for Students with Disabilities Individual circumstances such as health, childcare, rural roads, distance from the College, etc. can vary greatly among students and staff. It is always DMACC s goal to provide safe learning conditions, as well as provide the opportunity for students to attend classes when the vast majority is able to safely attend. The final decision to come to College can only be made by the individual student based on their specific extenuating circumstances that may make it unsafe for them to travel. During adverse weather, DMACC faculty is considerate of students who are unable to attend classes due to unique extenuating circumstances. It is the responsibility of each faculty member to notify their students (in addition to their dean or provost) through some predetermined means if they are must postpone or cancel a specific class due to weather or illness. Class will not be cancelled unless DMACC cancels classes or in very rare circumstances where the instructor is unavailable. If I need to cancel classes I will notify you through . You can also sign up for weather alerts to be sent to your cell phone at most of the local news stations or at It is important for you to be familiar with and follow DMACC s Academic Misconduct policy. Students are encouraged to review DMACC s Academic Misconduct Policy on-line at px or in the DMACC Student Handbook. Last day to drop a class is March Click & delete row if addendum being used and no additional information is needed. Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability Services Coordinator at V or hlcoon@dmacc.edu or the counseling & advising office on any campus to apply for services. Page 6 of 7

7 Course Syllabus DISCLAIMER: This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedures. Complaint forms may be obtained from the DMACC Web site, the Ombudsperson, Judicial Officer, Human Resources Department, the campus Provost's Offices, and Academic Deans Offices. Students who wish additional information or assistance may contact the Executive Dean, Student Services, Laurie Wolf, Bldg. 1 on the Ankeny Campus, or the Judicial Officer, Debbie McKittrick, Bldg. 1 on the Ankeny Campus, or they may refer to Student Services procedure ES 4645 located at Click Policies & Procedures. Employees and applicants who wish additional information or assistance may contact the EEO/AA Officer, Dr. Sandy Tryon, Human Resources, Bldg. 1 on Ankeny Campus, or refer to HR Procedures 3000, 3005, 3010, 3015, and 3020 at Program Development/Academic Support Services Director, Sharon Bittner, is the official Student Accommodation Office/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for DMACC. The ADA Coordinator s office is located in Bldg. 6-10e on the Ankeny Campus and may be contacted by voice ( ) or sgbittner@dmacc.edu. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the college complies with federal regulations that guarantee qualified students with disabilities equal access to all programs and services. Any student, faculty, or staff member may contact the ADA Coordinator s office for clarification of federal regulations, appeal of a grievance, or resolution of a disability-related problem. Syllabus Addendum To access additional information related to DMACC policies and procedures that impact the classroom (i.e. use of technology, weather-related cancellations, classroom conduct, etc.), the DMACC student handbook, registration information (including add/drop dates and refund dates), student service information (including counseling and advising), the DMACC academic calendar, and campus-specific resources (i.e. Academic Achievement Center, library, computer, labs, etc), go to and click Syllabus Addendum in the left navigation. If you do not have access to a computer and need a printed version of any of the information described above, contact your instructor. Page 7 of 7