Mathematics 123
FINITE MATHEMATICS
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Spring 2012
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.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 119 or 125 or 130 or 141 or 147
CLASS INFORMATION:
Section(s): #015 [20418], #004 [20409]
Time(s): 8:10am - 9:25am TR, 9:40am - 10:55am TR
Location: Hoskins 110C
Instructor: Kim
Smith
Email Address:
ksmith@math.utk.edu
Office: 128 Ayres Hall
Office Phone: 974-4333
Office Hours: by appointment only
Text (optional - purchase only if you desire extra
practice problems): 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 (in lieu of a textbook), WA homework, and your calculator 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 (Ayres Hall G012A) for free tutoring! See their web site for hours.
* Feel free to set up an appointment with me outside of class, but only
after you have exhausted all actions mentioned above.
* Hire a tutor. The Math Office (Ayres Hall 227) has a list of available tutors.
Math
department 
e-mail:
ksmith@math.utk.edu