Mathematics 123
FINITE MATHEMATICS
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Spring 2013
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
For students not planning to major in the
physical sciences, engineering, mathematics or computer science.
Exponential and logarithmic functions, interest and annuities, linear
systems and matrices, optimization, and game theory.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 119 or 125 or 130 or 141 or 147
CLASS INFORMATION:
Section(s): #015 [20330], #004 [20322], #013 [20329]
Time(s): 8:10am - 9:25am TR, 9:40am - 10:55am TR, 5:05pm-6:20pm TR
Location(s): Hss 51, Hss 51, Ayres Hall 123
Instructor: KimSmith
Email Address:
ksmith@math.utk.edu
Office: 128 Ayres Hall
Office Phone: 974-4333
Office Hours: 11:00am-12:00pm TR Hss 51; 2:00pm-4:00pm R Ayres 128, 12:00-1:00pm MW Bb IM
Text: Finite Mathematics, by Waner & Costenoble, Custom 5th Edition, Brooks Cole Publishers
ADVISEMENTS:
* Check e-mail REGULARLY (preferably morning and night).
* Attend all class meetings.
* Bring in-class problem set, WA homework, your calculator and clicker device to each lecture.
* Do all in-class problem sets and homework / do not get behind.
* Re-do practice problems as necessary.
* Form a study group.
* Visit the MTC for free tutoring! See their web site for hours.
* Visit the Multicultural Student Life Center for free tutoring! See their web site for particulars.
* Feel free to set up an appointment with me, but only after you have done your part in learning the material.
* Hire a tutor. The Math Office (Ayres Hall 227) has a list of available tutors.