Mathematics 123
FINITE MATHEMATICS
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Spring 2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
For students not planning to major in the physical sciences, engineering,
mathematics, or computer science. Topics include exponential and
logarithmic functions,
interest and annuities, linear systems and matrices, and optimization.
Prereq: satisfactory placement test score, or 119 or 130. Students who
receive a grade of C or better in Math 123 may not subsequently receive
credit for 119. (QR) 3 credit hours.
CLASS INFORMATION:
Sections: #020, #019 & #005
Times: 8:10-9:25am TR, 9:40-10:55am TR
Location: Hoskins 110C
Instructor: Kim
Smith
E-mail Address:
ksmith@math.utk.edu
Office: 116 Ayres Hall
Office Phone: 974-4333
Office Hours: M 1:30-3:30, TR 11:15-12:00, or by appointment
Text: Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus, by Berresford
and Rockett, Second Edition, Houghton Mifflin Publishers
**This book is also used for Math 125 thru Summer 2008.**
ADVISEMENTS:
* Check e-mail REGULARLY (preferably morning and night).
* Come to every class meeting.
* Do all homework / do not fall behind.
* Re-do homework as necessary.
* Visit the Math Tutorial Center in Ayres 322 regularly.
* Visit me during my office hours.
* Form a study group.
* Hire a tutor. The Math Office (Ayres 121) has a list of available tutors.